How to Plan a Jollibee or McDonald’s Party in 2025

Planning a kid’s party this year? Here’s a tight, no-nonsense guide to booking Jollibee Kids Party or McDo Celebrations in 2025. What to expect, what’s included, and quick budget examples.

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Jollibee Kids Party 2025 — What to Know

Booking & deposit

• Jollibee now supports online booking so you can pick your branch, date, and time from home.

• Minimum downpayment: ₱3,000 to reserve your slot. Jollibee

Theme & headcount

• Current in-store theme: Jollitown Theme Park (more themes rolling out).

• Minimum 30 guests; max depends on the party room capacity of the branch. 

Inclusions
Invitations, hats, nametags, balloons, activity traymats, lootbags, game prizes, a gift for the celebrant, and a Jollibee mascot appearance (additional mascots typically have an extra fee).

How to book (quick version)

1. Go online to check participating stores → 2) Visit your chosen branch to confirm availability → 3) Pick your meal bundle and time slot → 4) Pay the downpayment to confirm. 

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McDo Celebrations 2025 — What to Know

Party fee & capacity

• Party fee/downpayment: ₱2,500 (applies to all themes).

• Minimum 30 guests; maximum depends on the room of your branch. 

Themes & inclusions

• Themes commonly include Happy, Madagascar, My Little Pony, and Cocomelon. 

• Inclusions typically cover a decorated party room, full hosting, party kits (invites, hats, mats, balloons), giveaways, assorted game prizes, and FREE character appearance in select stores.

Important cake note for McDo (in-store)

• Many branches don’t allow outside cakes for everyone’s consumption due to food safety; ask the branch about their party cake option if you’re celebrating inside McDonald’s. However, you can still order a cake from outside for cake blowing. Just consume it after the party.

Where to see participating stores

• McDonald’s PH publishes long branch lists for party venues; check the official list for options near you. McDonald's Philippines

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Fast Budget Checks (30 Guests)

(Assumes party fees are separate from food totals; some stores treat fees as deposits applied to the bill—confirm with your branch.)

• Jollibee example (30 pax):
  Meal Bundle B at ₱282/head → 282 × 30 = ₱8,460; add ₱3,000 party fee = ₱11,460 estimated. 

• McDo example (30 pax split):
  15 adults on Food Package 3 (₱259) → 259 × 15 = ₱3,885
  15 kids on Food Package 5 (₱279) → 279 × 15 = ₱4,185
  Meals total ₱8,070; add ₱2,500 party fee = ₱10,570 estimated. 

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2-Week Party Prep Timeline (works for both)

• T-14 to T-10 days: Lock branch, date, theme, and pay downpayment. Confirm your headcount and meal packages. 

• T-9 to T-7: Book add-ons (photobooth, décor) with accredited suppliers if desired. 

• T-6 to T-4: Finalize games/prizes (baseline prizes already included). 

• T-3: Confirm guest list and any allergies/special requests with the branch.

• Party Day: Arrive early for set-up and brief the host.

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Pro Tips to Save

• Keep lootbag/prize add-ons simple—both brands provide baseline prizes already. 

• If your branch is fully booked, use Jollibee’s online tool to find alternates; or host at home/clubhouse and order party packages for delivery. 

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Why Cakes and Memories Is the Best Cake Partner

Whether you’re going full in-store or doing a clubhouse/home party with Jollibee/McDo food, your cake is the photo-magnet of the day. Here’s why Cakes and Memories pairs perfectly:

1. On-theme designs (zero guesswork).
   We already have curated Jollibee and McDonald’s cake designs ready for you—pick a look, tweak the colors/name/age, and you’re done:
   👉 https://cakesandmemories.com/collections/jolibee-and-mcdonalds-cakes

2. Fast, transparent pricing.
   Our instant pricing flow (AI-assisted) gives you a clear breakdown of base size + add-ons—great when you’re aligning with package headcounts and budgets.

3. Taste you can trust.
   Light, balanced flavors designed for kids and adults—so your cake gets eaten (not just photographed).

4. Custom in small or big ways.
   From minimalist buttercream to detailed fondant centerpieces, we can match your theme level—subtle for restaurant décor rules, or full “wow” for home parties.

5. Cebu & Cavite coverage.
   We deliver across major cities in Cebu (Cebu City, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, Talisay, Consolacion) and Cavite (Bacoor/Molino areas)—perfect if you host near those hubs.

6. Rush-friendly options.
   Need something fast? Ask for our best-selling templates that can be personalized quickly without sacrificing quality.

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Quick Decide: Jollibee vs McDo

• Go Jollibee if you want the Jollitown vibe, the iconic Jollibee dance moment, and straightforward online booking with a clear ₱3,000 downpayment system. smartparenting.com.ph+1Jollibee

• Go McDo if your child loves Happy/Madagascar/My Little Pony/CoComelon themes and you’re good with the ₱2,500 party fee and their in-store cake policy. smartparenting.com.phMcDonald's Philippines

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If you want, We can tailor a package + cake bundle for your exact guest count, venue (in-store vs clubhouse), and budget, and then match a cake from our Jollibee/McDo collection to your theme and colors.