Sharing our love for Disney with others

Over the weekend we finally got to have our #DisneySide party after almost a month of planning. I was accepted to the DisneySide by Home Celebrations again this year and decided I was going to make it a straight party. Last year, it served as Peanut's birthday party.

When I got the email that I was selected, I learned that I would be getting a generic party box. I was SO happy! I knew that meant a LOT of Mickey and I would be able to tailor it to all ages. I wasn't disappointed either. In the box I was given ALL laundry pods, Mickey plates, cups, and napkins, and decorations. However, they also supplied us with a lot of games and activities, as well as party favors for the guests.

Honestly, I had originally planned to have my party as an adult party, but my kids were growing in disappointment at that decision, so I decided to change. We ended up having a decent size group at the party and everyone had a great time. There are a few things that I will remember for next time:

• Mail invitations out 2 weeks early cause USPS sucks


• Purchase Mickey Mouse sprinkles online because they aren't sold in stores


• Don't believe things that claim they are easy, actually are ... they aren't!


• Buy pre-sorted M&Ms

I started the prep work the night before, but I really should have given myself even MORE time than that.

The prize table 

The photo wall

Pin the Smile on Mickey game is set up

In addition to getting the major decorations set up, I baked the cake. Our party package came with a Tie-Dye Cake from Duff Goldman. I was SO thankful that the instructions on the box were set up as a tutorial. I felt like Duff was walking me through the process!

The different tie-dye colors: yellow, orange, red, green, and blue. I didn't have enough batter to do purple

Layered and leveled

The tie-dye appearance (we thought it turned out awesome)

I had started on the favor boxes, but after making one ... I sent the task to my minions (battle of the distributors)

I did cut them all out for them ..

They weren't amused

For our treats, we did Mickey Mouse Popcorn, Mickey Mouse M&Ms, Butter Cupcakes, Mickey & Minnie Pretzels, Mickey Mouse Rice Krispie Treats, and Mickey Pizza

Mickey & Minnie Pretzels (candy melts black & red then almond bark dots)

The goodie table (The diamond favor boxes hold the M&Ms)

Our pepperoni pizza with olives shaped like Mickey heads & pepperoni was cut using our cookie cutter from last year)

Again - buy pre-sorted M&Ms. We used the Yellow, Red, and Blue for the party. Hubby bought 4 BIG bags of M&Ms.

Mickey Mouse Popcorn minus the sprinkles (cause you need to buy them online)

Of course, I HAVE to show you a picture of our finished cake. I should have done it the night before so it was a pure rush job. Not my best work ... at all.

Buttercream frosting that I tinted part of it black. The red is actually just the cake!

We didn't just eat though ... we also played games! We played Bingo and Pin the Smile on Mickey (no pictures of Bingo because I forgot to have releases signed)

Pin the smile on Mickey

I really think that the photobooth with the photo props were the favorite by all. I LOVED the photo props and was extremely pleased with the quality of service.

My oldest having a little bit of fun

However, the youngest of the crew had the most fun!

Overall, it was a GREAT time. The kids all left with a package of photo paper, a Mickey tattoo, a Mickey Mouse pencil, and a thank you pack created by Disney. I enjoyed visiting my #DisneySide and look forward to our next celebration!

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