Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Cash flows used in operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 2,084	$ (2,492)
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	40	71
Net income (loss) attributable to Amscan Holdings, Inc.	2,044	(2,563)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense	14,408	13,249
Amortization of deferred financing costs	1,126	1,197
Provision for doubtful accounts	394	361
Deferred income tax expense	40	261
Deferred rent	2,368	2,023
Undistributed income in unconsolidated joint venture	(412)	(313)
Loss on disposal of equipment	27	5
Equity based compensation	742	143
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquired businesses:
Decrease in accounts receivable	6,445	1,660
Decrease in inventories	7,628	2,721
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets	(4,625)	3,392
Decrease in accounts payable, accrued expenses and income taxes payable	(62,268)	(35,043)
Net cash used in operating activities	(32,083)	(12,907)
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Cash paid in connection with acquisitions	0	(56,420)
Capital expenditures	(8,066)	(10,977)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	113	1
Net cash used in investing activities	(7,953)	(67,396)
Cash flows provided by financing activities:
Repayment of loans, notes payable and long-term obligations	(4,503)	(2,506)
Proceeds from loans, notes payable and long-term obligations	39,276	77,816
Distribution in lieu of dividend	0	2
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	28
Net cash provided by financing activities	34,773	75,340
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	186	2,730
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(5,077)	(2,233)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	22,053	20,454
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	16,976	18,221
Cash paid during the period
Interest	13,631	14,032
Income taxes	$ 7,534	$ 3,081