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I’m in a little bit of trouble. You see I had a party. A great party. Some might even say epic party. And I didn’t invite Ellen.

Oops. I know. Deep, deep trouble, right?

But you have to understand, it was a Doctor Who premiere party and, well, I didn’t think she’d want to come. Sonic Screwdrivers, time-traveling doctors, and daleks aren’t really her thing. Apparently, I didn’t get the memo that when Ellen says she’s a party girl, she’s down for all parties, even those a little left of center.

To make it up to my dear friend who will henceforth be invited to ALL of my parties, I will walk you through the rollicking festivities. If you are a fan or love a fan, there should be enough ideas to help you create your own Doctor Who party.

Decking the Halls

So much of any great party is setting the mood. We are true fans so a lot of our decorating was just pulling out things we already owned and getting the timey-wimey vibe going. Come to think of it, most of the things we used for ambiance were gifts to one of the Doctor Who fans in our house which means they would be perfect for any Companion in your house too.

Doctor Who – TV Show Poster (Van Gogh’s Exploding Tardis) (Size: 36 x 24) Poster Print, 36×24

Last year’s Christmas present to our 11yo son usually hangs on the wall beside his bed, but we relocated this to the kitchen wall for the party and it definitely set the tone.

Weeping Angel Vacuform Mask Standard

We hung this on the wall by the food, but guests started taking it down to try it on. We considered it the gift that kept on giving.

10 Pairs of Red/Cyan Cardboard 3D Glasses – Folded in Protective Sleeve

We gave these out as party favors. Yes, these are reminiscent of the 10th doctor, but they served a purpose too. My kids made a 3-D movie of Doctor Who highlights that they had playing on the computer during the party. Fun AND functional. They also had a Doctor Who theme music playlist emanating from our Sonos before the show started. We go ALL IN when we party.

Note: We also gave out glow-in-the-dark necklaces and bracelets and psychic paper which we made ourselves. The kids (and Whovian adults) loved all the party gifts and I loved that they were cheap and easy.

Doctor Who Doctor Who 11th Sonic Screwdriver

Um, yeah. If you are a fan, you are gonna need one of these. It has light AND sound. ‘Nuff said.

Doctor Who – The Tenth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver

This one too.

Doctor Who Postcards from Time and Space

We taped these postcards everywhere! Everyone loved checking out all the classic characters, moments, and scenes. We loved the inexpensive decorations.

Doctor Who Tardis 30″ X 60″ Beach Towel

In the planning phases of the party, there had been talk of building a cardboard TARDIS around our front door and other similar notions/crazy talk/delusions of grandeur. In the end, we abandoned folly in favor of practicality.

This towel could hang in our front storm door and people would get the idea that they were stepping into the TARDIS when they arrived. My kids then strung white lights and funky streamers in the foyer to give our guests that “timey-wimey” feeling. The absolutely best part about buying the towel over diving into an ill-conceived construction project is getting to fight over who gets to use it post-party. Family fun at its finest.

Doctor Who Tardis Cookie Jar Lights and Sounds

We use this all the time for my renowned chocolate chip cookies, but it served as a centerpiece on the food table during the party. To kick the fun up a notch, it makes TARDIS sounds. Epic.

Doctor Who TARDIS Projection Alarm Clock

Another everyday item we repurposed as a decoration to set the mood.

The Eats (and The Drinks)

No party is complete without the good stuff. So here’s some of the food and drinks we served that were Doctor Who-themed. There were fish fingers and custard of course, but also the usual party food fare including my Lazy Girl’s Black Bean Dip.

Jelly Babies
These English sweets are a Doctor Who thing. While the 4th Doctor was particularly fond of them, they became a recurring butt of jokes through every incarnation of the Doctor. These little jellies in the shape of a humanoid child are a must have even if they taste a little funny.

Jammie Dodgers

Whether being used by the Doctor to trick a Dalek into thinking one was a self-destruct button for the TARDIS or being distributed as a Halloween treat, these delicious little jam-filled cookies showed up in many episodes over the years.

Sonic Screwdriver

Our friend Nicole brought a little something for the adults. Every good Whovian knows every Doctor needs his tool of choice, a Sonic Screwdriver. This one is good enough for all your fans over 21.