5 of Our Most Popular Birthday Party Themes Hosted at Our Venue
5 of Our Most Popular Birthday Party Themes Hosted at Our Venue
Our most popular party themes that parents and kids can’t get enough of
We have been on the phone for over 20 minutes.
A typical phone call regarding a child’s birthday party is between 2-10 minutes, with the customer usually asking a few questions. This particular phone call was not our usual party inquiry phone call.
The mom on the other line wanted to host a birthday party at Bumblebee Playspace for her child. She had already booked and paid the deposit, site unseen (which happens a lot for our play space), but needs help. She was very nervous because this will be her first time hosting a party for her friends and family.
“What party themes are most popular nowadays?”
“What do you see most people feeding their guests?”
“What decorations do people put up?”
“What do people usually expect of the host?”
I could tell she was truly anxious and unsure of what to do and needed reassurance.
It was an atypical scenario, but I am sure she is not the only one.
How do you decide on a party theme for a young child?
For many of our first birthday parties (one-year-old parties), the parents would choose a theme that is fun and cute.
We have had themes like Pokemon, Spider-Man, and mermaids – stuff that a one-year old probably would not know much about.
For the slightly older age group (toddlers and preschoolers), parents would choose a party theme the birthday child(ren) would get excited about. By then, these children have formulated opinions of what is cool and interesting.
We occasionally get some interesting themes (one parent chose a pirate theme that is very well executed!), but there are also the more common ones like superheros and Disney themes.
Which leads us to the topic of this blog post:
What are the most popular birthday party themes we have had in the past year?
Here at Bumblebee Playspace, these themes rotate at least monthly! Sometimes we even have the same themes back to back!
So let’s get to it!
Disney’s “Frozen”
You guessed it! Disney's "Frozen" is an immensely popular kids' party theme. Kids are drawn right away to the captivating storyline, the lovable characters, and enchanting music. Parents also approve of the theme of sisterhood and bravery among the main characters Elsa and Anna.
The film's wintery landscape allows for some creative party decor ideas and is easy to “dress down” for simpler displays and “dress up” for more extravagant party setups.
Below are some examples of Frozen party setups, one DIY and the other from our Hive party package.
Typical theme colors: blue, purple, white, silver
Complimentary Backdrop: choose from “Frozen” characters backdrop or from Ice Castle
Disney Frozen - Hive Party Package
2. Safari Animals
Name me a child who is not intrigued by animals!
Children are naturally curious, making a jungle or safari theme appropriate as a reflection of a child’s adventurous nature! This theme offers a vibrant and dynamic setting. Think animal prints, lush greenery, and colorful wildlife! There are also many opportunities to add fun, such as scavenger hunts or dress-up as explorers or animals. Plus, this theme is gender neutral.
Below are examples from a few setups we have had within the past year: one DIY package, one from our Honeycomb package, and one from our Hive package.
Typical theme colors: green, brown, white, gold
Complimentary Backdrop: Baby jungle animals
3. Unicorn
Bring on the rainbows and pastels! Unicorn-themed birthday parties have been a favorite because of its magic and whimsical elements. The displays are very appealing to the eye with their pastel hues often sprinkled with glitter and the playful atmosphere. We have seen some really gorgeous desserts and cakes for this theme as well!
But pshhhh! Some children truly believe unicorns are real, so keep the magic alive with zipped lips and let them delight in the fantasy world of unicorns, butterflies, and bunnies!
Check out these DIY backdrop displays!
Typical theme colors: rainbow, pastel colors
Complimentary Backdrop: Unicorn
4. Cars
Vroom-vroom! A cars-themed party is a common choice for kids because it taps into their love for speed, adventure, and dynamic play. Disney-Pixar’s “Cars” has increased the popularity of the theme with its memorable characters Lightning McQueen and Mater and the excitement that comes with car racing. It also makes for a fun party theme that can be dressed up with checkered flags, car-themed party favor bags, tires, and traffic cones.
Typical theme colors: red, black, yellow, white
Complimentary Backdrop: Disney-Pixar’s “Cars”
5. Space
This theme only recently started increasing in popularity as we have had at least 5 space themes within the past 3 months. So far, all the displays for this theme vary greatly, from backdrops to even the colors used for this theme!
Kids are naturally fascinated by the open skies and are introduced early on to the sun and stars. The various planets of our solar system are very distinct-looking and easily recognizable to kids. It makes for a very interesting theme and celebrates the wonder and curiosity of children.
Below are two space themed birthday parties from our Hive Party Package. Notice the difference in color schemes!
Typical theme colors: varies greatly from color combinations of black, blue, white to combinations of orange, teal, blue
Complimentary Backdrop: N/A
So… did you guess some of these that made the list?
Focus on the FUN the theme offers
If you are unsure what theme to choose for your little one’s birthday, consider ones that YOU as the parent would get excited about. Oftentimes, children feed off the excitement in the room, so your child(ren) will surely absorb some of your energy.
Whatever theme you choose for your little one’s birthday party, have fun with it!
Simplify decorations to ease the stress of decorating or hire out! (We offer decor add-ons and decor packages for this reason!)
It’s okay to play it safe and not be as unique! Order the usual pizza and food trays people tend to like.
Remember that the primary goal is for the kids to have fun. Whether the theme is perfectly executed or not, what matters most is that the children are enjoying themselves.
I almost forgot – going back to the mom I was mentioning earlier, she ended up choosing a “Frozen” theme for her daughter’s birthday celebration (can’t go wrong with that!). We worked out some ideas that she felt good about for her party and had a fabulous time! Hopefully, the next party she hosts will be much easier!
And there you have it! Our most popular themes we host at Bumblebee Playspace birthday parties!