Disco Barbie Birthday Party Ideas - The Party Teacher (2024)

by Jennifer Needham | Aug 7, 2023 | Girl Parties, Mini Party Plan | 0 comments

We are all about the Barbie movie, and if your daughter is too, then here are some disco Barbie birthday party ideas to get your party started. I’ve covered Barbie party decor, food, place settings, activities and party favors. Come on Barbie, let’s go party!

I have another Barbie party mini plan that’s styled in pink and black. Check it out for even more ideas.

(You can see all my free mini party plans here. Or, if you want even more detail and ideas and a fully planned party theme, don’t miss the Party Plan Club. I’d love to have you become a member!!)

Barbie Party Decor

1. Pink fringe banner (8 inches x 60 inches) – Amazon
2. 8 pink foil balloons (two sizes) – Amazon
3. Pink glitter happy birthday banner – Devany on Etsy
4. 30 disco balls ranging from 1 to 4 inches – Amazon
5. 4 pink paper fans (sizes range from 8 to 17 inches – Shop Sweet Lulu
6. Pink, silver and disco balloon garland – Pretty Collected on Etsy
7. Disco ball with pink flower centerpiece inspiration – Macy Lima Celebrations & Events via Party Slate
8. Pink ombre tissue garland – Party Poms on Etsy

Barbie Party pLace Settings

1. 1. 2 pink sequin table runners (12 inches x 108 inches) – Amazon
2. 1,725 rinestone gem stickers to add to fork handles for a glam, disco touch – Amazon
3. 50 hot pink heavy duty forks – Amazon
4. 25 Let’s Disco pink paper napkins (5 x 5 inches) – Amazon
5. 25 disco ball plates (9 inches) – Amazon
6. 8 hot pink paper plates (7 inches) – Amazon
7. 8 pink heart sunglasses to add above each place setting – Amazon
8. 4 disco ball cups with pink straws – Amazon
9. 24 pink twisty lollipops would be cute on your plates with a bow or next to the forks – Amazon

Barbie Party Food

1. I own 3 of these pink melamine cake stands and love them (11.5 x 11.5 x 8 inches) – Amazon
2. 20 disco ball place card holders to use as food label holders – Amazon
3. Pink 3-tiered plastic tray (9.5 x 9.5 x 13.5 inches) – Amazon
4. Cake balls – Sugarpop Bakeshop on Etsy
5. Vintage cake with disco ball topper inspiration – Sadly, I can’t find an accurate source for this image.
6. Gold-tipped pink rock candy – Cupcake Novelties on Etsy
7. Pink chocolate covered Oreos – Sugarpop Bakeshop on Etsy (shop also offers pink chocolate coated pretzel rods)
8. Barbie cakesicles – Lili’s Sugar Rush on Etsy
9. Pink heart macarons – SNDK Group on Etsy

Barbie Party Favors

1. 4 Barbie doll boxes (8 x 3 inches) – Party City
2. Barbie font initial key chain – Made Happy USA on Etsy
3. Birthday Barbie – Amazon (this Barbie Fashionista version is less expensive)
4. Pink and gold glitter lollipops (you choose the flavor) – Sweet Caroline Confections on Etsy
5. Barbie hair and makeup magazine – Amazon
6. 500 hot pink heart stickers (1 inch); these would be great as part of a party favor bag and you could use them to decorate the bags, food labels, on the pink plates or other party elements – Amazon
7. Hot pink mini jelly bag (larger sizes available) – Shop Sweet Lulu

Barbie Party Activities

1. Dress up Barbie dolls – Live Free Creative
2. Paint a Barbie canvas and make-up a Barbie styling head – Apple Jax Events via Kara’s Party Ideas
3. Rent or build a Barbie box photo booth – Chelsea Fetter via Kara’s Party Ideas
4. Have a Malibu Barbie pool party – This Sweet Life (this party has loads of ideas)
5. Rent a white bounce house and decorate with pink – Posh Party Bebes via Kara’s Party Ideas
6. Have a Barbie spa day – Red Balloon Events via Catch My Party
7. Decorate visors with colorful beads – Pretty Day
8. Hire a real-life Barbie “doll” – Beijos Events via Inspired by This
9. Set up an accessories station – Twinkle Twinkle Little Party

Barbie Party Inspiration

For even more Barbie party ideas, check out these gorgeous parties.

• Come on Barbie – Let’s Go PartybyKayla MaestasofApple Jax Events via Kara’s Party Ideas
• Colorful & Modern Barbie Birthday Party by HWTM
• Boho Barbie Partyby Chelsea Fettervia Kara’s Party Ideas
• Chic Barbie Birthday PartybyKateBondermanof Posh Party Bebensvia Kara’s Party Ideas
• Barbie Dream House Party by Thrifty & Chic
• Afro Barbie Dream Pool PartybyMerlyn Donatien of Flawless Events via Kara’s Party Ideas
• Hot Pink Barbie Party by Beijos Events via Inspired by This
• Fabulous Barbie Bash by Twinkle Twinkle Little Party