My daughter, just turned five, and like countless other kids, she’s completely obsessed with Frozen. So, naturally, a Frozen-themed birthday party was the only acceptable option. I’ll admit, the thought initially felt a little daunting. Where do you even begin with snow queens and ice castles? But, I’m here to tell you it’s totally manageable, and with a little planning, you can throw a magical Frozen birthday party that your little one will remember forever. Here’s how I transformed our home into Arendelle (on a budget!) for her big day:
FROZEN PRINTABLES
Build Olaf
Character Silhouette Party Printables
Frozen Invitations
Printable Princess Crowns
Free Build an Olaf Printable
Delicate Construction offers free Frozen water bottle labels.
Free Frozen Coloring Pages
We had a few activities set up for arriving guests.
Food Fit for a Snow Queen (and her Guests!)
To maintain the Disney Frozen thrill, we whipped up some Olaf Waffles with our Disney Olaf Waffle Maker. We adorned the waffles with strawberries, blueberries, syrup, whipped cream, Hershey’s chocolate, chocolate chips, and icing sugar, but feel free to get creative with your own toppings. Waffles are a budget-friendly option and offer a delightful alternative to the usual pizza or hot dogs typically found at birthday parties.
Additionally, we grabbed a box of 50 powdered Timbits from Tim Hortons to complement our spread, along with a fresh fruit tray from the grocery store.
Melted Olaf Vanilla Yogurt
These melted Olafs were a crowd favorite at the party. You can opt for vanilla pudding or yogurt; we chose vanilla yogurt.nTo create them, gather Greek yogurt, Wilton googly eyes, Hershey chocolate chips, candy for the nose, and chocolate sprinkles.
Frozen Homemade Snow Cones
The homemade snow cones and syrup inspired by Disney’s Frozen were an immediate sensation at our Frozen birthday party.
How to Make Frozen Homemade Snow Cones
You will need:
- Blender
- Ice
- Sugar
- Water
- Kool-Aid liquid drink mix
- Squeeze bottles ( I picked these up at Dollarama)
- Paper Cups
We crushed our ice in a blender and it turned out great. Our blender had a “Crush Ice” setting so we used that. My husband pre-crushed the ice the night before the party and stored it in the freezer in plastic ziplock bags.
Snow Cone Syrup Recipe
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 3/4 cup Water
- Kool-Aid liquid drink mix
Pour the sugar and water into a medium sauce pan and bring it to a boil, stirring occasionally. Turn down the heat and let the simple syrup mixture simmer for 3 minutes. Add your Kool-Aid and stir until well mixed. Let the syrup cool and then store it in the refrigerator.
This is a great and easy to prepare idea for any summer or winter party.
Build-Your-Own-Olaf
Allow your guests to unleash their creativity by constructing their own Olaf. Set up a building station filled with marshmallows, pretzel sticks, mini chocolate chips, googly eyes, and any other fun materials needed to bring this charming snowman to life. We found that icing worked perfectly to keep the marshmallows in place. It was delightful to see the kids invent their unique designs, and my sister truly excelled at crafting Olaf marshmallow snowmen.
The treats were a huge success and added an extra layer of enjoyment to the party!
Frozen Birthday Party Games
Pin the tail on the donkey is a classic party game for kids. We of course played place the nose on Olaf. There is a free printable for the game-Pin the Carrot on Olaf or you can purchase the game via Amazon or Party City.
Freeze Dance
We had a great time playing Freeze Dance. It’s a simple game that doesn’t require much explanation. Just gather the kids in a room, start playing “Let It Go,” and let them enjoy dancing. When you pause the music, they have to freeze in whatever position they’re in. If anyone moves, they’re out of the game. The remaining kids keep dancing and freezing as you manage the music, until only one dancer is left standing as the winner.
SNOWBALL TOSS
We had a great time playing Snowball toss! I found some snowballs at Dollarama, but you can easily get them online at Amazon.ca as well. Just set a bucket a little distance away and toss the balls in! You might want to use a piece of tape to mark a spot on the ground for the kids to stand behind.
Our party prizes were all themed around Disney’s Frozen, and I managed to find most of them at Dollarama. I also made sure to give out candy prizes to the kids who didn’t win the main prize in each game.
Planning a Birthday Party Craft Station
Setting up a craft station at your Frozen Birthday Party Ideas can be a fantastic way to keep the kids entertained at the party. While we didn’t have a Frozen-themed craft available, the girls enjoyed creating their own Fairy dolls to take home, which was a big hit. If you’re specifically interested in a Frozen-themed activity, I have a simple and fun paper tube craft idea that everyone will love! From Crafts By Amanda I found a cute Cardboard Tube Olaf Craft.
Here are some other Items you will want to grab for your Disney Frozen Party:
It’s time to wrap up the Frozen Birthday Party with a few of the extra components that made this party come together.
I found many of the Disney Frozen party supplies I needed via Amazon and with Amazon Prime they only took two days to arrive. You also might want to check your local Dollarama, as I found a few Disney Frozen party supplies there too.
- Frozen Party Favors
- Frozen Treat Bags
- Olaf Dessert plates
- Frozen Poster
- Frozen Party Supplies
- Disney Frozen Cups
Set up a fun photo booth at your party with DIY Frozen photobooth printables or you can purchase some Frozen photo booth props via Amazon like I did.
And, last but not least, there was of course our FROZEN birthday cake courtesy of our local Metro Grocery store.
The planning and preparation paid off tenfold when I saw my daughter’s face light up as she walked into her Frozen wonderland. Seeing her and her friends singing, dancing, and laughing made all the effort worthwhile.
Throwing a Frozen birthday party doesn’t have to be an overwhelming feat. By focusing on creating a magical atmosphere, providing themed food and activities, and most importantly, remembering to have fun, you can throw a party that your little snow queen will cherish forever. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I think I hear “Let it Go” starting up again…