Of all the Toy Story birthday party zones, the transformation of our dining area into Andy’s bedroom might just be my favorite. I wanted guests to walk into this room and feel like they’d stepped right into the movie — as if Buzz and Woody had just hit the floor and the toys were about to spring to life.

Here’s how I pulled it off.

The Vision:

From the beginning, I knew three things were non-negotiable:
• The iconic blue walls with fluffy white clouds
• Andy’s bed, front and center
• His favorite toys, scattered around the room like he’d just left for Pizza Planet

I didn’t base the design on one specific movie still — I did what any reasonable obsessive would do and spent hours down a Google Images rabbit hole, borrowing the easiest and most recognizable elements from various versions of Andy’s room across the Toy Story films.

The Layout

I used the corner dining area in our kitchen and repurposed the entire space. First, I cleared away the chairs and all decor. Then, I turned the dining table into Andy’s bed by layering on a thick blanket (for padding), a standard bed pillow, and a navy blue oversized tablecloth to act as bedding. The headboard? Just a piece of cardboard I sketched and cut out with a craft knife. Simple, effective, and best of all — free!

I brought in a nightstand and lamp from our bedroom and emptied a nearby cabinet to act as Andy’s toy shelf. Already it was starting to look like something out of the movie.

The Floor and Rug

Our house had white tile, which didn’t really scream “Andy’s hardwood floors.” So I got creative and covered the tile with wood grain bulletin board paper that had a plastic sheen — it surprisingly looked great in photos!

Then my crafty mom sewed a replica of Andy’s blue oval rug to lay beside the bed. It was the perfect finishing touch.

The Cloud Walls

Let me tell you — this part was tedious. Our wall already had white wainscoting, so I only had to worry about the top half. I covered that area with rolls of light blue bulletin board paper, using white gaffer tape to attach it. Then I opened up Photoshop, made a cloud shape I liked, and printed it out dozens of times.

Because this was in my pre-Cricut era, I cut out every cloud by hand and glued them one by one to the blue paper. The end result was totally worth it. It made the whole space feel like a movie set.

Toy Details

I had a blast placing Toy Story characters around the room. Buzz and Woody got prime real estate on the bed. The rest — Hamm, Rex, Bullseye, Mr. Potato Head, Slinky Dog, Gabby Gabby, and even Forky — all lined the toy shelf.

But my favorite detail? The plastic Toy Soldiers scattered throughout the room. A few were sneaking along the wainscoting, others parachuted from the ceiling, and one crew was mid-mission, climbing from the toy shelf to the ceiling fan using jute twine. I’m not sure anyone noticed these guys, but I was very proud of them.

Of course, Andy's room wouldn't be complete without his bulletin board.  I put a screw directly through the handmade wallpaper, hung it in place, and added Andy's drawings of his favorite toys, Woody, Bullseye and Buzz Lightyear, downloaded from Dan the Pixar Fan's website.

Interactive Elements

Andy’s bed wasn’t just a prop — it was also board game central. I made a tower of vanilla wafer “Jenga” blocks, a full Candy Land game made out of cake (tutorial coming soon!), and set up a Scrabble board with plenty of tiles for a fun birthday activity.

Above the bed hung a custom “HAPPY BIRTHDAY MALLORY” banner made to look like Scrabble tiles. I bought the printable design on Etsy, printed the letters I needed onto brown cardstock, punched holes in the corners, and strung them together with yarn. 

Purpose & Vibe

The room served as our photo op zone — everyone wanted a turn posing next to Andy’s bed! But it also hosted our cake time and Scrabble activity. It wasn’t just for looking at. It was cozy, familiar, and immersive — like stepping into a childhood memory that just so happened to be animated.

Final Thoughts

This space was both low-cost and high-impact. With some bulletin board paper, printed graphics, and a lot of repurposing, I was able to turn a corner of our house into a little slice of Pixar magic. The hardest part? Honestly — hand-cutting those clouds. But I would do it all again in a heartbeat.

If you’re considering a Toy Story party of your own, don’t overlook Andy’s room. It’s the heart of the movie — and the perfect place for guests to feel like toys come to life.

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