Host your own water play party with these Finding Dory Party Ideas in partnership with The Step2 Company as a 2016 Step2 Ambassador. All FUN opinions are my own. #Step2Kids
Finding Dory Party Ideas with Water Play Fun
To those that are still under a pile of snow, this is me meekly waving hi from Florida. It’s 73 degrees outside without a cloud in the sky. And we’re celebrating the newest Disney Pixar film, Finding Dory coming this June 2016.
Has it been 3 years since my Finding Nemo Party? I feel like that was a lifetime ago, when I was just a baby blogger. With Finding Nemo as my favorite Disney movie of all time, I may or may not have been counting down the days until the Finding Dory release (it’s 109 days, just in case you were wondering).
And with the latest Pixar sequel on the way, I have been dying to host a Finding Dory party. So gather a little Florida sun, some water and fishy inspiration, and we have our DIY Finding Dory party on the blog today. Ready to “Just Keep Swimming” with us? I thought you’d never ask.
Finding Dory Dipped Marshmallows
I’m a sucker for a cute themed marshmallow at a party. Moth to a flame, I have to eat one (or 5, whatever). So these easy Finding Dory Dipped Marshmallows were a perfect themed sweet treat for our party. Yellow and blue candy melts, a few Finding Nemo gummies, and white pearl sprinkles for bubbles….adorable. The kids LOVED them!
Finding Dory Dessert Parfaits
And speaking of sweet treats, this signature treat was the talk of the party! These light and sweet Finding Dory Inspired Parfaits are exactly the cool treat your kids will love for your Finding Dory themed party. Ready to make them? Grab the easy recipe!
Finding Dory Parfaits
Ingredients
- Fresh Blueberries
- Lemon Yogurt
- Cool Whip
- Dory Marshmallows - from the new Finding Dory Cereal
Instructions
- In a small jar, alternate layers of fresh blueberries and lemon yogurt.
- Top with a dollop of Cool Whip.
- Decorate with a few Dory marshmallows from your cereal box
- Serve cold
Finding Dory Party Punch
Those that know me, you know that I love a good party drink. So keeping things light and refreshing for a day of water play, I grabbed a blue colored sports drink and cut fresh starfruit for a floating “starfish” themed ocean drink. Hydration for the kids on a hot Florida day is handled!
Fish-Approved Finding Dory Kid Snacks
It’s raining fish everywhere! With lots of ocean inspiration for this party, of course I turn to everything fish themed for snacks! A beach bucket full of colorful goldfish make a great grab-and-go snack for little ones. Finding Nemo gummy snacks and Swedish fish also adorned our party table. Celery stalks make a great “seaweed” inspired snack. And the kids got a kick out of the “ocean blue” tortilla chips.
Finding Dory Party Décor Ideas
It’s the little things that pull a Finding Dory themed party together. Taking a Dory plush we already had in the house, decorating a chalkboard sign, bubbles, and a few matching plates/snack holders gave everything a loving touch without the heavy cost.
Finding Dory Whirlin’ Waves Water Table
Food, check. Drinks, check. Kids, check. What are we missing? The FUN! Nothing says PARTY like the new Finding Dory™ Whirlin’ Waves Water Table, new from The Step2 Company for 2016. This is the MUST have water table for your child this season, with everything your child needs to sensory play and years of water fun!
Confession time, I actually had NO idea what a water table was until last year. I realized quickly how much we were missing out. My water baby is always looking for opportunities to play with water. If we’re not swimming at a pool, we’re playing at the beach or running through a sprinkler.
But combining sensory play, learning and fun memories with the help of Step2, I’m diving in. And this Finding Dory™ Whirlin’ Waves Water Table is exactly where the toddler fun is this summer. Here’s what we love about the latest Step2 Water Table:
- Easy Set Up – We were ready to play in 10 minutes!
- Large Water Play Basin, with rubber stopper for easy drainage
- 3 Finding Dory™ Themed Squirting Figures Included
- Lots of Activities for Busy Kids – Whirlin’ Waves Spinner, Slides, Fish Flipper, 8-Piece Accessory Kit for water play
- Durable Plastic from The Step2 Company for years of play
- A Value MSRP of $49.99
Recommended for kids aged 2-5 years, I know that we will be getting lots of use of our new water table, especially here in Florida. You can purchase the new Finding Dory™ Whirlin’ Waves Water Table exclusively at Toys R’ Us for a value price of $49.99! Years of durable play at an affordable price, you can’t beat it!
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We are ready for Finding Dory this summer with these easy and fun party ideas and our new Step2 Finding Dory™ Water Whirlin’ Waves Water Table.
Just Keep Swimming right into summer with this Finding Dory Party!
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Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
Super cute ideas! I will definitely share them with my sisters in law with little ones 🙂
Pam says
I know so many people who are excited to take their kids to see Finding Dory. This is such a cute little themed party.
Marcie W. says
It has been in the eighties here lately, so some cold drinks and water play sound wonderful. I am SO super excited for Finding Dory and feel as if I have been waiting ages for this sequel.
Debbie Denny says
I cant wait for Finding Dory. These are all great party fun ideas.
Liz Mays says
These are the best ideas! I just saw the teaser trailer for the first time a few days ago. Starfruit works so well for that drink!
Chantal says
WOW these ideas are too cute and so creative! I cannot believe that it is almost time for this movie to be released.
Kristi says
Fun party ideas! Love all of those and cant wait for the movie to come out, I have a daughter looking forward to even more than I am.
Crystal says
This party looks so fun. I love cute themed parties…and I’m very jealous of 73 degree temperatures!
Toni says
I love everything about this. The parfaits are fantastic and the daring with the star fruit?! Perfection.
Rosey says
Just Keep Swimming. 🙂 That Dory’s a smart gal. And we love One Step Ahead.
Brandy says
I love Dory! These are fantastic party ideas with the Finding Dory theme behind it, reminds me of Summer time too which I am so ready for!
Crystal says
That looks like such a fun party for a whole school of little fishies! I love how you incorporated play with the Step2 products into the fun. Plus, those parfaits are adorable!
Ora Lee Gurr says
How much do we love Finding Nemo or Dory? They are on the large glass blocks in our bathroom décor. Your idea are so fun and the water table is awesome! We’re looking forward to the new movie.
Seattle Travel Blogger says
You have many great ideas here.
Your daughters look so cute.
I have always been a big fan of the saying, “just keep swimming.”
Veronica says
So cute. I love dory. I will be watching it hopefully soon
Raijean says
Now that’s how you have a party. She looks so happy, I wish I had a Dory party
Tamra Phelps says
I love it! I’m 51 & I loved Finding Nemo. I know Finding Dory is going to be just as great!
Mia says
What a wonderful theme for a party. I really like the finding Dory parfaits and the starfish drink.
Olga says
I played this with my kid, he was so much excited and asked to play Dory over and over again. Thanks for sharing )))
Sandra Watts says
Super fun party by the looks of it. I love the sensory play at the water table.