A coffee theme party is not just for teenagers. Many who grew up with the animated Aladdin still enjoy a well-planned themed celebration—especially one that pairs a touch of nostalgia with their favorite drink. This approach works well for birthdays, anniversaries, or simple evenings with friends and family.

By blending a coffee theme with an Arabian-inspired setting (since coffee was first used in Arabia!), you create a warm and memorable occasion—one that comes alive through conversation and caffeine.

Feel free to follow this outline or adjust it to your liking:

• 4:00 – Guests arrive (game begins)
• 4:45 – Turban judging and decorating activity
• 6:30 – Dinner is served
• 8:00 onward – Coffee, dessert, and social hour
• Later in the evening – Movie time!

Begin the evening with small bowls of pistachios placed on the table for early snacking. Don't forget to put a shell bowl out, too.

For the main course, serve:

• Beef sirloin strips (teriyaki style)
• "Princess" Jasmine rice
• Steamed vegetables

Dessert:

• Dried dates and figs served with cream

Now comes the highlight of the evening—the coffee.

Have these simple coffee favorites available:

• Fresh brewed coffee
• Espresso for stronger taste
• Vanilla ice cream lattes (simply pour hot espresso over ice cream and allow it to cool slightly before serving)

Set out cream and sugar so guests may prepare their coffee just the way they like it.

Instead of serving plated desserts, place dishes of dehydrated dates, figs, and cream along the table and allow guests to help themselves. This encourages a relaxed and sociable atmosphere.

Use deep, rich colors to set the Arabian tone:

• Burgundy
• Purple
• Gold
• Peacock green and blue

Hang fabric or curtains in the party area. Whether indoors or out, this simple step gives the right atmosphere.

For the table:

• Keep it low to the ground if possible
• Use cushions for seating
• Choose gold-toned plates and simple silverware

A tablecloth in a lighter shade of purple works well. Add candles and small decorative pieces to complete the setting.

Hang paper lanterns overhead in varying colors and sizes.

To tie everything together:

• Use browns and creams in decorations
• Fill small bags with chocolate covered coffee beans as party favors
• Create a simple banner using ribbon and printed letters
• Add small details such as coffee-themed wrapping or table accents

This theme lends itself well to do-it-yourself touches, and children can easily help with many of these decorations.

You will need:

• Glass vases
• Floating candles
• Flowers
• Ribbon

Wrap ribbon around the top of the vase. Fill halfway with water, place a flower inside, and set the candle on top. Be careful not to let the wick get wet or it can be hard to light.

Fill a vase with sand and place peacock feathers in the sand to make a bouquet. Cover the base with ribbon.

This gathering does not require constant activity, but a few well-chosen ideas bring fun to the occasion.

Give each guest a small bottle when he arrives.

If anyone says:

• “Genie”
• “Aladdin”
• “Jasmine”

their bottle is confiscated by the person who caught them. The person with the most bottles at the end of the night wins a small prize (or a bag of specialized coffee).

Encourage guests to arrive wearing their best turban. Choose a winner at some point during the evening.

If this party is a girl's night in, decorating wreaths can be a lot of fun. Provide feathers, ornaments, ribbon, and wire. Each guest creates a decoration to take home with her.

After a good meal, strong coffee, and easy conversation, there comes a point in the evening when things begin to settle. This is the right time to gather everyone together to enjoy a film.

Aladdin fits the occasion well with its bright colors, lively music, and as the inspiration behind the party. 

I first wanted to watch this movie for nostalgic reasons but it has since become a new family favorite. This movie was filled with pleasant surprises!

The first pleasant surprise was none other than Will Smith. He played the role of the Genie in a way that did not compete with the original and yet brought fresh "pizzazz" to the role. His singing, dancing, humor and overall stage presence clearly demonstrates why he has gained super star status.

The other performances are great as well with everyone being excellent singers and dancers. I read a comment on YouTube that went along the lines that finally Disney found some singers that can act, and I couldn't agree more!

The choreography is out of this world, especially in my favorite scene, the one with Prince Ali and his entourage. Wow! This is simply an amazing scene.

The other surprise  was the overall message and moral conveyed in the movie. It had a more clear and concrete moral than the original. 

The message: There will never be enough money or power to make you happy. 

A final surprise was Princess Jasmine. If you want to look at it from a Western cultural perspective it is easy to see characteristics in Jasmine that are admirable in strong matriarchs like Queen Isabella of Spain and Mary Queen of Scots. That's the impression I was left with at least. 

The new Aladdin has become a new family favorite in the Industrious Family home. We clean the house to the music, we dance to it and we karaoke it. And of course we all enjoy watching it from time to time.

The film gives everyone time to wind down and finish their coffees. This brings the party to a natural close. 

After all of the decorations, the food, the activities—watching a film leads to a quieter moment where everyone can sit back and enjoy the story. It is a simple way to end the evening, and often the part people remember most.

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