Mickey Mouse

Only the 1928 versions of the characters as seen in the short film ‘Steamboat Willie’ are in public domain, with the later versions still owned by Disney.

Who knew Mickey Mouse was also good for the environment? On Tuesday, the power switch was flipped on for the 22-acre solar farm in Florida, which is shaped like the head of the iconic Disney character.

Many of us grew up watching the Walt Disney TV shows and movies that introduced all those princesses, heroes, and rogues that we cherish into our old age. In “Disney on Ice,” larger-than-life characters like Mickey Mouse and his gal pal Minnie swirl across the ice, singing and acting out updated stories.