This is a partnered post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
We’ve been seeing the trailer for Hotel Transylvania 2 and we are all so excited to see the movie. Because the kids are so excited for this movie, I decided to make a Hotel Transylvania 2 bento lunch for the boys this week. Making my kids a fun lunch is something I take pride in and it helps when I get big hugs when they get home from school.
Hotel Transylvania 2 Bento Lunch
To get ideas for their Hotel Transylvania 2 bento lunch I watched the trailer a few times (or more) and noted down some things that I saw that could somehow be translated to food.
This is how I work; I write down everything on little sheets of paper. Unfortunately my office has handwritten notes everywhere. I’ve started hiding them from my husband so that he doesn’t think I’m going crazy. But my life is so busy that I feel like if I don’t write it down, it’s highly likely that I will forget. It’s how I cope — you get it, I’m sure.
So as you can see from my notes that I just wrote down things from the trailer that I could use food to create. Since I saw a bat in the trailer and knew I had a bat cutter in my bento supplies, I decided to make little bats from cheese and carrots. And Blobby, he’s green and giggly and oogly, so I tinted some greek yogurt with green sugar sprinkles. It’s definitely not the healthiest option, but it worked for us. For the mummy, I used a hotdog frank, cut out some legs and arms, and wrapped them in crescent dough. I just baked them long enough in the oven until they were browned. I used marshmallows and pretzel sticks to give the illusion of roasting marshmallows, one of my boys’ favorite things. I got the idea for grapes during the party scene where there were decorations of bright, colorful balloons.
My boys were over the moon excited about their Hotel Transylvania 2 bento lunch. Thankfully we only have one more week until we can see the movie in theaters.
I had such a fun time making this Hotel Transylvania 2 bento lunch and I hope it’s inspired you to make one too. If you’re new to bento lunches, check out the bento lunch supplies I use and how I organize bento supplies.
If you haven’t seen the trailer, I’m including it for you because it’s too cute not to see. Those red curls, y’all. I just can’t; they’re too much.
Since Halloween is just around the corner, check out these 8 Movie-Villain Costume Ideas for Halloween. And just for fun for all you movie-lovin’ families, here are 11 family friendly fall flicks to see this year. Which movie are you most excited to see?
You can find exclusive Hotel Transylvania 2 content on Fandango.com.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
My boys would flip out if they opened their lunchbox and found this. What an AWESOME idea.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
You did such an awesome job. I love those hot dog mummies! Very cute!
Melissa Pezza says
I’ve got to make these for my kids. They loved the first Hotel Transylvania, and they’re super excited for the second one.
Raijean says
I love this, can you make me one. I’m going to do one for the boychild, I hope it looks as good as yours.
Michele says
That took some real imagination to put together that lunch–and you got it right!! I’m sure your kids loved it!!!!
Kelly Hutchinson says
We cannot wait to see Hotel Transylvania 2! My daughter would love for me to make this Bento lunch for her! Super cute!
Naomi says
That is such a cute idea! I’m sure your kids loved it!
Ellen ThatChicMom says
Those are so cute and perfect for Halloween. My girls would go nuts for those hotdogs!
Jennifer H says
Those turned out so cute Crystal! I bet the kids loved them!
Theresa says
That’s a super cute bento box idea! We can’t wait to see the second film! My family thought the first one was adorable!
Michelle F. says
Those are all such cute ideas. I love the mummy hotdog.
Jeanine says
This is awesome. What a great idea. My kiddos loved the first movie and now can’t wait for the second. These lunches look fabulous!
Scott says
Love the mummy dog idea. My girls would be all over that!
Amber C. says
Oh my gosh that is the most adorable lunch I have ever seen! I think my son would LOVE to open his lunch bag at school and see that!
Toni | BoulderLocavore says
Crystal I feel like I keep leaving the same comment when you post a bento lunch but you make the BEST bento lunches!! This is so creative and inspired. What a joy to open a school lunch box to find this! It would make the upcoming movie so exciting.
Marcie W. says
What an awesome bento! It fits perfectly with the upcoming movie sequel as well as the Halloween season.
Allison says
So adorable! We loved this movie and my son would be all over this being in his lunch box!
Jasmine says
How fun!! I really need to get a little more creative with my kids lunch box
Debra says
Oh my word! This looks so cute! My daughter would love it!
Stacey says
The bat cheese is so adorable. I love the idea behind this bento!
melisasource says
What a totally cute bento lunch! I know that my son would really love this!
Christie says
What a cute movie inspired bento! With Halloween coming up too, I bet there’s lots of HotelT2 fans!
Amanda says
So cute! My kids would LOVE this! We can’t wait to see the movie too!
Melinda says
a mummy could also be made by wrapping something in a tortilla. I’m thinking a cheese stick for those non meat eaters. Your ideas are so cute
Debbie Denny says
Looks like a tasty and fun lunch. I will be seeing this movie.