If your kid can’t stop singing “Hakuna Matata” then it may be time to invite your favourite little animals over for a royal children’s birthday celebration! Below are some ideas for you to pounce on including suggestions for Lion King invitations, decorations, food, favours and free games.
Lion King Party Planning & Invitations
In addition to basic jungle party supplies, like plates, cups, napkins and decorations, you may want to consider purchasing, borrowing or renting the following items for your Lion King party:
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The Lion King on DVD or Blu-Ray
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The Lion King stuffed animals
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Animal costumes such as our lion headband.
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A petting zoo
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An animal shaped pinata
If personalised invitations just aren’t your cup of tea, you can invite your favourite little animals to join your pride for the day with creative handmade invitations! Here are some Lion King invitation ideas you can make yourself or with the help of the kids.
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Record a video of your child singing one of the songs from the Lion King. At the end of the song your child can say “please come to my Lion King party” along with the date and time. Copy the video onto a CD and mail to each guest.
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Mail each invitation with a small Lion King figure or a CD of songs from the movie.
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Dress your child in a Simba or Nala costume and take a photo. Upload the photo to your computer to make an invitation by using photo software. On the front of the invitation you can add the words “I Just Can’t Wait to Turn 5!”
Lion King Party Decorations & Food
Turn your home into a jungle fit for a king with the following Lion King decoration ideas.
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Play music from the movie in the background to add ambiance.
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To create a jungle canopy, hang a lot of green, lime green and brown crepe paper streamers from the ceiling.
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Use silk potted plants and flowers to decorate the floor and table of your Lion King party.
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Place Lion King figurines and stuffed animals around the room.
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Draw Simba on brown craft paper to hang around the room. You can use the symbol Rafiki draws on the tree as your example.
In addition to pizza, chicken fingers, hamburgers or hotdogs, you can add some Lion King themed food into the mix. Here are some fun food suggestions that will tame your ravenous lion cubs.
Lion King Party favours
Thank your guests with roaring party favours! Some of the favours can include:
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Mini stuffed animals
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Animal wind-up toys
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Jungle animal stickers and temporary tattoos
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Fun-shaped sweets
