Mickey Mouse Not Replaced by Figment

So, you might have heard some wild news going around – that Mickey Mouse is being replaced by Figment as the mascot for the Walt Disney Company. Sounds shocking, right? Well, let’s break it down.

This rumor sparked from a website called Mouse Trap News, which claims Mickey is being booted because his copyright expired. According to their story, Figment, the purple dragon from EPCOT’s Imagination Pavilion, is taking over as the new face of Disney.

However, before you get too worried, it’s important to know that Mouse Trap News is actually a satire site. They write funny and completely fake stories about Disney parks and characters, so this news isn’t real. They even say on their page that all stories there are just for fun and not true.

Even though parts of the original Mickey Mouse cartoons, like the famous «Steamboat Willie,» became public domain in early 2024, Disney has made it clear that Mickey will still be their iconic mascot moving forward. The connection between Mickey and Disney remains strong, and fans can rest easy knowing he’s not going anywhere.

In a statement earlier this year, Disney confirmed that Mickey Mouse is still very much associated with their experiences and products. They reiterated that even with changes in copyright, Mickey’s role won’t change.