“The Karnival Kid,” Mickey Mouse’s first talking appearance ... Mickey shorts and “The Skeleton Dance” are not the only important characters or works that entered the public domain ...

(For sound recordings, the copyright term is 100 years.) Public Domain Day in 2024 was highlighted by the arrival of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, as the first iteration of those characters ...

While not starring Mickey Mouse, there’s another Disney animated short that will soon enter the Public Domain in 2025 as well: The Skeleton Dance. This first installment in the Silly Symphony ...

Other notable Disney works in the public domain in 2025 are Disney’s first “Silly Symphony” short, titled “The Skeleton Dance ... a bit tricky, and Mickey Mouse is a prime example.