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HOTDOG! Mega Mickey Mouse Birthday Party Plan

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July 17, 2013 By Autumn Rose Reo 45 Comments

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Every child usually requests at least one Mickey Mouse birthday. So we’re sharing our Mega Mickey Mouse Birthday Party Plan for a real HOTDOG time! disclaimer-links

I don’t pretend to be a crafty woman. I wish I was. However, I’m one heck of pinner and can find pretty much anything on Pinterest. Especially party ideas.

So as we approached two monumental birthdays for my kiddos, with my daughter turning 2 in August and my son turning 5 in June, planning began by February 1. However, when my son was granted his wish to go to Disney World from A Wish With Wings, everything became Mickey Mouse. I mean everything. So of course, so did the birthday party.

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Thankfully, with just a little help from some lovely bloggers on Pinterest & Etsy, some Amazon purchases, a  local party rentals and 1 lovely neighbor who happened to have some leftover Mickey Mouse decor, we had a party to make Walt Disney proud – or at least make my little ones excited!

Mickey Mouse Birthday Party Plan

Since the party was at 10 AM, we had a lot to put up and get up early that morning. So to keep all the details in check, I took a template from Vertex42 and reformatted it to my own needs! Feel free to use this Mickey Mouse Birthday Plan downloadable as a PDF or in Google Docs for a plan to manage everything from invitations to day-of birthday deliveries, pickups and must-dos. 
 
Mickey Mouse Birthday Plan
 
PDF // Google Docs // My Actual Completed Version

Mickey Mouse Birthday Party Invites


Oh Etsy, how do I love thee, let me count the ways…Thanks to MyCelebrationShoppe, I had these adorable invites made!

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Then using the following graphic and downloading a similar Disney font I downloaded online, I addressed the invitations.

 

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Best of call, since we had the invited printed before our trip to Disney, Jackson was able to personally give his invitation to Mickey Mouse at Disney World during his wish trip. It was such a precious opportunity!

Jackson & Mickey

Mickey Mouse Birthday Party Look

Like any good mama going to Disney, I had personalized clothes made for my kids. We then repurposed them for their birthday outfits! Adorable and affordable from ThePolkaDotLollipop (she was amazing, quick and so easy to work with!)

 

Mickey Mouse Birthday Party Decor

As I mentioned I had a neighbor who had balloons, a Mickey cardboard standout, and some banners to start with, so I was already in good business.

But mama never stops at that.

I then ordered the essentials – plates, napkins, tablecloths, including this little polka dot one, and even a photo backdrop to stick up on the fence to welcome families when they arrived at the party. 

Borrowing an idea from the Mickey Mouse Playhouse attraction at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, we added a balloon drop to pull after signing “Happy Birthday.” I mean, who doesn’t love balloons? And it’s was less than $12.

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So I wasn’t selling out completely, Jackson and I spent an afternoon making a Mickey centerpiece for the refreshment table from a post I had found from The Simple Life using styrofoam, a terra cotta pot, a dowel rod and spray paint.

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Mickey Mouse Birthday Party Food

My favorite part of the party is always the food! We we made it easy serving hotdogs of course (Hot dog, hot dog, hot diggity dog!) and chips along with lots of snacks!

Since we always do AM birthday parties (key to a successful party when you have littles), we needed a little something healthy, my grandparents sent over this adorable Edible Arrangements (perfect!)

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At this age cupcakes are a mandatory since cake + 2 year-olds just makes a big, sticky mess on me.  Just purchasing cupcakes from our neighborhood market, we put cute Mickey Mouse toppers and then this adorable cupcake stand from Wilson. 

I tried to make our drinks easy, but it actually took a little tracking down. Langers actually let me know where to find these Mickey Mouse apple juice pouches, so I bought around five cases just to make sure I didn’t run out!

Mickey-Mouse-Juice

But I had to do one more thing when I came across some photos of some cute cake pops and cupcakes featuring Oreo cookies for Mickey Mouse ears. While I found several different versions of how to do them Mickey Mouse Oreo Cookies on a Stick, I ended up with my own shortcut version. But, let’s face it, if I can do it, anyone can! 

Mickey-Mouse-Oreo-Cookies 

Mickey Mouse Birthday Party Games and Fun 

On to the fun! Since bounce houses are the way to go with kiddos at this age, we were able to find a everything Mickey Mouse 5-in-1 combo playhouse for a great price from a local bounce house company in Fort Worth. They did everything from set up to breakdown. We kept it dry while the party was happening, but afterwards I let the kids go crazy when we hooked up the hose to slide for a little water action! 

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But the real entertainment of the part was a special visit from Mickey Mouse himself! A sweet invitation from Jackson (and a call to It’s a Party Today) made sure Mickey was available to come by for a special birthday treat! After the party had started, Mickey showed up with his own DJ to play fun birthday games and music to get the whole party going for around an hour. He even stayed for birthday cake, photos and passed out restaurant gift cards to the kiddos! We had a blast with Mickey and his friend and the kids couldn’t get enough of him either! (Even if you aren’t doing Mickey Mouse, don’t worry, they do a little bit of everything!) 
 Mickey-Mouse-Birthday

Mickey Mouse Birthday Party Favors

What’s a Mickey Mouse party without ears? Unfortunately, most the ones I found rather expensive ($5 at least a pair.) Thankfully I found an international online company called AliExpress.com that was able to send me a package of 30 Mickey and Minnie ears with bows for less than $1 a pair! While I had to order these well in advance of the party (two months), they sent them over in no time and with no issues. 
 
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The whole party was so much fun and we are so thankful to everyone who came to celebrate! 
 
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Texas blogger, TV contributor, PR pro, and mother of two (including a son with a Congenital Heart Defect) , Autumn Rose Reo is always on the search for REAL SOLUTIONS for REAL PARENTS that REALLY WORK. From parenthood, things to do, reviews, style, recipes and more, she’s always cookin’ up something fun, resourceful and good to know! She’s frequently featured on TV sharing her solutions and in her spare time, she’s helping others promote their business with her own PR shop, The Reo Agency See what she’s burning, party she is planning, or what challenge she is taking on today.

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  1. Staci @ 7 on a Shoestring says

    July 17, 2013 at 11:51 am

    How fun! Love the balloon drop… and the fact that Mickey actually showed up. That is awesome!

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      July 17, 2013 at 8:28 pm

      It was a great time! Balloon drop was less than $15. That could have been the whole party.

      Reply
  2. Dallas Socials says

    July 17, 2013 at 11:54 am

    You win the award for most thought out/coolest party! Everything looks great.

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      July 17, 2013 at 8:42 pm

      you would too

      Reply
  3. Crystal says

    July 17, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    What a fun Micky Mouse birthday party! Totally pinning to my birthday party idea board on Pinterest.

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      July 17, 2013 at 8:48 pm

      Sweet! Glad it was helpful!

      Reply
  4. Jamie says

    July 17, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    I love the balloon drop!! It looks like the best party and you did a great job!!

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      July 17, 2013 at 8:48 pm

      Thanks girl! The balloons were a big hit!

      Reply
  5. Jenn says

    July 17, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    That is awesome! You go all out! 🙂 I pinned this so I don’t forget.

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      July 17, 2013 at 8:49 pm

      Sweet! 🙂 Thanks for the pin!

      Reply
  6. Dallas Single Mom Examiner says

    July 17, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    This is the best birthday party ever. We all love Mickey Mouse.

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      July 17, 2013 at 8:48 pm

      Thanks lady! I appreciate it! it was so much fun!

      Reply
  7. Dawn says

    July 17, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    I am so sad we missed out on the fun! We love Mickey Mouse!

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      July 17, 2013 at 8:48 pm

      We were too! Next time you’ll know:)

      Reply
  8. Brandy O'Grady says

    July 17, 2013 at 8:18 pm

    My kids would totally flip out over this! My daughter begs me every day to “go back to Mickey Town”

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      July 17, 2013 at 8:43 pm

      We invited the neighborhood – so I wish you could have too!

      Reply
  9. Marianna says

    July 17, 2013 at 8:18 pm

    OK you are the coolest mom ever. That is an awesome looking party. I get plain paper goods at Walmart and call it a day.

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      July 17, 2013 at 8:24 pm

      I am a party planner by heart…so I love to do it – 2x/year!

      Reply
  10. Kelly Stilwell says

    July 17, 2013 at 8:18 pm

    Wow! That was some party! You are so creative!

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      July 17, 2013 at 8:43 pm

      Thank you! It happens once a year…

      Reply
  11. Dianna L says

    July 17, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    Wow – my kids would both love that party. My 2-year-old watches MM all the time.

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      July 17, 2013 at 8:24 pm

      We are stuck on Mickey like white on rice!

      Reply
  12. Beeb Ashcroft says

    July 17, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    This is the cutest party! I love the Mickey Mouse planter. 🙂

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      July 17, 2013 at 8:43 pm

      Thanks – Pinterest love!

      Reply
  13. Celeste Whitehead says

    July 17, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    Looks like the party of the year for your little ones that is simply amazing!

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      July 17, 2013 at 8:27 pm

      Thats the joy – it’s one day for 1.5 hours. Then 364 until I have to do it again!

      Reply
  14. Leah - Diaries of a Domestic Goddess says

    July 17, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    Oh this looks like so much fun!!! I am going to give this link to my friend because they are doing a Mickey theme!!!

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      July 17, 2013 at 8:27 pm

      Thanks so much! I did some research, but Pinterest took care of a lot!

      Reply
  15. LyndaS says

    July 17, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    Looks like a fabulous party!

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      July 17, 2013 at 8:49 pm

      Thanks Lynda! We made some memories!

      Reply
  16. Tracy says

    July 17, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    What a sweet party idea. I think my niece would just love it!

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      July 17, 2013 at 8:47 pm

      You totally can go pink or old school Minnie!:)

      Reply
  17. Jennifer H says

    July 17, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    What a great party!

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      July 17, 2013 at 8:47 pm

      🙂 Thank you so much. It was a lot of fun!

      Reply
  18. SensiblySara says

    July 17, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    You did a GREAT job! I love all the little details!

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      July 17, 2013 at 8:24 pm

      Thanks so much! Love birthday party planning!

      Reply
  19. Stephanie Person says

    July 17, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    Holy cow!! You did an AMAZING job with the party! you go girl!!

    Reply
  20. Carrie says

    July 17, 2013 at 9:06 pm

    The balloon drop! What a great idea! Looks like the whole party was amazing!

    Reply
  21. Karen says

    July 17, 2013 at 9:06 pm

    Oh my! what an elaborate birthday party. I hope your children remember it for a long time. I always did good to get a cake for mine.

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    July 24, 2013 at 4:35 am

    Love your ideas for this party. The invitations are so beautiful!

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  26. Anonymous says

    November 21, 2013 at 3:54 am

    My son is turning 3 and ive been looking all over for a Mickey mouse costume where were you able to get the real Mickey mouse? ?

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Named after Bangkok’s legendary road of entertainment of all kinds (Sukhumvit Soi 11), it seems fitting this newly imagined destination would find its home in Arlington’s Entertainment District. Anchoring the NEW @loewsarlington, @soycowboytx (also from @bbbutchers / @berghospitality) recently swung open the curtain this summer with an opening that made heads turn at every corner of this 12,000 sq. ft. of sexy space - with 3 unique bars, patio, viewable kitchen and dining room. 

To call it a “Pan Asian restaurant” doesn’t do it justice with its rich menu of fresh sushi, dim sum, caviar, truffle, lobster, waygu (all things you don’t find in the home of the margarita machine and ballpark nachos.) And if you’re looking for entertainment, just take a peek into the expansive kitchen and watch your rolls or omakase be made. The cocktail menu is just as extravagant with everything from mezcal to Japanese whisky, you’re eyes will be just as happy as your lips upon your first sip. 

While we experienced live music, fashion show and more as part of the opening, the cool smoke installation and the people-watching is definitely just part of the menu at Soy Cowboy you’ll have to explore. 

Food Nerd Note: SoyCowboy is on the upcoming @dfwrestaurantweek menu for just $39, so it’s a steal to take your own trip on a budget. (Make your reservation.)

Chon mean (or what we hope is Cheers in in Thai!)
NEWS ALERT: Dallas Food Nerd is now on TV! 📺 ( NEWS ALERT: Dallas Food Nerd is now on TV! 📺 
(Well today at least.)

Normally we’re always behind the smartphone camera, today we stepped out in front of the TV screen! The lovely folks at the new morning show Morning on Merit Street @morningonmeritstreet invited DFN for a little “roundtable” discussion about dining trends with our own Food Nerd @autumnreo / @mamachallenge and Bill Trevino of @craftandvinerestaurant CraftandVine along with hosts @dominiquesachse and @fanchonstinger for a little dishin’ on dining!

(If you’re able to take a look online, keep watching to see our new friend Pearl 🐶 and friends from @sweetpearlsicecream share their incredibly sweet story with @hungreehannah!) 

✔️ And just like we shared on the show, we want to know what you think! What do you think about Table Limits on reservations? Yes restaurants should have them or no way?
Round #2: Now he’s off for CIT at YMCA Camp Grad Round #2: Now he’s off for CIT at YMCA Camp Grady Spruce! It’s hard to separate them, but we’re excited he’s so happy to be ready for this adventure!
July 4th kicked a week early! 🎆 Love when the n July 4th kicked a week early! 🎆 Love when the neighborhood shines!
Left my heart at PK! It’s Jackson’s last year Left my heart at PK! It’s Jackson’s last year as a camper at YMCA Camp Grady Spruce and his birthday this week! His view: right center with Hell’s Gate. These are the memories!
Today was a “Good Day in Arlington!” with the Today was a “Good Day in Arlington!” with the Topping Off of One Rangers Way! Nice to be able to put our mark on it! Great job to The Cordish Companies team and Texas Rangers! 

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