If you have kids, you know how to throw a party. Thanks to the many holidays and birthdays we’ve been through already; we can pull it off gorgeously, like a boss. Sure there’s to-do lists, to-buy lists, a guest list, and some baking involved – but it’s all worth it.
Everyone loves a party, and it brings so much happiness to everyones faces. Yet, holidays and birthdays aren’t the only excuses to throw a party. The best ones planned are for the not-so-obvious reasons, and that’s actually the best reason of all.
Despicable Me 3, the third fully animated feature in the Despicable Me franchise was released on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand – on December 5th. Yep, just in time for Christmas, because a new flick for the family to enjoy is a gift that should be under every tree.
We had already seen it in theatres, yet we were all eager to see it again right after. It was that good! If you’re not famliar, here’s what it’s about: After he is fired from the Anti-Villain League, Gru finds himself in the midst of a major identity crisis. But when a mysterious stranger shows up to inform Gru that he has a long-lost twin brother — a brother who desperately wishes to follow in his twin’s despicable footsteps — the former supervillain rediscovers just how good it feels to be bad.
When we got our Blu-ray copy of Despicable Me 3, my kids had all invited friends over for a sleepover. With my copy was also a wide assortment of themed party favours – so it only goes without saying – we needed to have movie night done right and throw a party to celebrate!
While I pre-planned the decorations, made the cupcakes, and shopped for a few last minute essentials – most of the party set-up was done just before our guests arrived.
My children, upon learning about the movie-night turned movie-party, were all too eager to help me set everything up. They assisted in much of the decorations, no wall wasn’t partied-up.
Since it was a party celebrating the release of watching Despicable Me 3 at home – our party details were themed as such. We had yellow lemonade for a drink, and decorated both the jog and put glow lights underneath for a cool effect.
There was branded decorations along with generic ones in similar colour and themes – and some snacks that went perfectly with the film. The cupcakes had minions on them, which are not at all complicated to make. Just a steady hand and some candy eyeballs.
Because a movie-party at home isn’t complete without popcorn, of course there was some for everyone! The popcorn was partied up with a drizzle of yellow melted chocolate on top with various candies in the bowl as well.
It’s so simple to make, and was such a hit with everyone.
DIY: Minion Popcorn
What you’ll need:
• Popcorn, mini marshmallows, blue candy and eyeball candy
Instructions:
• Pop the popcorn, following the directions on the package.
• Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
• Enjoy!
In Despicable Me 3 there’s plenty of comedy such as Bratt challenging Gru to a dance fight. The ultimate showdown of fun was brought to our party with an inflatable stereo and disco lights, yoyo balls, glow sticks, some dress-up items, a Rubic’s Cube and more. I don’t even have to tell you how much the kids loved this, I even had to let the party table stay until the next day because they loved playing disco party so much, it carried on again the next morning!
When not eating and dancing, the girls took turns dressing as Gru with scarf, or as a minion with a working headlight touque. Usually, it was a mash of all dress-up items though. And of course the highlight of the party was all the kids settling in after dancing and food – to watch Despicable Me 3 while chewing bubble gum and disco lights still on of course.
If you aren’t familiar with this movie yet, check out the trailer. It’s just a small snippet of the laughs contained. It’s definitely a must-watch film.
One of our little guests asked when she walked in our door to find a party going on, “is it someones birthday? I didn’t know“. When she was told it was an ultimate movie-party to celebrate Despicable Me 3 she said, “really? a party for a movie, with a movie? This is awesome!”.
And really, it was.
Parents, we know how to throw a party, we’ve done it so many times before. Considering the spontaneous fun we had at this non-birthday event – throwing a movie-party won’t be our last. Going to the theatres is a big event, so why shouldn’t movie nights at home be the same? Our movie party was the perfect way to watch Despicable Me 3 at home!
WIN IT: Five {5} readers are going to get their own Blu-ray copy of Despicable Me 3! Will it be a Christmas gift for someone you know, for your next family movie night, or as an excuse to throw a movie party – you decide! Either way, it’ll be enjoyed for sure.
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Disclosure: Product and compensation was supplied to facilitate this post, yet as always, all opinions are my own.
Jennifer Poirier says
We have 2 minion fans in the house. We saw this movie in theatres and they have been asking to see it again ever since.
Marlene J says
My friends’ child is a Despicable at home, though they have not seen this movie yet – just the commercials & at the toy store.
Sunshine G says
We missed it in theatres but my daughters have been dying to see it!
Cheryl H says
WE saw this one in the theatre! My kids LOVED it so much! They would love this DVD
Elva Roberts says
I watched the Movie with my great grandson and I don’t know who enjoyed the movie more, I hadn’t known much about this fellow and the Minions. I learned that they were very entertaining.
Chandra O’Connor says
My daughter and I are fans, I haven’t seen this movie yet.
Lynda Cook says
I haven’t seen #3 yet, but I am a big fan, I love the Minions!! I loved the theme it was done perfectly!!
kathy downey says
I’d like to win Despicable Me my granddaughter is a huge fan and we haven’t seen it yet!
heidi c. says
I haven’t watched this one yet but my boys have and are fans of the series of movies.
Athena says
We haven’t seen this one, but the kids love the other ones.
Jenness M says
My son is a fan. Neither of us have seen D3 yet.
Stephanie M says
I saw it in theatre and would love to watch at home with my kids!
Melinda says
I am a fan of the Despicable Me movies. I haven’t seen this one yet.
Tiff Cho says
my son and daughter loves despicable me and no they or I have not seen it yet!
Jonnie says
I would like to win because we all love Despicable Me and I am a huge Steve Carell fan!
Darwin Chau says
Our kids LOVE Despicable Me, but we haven’t seen this 3rd one yet.
Jennifer P. says
My daughter is a Despicable Me fan, so I would love to win this for her. What a great party you threw – I love all the themed decorations!
Jennifer P. says
Oh, and no, I have not seen this movie yet.
Sarah alexis says
I seriously love Despicable Me – I think all three of us are fans in this house! I would love to win 🙂 🙂
Tasha F. says
The kids love Despicable Me, we haven’t had a chance to see 3 yet.
Victoria Ess says
My niece is a huge fan of minions and hasn’t see this movie yet!
nicolthepickle says
I do have two little fans. We haven’t seen the movie yet though.
angie andrews says
My boys love Despicable Me
Donnas says
I haven’t seen this movie yet, but have seen the others and have enjoyed them. Wonderful family entertainment.
terri begg says
i would love to win this movie to put under my grandaughters tree for christmas.
Claude Campeau says
My 2 youngest are big fans, they’d love this!
Ali P says
My kids love Despicable Me!
Cass C says
Love these movies! I have some little Minions on my desk at work and a Minion pinata my friend made me too. I love that I can watch these movies with my niece, nephew and friend’s kids too.
louise says
my grand daughter loves Despicable me. I have the movie and ever time they come over they ask to watch it. I would love to win this for the grand daughters
Tara Betterley says
We have not seen the movie – but, hoping that it is under the tree from Santa!!! My kids love Despicable Me!
Monique L.S. says
We do enjoy the characters, but have not seen Despicable Me 3 as yet. My daughter finds it very funny.
crystal porter says
I am the despicable me fan. My nephew loves it as well.
Kathryn says
I would love to watch this with my nieces BUT my nephew dresses like a minion and steals my phone to play the minions game… so i suspect i have to give it to him
Tara says
We haven’t seen this one yet..but my daughter is a big minions fan. She loves them
Silvia D says
We are allMinion fans inthis house, have not seen this movie yet! would love to!
Linda H says
I haven’t seen this movie yet but I know my grandson would love to see it.
Lee-Ann S says
We haven’t seen the movie yet, but Miss R has enjoyed the previous movies so this would be a great addition to our collection and we could watch it as part of a family movie night.
Peter Tusa says
I would love to win this for my 2 nephews. I haven’t seen Part 3 yet.
Tanis says
My kids have become OBSESSED with Despicable Me and the Minions! They would love this!
Lee-Ann says
We all love Descpicable Me at our house!
Haylie Langwald says
We’re a family of minion and despicable me lovers. We’ve seen all the movies and my youngest even insisted on buying minions bubble bath, heh.
Lucy says
My family is full of Despicable Me fans!
Despicable Me says
We love Despicable Me, we have not seen this latest edition.
Janet Meisner says
We haven’t seen it but I know my granddaughter would love it.
Jaimeem says
My son loves minions and despicable me movies.
ivy pluchinsky says
I would like to win because we haven’t seen this movie yet and we loved the other ones!
Andrea freiherr says
My daughter is a huge minions fan! I would love to win this for her.
Sab Edwards says
I have personally only seen the very first one but it was funny and I’m pretty sure I’d enjoy this one too
Lisa H says
We’re all Despicable Me fans in my family. We enjoyed the other films but have yet to see this one so it would be great to win!
Tina L. says
We all the minions. We have seen this movie, but would love a copy to watch at home.
Gillian Morgan says
Everyone in our house love the Despicable me series, even the adults. We have seen this one.
Stephanie says
Yes we’re all fans here! Minions are adorable!!
Caryn Coates says
We are all fans and haven’t seen this yet. My kids would love it