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Hey party peeps! Have you seen Big Hero 6 yet? It is FANTASTIC! I saw it for the first time when the DVD released on February 24th and was inspired to host a BIG HERO 6 MOVIE NIGHT PARTY for my kids and nephews. My youngest son hadn’t seen it yet so it was truly a premiere party for him. When hosting a movie night party I like to include elements inspired by the movie so it’s imperative to watch it ahead of time so you can make sure your ideas relate to the movie to add to the experience of watching it. Check out how I incorporated elements from the actual movie to create an awesome party and how I used wall decals to decorate areas of my house which is a easy way to add temporary themed decor to your house.
GIRLFRIEND TIP When space in your home is limited, you may not have wall space to bring in large backdrops to set the scene for your party’s theme. In this case, I like to use temporary removeable wall decals like I did here with this large Baymax decal that created a wow-factor backdrop without having to hang anything or use a backdrop stand.
SAN FRANSOKYO SUSHI BAR
The movie takes place in a fictional city called San Fransokyo which is a mix between San Francisco and Tokyo. The Tokyo influence is present in the movie and the main characters are all engineers and scientists so I wanted to come up with a cool food that the kids could actually assemble that was Japanese. SAN FRANSOKYO SUSHI BAR was the perfect idea! My kids like California Rolls but have never made them at home, so I thought it would be cool to have us make our own California Rolls. It was actually easy enough for the kids to do too.
Here’s What You Need:
– seaweed wrappers (Nori)
– sticky white rice
– imitation crab meat sticks
– cucumber
– avocado
– soy sauce
– bamboo mat
– plastic wrap
– sharp knife
Here’s How You Do It:
– Peel and cut a large cucumber into sticks.
– Make your short-grain rice (let cool atleast 2 hours) or use a pint of take-out sticky white rice.
– Lay the bamboo mat flat on the counter (horizontally), place a layer of plastic wrap on top of the mat and then top with one seaweed wrapper.
– Spread a layer of white rice to cover the entire seaweed wrapper. Be sure to keep a bowl of water handy to dip your fingers into so the rice doesn’t stick to your fingers.
– Flip the seaweed wrapper over so that the rice layer is on the bottom. The plastic wrap should stay on the bamboo mat.
– Place 1 row of imitation crab leg, cucumber stick & avocado on top of the rice layer lengthwise on one end of the seaweed wrapper
– Begin to roll the California Roll being sure to press it firmly together as you roll it and not wrapping the plastic wrap in it.
– Once it’s completely rolled, press the roll firmly with the bamboo mat then gently remove the mat and the plastic wrap.
– Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 6 pieces. Be sure to dip the knife into water before you slice it to prevent the knife from sticking to the insides of the roll.
– Serve with soy sauce or spicy mayo & eat with chopsticks.
BAYMAX FAVOR BAR!
I love to setup a movie themed favor bar for my movie night parties, so I headed to Walmart to order Big Hero 6 toys like this Flying Baymax toy with Hiro Hamada figure, Baymax Fist and Mask sets, Rocket Fist toys and Baymax plush toys that the kids LOVED! Once the movie was over the kids all suited up and had an impromptu Baymax fist fight. Baymax Rocket Fists were flying everywhere! (they are made from a soft foam so they don’t hurt) Riley had a ball with the Flying Baymax toy that also makes cool noises and Hiro attaches to the back of Baymax magnetically just like in the movie. So fun to watch the kids re-enact scenes from the movie!
GIRLFRIEND TIP Use toys as a table centerpiece. This Flying Baymax toy with Hiro figure was perfect as they stand on their own and was perfect paired with themed wall decals behind it. This toy was a surprise for my younger kids who were more than excited!
When hosting a movie night with guests, I always pick up an extra copy of the movie to give to my guests as a take home favor. The Big Hero 6 DVDs I found at Walmart who also had an exclusive double pack that includes a bonus DVD “The Science of Big Hero 6” which explores the science behind the many tech inventions seen in the movie. I thought my tween daughter who loves STEM would love to watch this too. The DVD also includes a digital movie on Vudu while supplies last! Simply scan your receipt using the Savings Catcher in the Walmart app. Then look for a message on your phone or email. Now you can watch Big Hero 6 on any device! Which is perfect for us as my kids are always watching movies on our iPads.
BAYMAX BAKERY!
The main character in the movie, was a 14 year old boy Hiro who lived above a bakery cafe owned by his aunt. Instead of a typical candy table that I normally setup for all my parties, I decided this time to create a Bakery Bar full of baked goods in keeping with the movie’s theme.
GIRLFRIEND TIP Be sure to have bakery bags or boxes on hand so that guests can take desserts home with them. Also, be sure to hang on to the original containers of all the baked goods that you display so that you can easily transfer them back into their original containers to keep them fresh for days to come.
My daughters and Hiro himself in the movie referred to Baymax as a “walking marshmallow” so that inspired the “Make Your Own Baymax” activity with Jet-Puffed Marshmallows and black sparkle gel where the kids could make their own Baymax marshmallow skewers. I also drew Baymax’s face on the front of marshmallows, placed them on lollipop sticks and used them to create Babymax cupcake toppers.
My kids watched Big Hero 6 an additional 4 times the day after we watched it for movie night! I also must admit that I too have watched it an additional time. It was really good and has such a great storyline and lesson. As a mom, I feel great about my kids watching this movie that inspires them to “BE MORE”, “HELP PEOPLE”, and not be afraid to imagine what can be and then having the motivation and drive to make it.
HAVE YOU SEEN BIG HERO 6? WHAT DID YOU THINK ABOUT IT?
Cheers!
Tonya
What a fun party theme this is. I love all the Baymax themed snacks!
Thanks Robin! My daughter came up with the Baymax cupcake toppers!
I agree the snacks are amazing! They are so cute! Perfect for movie night.
What cool ideas! I can’t think of a better way to watch the greatest heroes in all of San Fransokyo.
Thanks Stacie!
What a wonderful chefs in the making. I love the sushi! My kids love Baymax of all of the characters. I haven’t seen the movie though. Only hubby and kids went to the theatre to see it.
They LOVE to cook! You should totally get it on DVD. I think I may have loved the movie just as much as they did!
These are great ideas for a Big Hero 6 party! I love the sushi!
I am yet to see this movie! I for sure will soon and this party is seriously adorable! I love everything about it!
Our favorite movie! My son would flip out at this party – he LOVES Big Hero 6! What an amazing job!
What wonderful ideas. I love sushi, but I have never made my own. It looks like you had a great party.
I am a big fan of sushi, haven’t had one in a while but would surely love some!
Every one in my house loves sushi. This would be a great idea to do when we watch big hero 6 for our family night next week.
What a fun party. It will be a hit with all the fans of the movie! Those cupcakes are too cute!
What a fun party theme! You really put a lot of detail and effort into making such a memorable party! 🙂 Great job! Love the pictures of sushi making, too! 🙂
What a fantastic party!!!! My son would absolutely love this! I love the make your own sushi and the bakery bar!
This looks like such a cute movie!!! I am going to have to watch this with my princess 🙂
What a creative mom! I haven’t seen the movie – but want to! And, kids and sushi and the ‘Big Hero 6’ movie party – wow!
A sushi bar! What a great idea to do with the kids. They can make their own using whatever ingredients they want.
Big Hero 6 and sushi?! What a great bonding time for the family! Looks like the kids enjoyed making the sushi!
Now, I’m craving for some sushi! Movie and sushi really sound wonderful this weekend! 🙂
Wow! What a great party..and such great food! I think some dessert sushi would have been cute too 😉
I love your Sushi Bar! I think I might even get my kids to try it if they had a hand in making it! Using chopsticks is such a fun way to eat! And, you Bakery Bar looks tasty too!
We hosted a party too! These characters were so easy to really get a feel for and create unique food and crafts for an event like this. I am loving your sushi station!
I have never tried to make my own sushi. This looks so delicious you have inspired me to try. Big Hero 6 was a great movie. I am excited to pick up a copy to have at home.
These are all really great ideas! Big Hero 6 looks like such a fun movie.
Any party with sushi is a party I want to go to! These are all cute ideas.
Everything about this night looks like it was so much fun! What a bunch of fantastic ideas for the kiddies and even adults.
We have not seen it yet. But we hope to soon. Looks like you had a lot of fun though. And the food looks great.
Love. love. love the bakery bar idea! Great photos, what inspiration.
So fun that you had a Big Hero 6 Movie Night Party. We’re huge Baymax fans over here and my kids would love this too!
I am just blown away by the level of adorable and creativity here! There are so many great ideas for anyone to replicate and use in a Big Hero 6 party (and I am sure there will be PLENTY of Big Hero 6 birthday parties this year.) I just love how you styled minimal but with big impact using the wall stickers. It looks like everyone had a blast! #client
It’s funny that you post this because we got the riot act from the kids tonight for not getting it from the video store like we promised. Maybe we will make it up to them with a party this weekend and get it then.
We loved Big Hero 6. Such a great movie. Kiddo and I saw it and then her dad and I saw it a few weeks ago. I adore sushi, its one of my favorite foods.
I really love the sushi bar. My husband loooves sushi but we never thought of doing that here at home. He’d be delighted for sure once I’ll tell him about that.
The kids look like they are having such a great time with this. It looks like a fun party idea.
My kids will be very jealous if they see this post! We watched the movie for the first time last week and LOVED IT!!! I don’t think they’re brave enough to try sushi though, I could try the fake fruit roll up with rice krispy treats version of sushi!
My nephew has been talking about this movie for days now. He’d go nuts if I did anything related to it. The DIY sushi bar looks like a lot of fun. Great pictures!
I haven’t seen the movie, but these sounds like really cool ideas. I’ll have to forward this to my daughter – she may be interested for my grandsons.
I just found your site and blog today and I immediately fell in love with everything you do. So many ideas my mind is on overdrive! Thank you so much for sharing, I have always been the party planner/decorator in my family but I am just beginning to develop my business and I am just star-struck right now with your blog and so inspired! You are awesome.
Oh my gosh, SO FUN! We got this DVD a few months ago and have watched it a million times already – my boys would love a Baymax party!
Wow! These photos are amazing. This is such a great theme my kids would love a party like this! Wow!
We love Big Hero 6 and this is the best post I have seen yet. I am a sushi fanatic and now I want to try my hand at homemade sushi. Awesome post!
The party really is spot on. A sushi bar would be so much fun.
Our whole family loved Big Hero 6! Throwing a sushi bar party is a great idea! I think my kiddos would have a blast trying such a new and different food…and with chopsticks too!
I have made sushi before and its easier the more you make it. Looks like everyone had fun at your event.
I absolutely love the sushi bar idea! So cute. What a great theme for a party.
My son would love this! He is really into super heroes! The photos were awesome!
I love your party. What fun it is for kids to make their own sushi. I cant wait to do this with my children!
What an awesome party. We love Bamax. I need to get idea from you for a sweet 16 party for a boy.
Your Posts are an inspiration for my life! They are always so well thought out and you nail every theme
This all looks tasty. Sadly, I haven’t seen this yet!
We absolutely adored this movie, and this movie night looks SO fun! Great ideas!
All these ideas are great but I am all about that sushi bar! Love it!
That is a party my boys would have loved to go to. They love Baymax! What a fun party!
My daughter saw the movie with her friends and loved it. My kids love making sushi at home too
Love this movie. We made Honey Lemon Smoothies and Baymax apples. So fun!!
The Baymax marshmallow cupcake toppers are awesome. What a great party and you made sushi making look far too easy!
This is so awesome. My grandson would have fits over this.
What a great party! You did an amazing job.
I was wondering if you made baymax? The one where the girl is holding him up.
No, it is a stuffed toy from Disneystore.com