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This is our first MNSSHP since we had DD so coming up with ideas for a foursome have proven to be a challenge. Well, after kicking around the idea of Peter Pan and crew for the past month, DH comes up with Star Wars instead.
While not technically a Disney theme (DH's rule not mine), it's close enough considering all the Star Wars stuff they have over at DHS. So I thought the challenge would be in finding something for a toddler to wear. Boy was I wrong!
We settled on DH as Obi-Wan, DS as a jedi, I will be Princess Leia, and DD as YODA!! The costume is so cute and the head piece doesn't cover her face at all. I figure this will probably be the last year we can do what we want before she starts to get all bossy about her costumes.
I am so looking forward to the party this year I can barely sit still!!
The costumes sound fun! DH & I don't plan on dressing up, but we do plan on getting our faces painted. I do have a closet full of costumes....hmmmm.... I may change OUR minds yet!
Thanks for sharing and perhaps changing my mind on wearing costumes!
The costumes sound fun! DH & I don't plan on dressing up, but we do plan on getting our faces painted. I do have a closet full of costumes....hmmmm.... I may change OUR minds yet!
Thanks for sharing and perhaps changing my mind on wearing costumes!
Definitely consider wearing a costume of some sort. It really adds to the experience. Our first party we didn't dress up (DH's decision again) and when we were leaving DH said "You know I really wish we had worn costumes". If you already have costumes, consider bringing them with you just in case you change your mind.
Hey, I just realized we'll be there at the same time!
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LAST YEAR MY FAMILY WENT AS STAR WARS. ALL EXCEPT MY YOUNGEST WHO HAD TO GO AS ASH KETCHUM FROM POKEMON. ITS SO MUCH FUN GOING AS A GROUP. SEVERAL PEOPLE WANTED GROUP PICUTRES TOGETHER.
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Great idea. I am having a hard time deciding what me, DH and DD8 should be. I wanted to do something as a group, but I just can't decide. I really need to start thinking about this. We are going to MNSSHP on Oct. 30.
Definitely consider wearing a costume of some sort. It really adds to the experience. Our first party we didn't dress up (DH's decision again) and when we were leaving DH said "You know I really wish we had worn costumes". If you already have costumes, consider bringing them with you just in case you change your mind.
Hey, I just realized we'll be there at the same time!
Ran the idea by DH and he said that we should dress up! Don't know why this suprises me as we are really into Halloween! And we would be insane not to take advantage of great costume weather! Normally, we dress the kids in snow boots and long johns for trick or treating!!
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Great idea. I am having a hard time deciding what me, DH and DD8 should be. I wanted to do something as a group, but I just can't decide. I really need to start thinking about this. We are going to MNSSHP on Oct. 30.
how about dalmations family style pogo ,trudy, spot or mickey dh , minnie mom, toddler minnie . or dd make her tink because she is always also known with mk castle.
good luck on choosing this year we are going in dec this is one year i'm not going thinking about a costume . but dd7 is tinker bell ds3 is peter pan. this year i take a costume break.
good luck again
Great group costume! My boys would love this idea. Where did you get the costumes?
We found them online at Discount Star Wars Costumes - Deluxe Kids, Baby, Adult Halloween Costume . They were very inexpensive and they ship out either same day or next day for the costumes in stock. Ours should be here by August 26th. I'm definitely going to take lots of pictures and post them when we go.
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The costume is so cute and the head piece doesn't cover her face at all. I figure this will probably be the last year we can do what we want before she starts to get all bossy about her costumes. 
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