How to Plan a Moana Birthday Party: DIY Ideas

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Invitations

There are lots of pretty invites out there, so we created a Moana party invitations post that has:

• Fill-in birthday invitation text wording
• Birthday cards with Maui, Hei Hei, Pua, and symbols from the movie
• Lots of free printable invitation templates and more

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Flower Crown

Create a haku lei to wear around your forehead like the South Pacific Disney warrior princess does in the movie. (via Raising Whasians)

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Party Decorations

We break down ideas for each component of an overall tropical theme to make a luau party of your own.

Backdrop

For the backdrop, you can make some 3D tropical flowers as well as include the kora symbol found on Moana’s necklace. (via Aly Dosdall)

Birthday Banner

You can find a free printable banner for your beachy party. (via Pretty My Party)

Balloons

Create a floral balloon arch interspersed with paper flowers. (via Green Wedding Shoes)

Food Table

For the food table, you can go with a bamboo background, tiki torches and raffia table skirt and paper flowers on the wall. (via Pin image)

Party Decor

There are lots of creative ideas out there, so we created a Moana party supplies and decorations post that has:

• Luau flowers tutorial
• Life-size Moana boat photo booth prop
• Easy floral centerpiece
• Lots of free printables and more

Party Food Ideas

We’ve got a mix of healthy and sweet dessert Moana birthday party ideas for food.

Cake

We have a whole post dedicated to Moana cake ideas, with decorations, designs, recipes and assembly instructions, including:

• Easy cascading waterfall cake
• Kakamora cake pops
• Hibiscus flower birthday cake
• Handmade, toy, and printable cake toppers
• Cake pans, supplies, and more

Cupcakes

And we couldn’t help putting together a post of great Moana cupcake ideas with designs, decorations, recipes and assembly instructions, featuring:

• Beach and palm tree cupcakes
• Tamatoa shiny crab cupcakes
• Cupcakes with characters like Maui, Hei Hei, Pua, and more
• Affordable cupcake toppers, liners, and stands

Fruit Platter

Nothing says refreshing and tropical like wonderful fruit. Make it even more appealing in a pineapple boat. (via Fun Money Mom)

Sand Pudding Parfaits

This decadent dessert will remind you of the beach. (via Lil Luna)

• Recipe type: Cream cheese, chocolate or vanilla pudding and golden Oreos
• Time to make: 10 minutes
• Skill level: Beginner

Heart of Te Fiti Cookies

Your guests will be all smiles with these easy cookies. (via Sugar, Spice, and Glitter)

• Recipe type: Sugar cookies
• Skill level: Beginner

Tamatoa’s Treasurers

If you’re looking for sweeter offerings, try these jewel and treasure type of candies, like lava rock lollipops, chocolate gold coins and ring pops. (via Mommy of a Princess)

Driftwood

Blue-dipped pretzel sticks fit the ocean theme naturally. (via Living Life as Moms)

• Recipe type: Pretzel rods with candy melts and sprinkles
• Skill level: Beginner

Kora Swirl Pita

This is a fun way to sneak in some healthier options. (via The Healthy Mouse)

Avocado Toast Sailboats

And kids won’t be able to resist these fun boat designs. (via Abby Phon)

Moana Punch

This deep red drink will remind your guests of the tropics. (via In the Kids Kitchen)

• Recipe type: Fruit punch, coconut water, mango juice
• Time to make: 5 minutes
• Skill level: Beginner

‘Otai Juice

For a drink that will bring the South Pacific culture to your table, try this Tongan-inspired punch. (via Tara’s Multicultural Table)

• Recipe type: Watermelon drink with pineapple, coconut, and lime
• Time to make: 10 minutes
• Skill level: Beginner

Party Games

We’ve got a number of ideas to bring on the fun and fit the Moana theme.

Boat Race

Have your guests assemble their own boats with this easy craft project, then have them race against each other in a tub of water. (via Fun 365)

Kakamora Pinata

This simple DIY project is really cheap at under $5 to make. (via Raising Whasians)

Kakamora Bowling

Cover toilet paper in brown tissue paper and use Kakamora printable face for this easy party game. (via Pin image)

Bingo

Here’s a free printable for this classic indoor game. (via Artsy Fartsy Mama)

Scavenger Hunt

If you want a more elaborate physical game to burn off the energy of your guests and encourage them to work together, try this scavenger hunt idea, which includes tasks such as:

• Heart of Te Fiti seashell hunt
• Coconut balloon pop game
• Hula hoop wave
• Tamatoa glow in the dark hook hunt
• Sailboat journey

Party Favors & Goodie Bags

Here are some ideas to consider for a Moana party bag.

DIY Party Favor Ideas

We have a post with a bunch of fun and easy party favor ideas that you should check out, including:

• Tamatoa gold slime
• Tiki cups
• Cookies and treats

Store-bought Favors

• Assorted stickers, pencils, keychains*
• Sunglasses*
• Coconut cups*
• Flower lei*
• Moana play packs*

Thank You Cards

And to send your guests off with a proper thank you for joining your festivities, include with your party bags with these thank you cards, which come in 4 different designs. (via Birthday Printable)