Skip to Content

22 Best 'Moana' Birthday Party Ideas

What can *we* say except "you're welcome"—for these fun Moana party ideas!

Pineapple donuts moana birthday party
Tatertots & Jello

Delish editors handpick every product we feature. We may earn commission from the links on this page.

Since party planning in general can be stressful, we rounded up the cutest Moana birthday party ideas—from DIYs to items you can order on Amazon Prime—to help you celebrate the little Moana (or Maui) in your life. Go with a general tropical theme and add in Moana references and imagery as you see fit. Party on!

1
moana birthday invitation

Baby Moana Invitation

Baby Moana Invitation
Credit: PralinesPrintables

Save yourself some money and a trip to the store with these customizable, printable invitations. (Also, how cute is baby Moana?)

2

Paper Tissue Flower Garland

Paper Tissue Flower Garland
Credit: Fun Express

We love a good DIY project, but at $5.99, this beautiful (seriously, the flowers are so vibrant!) garland is hard to pass up. Wouldn't it be cute as a table runner?

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
3

Tiki Tumbler Utensil Holder

tiki tumblers
Make Life Lovely

Laura from Make Life Lovely had the clever idea to use tiki tumblers to corral utensils at her Moana-themed bash. We also like the idea of using them as a vase for flowers or party favors to take home.

Get the tutorial at Make Life Lovely.

SHOP TIKI TUMBLERS

4

Moana-Inspired Cake Topper

Moana-Inspired Cake Topper

Cake decorating can be tricky, so if you feel inclined to make things a bit easier, buy this customizable topper instead.  

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
5

Plastic Coconut Cups

Plastic Coconut Cups

Kids will love these! Label each one to use as a place card—they can also pull double duty as a party favor.

6

Pina Colada Cookie Cups

pina colada cookie cups
Life, Love, And Sugar

A coconut cookie filled with pineapple cheesecake and topped with whipped cream? Sign us up for that!

Get the recipe at Life, Love and Sugar.

SHOP COCONUT EXTRACT

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
7

Moana Party Pack

Moana Party Pack

You can't throw a party without plates and utensils. This on-theme set includes everything you need for eight people. 

8

Oyster And Pearl Cookies

oyster pearl cookie
Make Life Lovely

These oyster and pearl cookies are quite possibly the cutest sweet treat ever—and they're assembled with store-bought cookies! Make these the night before and keep them in the fridge until the event starts (especially if it's hot out) to save yourself some prep time on party day.

Get the recipe at Make Life Lovely.

SHOP PINK FOOD COLORING

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
9

Cocktail Umbrellas

Cocktail Umbrellas

It's the little details—like these paper umbrellas—that make for a memorable party. 

10

Moana Ocean Cupcakes

moana ocean cupcake
A New Dawnn

The ocean is calling...and so are these cupcakes! All you need to set this sandy scene is some crushed graham crackers, blue frosting, and a seashell candy mold. (How lifelike does that shell look?!)

Get the recipe at A New Dawnn.

SHOP SEASHELL CANDY MOLDS

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
11

Hibiscus Suckers

 Hibiscus Suckers

There's no such thing as too many hibiscus references when you're throwing a Moana-themed party. Display these on your food table or trim the stick and use them as an edible cupcake topper. 

12

Heart Of Te Fiti Cupcakes

green moana cupcake
Mama Cheaps

Want to keep dessert simple? A homemade stencil and some colored sugar crystals are all you need to make the Heart of Te Fiti design on these cupcakes.

Get the recipe at Mama Cheaps.

SHOP GREEN SUGAR CRYSTALS

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
13

60-Piece Tropical Party Decoration Set

 60-Piece Tropical Party Decoration Set

Use the palm leaves as placemats or string them together with the hibiscus flowers to create a garland.  

14

Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs

hawaiian chicken kabobs
Cooking Classy

It's a fact: Kids love food on sticks. Serve these sweet-and-savory kebabs with rice to round out a quick- and-easy meal that's fit for a crowd.

Get the recipe at Cooking Classy.

SHOP KEBAB SKEWERS

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
15

Hibiscus Flowers

Hibiscus Flowers

These hibiscus blooms come in a pack of 72...because there's no such thing as too many flowers. 

16

Edible Sea Glass

edible sea glass
Make Life Lovely

Here's a super-creative Moana birthday party idea. How realistic does this sea glass candy look? It's basically an edible party decoration. Sprinkle it everywhere!

Get the recipe at Make Life Lovely.

SHOP FOOD COLORING

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
17

Moana-Inspired Cupcake Toppers

Moana-Inspired Cupcake Toppers

This cake topper option is made of sturdy card stock and comes in packs of 30, if you're planning on whipping up a few dozen cupcakes. 

18

Pineapple Thumbprint Cookies

pineapple thumbprint cookies
Cooking Classy

Bring the taste of the tropics to your party with these buttery pineapple and coconut cookies. Make them the day before to keep things easy.

Get the recipe at Cooking Classy.

SHOP PINEAPPLE PRESERVES

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
19

Tropical Balloon Garland Kit

Tropical Balloon Garland Kit

Everything you need to make your own balloon garland for $14.99—can't beat that! Check out the product description for ideas and instructions. 

20

Pineapple Dessert Toppers

Pineapple donuts moana birthday party
Tatertots & Jello

Continuing with the pineapple theme, these toppers are a cute way to transform plain doughnuts. And you can print them yourself—what's better than that?

Get the tutorial at Tatertots & Jello.

Watch Next 
preview for Vertical Videos Delish
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below