How to Style Your Toy Story Birthday Party
There's a reason Toy Story birthday parties never, ever go out of style. Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and the whole gang from Andy's room have been making children (and their parents) fall completely in love for over 30 years - and the theme works beautifully for toddlers all the way through to older children who grew up with the films.
The really exciting thing about Toy Story right now is that there are two completely different ways to style it - and both look absolutely incredible. Browse our full Toy Story party supplies collection to get started. đ
Style 1: The Bold Toy Story 5 Toy Story Party đ
If your little one wants Woody, Buzz and Jessie front and centre on everything - this is the look. Bright primary blues, yellows and reds, bold character graphics and that iconic Toy Story energy that makes kids absolutely lose their minds with excitement.
The Toy Story party table
Start with the Toy Story 5 Party Plates - Woody, Buzz and Jessie together on a bright blue background - they look fantastic on the table and every child will want to choose their favourite character.
Pair with the Toy Story 5 Party Cups and the Toy Story 5 Party Napkins for a fully coordinated tableware set that brings Andy's toys to life.
Lay the Blue Gingham Tablecloth underneath - it's a beautiful quality fabric tablecloth that ties the blue colour palette together perfectly and looks far more premium than a standard party tablecover. Scatter it with coloured confetti and your table is complete.
The Toy Story party Buzz Lightyear balloon đ
The Buzz Lightyear Standing Foil Balloon is the absolute hero piece of this look - place him near the entrance or beside the cake table and prepare for the most incredible reaction from every child who walks in.
He's a proper showstopper. Add the Toy Story Party Foil Balloon and the Toy Story 5 Party Balloons Set of 8 in bright primary colours for a brilliant balloon display.
Toy Story party decorations
Hang the Toy Story Party Bunting above the table as your main focal point, then trail a Gold Star Garland (or the Extra Long Gold Star Garland at 3.6m) along a shelf or mantelpiece - the gold stars are a nod to Woody's sheriff star and look gorgeous with the primary colour palette.
Pop a Toy Story 5 Party Hat at each place setting so guests find them when they arrive, and send everyone home with a Toy Story 5 Paper Party Bag filled with sweets. You can even add a Woody or Buzz toy figure inside each bag as an extra special take-home treat - the character figures from Amazon are brilliant for this.
Style 2: Woody's Toy Story Rodeo - The Aesthetic Cowboy Party đ€
This is the look that's absolutely everywhere on Pinterest right now - and it's easy to see why. Instead of the official bold character graphics, this version leans into the Woody and cowboy side of Toy Story with warm tans, browns, rust tones, blue gingham, bandanas and real cowboy hats. The result is a party that feels beautifully styled and very grown-up, while still being unmistakably Toy Story.
The Woody's Rodeo Toy Story party table
Start with the Blue Gingham Tablecloth as your base - it's the exact fabric used in the most beautiful Pinterest Toy Story setups and immediately gives you that Woody's bedroom feel. Layer the Light Brown Gingham Large Paper Plates on top for a warm, earthy tableware look that photographs beautifully.
For a really fun touch that guests of all ages absolutely love, place a Brown Cowboy Hat at each place setting - just like the stunning setups you can see in the inspo images above. They look incredible on the table, guests can wear them throughout the party and children will treasure them as a keepsake. You can even write each guest's name inside the hat in marker for a personalised touch.
Place a Woody or Jessie figure (available from Amazon here) down the centre of the table as a centrepiece - it's free if you already have one, and it ties the whole Toy Story theme together perfectly without a single branded paper plate in sight.
The Woody's Rodeo Toy Story party decorations
The Howdy Cowboy Hat Shaped Party Plates are brilliant for the dessert table - that cowboy hat shape is a brilliant conversation piece and looks gorgeous stacked up. Add the Howdy Cowboy Paper Party Plates alongside for an additional cowboy-themed tableware option.
One of the most Pinterest-worthy ideas for Woody's Rodeo is the personalised toy box party bags - get small brown cardboard boxes, write each guest's name on them with a marker ("Sofia's Toys", "Oscar's Toys") and fill them with treats. They look absolutely spectacular displayed on a table or shelf and every child loves finding their own named box. You can find plain cardboard boxes on Amazon very affordably.
Hang brown bandanas and Brown Cowboy Hats on the wall as your backdrop - just like the stunning setup above - for a Wild West photo wall that every guest will want to photograph. Trail the Gold Star Garland along the wall for a nod to Woody's Sheriff star.
The Woody's Rodeo Toy Story party balloons đ
For the rodeo aesthetic, the Cow Print Balloons in a cluster are absolutely gorgeous and perfectly on theme mix with the Horseshoe Air-fill Foil Balloons and warm yellow, rust and brown latex balloons for a balloon arrangement that feels very Toy Story Rodeo.
The Toy Story party cake table đ
For either style, the Gold Stars Birthday Candles on your birthday cake are a lovely touch - a simple nod to Woody's sheriff star without being too on-the-nose. For the bold look, add a Woody or Buzz cake topper from Amazon - there are some really beautiful options available. For the rodeo aesthetic, a simple "Woody's Roundup" or "1st Rodeo" cake topper in a script font looks incredible.
Don't forget the Toy Story party details
Whether you go bold or rodeo, the Toy Story 5 Party Hats are a fun addition for the kids, and the Brown Cowboy Hats are genuinely one of our most-loved party accessories right now - they work brilliantly for both styles and every single child absolutely loves them.
Capture the Toy Story birthday party memories đž
Whichever style you choose, set everything up and take a few photos before the guests arrive - Toy Story parties are genuinely some of the most photogenic celebrations to set up. Tag us on Instagram at @littlebigpartyco - we love seeing your incredible parties! đđ€
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