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To do a 6th birthday party using the kids club cinema?

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RessicaJabbit · 26/11/2025 21:35

Would it be cheeky to ise the £2 kids viewing tickets to invite 5 friends to watch Polar Express, give them a small bag of popcorn and a fruit shoot... and then take them to McDonald's for a happy meal?
Would buy adults tickets for cinema if they feel they need to tag along.

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Comefromaway · 27/11/2025 12:31

That was a popular birthday party idea when my two were in reception/Year 1. I did it one year and dd & ds were invited to a couple of similar parties. This was at a private school and not seen as cheapskate.

When I did it I bought everyone a kids snack box (mini popcorn or crips, fruit shoot, Freddo/milky way. As there was a pizza place inside the complex we then went there afterwards but I'd have done Mcdonalds if that had been easier/closer.

Anther parent did something similar when the kids were a bit older but at the theatre to see Annie.

Goldengirl123 · 27/11/2025 12:20

I think that’s a lovely idea

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RessicaJabbit · 27/11/2025 12:20

Winterwonderwhy · 27/11/2025 09:30

I’m also confused by this?

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Because it's not really a party? 😞

Just wondering if parents would think I'm tight or weird or whatever

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sheknowsitstoolate · 27/11/2025 10:13

girlfriend44 · 26/11/2025 21:57

Thats a really poor and crappy diet.
Yabu.

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Good job you’re not going then

IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 27/11/2025 10:07

girlfriend44 · 26/11/2025 21:57

Thats a really poor and crappy diet.
Yabu.

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ok, well don't go then I guess

Winterwonderwhy · 27/11/2025 09:30

chocopuffs · 26/11/2025 22:18

It sounds fine as a party but I’m a bit confused why the question in the first place - why would it be cheeky? Is the kids’ club not meant for this kind of thing?

I’m also confused by this?

CrispySquid · 27/11/2025 07:21

Sounds absolutely lovely! I’d love this even as an adult!

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RessicaJabbit · 27/11/2025 07:20

Ifeeltheneedtheneedforcoffee · 26/11/2025 22:08

It sounds a lovely party.
I did similar and gave them all a water bottle and some sweets/popcorn for the cinema then rhey kept the water bottle as a party gift. It was nice to see them pop up in school bags/sports months later still in use
I hope everyone has a great time

Good thinking, I can get a big pack of waterproof stickers and they can decorate while waiting for food

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chocopuffs · 26/11/2025 22:18

It sounds fine as a party but I’m a bit confused why the question in the first place - why would it be cheeky? Is the kids’ club not meant for this kind of thing?

Bournetilly · 26/11/2025 22:09

My 6 year old would absolutely love this! Much better than soft play parties.

OverNotOver · 26/11/2025 22:09

Sounds like a great idea!

DanceMumTaxi · 26/11/2025 22:08

Sounds great. My kids have been to parties like this when younger and they loved it. Go for it.

Ifeeltheneedtheneedforcoffee · 26/11/2025 22:08

It sounds a lovely party.
I did similar and gave them all a water bottle and some sweets/popcorn for the cinema then rhey kept the water bottle as a party gift. It was nice to see them pop up in school bags/sports months later still in use
I hope everyone has a great time

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RessicaJabbit · 26/11/2025 22:08

Soonenough · 26/11/2025 22:06

@girlfriend44 What would you suggest instead ?

Weaved lentils and kale crisps no doubt

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Soonenough · 26/11/2025 22:06

@girlfriend44 What would you suggest instead ?

Luxio · 26/11/2025 22:05

girlfriend44 · 26/11/2025 21:57

Thats a really poor and crappy diet.
Yabu.

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What a ridiculous comment. Have you ever been to a children's birthday. Hmm

IsThisLifeNow · 26/11/2025 22:04

Sounds great!

girlfriend44 · 26/11/2025 22:02

TalulahJP · 26/11/2025 21:59

Sounds great. It’s a birthday. They’re expected to eat shite for one day lol 😂

Most of them probably eat crap everyday anyway.

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RessicaJabbit · 26/11/2025 21:59

girlfriend44 · 26/11/2025 21:57

Thats a really poor and crappy diet.
Yabu.

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... what? It's one small meal out of 1095 they have in a year....They're not having a happy meal every day for the next 6 years... Confused

And besides if the parents object to McDonald's,they can take their kids home

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TalulahJP · 26/11/2025 21:59

Sounds great. It’s a birthday. They’re expected to eat shite for one day lol 😂

girlfriend44 · 26/11/2025 21:57

RessicaJabbit · 26/11/2025 21:35

Would it be cheeky to ise the £2 kids viewing tickets to invite 5 friends to watch Polar Express, give them a small bag of popcorn and a fruit shoot... and then take them to McDonald's for a happy meal?
Would buy adults tickets for cinema if they feel they need to tag along.

Thats a really poor and crappy diet.
Yabu.

Luxio · 26/11/2025 21:43

RessicaJabbit · 26/11/2025 21:40

There's going to be at least me and DH. Happy to pay the additional £2 for other adults 😁

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Then I can't see any issues at all. It's a great idea especially at this time of year.

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RessicaJabbit · 26/11/2025 21:40

Luxio · 26/11/2025 21:38

Sounds lovely. Make sure you have an extra adult on hand for the inevitable loo trips.

There's going to be at least me and DH. Happy to pay the additional £2 for other adults 😁

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Jilly76 · 26/11/2025 21:39

Not cheeky at all!! Perfect birthday party :)

Luxio · 26/11/2025 21:38

Sounds lovely. Make sure you have an extra adult on hand for the inevitable loo trips.