The Cutest Moana Party Ideas For Kids Birthdays

Moana-themed parties are massively trending at the moment and that’s not a surprise. With Moana 2 just released, who doesn’t want to be a prince or princess for the day?! Planning a themed birthday party doesn’t need to be overwhelming. I’ve put together everything you need to make your Moana party easy to plan and one to remember!

From ocean-inspired treats to adorable magical decorations, we’ve put together the cutest Moana party ideas to bring the spirit of Motunui to life.

Party Inspiration includes:

Invitations
Cakes & Treats
Games & Crafts
Party Decorations
Party Favors & Goodie Bags

Invitations

Get these free Moana party invitations that are easily editable on a free Canva account. All you need to do is put in your details and your invitation is done! Print it off or send it out in an email, easy and simple!

Cakes & Treats

Go all out with a fabulous Moana waterfall cake, decorate with flowers, chocolate cigars and colorful flowers. Click the link above for the full tutorial on how to make this adorable cake for your next party.

Moana’s Tamatoa gigantic coconut crab cake — Ashlee Marie

If you’re looking to scare the little ones, there’s no better way to do it than with a Tamatoa cake! It’s a little more complex to make than the previous cake, but the results are well worth the effort!

Heart of Tefiti Cookies — Sugar Spice & Glitter

Celebrate the returning of the Heart of Tefiti with these pinwheel cookies! Easy to make, baking is a fun activity to do during the party for kids a little bit older who enjoy baking.

Hei Hei cookies are the way to go if you’re a Hei Hei fan, and who’s not? That chicken is far too cute and occasionally even useful! They look adorable, almost too cute to eat, but the secret is that they’re super easy to make!

Make Moana inspired cupcakes with these ocean, sand and edible sea shell! We tried them out and they sure were a hit, they’re delicious and the sea shell was really fun to make and eat- just look at how realistic it looks!

Serve this Moana fruit punch at your next princess party, or even when you watch the new Moana movie. But these mocktails aren’t limited to kid’s parties, serve them at any party to your non-alcoholic friends!

These under-the-sea graham crackers are great for a Moana-themed party craft. Lay out bowls with blue icing, graham crackers, fish crackers and sprinkles and let the kids get creative! Follow the link above for the full tutorial.

These stunning cupcakes are a must-have for any island-themed celebration, whether it’s a Moana party or a tropical luau! The best part? They’re made with cake mix for effortless baking, and even the palm tree toppers are surprisingly easy to create!

Games & Crafts

The Let’s Pin Pua’s Nose twist on the donkey’s classic pin-the-nose is fun and adds to the Moana theme, tying everything together cutely!

If your child loves a fun art and crafts session, these wooden Hearts of Tefiti are perfect. You can opt for markers and stickers for younger kids and paint and glitter for older ones. What’s great about these wooden hearts is that they come in multiple sizes giving you so many options. You can get a large one for everyone to decorate together, or smaller ones for individual crafting.

Take your Moana-themed party to the next level with an exciting Moana Scavenger Hunt! Send little voyagers on an adventure to find hidden treasures like seashells, tiki totems, and “Heart of Te Fiti” gems. Whether indoors or outdoors, this activity will keep kids entertained and busy on their Moana journey!

Hosting a paint party is a cute idea for kids who love drawing and art. I have a full guide on hosting a paint party at home without stress and mess, which I highly recommend checking out. These adorable Moana paint sets come with everything you need, like pre-drawn canvases and paints, to make your Moana paint party a smashing success.

If you’re looking for a fun game that is perfect for those who are competitive and love a good laugh, a Potato Sack Race is perfect! Ideal for the good weather when you can host the games in your garden or a local park.

If you love Moana, chances are you love Moana songs too, get a cute Moana Karaoke machine for a princess karaoke party where everyone can sing along to their favorite songs!

Decorations

Hang a giant Moana poster behind the table to set the party theme. Whether you have a buffet table, sweet table or a set table, a Moana poster will set the scene perfectly!

Hang Moana swirls from the ceiling to create a dramatic entrance. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party, baby shower or any other occasion, these hanging swirls will bring the magic of Motunui to life!

Make a grand entrance to your party and spruce up your decor with a life-sized cutout of Moana, Maui or the baby!

No themed party can be complete without themed plates and napkins. These cute Moana themed partyware are perfect for a kids Moana party where disposables are a must!

Whether you love or hate the Kakamora in the movie, adding these cute coconut cups to your party will have everyone swooning! Lay them out on the table with Hawaiian table skirting and a bamboo backdrop.

Decorate your tables with these adorable Moana sailboats that you can print off from the comfort of your home and put together yourself. Easy and effective!

Add a personal touch to your party with these adorable 3D Personalized Moana letters. Choose to write the number of the birthday or the name of the birthday girl or boy.

Party Favors & Goodie Bags

No themed party is complete without an adorable party bag! These budget-friendly Moana bags are perfect for filling with fun party favors and souvenirs, making every guest feel like they’ve embarked on a true island adventure.

Make your Moana party around a voyager theme and give these voyager favor bags as going home gifts. Featuring the Heart of Tefiti and Maui’s magical hook, it’s the perfect way to end your party.

An alternative to favor bags are favor boxes, the difference is in your preferences. Both Moana favor options are great for kid’s parties!

Add a splash of island magic to your Moana-themed party with fun Moana temporary tattoos! Featuring beloved characters like Moana, Maui, and Pua, these tattoos make the perfect party favor or activity for little adventurers. Easy to apply and remove,the kids will feel like true wayfinders!

The Heart of Te Fiti is a must-have party favor for any Moana-themed celebration! These glowing green gems make magical keepsakes for little voyagers. You can add them to goodie bags, used as table decorations, or handed out as special prizes!

No party favor is complete without a sweet treat, and these Moana-themed snacks are the perfect way to send guests home with a taste of the islands!

Add Moana-inspired nail polish to your favor bags for all those nail polish lovers. The bundle comes with all bright island inspired shades with plenty of glitter!

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Sarah xx