You can now buy your very own copy of Disney’s most iconic character.
The Walt Disney Company saw a lot of changes throughout 2023, with the year proving to be one of the toughest and most difficult years in the company’s history. From political battles with outspoken Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to struggles at the box office, 2023 was certainly a memorable year for Disney. To cap it all off, Disney lost ownership of one of its most iconic and recognizable characters at the end of 2023. The Steamboat Willie character entered the public domain at the start of 2024, meaning that The Walt Disney Company is not the sole owner of this black-and-white cartoon character anymore.
It’s hard to imagine Disney not having control of such an iconic and legendary character, but Steamboat Willie, along with several other characters, is now part of the public domain. The same thing happened last year with Winnie the Pooh, and…
