Top 10 Popular Disney Party Themes for Your Child's Birthday

Planning a Disney-themed party is a magical experience that can fill your child's special day with joy and excitement. With various fairy tales, superheroes, and characters, Disney offers a world of endless possibilities for creating a birthday celebration your little one will love.

Whether they won't stop watching Moana, dressing up as their favorite princess, or pretending to be a Marvel Superhero, there's a perfect Disney theme for every child.

If you don't have a theme (or you do, but you need party ideas), we have you covered. We're exploring ten popular Dinsey themes and how to create an unforgettable party.

1. Mickey and Minnie Mouse Theme

Nothing says Disney more than Mickey and Minnie Mouse. These beloved characters make a timeless theme for any birthday.

Decorations

Transform the party space with classic red, black, and yellow decorations. Find (or make) polka dot decor and add a few bows. Many Mickey and Minnie Mouse-themed party supplies are available to make the process quick and easy. Consider giving each child their own mouse years when they arrive.

Activities and Games

Keep the children entertained with fun activities and games:

• Pin the Ears on Mickey: A twist on the childhood classic "Pin the Tail on the Donkey" game. Blindfold the kids, give them a pair of ears, and see who gets the closest to pinning them in the right spot on Mickey.

• Minnie's Bow-tique: Create a craft station where kids can decorate their own Minnie Mouse bows or Mickey Mouse ears. Set out markers, stickers, and glitter glue.

Food and Treats

No children's party is complete without treats. Here are some on-theme ideas:

• Mickey-Shaped Food: Use a Mickey Mouse cookie cutter to make fun sandwiches, cookies, and rice crispy treats.

• Polka Dot Cupcakes: Bring the polka dot theme to the table with red frosting and white polka dots on cupcakes to mimic Minnie's iconic dress.

2. Coco Theme

If your child goes un poco loco for Coco, create a party theme around the animated film. The vibrant colors are perfect for a fiesta.

Decorations

Bring the festive spirit of Día de los Muertos to life with the decorations. Hang up colorful papel picado banners. These are a traditional Mexican craft, so you can totally make your own. Add a cutout of Miguel and his guitar, and use a few sugar skull decorations to complete the theme.

Activities and Games

Create fun Coco-inspired activities for the children.

• Make Your Own Guitar: Create a make-your-own guitar craft where kids can decorate cardboard guitars with paint, stickers, and markers, just like Miguel's.

• Face Painting: What child's party is complete without face painting? A face painter can paint designs inspired by the film.

Food and Treats

Complete the theme with a variety of treats:

• Sugar Skull Cookies: Make cookies with colorful icing to resemble the iconic sugar skulls from the film. You can also make it a cookie-decorating activity with the kids.

• Pan de Muerto: Serve this traditional Mexican sweet bread associated with Día de los Muertos celebrations.

3. Disney Princess Theme

A Disney princess celebration is a classic theme for children's birthday parties. There's something so fun about transforming your space into a princess's wonderland.

Decorations

Make the party a royal event with princess decorations. Use pastel colors, sparkly streamers, and lots of frills. Find party decor featuring their favorite Disney princesses such as Cinderella, Ariel, Belle, and Elsa. Add a grand entrance with a red carpet fit for royals.

Activities and Games

Keep your little princesses (and princes) entertained with enchanting activities:

• Dress-Up: When children arrive, provide princess dresses, crowns, costumes, and accessories for them to dress up.

• Royal Craft Station: Set up a table with supplies for decorating everything from crowns to magic wands. Glitter, jewels, and stickers will help them create royal accessories.

Food and Treats

Treat your princesses to a royal fest (of kid's food).

• Princess Cupcakes: Decorate cupcakes with colorful frosting, edible glitter, and princess toppers.

• Fairy Tale Fruit Wands: Put a variety of fruit onto skewers to create magical fruit wands. Try adding a star-shaped piece of melon on top to complete the look.

4. Marvel Superheros Theme

Come to the rescue with a Marvel Superheroes-themed birthday party. This action-packed theme is perfect for young heroes who dream of joining forces with the Avengers to defend the universe.

Decorations

Create a party space that looks like a superhero's headquarters. Fill the main area with toys matching their favorite superhero gadgets and uniforms. To complete the effect, make a city skyline backdrop with cardboard cutouts of skyscrapers.

Activities and Games

Keep your superheroes engaged with these thrilling activities:

• Superhero Training Course: Create an obstacle course where kids can practice their superhero skills. Set up hurdles to jump over, tunnels to crawl through, and targets to hit.

• Villain Hide and Seek: Play a game of hide and seek where a group of "villains" hide, and the heroes look for them.

Marvel-Themed Eyewear

Superheros need excellent eyesight. If your little one loves Marvel superheroes, gift them a new pair of glasses to wear on their special day.

• The Avengers Assemble: These glasses feature all of the Marvel Super Heros, from Captain America to the Hulk.

• Iron Man Glasses: Help your child channel their inner Tony Stark with cool Iron Man glasses.

• Captain America Glasses: The stars and shield logo make these glasses a hit for any young fans.

Food and Treats

Fuel your superheroes with themed snacks and treats:

• Hero Sandwiches: Make mini sandwiches and label them with superhero names, such as "Hulk's Ham and Cheese," "Thor's Turkey Club," or "Black Widows Bacon Burgers."

• Power Punch: Offer a colorful fruit punch labeled "Superhero Power Juice" to keep everyone hydrated and ready for super fun activities.

5. Little Mermaid Theme

Go under the sea for a magical Little Mermaid-themed birthday party. This theme is perfect for kids who love pretending to be mermaids.

Decorations

Create an underwater paradise with seaweed streamers, shells, starfish, and fish cutouts. Add Ariel posters and cutouts of her friends. Finish by setting the scene with a "Welcome to Atlantica" banner to greet guests.

Activities and Games

Entertain your little mermaids and mermen with these activities:

• Underwater Treasure Hunt: Play a game of who can find the most treasure. Hide shells, pearls, and gold coins around the party area and give the children maps to find the hidden "treasures."

• Mermaid Tail Craft: Create a craft station where kids can make their own mini mermaid tails to wear. They can wear them around their waist like skirts.

Food and Treats

Make a splash with ocean-themed snacks and treats.

• Clam Shell Cookies: Make a clam shell treat by placing icing and a pearl (mini marshmallow) between two cookies.

• Under the Sea Jell-O: Make blue Jell-O cups with candy fish inside for a fun treat.

6. Toy Story Theme

Yee-haw, partner — it's time to round up the gang and get ready for a Toy Story-themed birthday party. This theme promises endless fun and adventure.

Decorations

Recreate Andy's room with decorations featuring all their favorite Toy Story characters. Use cowboy and space-themed elements to capture the essence of Woody and Buzz.

Activities and Games

Keep the little cowboys and space rangers entertained with these fun-filled activities:

• Pin the Badge on Woody: Blindfold the kids and see if they can pin the sheriff's badge on Woody's vest.

• Space Ranger Training: Create an obstacle course where kids can practice their space ranger skills to avoid alien invaders.

Food and Treats

Serve up tasty treats inspired by the films.

• Mr. Potato Head Chips: Place a Mr. Potato head next to a bowl of chips and dip.

• Pizza Planet Aliens: Create a pizza-making station featuring green dough to resemble the aliens in the film.

7. Frozen Theme

Embark on a journey to the magical world of Arendelle by hosting a Frozen-themed party. It’s a celebration that promises to please.

Decorations

Transform your space into a winter wonderland fit for Anna, Elsa, and Olaf. Use blue, white, and silver decorations and hang shimmering snowflakes and twinkle lights. Creating a backdrop featuring Elsa's ice castle will add a magical touch.

Activities and Games

Keep your little guests happy with these Frozen-inspired activities:

• Build a Snowman With Olaf: Offer kids the chance to create their own mini Olaf using marshmallows, pretzel sticks, and candy for the eyes and buttons.

• Frozen Sing-Along: Set up karaoke for children to sing popular songs from Frozen. We know you haven't heard "Let It Go" and "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" enough times.

Food and Treats

Delight your guests with icy-themed snacks and treats that are sure to be a hit:

• Snowflake Cookies: Use snowflake-shaped cookie cutters to make fun cookies.

• Elsa's Candy: Create a treat table featuring candy that looks like ice, such as blue rock candy.

8. Jungle Book Theme

Adventure into the heart of the jungle with a Jungle Book-themed birthday party.

Decorations

Leafy garlands and character cutouts create a jungle feel. Brown streamers can be hung as vines, and inflatable animals can be used to create a wild atmosphere.

Activities and Games

Keep your little adventurers entertained with jungle-themed activities:

• Catch a Tiger by Its Tail: Attach a tiger's tail to one child and allow them to hide before sending out the rest of the little ones to try and catch the tail.

Food and Treats

Serve jungle-inspired snacks and treats to keep your explorers fed.

• Bare Necessities Fruit Salad: Create a tropical salad fit for Baloo.

• Snake Cake: Make a cake in the shape of the Jungle Book snake.

9. Moana Theme

Get ready for an island adventure with a Moana-themed birthday party.

Decorations

Use decorations with turquoise and sandy colors to resemble the shore. Add flower garlands, tropical leaves, seashells, coconuts, and tiki torches to complete the island vibe.

Activities and Games

Create a fun game for your voyagers with a canoe race. The children can run a relay race holding up cardboard canoes. The winner can receive a special coconut trophy filled with candy.

Food and Treats

Provide treats from Moana’s world (sort of).

• Sand Pudding: Put the vanilla pudding in a bucket with a shovel so it looks like sand.

• Pineapple Cupcakes:Make tropical pineapple upside-down cupcakes.

10. The Lion King Theme

Bring the pride lands to your party with a Lion King theme. These iconic characters will turn this celebration into the mane event.

Decorations

Create an African safari in your space using plenty of savanna-inspired decor. Make your own version of Pride Rock with cardboard and paint for the perfect centerpiece. You can use animal toys to represent the characters and place them around the rock.

Activities and Games

Keep your little cubs entertained with different activities.

• Safari Animal Hunt: Hide toy animals around the party space and send guests on a scavenger hunt.

• Hakuna Matata Dance Party: Blast the Lion King soundtrack and have a dance party.

Food and Treats

Feed your pride with delicious treats fit for a king.

• Pumbaa's Grub Cups: Make grub cups with gummy worms and chocolate pudding, mimicking Pumbaa's favorite treat.

• Lion Tray: Assort fruit on a tray to look like a lion's mane and place a bowl of dip in the middle with eyes and a mouth to resemble a lion.

Party Time

There are endless ideas for Disney-themed birthday parties. Pick the theme that you think your child will enjoy the most. We love a superhero theme. Consider gifting your little one Marvel-inspired glasses before their big day.

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