Friday, May 2, 2025 - Sunday, May 4, 2025
This May, the Peoria Riverfront Museum becomes the Happiest Place on Earth! Join us, for Disney Fest!
Disney Fest 2025 brings to life decades of Disney, with special activities that are fun for the whole family! Experience classic Disney films, shorts, and documentaries on the Peoria Riverfront Museum's Giant Screen Theater, the largest Film Society screen in America. 2025's Disney Fest brings more to the movies: join us for a Disney Trivia Night, a Dinner and a Movie experience, animation workshops, and so much more!
Renowned Disney author and historian J.B. Kaufman will join us for fascinating pre-film talks and post-film Q&As as well as book signings after select films. Mr. Kaufman is a film historian and author who specializes in Disney animation history and silent films. His books include The Fairest One of All, Pinocchio: The Making of the Disney Epic, and Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse.
Award-winning author, historian, filmmaker, educator and musician, Mindy Johnson will return to the Peoria Riverfront Museum for pre- and post- film discussion on the history of women in Disney animation. Her books include Ink & Paint: The Women of Walt Disney’s Animation, Tinker Bell: An Evolution, and Pencils, Pens & Brushes: A Great Girls’ Guide to Disney Animation.
For the full schedule of Disney Films, click HERE.
Programming Schedule:
Friday, May 2, 2025
- Disney Trivia and Cocktail Night
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Test your knowledge on all things classic Disney at this 21+ event. One ticket includes Nick-N-Willy's pizza, one free drink, and dessert. Costumes encouraged! Bring your best to our costume contest and if you win, take home a Disney-themed prize! Prizes will be given to the winning trivia team and best costume! Prizes includes tickets to Disney Fest events.
*Teams up to 8 members