Are you looking for a fun themed party idea? This weekend we invited friends over for the release of The Jungle Book on Blu-ray & DVD! To celebrate, we hosted a jungle themed party! A big thanks to Disney for being our party sponsor.
Read on for tips to throw your own “The Jungle Book” Movie Night!
First, let’s talk set up. We chose to host our movie night outdoors. Who doesn’t love a movie under the stars?
What you’ll need:
A quality portable projector, like this one is key. The P300 Pico mini projector is great! The set-up is very easy, especially with the USB Plug ‘n Play instant set up. We chose to connect the projector to our DVD player using a HDMI cable, but you can connect it to your laptop or phone as well.
Next, you’ll want to make sure everyone can hear the movie. This Ion Tailgater worked perfectly for our outdoor movie night. It’s a #1 best-seller on Amazon and offers an amazing 50-hour rechargeable battery life, bluetooth connectivity, and even includes a microphone. We give it 2 thumbs up.
The projector has a really clear picture, so you can use areas like the garage door, side of your home, or even a DIY white blanket screen for displaying the movie. Another option is purchasing an outdoor movie screen, like one of these.
A big shout out to my hubby, Nate, for rocking this movie set-up in the Florida summer heat!
The Jungle Book Party Food
Who wants grumpy guests? Not me! Don’t forget munchies for the movie, like these fun ideas below.
Both of my friends had the same idea in mind and made adorable lion veggie trays with hummus. Cute and healthy – I love it! Keeping with the jungle theme, broccoli looks like mini trees right? Those are an easy side dish! Grab a bag of cheese puffs for tiger tails, and don’t forget a themed dessert like dirt cups!
A crowd favorite was this Kaa snake burger slithering through a bed of lettuce. To make the snake face, you’ll need two green olives and toothpicks, and I used a tomato for the tongue. Then fill up your rolls with juicy burgers and you’re good to go!
Decor on the party table included lanterns with light-up candles, a star light, beautiful flowers that resembled jungle vines, a green tablecloth, and stuffed monkeys.
Invite your friends, family or neighbors along for a fun jungle-themed party under the stars! We had the best time!! Oh and one more tip – bug spray, foggers, and citronella candles are all a must when hosting an outdoor party during mosquito season!
Don’t forget – the live-action epic adventure The Jungle Book arrives on Blu-ray this week! Grab fun Disney printable activities below, and check out the movie trailer.
Giveaway Time!
Enter below for your chance to win The Jungle Book Blu-Ray + DVD & Digital copy (pictured above)!
Not sure how to enter my giveaways?
For other themed movie night ideas, check out this post!
Nicoletksp says
My kids loved this Movie. It’s hard to find a common ground for my 10 year old and 18 month old but they both loved this one!
Sheryl says
My favorite Jungle Book character is Baloo. He sings my favorite song too.
skater425 says
I love Baloo!
Leah Shumack says
Baloo is my favorite character!
Shannon says
Bagheera is my favorite.
Kyl Neusch says
my favorite is baloo
Roxann says
Baloo is my favorite.
John H. says
I like Baloo.
Jennifer H. says
I would say Baloo.
jsc123 says
My favorite Jungle Book character has always been Baloo.
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laura588 says
My favorite character is Baloo.
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Christal M says
Looks like a lot of fun!
Elizabeth H. says
My fave character is Baloo!!
Natalie Applewhite says
Baloo is my very favorite character. He’s so great.
Angela Saver says
My favorite character is Baloo!
Gabrielly says
I like Baloo.
Ed says
I heart Mowgli!
Tracy Shafer says
We love King Louie!
Stephanie Larison says
Mowgli was always my fave! I even named a cat after it. 🙂
Misty woods says
King Loui because I like monkeys.
Jammie Morey says
Mowgli is by far my favorite. We love the Jungle Book!
Lisa says
Baloo is my fave character!
Theresa says
Baloo is my favorite!
Tabathia B says
the female wolf, think her name was raska
Daniel M says
Mowgli is our fav character
Kimberly Keithline says
King Louie is my favorite character
hannah says
our favorite is Baloo
susansmoaks says
Baloo is my favorite jungle book character. i am a huge fan of the movie.
kihyuklim says
Definitely baloo!
Robin says
Baloo is my favorite character.
Erica B. says
I like Baloo.
Dave L says
My favorite Jungle Book character is Baloo. He was a wonderful character in the original animated film and I am looking forward to see what Bill Murray brings to the character in the new film. Thank you for the chance to win.
Lisa V. says
My favorite is Baloo.
giantsis says
I’ve never seen it but my husband likes Mowgli the most!
Ashley turicik says
We love baloo
Kristi C says
My favorite character is Baloo.
Carol says
I like Mowgli the most.
Heather D says
I watched the Jungle Book as a kid and loved it. I always liked Bahgera (sp?).
Luna S says
I would have to say Baloo!
Tracie Cooper says
My favorite is Baloo!
Susan Smith says
Cute party! We like Mowgli the most.
Marty C. says
I’ve actually read the book, but I’ve never seen the movie, so I’m going to have to go with Mowgli for now.
Stephan says
KAA!
Patricia says
This is great. I love Baloo.
Terri Lannan says
I agree with many on Baloo.
Stephanie Liske says
I like Moglie. or however you spell it…
amy williams says
Your jungle book movie night looked amazing! My favorite is baloo
Charlene S. says
My fave is Bagheera with Baloo a close second.
Audrey T says
I’ve always liked Baloo
ColleenMarie82 says
I like Baloo, always fun to watch!
Kristin McCall says
Mowgli is my favorite character in the Jungle Book.
Keri Justice says
I would have to say that Mowgli is my favorite character.
Lauren-Olivia Wood says
My favorite character is Baloo the Bear!
Virginia Rowell says
My favorite is KAA in the Jungle Book.
Emily Reasonover says
Baloo is my favorite Jungle Book character!
Karly Johns says
Bagheera is my favorite!
G K says
Baloo is my favorite.
Brittney House says
My favorite character is Baloo.
Jennifer W. says
We like Mowgli.
Debra Hall says
baloo just cracks me up
ReggieMann says
my favorite is Baloo
Steve Stone says
baloo is cool
Ani says
Baloo is our favorite.
latanya t says
I like Baloo
busyworkingmama says
Baloo is fun. I’d enjoy seeing this movie – it’s been a while!
Cody Endres (@CodyEndres) says
Baloo is my favorite.
Lesley F says
Baloo is my fave!
Cindy Peterson says
Baloo is so likable. We all need someone to teach us the law of the “jungle”.
jeremy mclaughlin says
My kids would enjoy watching this.
Joseph Stowell says
I like Shere Khan. What does that say about me?
autumnsmom3 says
I love Baloo he’s my favorite!
Tom Griffith Jr says
Now this is what I am talking about! Movie night out on your own time. Great set up. Congrads to you. Besdides who does not want to see Baloooo!
Lasonda says
I like Baloo.
Angela Kinder says
Baloo have always and will always be my favorite!
Shea Adams says
My favorite is Baloo
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
My favorite is King Louie!
Vera Wilson says
Baloo is my fav one.
cheryl s says
Definitely Baloo and Shere Khan are my favorites
Julie says
My favorite is Baloo.
heather s says
Baloo is my fav
Steph says
My favorite is Bagheera.
Monique Rizzo says
Baloo has always been my favorite. Thank you for the giveaway!!
Bekki Lindner says
King Louie!!
Cynthia says
I love Baloo!
Adrienne Gordon says
I like Baloo.
Cynthia C says
My nieces and nephew like Mowgli and would enjoy watching The Jungle Book over and over. Thanks for the chance.
Ashley C says
So Cute! I love Baloo in the original movie! I will have to see this one to determine my favorite character in it!
Amy Pratt says
I like Baloo the best.
Derek says
Baloo is definitely my favorite
Renee Walters says
I like Mowgli the most.
angie says
my favorite is baloo
JenniferB says
I like Mowgli- He is so cute and funny
G K says
The Jungle Book was my favorite movie as a kid. This looks like so much fun! I love the cute food items.
Lauryn R says
What a fun night!! I have always wanted to get a projector and have a movie night like this! I absolutely love your themed food, how cute! 🙂 My kids would love this too!
@SensiblySara says
You did a great job of setting up! We loved The Jungle Book and I think my family would love to watch it again – with friends & fun snacks!
Jennifer says
Thanks Sara 🙂
Holly Duce says
Oh wow! Now THAT is a movie night. My family loves this movie. We’ve already seen it several times and are happy to add it to our Disney collection!
Katrina | TOTSFamily.com says
I love this idea! The outdoor movie night is amazing and such cute food ideas.
Denise says
My kids would totally love this, and so would I!!!
sippycupmom says
This is just too cute and fun! I need to do this with the kids!
Brenda Brown says
Look like everyone had a blast! I loved this movie.
Leah says
How adorable!! I love all the details! I have t seen his movie yet, but I want to!
kim delatorre says
Oh my goodness look at you! How awesome to put on such a fun evening for everyone. We love the Jungle Book! Glad you all had fun 🙂
LyndaS says
How cute! That’s such a clever idea for a party.
Carol Kneece says
This looks like so much fun!
Carissa Pelletier says
This is so true to the theme and full of energy. I especially love the snake burgers!
Jennifer says
Thanks Carissa! 🙂
Brenda Haines says
How clever! I love it all! I am hoping to get a good deal on a movie projector during Christmas sales. It looks like a blast!
Janet W. says
Wow the decorations and everything are so well thought out! Looks amazing and so much fun!
Jennifer says
Thanks Janet 🙂
Kippy says
Such a fun night! Thanks for the invite!