The Wizard of Oz - We're off to see the Wizard!

 The film, The Wizard of Oz was made in 1939. It starred Judy Garland and was based on a novel written in 1900. This is a fun theme for a party as there are so many quirky characters to choose from. There is also a great selection of songs to play and sing-a-long to - Over the Rainbow - Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead. Take a trip down the yellow brick lane with your friends!

Clothing and Costumes

Characters include Dorothy Gale with the iconic red shoes and little dog Toto, (Judy Garland may have been the first movie star to carry a dog in her handbag!), Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, The Wicked Witch of the West, the Munchkins and Glinda the Good Witch of the North.

• Costume Box - 1000s of Fancy Dress costumes and accessories. They have some cute Wizard of Oz costumes for adults including the Wicked Witch, Tin Man, Scarecrow and more. Sydney-based with Australia wide delivery. See their Movie & TV characters and Wizard of Oz Costumes.
  

Entertainment

• Ezy Electronics sell over 20,000 products including DVD Movies. Based in Melbourne, delivery by courier and Australia Post. See their Wizard of Oz DVDs
   
• iTunes Music Store - Huge range of digital downloads available online through iTunes. Buy individual songs or whole albums.
  • Wizard of Oz - featuring Judy Garland
  • Wizard of Oz - Original London Cast

Party Products and Decorations

The Land of Oz is visually spectacular. Colour plays a big role in the movie and the overall effect is magic. Create your own Oz in the backyard using some of our ideas as a starting point. Watch the film and check out the shops below for more ideas.

• Create your own Emerald City with green lanterns and fairy lights.
• Over the Rainbow is a popular Wizard of Oz song, use rainbow themed tableware and decorations.
• Find some yellow carpet, a rug or a sheet to create a yellow brick road in the entrance to the party. Place tea light candles beside the 'road' to light the way for your guests.
   
• Party Products Australia - Has over 6000 party items. Based in Brisbane with flat rate shipping Australia wide. Party Products Australia also stock rainbow piñatas!
   
• PictureStore.com.au - Have a huge range of posters. They are based in NSW with Australia-wide and some international delivery. See their Wizard of Oz posters
   
• Blue Dog Posters - Stacks of posters on just about any topic. Based in Sydney with Australia-wide and some international delivery. See their Wizard of Oz posters 

Party Food

As the Wizard of Oz is a children's film, have a bit of fun with the menu. Serve colourful food and lots of sweets. Here are some examples

• Fairy Bread
• Cupcakes
• Marshmallows
• Lolly pops
• Toffee Apples
• Brownies
   
• Rainbow Designs - Funky noodle boxes filled with confectionery. These noodle boxes can be personalised and make great party favours. Based in Port Macquarie, delivery Australia-wide.