Disney's Planes Party Ideas

Love the movie Planes in my house and here are a few simple ideas for throwing a themed party.

Menu

Baked Propellers (mini ziti) and Cheese

Spinach and Artichoke Cropduster Dip

El Chubacabra in a Blanket (Hot Dogs)

Ripslinger Pizza

Snack Size Chips and Pretzels

Juices and Soft Drinks in Small Clear Cups

Decorations and Favors

I used a lot of my son's toys to decorate the table and food area.  I also used my Disney Movie Rewards to download some free posters.  Then printed at home!  Hung some paper airplanes from the ceiling and we were ready for takeoff!   

For the Favors we did a Baggage Claim Area.  Purchased a few lunch boxes from a local discount store and filled with crayons shaped line planes, coloring books and a paper airplane.  I was able to get those from a online Party Store.

Cupcakes

These were a combination of several online ideas merged into one cupcake.  

You will need:

Cupcakes with Blue Icing, piped high

Light Blue M&M's

Eye Candy

Oreos

Orange Candy Melts

Edible Paper or Black Licorice

1.  Order Cupcakes from Bakery (yes I cheated, don't tell Pinterest)

2.  Cut edible paper into Propeller shapes or use Black Licorice

3.  Dip Oreo with fork in melted colored chocolate and shake until 

smooth, place on wax paper

4.  Place Eyes, Nose and Propellers 

5.  Once hardened, place Oreo topper on cupcake

Mickey Mom Tip:  I did the same thing with marshmallows on a stick.  Same orange melt and decorations and placed them on piece of foam covered in maps.  These I brought these to my son's school because of so many gluten and other food allergies and they were a big hit.  Such a hit, that I didn't get a picture!

Maria aka Mickey Mom is a mom to two boys who loves throwing birthday parties!  Visit her Facebook Page

5 Things I Leared While Attending the Rock Your Disney Side Event

Sunrise at the Magic Kingdom

 

1.     Don't assume you're the only Disney fanatic.  Leave your resort earlier than an hour before park opening.  Many other fanatics want to see the opening of the Magic Kingdom for the 24 hour event.  Who knew there were so many Disney crazies? 

My very unfortunate viewing spot for the opening of the Rock Your Disney Side 24 Hour event.

2.     Make sure you plan at least one table service meal during your 24 hours of magic.  In fact, I would plan two if I were to do this again in the future.  The lunch we had at Tony's Town Square Restaurant was probably the smartest thing we did during the 24 hour event.

My fellow partners in crime, Jay and Muggsie, enjoying our delicious and relaxing lunch while we soaked in the cool air and had many hydrating drinks. 

3.   Don't hold off getting your Starbucks recharging coffee until 11:00 p.m.  Apparently, this is the time that all theme park guests become tired and need a jolt of caffeine.  Between 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. the line for Starbucks busted out of the front door and down main street-nearly to the Main Street Confectioner's Shop.  Although, several hours later I was able to enjoy my beverage and a delicious cupcake! 

 

4.      No matter how adorable you think you'll look, don't change into your flannel pajamas at sunset.  It's Florida.  It's hot.  Yes, I did it.  I thought it might cool down once the sun set. Yes, as a Midwesterner I always underestimate the heat of Florida.  The end of May in Florida is too hot for flannel even if the sun is setting.  Lesson learned.  

Sunset in the Magic Kingdom

  5.     Take a break.  While I can now say I was in the Magic Kingdom for 24 hours straight, I honestly cannot remember a few hours of the early morning.  Had I stopped and taken a midday break I probably would have had more stamina and enjoyed the early morning hours more.

     Yes, I learned several lessons during the Rock Your Disney Side 24 hour event in the Magic Kingdom.  Most importantly, I learned that I am a Disneyphile through and through.  I look forward to doing an event like this again in the future. 

Passing out in the Magic Kingdom.  My "Disney Side" had been rocked!

Written by:  Michelle Tolliver (a certified Disneyphile)

Travel agent with Snapshot Getaways

Contact me at Michelle@snapshotgetaways.com or my Facebook page, Travel Momma
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