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Movie Night Snack Cart
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items I take my movie nights seriously, which means the snacks have to be on point. This list is everything you need to build the ultimate movie night snack cart plus a bit extra—from popcorn makers and seasonings to candy stashes and cozy drinks. I’ve tes...
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Popcorn Essentials
Candy Stash
Drinks That Feel Extra
Ice Cream & Treats
Cozy Touches
Cleanup Made Easy
Popcorn Essentials
Because no movie night is complete without it. Think: popcorn makers, stovetop poppers, microwave bowls, and kernels that pop big and fluffy.
Old school popcorn maker! I had one of these when i was a kid. Made the best popcorn!
Presto Poplite Hot Air Popcorn Popper -
Another classic design. We also had a popcorn maker like this when I was a kid. I should note that my dad made popcorn almost every night and it was never microwave popcorn. So yes, we had more than one maker.
West Bend Stir Crazy Hot Oil Popcorn Popper
If you're going to do microwave popcorn, you gotta do the original. This is hands down the best tasting microwave popcorn ever.
Orville Redenbacher’s Microwave Popcorn
If you make popcorn, you gotta try all the different varieties. Some are fluffier than others. The Amish always make good popcorn and this amount will last forever.
Amish Country Popcorn | 3 - 1 lb Bags | 1 lb Baby White, 1 lb Ladyfinger, and 1 lb Purple Popcorn
An easy way to add a little flavor to popcorn. This little variety pack would be perfect to find your favorite flavor!
Kernel Season's Classic Mini Popcorn Seasoning, Variety Pack
If you prefer a stovetop method for popcorn, this one is a good design. Easier to clean than the standalone version.
Cook N Home Stovetop Popcorn Popper with Crank, 6-Quart Aluminum Popcorn Pot Popcorn Maker
Candy Stash
The classics and the weird ones you only ever eat at the theater. Chocolate bars, gummy worms, sour candy—whatever your “must-have” is, it belongs here.
This is ultimate nostalgia for me. Love me some Lemonheads. Perfect amount of sweet and sour.
Lemonhead Original Lemon Candy Theater Box
Hands down, the best movie candy ever created. With a handful of popcorn, so yummy.
Milk Duds Chocolate and Caramel Candy, Box 5 oz
I will never get sick of Sour Patch Kids. So good. Eat 'em until you get sick.
SOUR PATCH KIDS Soft & Chewy Candy, Share Size, 12 oz
When you don't want the sour-ness of Sour Patch Kids, Swedish Fish will fill the gap. Sweet and chewy. Yum!
Swedish Fish Candy
Drinks That Feel Extra
Soda, sparkling water, craft beer, fancy mocktails—whatever helps wash down the snacks. Bonus points if it comes in glass bottles for the nostalgia.
Sugar doesn't count on movie night. You'll basically be drinking a month's worth of sugar in one evening. But I feel like Jarrito's are worth it.
Jarritos Variety Pack Soda 12 Pack
This is for the fun, adventurous movie night. Like, let's try weird soda and candy we would never normally buy. Set aside the Diet Coke for the evening for weird stuff like this.
Lester's Fixins' Wild and Crazy Soda 6 Pack
I've never had this, but I've put it on the list for my next movie night. How awesome does this look?
WARHEADS SODA - Sour Fruity Classic Flavors
If you want a slightly “healthier” soda, try Olipop. But do not, I repeat, DO NOT, drink more than two in a row. There is fiber in this soda and the consequences are not fun or funny.
OLIPOP Prebiotic Soda, Variety Pack
Ice Cream & Treats
For when popcorn just isn’t enough. A couple of pints, toppings like fudge or sprinkles, and maybe a milkshake glass set for the overachievers.
Whipped cream and lots of it!! This is what I would call the original, but who knows if it is. Love Reddiwhip!
Reddi-wip Original Whipped Topping Made with Real Cream, 6.5 oz
Have you tried the Layers version of Talenti. OMG! Sure, they are ridiculously difficult to open, but oh so worth it.
Talenti Gelato Layers Salted Caramel Truffle
If you're looking for something other than chocolate, these fruit bars are pretty tasty. Love 'em!
Outshine Peach Frozen Fruit Bars
Love an ice cream bar that's a candy bar too. My faves are Twix and Snickers, but let's be honest, I would eat almost any candy ice cream bar someone handed me.
Twix Caramel Vanilla Milk Chocolate Ice Cream Bars
I've never had a bad Magnum bar. 100% would recommend every time.
Magnum Double Caramel Vanilla Ice Cream Bars
If I'm doing regular ice cream, I'm doing Tillamook, any flavor. Just awesome ice cream.
Tillamook Old Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream - 48 fl oz
Cozy Touches
Because ambiance matters. Think: big bowls, cute snack trays, insulated tumblers, and maybe even a blanket or two to make the whole vibe better.
For movie night you need a blanket that's cozy but also easy to launder. This one fits the bill. The price is right, the pattern is cute and so easy to wash. What more do you need?
The Big One® Oversized Supersoft Plush Throw Blanket
These popcorn bowls are perfect. They sift the kernels from the beautiful puffs of corns so you don't accidentally crack a tooth on one of those bad boys.
The Popcorn Bowl with Kernel Sifter
We had tables like these when I was a kid and they were awesome. This set is a nice upgrade from the cheap metal ones we had. These tables make sure all your snacks stay close at hand rather than in the couch cushions.
Isabelle Serving Tray Walnut 6-Piece Snack Table
Don't want to use a table? Use a bed tray instead! These are great if your movie night is in your bedroom rather than your living room. They're also good for breakfast in bed, hint hint.
Bamboo Bed Tray Table with Folding Legs
Cleanup Made Easy
The least fun but most important part. I stash wipes, napkins, and a little trash bin so I’m not finding candy wrappers in the couch for weeks.
I prefer the sensitive and original scents. Not a huge fan of the tropical. But overall, I like the Wet Ones brand and the price is good.
Wet Ones Sensitive Skin Hand Wipes, Fragrance Free
Look at how cute these napkins are! There will be no problem staying clean when the napkins are this adorable. I don't love everything from Oriental Trading Co. but some of their stuff is great. Kinda like Dollar Tree.
Movie Party Beverage Napkins
No need to get fancy with the garbage can. Just make sure it's handy for cleanup. I like the plain ones so you can decorate it if you want. Or not. Your choice.
Mainstays Trash Can
Movie is over, blanket has some melted chocolate and some spilled soda on it. Not to worry, throw it in the wash! And one more opportunity to indulge your senses, but this time it's with your detergent. Laundry Sauce has the most delicious smells. Tr...
Laundry Sauce - Detergent Pods Bundle (3-Pack)
Popcorn kernels everywhere but the bucket means you need a vacuum. Because no one is picking those up one by one. Suck 'em up! I have an Electrolux washing machine that I love. My mom had an Electrolux vacuum when I was a kid and it was a true workho...
Electrolux