Last updated on September 14th, 2024 at 10:31 pm
Splash into summer with these amazing pool party ideas! These are the best pool movie night ideas for those warm summer nights.
Create your own pool party movie night for a great time with party guests or a family night.
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Planning Your Pool Movie Night
Your outdoor movie night ideas begin with the following party plans:
- Choose the best movie selection for the group
- The movie set up ideas complete with the best inflatables and other party details
- Movie projector and screen operations
- Themed decorations for both the movie selection and the pool party fun
- Perfect food ideas for movie watching at the poolside
Perfect Movie Ideas for Your Pool Movie Night
What are the best movies about pool?
Here are some great movie ideas that are easy for a kids movie themed pool movie night.
- The Little Mermaid
- Finding Nemo
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Moana
- Barbie Beach Party
List: Best Pool Movie Ideas for DIY Backyard Party
This list is perfect for a brief description of what you will need for your pool movie party.
Movie Set Up Ideas
Movie projector and inflatable screen
Themed decorations
Perfect food ideas
The Little Mermaid
Finding Nemo
Pirates of the Caribbean
Moana
Barbie Beach Party
Scary Movie Party
Dive-in Movie Night
How to Create the Most Amazing Pool Movie Party in Your Own Backyard
Now that you know the basics of what you want to do for your outdoor pool movie party fun, let’s get all of the details planned.
#1 Movie Set Up Ideas
Set up your movie with some creative ideas. Here are a few fun ideas for your pool party to have a great time.
We Need a Pool
First up, you need a pool! What if you don’t have a pool or if you don’t want to get into the pool. Here are some ideas for a pool party set up with or without a pool:
- You can set up a large inflatable pool for multiple people to sit inside to create an inflatable pool movie night.
- Another ideas is to get mini inflatable pools for each person to have their very own set up.
- If you have a pool and you want to stay dry, you can use an enclosed inflatable that floats above the water.
- Alternatively, if you have a classroom and want to set up and indoor pool movie day, that is a fun idea to have the mini inflatable pools in the classroom without the water.
Tables for Food Drinks
We need a place to put our food and drinks. Here are some cute options:
- Inflatable trays are fun to float, however, not sure how reliable they are not to spill.
- Bedside tray stands are fun because they can be at each pool station.
#2 Movie projector and inflatable screen
One of the best ideas for a pool movie party is an inflatable movie screen.
An inflatable movie screen is an easy way to set up a poolside movie. Not only that but it is self standing so no need for a projector frame and screen.
A good movie projector is essential for your movie fun. Be sure to set up your projector in a secure area where it will not get wet, knocked, or damaged.
#3 Themed decorations for pool movie night
Depending on the movie that you choose, you can really have fun with some great movie themed decor. Fun decor is a great way to get all of your party guests in the poolside movie theme mood.
When choosing decorations, look for the following items that go along with your movie theme:
- pool floats
- inner tubes
- beach balls
#4 Perfect food ideas for movie night
We like easy food ideas and also drinks to go along with the theme. Here are a few simple serving ideas for classic movie snacks for a poolside movie.
hot dogs
juice boxes
popcorn with variety of seasonings
tropical drinks
snow cones
#5 The Little Mermaid pool movie theme
The Little Mermaid is a family-friendly movie that is a great theme for your pool movie party. You can also grab ideas from these Ocean themed snacks for a fun twist on the party food.
#6 Finding Nemo pool movie theme
Create your own fish themed pool party with a Finding Nemo Themed Party. This fun movie a the perfect idea for a dive-in movie theme. This Ocean Blue Punch has Swedish fish in the recipe, and it goes well with this Nemo fish theme movie.
Decorate with tiki torches and lounge chairs.
#7 Pirates of the Caribbean pool movie theme
Ahoy Matey! The Pirates of the Caribbean is another fun theme for your movie night. Create your pirate or mermaid themed food ideas to go along with this movie. You can even plan a treasure hunt as an activity to go along with the pirate theme.
These backyard camping ideas are fun activities to pair with this pirate theme.
#8 Moana pool movie theme
Have a Luau Party with the Moana movie for your pool movie party. Decorate with tropical flowers, tiki torches, and string lights.
#9 Barbie Beach Party
Surf’s up dude! Let’s have a Barbie Beach themed party. Use these Barbie food ideas to create a fun Barbie themed menu.
#10 Scary Movie Party
If you have a brave group that wants to watch a scary movie, this is a fun way to watch it. Having the outdoor theme party along with the scary movie on the big screen will raise the excitement for your party guests.
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#11 Dive-in Movie Night
Similar to a drive-in movie night, create your own dive-in movie night. You may see this theme on cruise ships and vacation spots. It is a very popular theme for the kiddos.
When we go on a cruise or vacation hotel, they often just play a very popular movie that all of the kids want to see. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a water themed movie.
Although these party food ideas are perfect for the pool movie night, they are also perfect additions to boat party food ideas.
How to Set Up Your Pool Movie Night Ideas
Here are more ideas of some items you will need.
Use this list as a checklist during your planning:
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white sheet with a stand if not using inflatable movie screen
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choose your outdoor movies
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inflatable movie screen
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throw pillows
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inflatable lawn chairs
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waterproof bluetooth speakers
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movie projector
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picnic blankets
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low tables or trays for food and drinks (or inflatable trays)
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string lights
Don’t forget about activities! These 37 backyard summer party games for kids will keep your guests entertained for hours.
Fun Pool Movie Party Activities Kids will Love
It’s always a great idea to have some fun activities for after the movie. Here are a few activities to consider:
Glow Party
Give everyone glow sticks and blinky lights and dance to the music
Water Balloon Party
Fill up water balloons and ready, set, go. Just make sure that the water balloons will not hit the projector.
Beach Ball Pool Games
Blow up some beach balls and let everyone hit the ball to each other.
If you are all about having backyard fun, these Summer Party Games for Kids are perfect to add to the pool party.
