What to Buy for a Theme Park Party

A theme park party needs more than tickets and a cake. Pack supplies that work while your group is moving around: sealed drinks, portable food, clearly marked wristbands, phone power and a small first-aid kit. This checklist also covers what you may need at a reserved dining table, including reusable tableware, serving tools and waste bags. Buy or gather the practical items early, because decorations, cake collection and chilled drinks are easy to leave until the last minute.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Foldable tablesqty 4
Folding chairsqty 32
Tableclothsqty 4

Tableware

Reusable platesqty 36
Reusable bowlsqty 36
Reusable cupsqty 40
Cutlery setsqty 40
Cake serversqty 2
Serving plattersqty 6

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 2
Chef hatsqty 2
Kitchen tongsqty 3
Thermos flasksqty 3

Equipment

Coolersqty 4
Rechargeable power banksqty 4
Phone chargersqty 4

Decorations

Balloonsqty 60
Balloon archesqty 2
Buntingqty 6
Table decorationsqty 6
Gift bagsqty 35
Wristbandsqty 40
Name stickersqty 40
Waterproof markersqty 4

Lighting

Battery lightsqty 4

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 4
Trash bag holdersqty 4

Sports equipment

Picnic blanketsqty 6

Other

Backpacksqty 8
First aid kit
Umbrellasqty 6

Catering

Groceries
- Mini sandwiches - 40 pieces
- White rolls - 36 pieces
- Whole wheat rolls - 24 pieces
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilo
- Back ham - 1 kilo
- Chicken breast - 1 kilo
- Hummus - 4 tubs
- Cream cheese - 3 tubs
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Lettuce - 4 heads
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Tortilla chips - 5 bags
- Snacks - 4 bags
- Popcorn - 4 bags
- Pretzels - 4 bags
- Apples - 30 pieces
- Bananas - 24 pieces
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Strawberries - 2 kilos
- Baby carrots - 2 kilos
- Cherry tomatoes - 1.5 kilos
- Yogurt drink - 24 bottles
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Multivitamin juice - 6 cartons
- Spa Blue - 48 bottles
- Sparkling water - 12 bottles
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 4 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Stirrers - 100 pieces
- Birthday cake - 1 cake for 35 people
- Cupcakes - 40 pieces
- Candles - 40 pieces
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Napkins - 100 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Trash bags - 40 pieces
- Hand soap - 2 bottles
- Hand gel - 4 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 4 packs
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 6 pieces
- Plastic storage containers - 12 pieces

Tips

Plan two to three drinks per guest for the first few hours, then add extra water for warm weather. Use coolers or chilled bottles that can be carried without leaking.
Pack one backpack for every two to three children, with snacks, water, weather protection and a power bank. Label bags and use waterproof markers on name stickers or wristbands.
Buy wristbands, name stickers and markers before the visit, allowing one wristband and one sticker per guest plus at least five spares. Keep them together so check-in does not slow down.
For a cake at a park dining table, take a cake server, cutting board and serving platter, plus napkins and waste bags. Pick up the cake early enough to keep it chilled until serving.
Bring rechargeable power banks and phone chargers for the organiser and group leaders. Charge them fully the night before and take at least one spare cable for each common phone connector.],
faq

Frequently asked questions

What should I buy for a theme park party?: Buy or gather drinks, portable snacks, cake-serving equipment, reusable plates, bowls, cups and cutlery, plus coolers, backpacks, wristbands, name stickers, power banks and a first-aid kit. Add decorations and waste bags if you have a reserved table or meeting area.
How many drinks do I need for a theme park party?: Allow two to three drinks per person for the first few hours, including water, and add extra in hot weather. Pack a few spare bottles because children may spill or lose one during the day.
How many wristbands and name stickers should I buy?: Prepare one wristband and one name sticker per guest, plus at least five spares. Put them in an organiser’s backpack and hand them out before guiding the group to the entrance.
When should I prepare the theme park party shopping?: Buy non-perishable supplies and decorations at least one week before the visit. Chill drinks the day before, charge power banks overnight and collect the cake early enough to keep it safe until serving.

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