The new year means that a 95-year-old Disney character is now part of the public domain alongside Mickey Mouse and Winnie-the-Pooh.

Disney's beloved character Goofy is not, as many fans believe, a dog like his trusty pal Pluto, Mickey Mouse's loyal pet hound. Nor is Goofy a cow, like his girlfriend Clarabelle. "He's not a dog," ...

For many Disney fans, meeting one of the costumed characters is high on their bucket list of items. Actors in elaborate costumes roam the amusement parks, cruise ships, and other Disney-owned ...

A service dog on a Disney Cruise ran into his favorite character, and much happiness followed. Forest, a happy-go-lucky golden retriever owned by content creator Ashton McGrady, is a big fan of Pluto, ...