Everyone welcomes Mickey Mouse! No one of any age or cultural background looks at the iconoclastic rodent and says, “I don’t get it.” The microhero is the most universally recognized cartoon character of all time and the perfect theme for party supplies. Her appeal is intergenerational to the point that almost everyone will feel at home with her image.

It is so well known that the silhouette alone is recognizable. That makes these themed party supplies easy to match with existing cake pans, fabrics, toys, T-shirts, or balloons. It’s easy to coordinate existing items with purchased paper party supplies and entertainment. Any budget can afford Mickey Mouse cartoons from a local library collection.

For teen parties, documentary movies or DVDs with added features can delve deeper into the process and history of animation. Adult guests will also enjoy the nostalgic experience of seeing vintage Mickey Mouse. There are so many to choose from that any group can enjoy a segment of the Mickey Mouse animation subgenre.

Mickey Mouse Christmas movies can be shown for the guest of honor celebrating a birthday during the winter Christmas season. But there are also seasonal favorites for any time of the year. In the nearly 80 years since the picture first filled the American imagination, Mickey Mouse has recreated almost no season or setting.

A Mickey Mouse tablecloth will make the buffet table festive while the food will turn it into a party. Food can be tailored to the guest list without losing focus on the Mickey Mouse theme. Older guests appreciate a cheese platter that will appeal to any mouse or cookie cutters can provide famous pastry profiles that will be welcome at children’s parties. Each Mickey Mouse paper plate should contain a large number of snacks or sandwiches.