Mickey Mouse

Red, black and yellow, polka dots and a clubhouse full of friends.

Best for ages 1 to 5

A Mickey Mouse party is the classic first theme, and the colours do almost all the work: bright red, black and a little sunny yellow, with white polka dots on everything. Paper plate ears at the door turn every guest into part of the club in a minute.

Keep it simple for the youngest guests. A dance to cheerful music, a button hunt round the room and a red cake with yellow candles is a full afternoon at this age, and a nap afterwards is part of the plan.

The shopping list

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All-in-one party pack Go plain here: all-in-one party pack in Classic red and Black match the rest of the table better than a themed version.

Decorations

Backdrop or banner Mickey Mouse Garland Banner, 7 Feet A multicolour paper garland to hang behind the cake table, sturdy enough to fold away for the next party. View on Amazon
Balloon garland Go plain here: balloon garland in Classic red and Black match the rest of the table better than a themed version.
Balloons Mickey Mouse Forever Foil Balloon, 26 Inch An Anagram super shape foil balloon with a self-sealing valve. Fill with helium to float or air to hang. View on Amazon

The table

Tablecloth Red Polka Dot Tablecloths, 3-Pack Three 54 by 108 inch plastic covers, red with white polka dots: the classic Mickey look without a single character on them. View on Amazon
Plates and napkins Go plain here: plates and napkins in Classic red and Black match the rest of the table better than a themed version.
Cups Mickey and Friends Mini Paper Cups, 100-Pack Glad for Kids 3 ounce cups printed with Mickey and friends. Small enough for little hands and toddler-sized drinks. View on Amazon

The cake

Cake topper Mickey Mouse Cake Topper Set, 7 Pieces A DecoSet of plastic pieces, ears and face included, to build Mickey on top of the cake. Food safe and reusable. View on Amazon
Cupcake toppers Black Glitter Mouse Ears Cupcake Toppers, 24-Pack Twenty-four pre-assembled card picks in glitter on wooden sticks, the round ears silhouette in black. View on Amazon
Candles Mickey Mouse Birthday Candles, 6 Count Six food-safe wax candles, officially licensed, for the cake or a row of cupcakes. View on Amazon

Going home

Goodie bags and favors Mickey and Minnie Reusable Favor Bags, 12-Pack Twelve plastic gift bags in assorted Mickey and friends designs, about 6.5 inches square, listed as authentic licensed items. View on Amazon

Games and activities

10 minutes

Hot dog dance

Dance while the music plays and freeze when it stops. Anyone still wobbling sits out a round.

You need: A speaker and a lively playlist
10 minutes

Ear toss

Throw the plates like frisbees into the bucket from behind a line. Move the line back each round.

You need: Black paper plates, a bucket or hoop
15 minutes

Clubhouse hunt

Little ones search the clubhouse for hidden buttons. Everyone finds at least three.

You need: Red and yellow balls or buttons hidden around the room

Free printables Bingo cards, a scavenger hunt and favor tags In the Mickey Mouse colours. Print at home on letter paper.