Updated on: Aug 31, 2024
If you stumbled upon this article, "The Ocean Chose You" to throw a Moana birthday party! A Moana birthday party is perfect for the springtime and summertime when the weather is sunny and warm and reminiscent of a beautiful day on the island of Motu Nui. Plus, after months of caving in our houses, don't we all need to be out in nature more? What's more perfect than this theme party right in your own backyard and even living room or at a spacious venue close by to your home?
Here are thirty ideas, and let's see How Far [You’ll] Go with them. Check out our compilation of decorations, favors, food ideas, games, activities, supplies, and event invitations that include all things Moana, tropics, and ocean-related to help your child's Moana birthday party! Perfect for a kid's events or any celebration!
Before sailing away to prepare your event, be sure to download our party checklist and budget tracker to stay organized with your party planning and expenses.
Moana Birthday Party Decorations
1. Floral Entrance
Amaze your guests as they step foot in your magical home or venue by putting together a floral entrance! You could find vertical tropical floral garlands or create them yourself using real hibiscus flowers (if your budget allows) or DIY ones and a clear fishing wire. Then, collect a handful of garlands and either hand or tape them close to one another by the entrance. Let it fall beautifully, and there you have a floral tropical entrance.
2. Pineapple Palm Tree Fruit Display
There is nothing better than eating fresh fruits in a tropical setting. But, wait! Let’s serve it in a realistic setting so that your guest would feel like they’re somewhere on a beautiful island with a palm tree made out of pineapples! Yes, pineapples. You’ll need three whole pineapples, bamboo skewers, and artificial ferns and greenery to mimic the top part of the palm tree. All you need to do is cut the bottom of all three pineapples and the top of two vertically. Then stack them using the skewers. Lastly, stick the ferns and greenery into the fruit and place your masterpiece on a tray where you can assort all the chopped fruits of your choice.
3. Tropical Party Decoration Set
Your party would not be complete without these tropical party decoration sets, including a happy birthday banner, tropical birthday party balloons, garlands, table skirts, and more! If you’d like the set to have Moana and other characters on them, there is one too.
4. Tropical Balloons
Check out these tropical balloons and incorporate them as part of your decorations. This would be a great option if you'd like to get only a few balloons with unique shapes and colors.
5. Custom Backdrop
Make sure to "Make Way" for your child when it’s time to blow out their candles and set these cute Moana-themed custom backdrops. With these, you're able to request to put a custom name, age, and event a short message to put on it. Birthday celebrations mean a lot of pictures! So, consider getting them to take lots of photos in front of it to create beautiful memories that you are going to look back to!
Moana Birthday Party Favors
6. Pineapple Favor Boxes
If you decide to give away some candy goods for your child's friends, consider packaging them in these pineapple favor boxes. They are so cute, easy to assemble, and perfect for other goods to put in, like a gift card or money!
7. Flower Crown
When the guests enter the party, be sure to welcome them to the island of Te Fiti with these beautiful flower crowns. It will definitely give them a feeling of living on Motu Nui and they should all be adorned with flowers upon arrival. You may even consider providing them traditional lei's, wristband versions, or even hair accessories.
8. Sunglasses
When the sun’s out, that calls for some shades. These tropical-themed sunglasses are just the perfect party favor.
9. Colorful Candy Leis
You could hand your guests leis as they walk in the beautiful entrance, but how about hiding more candy goods in the leis? Check them out because this is definitely a must-have at your child's big bash.
10. Partywear
Have the kids, and their parents, wear these colorful hula skirts to have everyone feel like they are in the tropics on an imaginary island of Te Fiti.
Moana Birthday Party Food Ideas
11. Cupcake Toppers and Liners
Whatever cupcake recipe you decide on, you’ll need to get these Moana-themed toppers that’ll go perfectly with the rest of the party. Don't forget to pair them with these adorable Moana-themed cupcake liners.
12. Hawaiian Kebabs
Kebabs will be a great choice to put on the menu! You may choose to have chicken or beef, and don’t forget to add in some vegetables. You can definitely have a vegetarian or vegan option by selecting only delicious vegetables. Then, assemble small chunks of each by sticking them with bamboo skewers, marinate them in your favorite sauce, and happy roasting!
13. Edible Sea Glass
Impress the kids with these magical edible sea glasses. You could sprinkle it around or on top of the birthday cake or cupcakes. Be sure to check out the different colors to make your final masterpiece colorful!
14. Sand Pudding Parfait
Make a mouth-watering parfait of your choice and top it with crushed vanilla Oreos to mimic the warm sand on the beach and have your guest have a taste of the ocean.
15. Moana Island Punch
For a refresher, make a fruit punch. You may use non-alcoholic ingredients for your punch. However, note that an essential ingredient in traditional Hawaiian punches includes fruit juices and nectars like guava nectar, orange juice, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice. Then, serve it in these adorable tiki cups.
Moana Birthday Party Games and Activities
16. Boat Race
Have the kids be voyagers for a day by getting these DIY boat kits. When they are completed, have them go against each other by setting a race in a tub of water.
17. Kakamora Bowling
Get this bowling set and make it on a theme by sticking these Kakamora printables on the pins. Make them knock down the Kakamora as Moana and Maui did.
18. Scavenger Hunt
Make your scavenger hunt for the kids and hide Moana-related items around your house or venue. However, if you don't have time to think about the whole logistics and make the items for the hunt, get these all in one kit perfect for a Moana theme party and save you a lot of time and effort.
19. Film Screening
What’s a Moana birthday party without playing Moana on the screen? Get all the kids together for a movie time with all the delicious snacks and drinks you will serve!
20. Karaoke
Suppose you’ve got some talented kids in the room. Create a playlist on YouTube with all the Moana songs in the karaoke version and have the guests sing their hearts out with a wireless handheld karaoke mic.
Moana Birthday Party Supplies
21. Plastic Coconut Cups
You will want to serve coconut water as if you were on an island! Serve them with these plastic Moana-inspired coconut cups.
22. Tiki Utensil Holder
You could also use the tiki cups to hold all of the utensils for your guests to use and show them off as part of the food display.
23. Photobooth Props
Don’t forget to take memorable pictures with these Moana-themed photo booth props! Aren't they so cute and funny? You could even have the kids do roleplay and act as one of the characters using these unique props.
24. Tablecloth
These selections of tablecloths would be perfect for covering your table with and staying on theme. You could also find table skirts that are super festive and will definitely fit the theme.
25. Tableware Set
Save yourself time by getting a tableware set that fit’s perfect with the birthday party theme. This set includes napkins, plates, cups, and cutleries that are child-safe.
Written by Savanna Sudwikatmono