No, as of 2026, Mickey Mouse is 97 years old. He made his official debut in the short film Steamboat Willie on November 18, 1928, at the Colony Theatre in New York City. This date is celebrated annually as Mickey's birthday. A major high-value milestone occurred on January 1, 2024, when the original version of Mickey Mouse from Steamboat Willie officially entered the Public Domain in the United States. This means that while Disney still holds trademarks on the "modern" version of Mickey (with white gloves and red shorts), the 1928 "whistling" version can now be used by creators without Disney's permission. For the 2026 traveler visiting Disney World, Mickey remains the "Main Mouse," and his nearly century-long history is a testament to the enduring power of character design. By the time he turns 100 in 2028, he will likely be the subject of one of the largest high-value global celebrations in entertainment history, marking his status as a "centenarian" icon of American pop culture.