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Have you seen the new Disney Descendants movie yet? We did! My little man and I loved it! Such a cute spin on the beloved Villains.
If you know me at all, you will know that I have always loved the Villains in the Classic Disney Movies. When I was a child, you’d would never catch me in a tiara pretending to be a princess, the goth girl in me always wanted to be the super cool Villain. So naturally, I was elated when Disney started to focus on the Villains in recent years. Have you seen how the Villains take over Disneyland around Halloween time? I love it!
Descendants Party
Of course, my favorite villain has always been Maleficent as you can guess from the Maleficent party I styled last year. When I saw the previews of the new Disney Channel movie, I just had to jump at the chance to throw a Watch Party and share how you can plan a Disney Descendants Party at home too!
How to Plan a Disney Descendants Party – Party Tips
Whenever I plan a party, I like to start with a backdrop. It really sets the tone. For this party, I started by lining my wall with purple bulletin board paper. I then hung up four Descendants Posters on Canvas (see tutorial below) to create 4 sections on my dessert table with coordinating table runners. For a focal point, I ordered the most amazing handmade character letters from Tancy Creations on Etsy and displayed one under each of the Descendants.
For dessert, I baked a batch of cupcakes and a big batch of buttercream frosting which I tinted with food coloring to compliment each of the characters. For Jay, Jafar’s son, I made blue frosting and sprinkled disco dust for extra flair. I added gold glitter cupcake wrappers from Bella Cupcake Couture and filled tiny gold favor boxes with candy. I then placed them on a wall decor piece I found.
PARTY PLAN-IT TIP: When decorating your party table, don’t limit yourself to traditional food displays, look around your house to see what you can reuse that will match your theme! Just make sure your food doesn’t actually touch anything that is not deemed “food safe”!
For drinks, I made blueberry and cherry punch served in re-purposed frappuccino glasses. I added a tulle sash and a straw for that extra special touch!
I added a Marquee heart to the table as well, isn’t it young and fun?
For Mal’s section of the table, I added green hearts to purple candy filled favor boxes and made green frosting for the cupcakes. I added purple disco dust and little black crows to the cupcakes for toppers. I also displayed lace line battery operated candles to match Mal’s outfit. I think my favorite part of the movie were the fun costumes! Loved them all!
PARTY PLAN-IT TIP: Don’t have coordinating cake plates? That’s ok! Set a plastic tray on top of a candle holder! I had this Crow candle holder in my Halloween stash and it was perfect for Mal! She is, after all, the daughter of Maleficent! I used different resin trays and candle holders to display each handmade letter on the table.
For Evie, who actually turned out to be my favorite Descendant, I topped the cupcakes with white buttercream which I sprayed with Gold Color Mist by Wilton that I found at WalMart. I then added little gold disco “fairie” dust, a royal red heart and a regal blue cupcake wrapper.
I also made some “Magic Mirrors” with my Sizzix Big Shot and added them to royal blue popcorn boxes. I then filled them with gold wrapped buttermints.
And of course you can’t represent the Evil Queen’s daughter without an big Poison Red Apple! I placed it on a stack of “evil books” from my Halloween stash.
PARTY PLAN-IT TIP: Halloween decor is already in stock at some craft stores! Now is the time to stock up on decor that you can use for your Descendants party and for Halloween. Be sure to hit the stores for after Holiday clearance sales too, that’s when I always stock up!
For Carlos, Cruella’s Son, I topped the cupcakes with white buttercream and added black candies from WalMart for “spots”. I filled polka dot ice cream cups with gumballs and white popcorn boxes with popcorn.
PARTY PLAN-IT TIP: Think outside the cake box! Use cupcake sprinkles and candies to line your plates. These little “dog” bones are also from my Halloween baking stash which I picked up on clearance in November. They added just that extra something, don’t you think?
Let’s Get the Party Started!
Once the table was set, it was Movie time!
My boys had a blast loading up on snacks and candy!
HOW TO CREATE A DESCENDANTS BACKDROP – TUTORIAL
Who’s ready to start party planning? Start with a Descendants Backdrop! Backdrops don’t have to be ellaborate, simple ideas are often the funnest. And best of all, these posters can be reused in a bedroom or bonus room!
For my backdrop, I purchased a copy of the Descendants Poster-A-Page Book which included 7 Supersize Posters. If you can’t find it in your local WalMart, it is available at Walmart.com.
The book is jam packed with full-page photos of the cast, also great for framing! How cute would these look in 8×10 frames on the dessert table?
I also picked up four black mounted canvases at my local craft store to frame the posters. You can use black poster board just as easily. Just add a little bit of double sided tape and Voila! An affordable and easy backdrop!
Simply hang them up on your wall and start decorating your Dessert Table!
Are you ready to plan your own Descendants Party?
Head on over to Walmart to get the Original Movie Soundtrack to set the stage!
You can find the CD in the Music Section at Walmart. While you are there, pick up the DVD! Or if you have Disney Channel, don’t forget to set your DVR!
Thank you for visiting and I hope you are inspired to plan your own Villainous Party!
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53 comments
You are so creative! I never heard of The Descendants before. This is lovely!
Thank you Elayna!
This is so fun and I love all the detail and attention that you put into this! I wish we had parties like this when I was young!!
Thank you so much Renee!
Ack! It’s all too clever and cute! I absolutely love the decorated letters heading each section of the table.
Thanks Nikki! <3
how did you do the letters??
Wow What a fun party is right. WE have not seen that movie yet but I feel I know the characters from your party.
Thank you Maria!
Where did you get descendants cupcakes at
I made them 😉
Adorable, Michelle!
Thank you so much Brittany!
Love all the fun details! The glitter on the cupcakes is amazing.
Thank you Stephanie!!
Oh my gosh! I love this party, so cute! my daughter would love this!
Your decorations are flawless I am amazed at how well you have recreated the descendants even down to the cupcakes. Plus that cupcake looks like it needs a home in my kitchen haha http://www.fadedspring.co.uk
Thank you Ana!
So fun! I love so many elements of your party like the shiny table runners over the black tablecloth. I also love your tip to use what you already have in your home to help you decorate.
Thank you Barbara!
WOW! You did an amazing job! We missed the premiere but hope to catch the movie another time. I have a feeling these are going to be hot characters from here on out!
Thanks so much Michelle!
Wow, what an amazing job you did. I have boys, so this isn’t something we would watch on our own. I did see a bit of it because our friends were here visiting, and they watched it(all I will say is I like boy movies better, LOL). You really did an amazing job!
Thank you!
Unbelievably fantastic. Everything about this is awesome! #client
Thank you so much Heather!
Wow! This looks so fun! I love the decorations!
Thank you Bonnie!
I’ve never heard of this, but everything looks great.I love a good theme party. The cupcakes are beautiful.
Thank you!
What an amazing looking party!
Thank you so much Jennifer!
You are a party QUEEN! Everything looks spectacular! I have to admit to being a Disney addict hahaha. My 2 year old could care less. 😉
Thank you Jaclyn!!!
This party is beyond clever! Totally spectacular! I have not yet seen the movie, but I am very much looking forward to it!
Thank you Stacey!
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the best party planner of all? This is a really amazing, Michelle! You really outdid yourself! I love all the decor and food for the party, it looks like a party fit for a villain!
Thank you Summer!
I am loving this party and how you tied in the main characters as well as their parents, such great details. My favorite villain is also Maleficent 😀
Thank you Blanca!
Although I had no idea what the Descendants was…my daughter is only 3. These decorations are great! I love how each of the cupcakes coordinate with the different characters.
Oh my goodness! I absolutely love how you made the letters to match their personalities! I watched it Friday night, it was such a cute movie, even for a 25 year old with no kids!
Super cute and creative! Thanks for sharing!
I’ve never heard of this movie. Your cute decorations and ideas mean I’m going to be looking it up though!
Where did you get the posters?
I love these tips! Your party plan posts are great and I have a ton of new ideas for planning parties now! Thank you for sharing this at Everything but the Kitchen Sink link party!
this is great just in time for my step granddaughter birthday, she loves the descendants. I’m asking can I recreate your vision for her birthday. I’m not a creative person so this is so helpful for the process and i won’t over do or over spend.
Hi Danette, Feel free to use any of my tips and ideas! Happy party planning!
Love your ideas very creative thank you. I have a question where did you find the cupcake holders?
I am in love with this! I have a Halloween party each year for my kids and this is the theme this year! Please don’t be mad but I am incorporating a LOT of your ideas with my party. I’ve ordered the book, contact Tancy on etsy and am having cupcakes made! You are my idol!!!!
Ahh! Thank you so much!! I’m thrilled that my ideas have inspired you! Wishing you an awesome party!! 🙂
What size Canvas did you buy for the posters? Thanks
I actually don’t remember, it was 4 years ago and I no longer have them. 🙁