How do you throw a budget-friendly Star Wars (Mandalorian) birthday party?

I keep it simple and focus on the pieces that make the biggest impact—banners, a backdrop, and a coordinated table setup. I mixed a character Star Wars set with a cheaper galaxy set so it still looked themed without paying character pricing for everything. Then I did easy food (pizza + nuggets) and let the kids play outside.

What did you put in your Star Wars birthday goodie bags?

I did a mix of fun little items the kids actually get excited about: Star Wars face masks (Chewbacca, Darth Vader, and Yoda), a Star Wars pencil, and Yoda ring pops. I also added Mandalorian green apple Fun Dip, plus tattoos and stickers. And my husband really wanted the kids to pick a Lego Star Wars keychain, so we had a variety.

What is a good alternative to expensive Star Wars party supplies?

I used a galaxy-themed party set alongside the Star Wars character stuff because it’s usually cheaper but still matches perfectly. The galaxy plates/tablecloths still give that space vibe, and then the Star Wars banner/backdrop brings in the characters. It’s an easy way to stretch your budget.

What is your favorite birthday party tradition for kids?

One of my favorite traditions is buying a children’s book and having everyone sign it. My kids love reading the messages later, and it’s such a sweet way to remember who came that year. For this party, I picked a Star Wars book so it matched the theme.

What food did you serve at your 7-year-old’s Star Wars party?

We kept it super kid-friendly: Papa John’s pizza and Chick-fil-A nuggets. I also put out a bunch of chips—pretzels, Wavy Lays, barbecue, Cheetos—and Jackson was really excited to try the Lay’s Poppables sea salt. For cake, we did a Darth Vader cake from Publix.

What decorations did you use for the Star Wars birthday party setup?

I used tabletop Star Wars decor, themed plates/napkins, spiral hanging decor, and a Star Wars happy birthday banner. In the living room we set up a Star Wars happy birthday backdrop for pictures. I also grabbed a number seven galaxy candle from Amazon for the cake table.

What makeup did you wear for hosting a kids birthday party?

I kept it quick and easy but I did use waterproof mascara because you never know what will happen on party day. I used Stila Kitten on the lid, Tarte Creaseless Concealer, and my Hourglass palette to finish things off. For lips I wore Pat McGrath Nude Romantic 2 and I used Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue perfume.

Disney Star Wars Mandalorian 7th Birthday Party Prep || Goodie Bags, Decor and Present Ideas

Name: Disney Star Wars Mandalorian 7th Birthday Party Prep || Goodie Bags, Decor and Present Ideas
Uploaded: 2025-03-23 13:00:11
Duration: 10 min 54 s

About This Video

Good morning and welcome to the real-life chaos of party day at my house. In this video I’m sharing all of my budget-friendly Disney Star Wars / Mandalorian 7th birthday party prep for Jackson—decor, easy goodie bags, food plans, and the little details that make it feel special without going overboard. Life has been wild over here (year-round school track-outs, snow/ice, sickness, all the things), so I’m taking you along as I get ready, do a quick party-day makeup, and show you how I pulled everything together. I walk you through my favorite hosting tradition—having everyone sign a children’s book (this year it’s Star Wars themed), plus the Lego Star Wars keychains my husband wanted to do for the kids. I show the full goodie bag lineup (character masks, pencils, ring pops, Fun Dip, tattoos, stickers), the tablescape with Star Wars and galaxy party sets, the banner and backdrop, and even our backyard plan for letting the kids play. We kept food super easy with pizza and Chick-fil-A nuggets, plus chips Jackson picked out, and we grabbed a Darth Vader cake from Publix. I also share a peek at the “aftermath” and some of the fun gifts he got after the party.