23 Best 'Moana' Birthday Party Ideas
What can *we* say except "you're welcome"—for these fun Moana party ideas!
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From Trolls to The Secret Life of Pets, 2016 was a great year for kids' movies. But nothing sparked madness with boys and girls alike quite like Moana. The story of an adventurous and independent teenage girl setting sail on a mission to save her people was—and three years later still remains—a total breath of fresh air from Disney. And with its bright colors and uplifting soundtrack, the movie is a natural fit for a birthday party theme. 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. Food-wise, you'll find pineapple-centric dessert ideas, plus a sweet-and-savory kebab recipe you can serve along with rice for a main meal idea. And since decorations are what make a party, you'll find plenty of flowers, paper garlands, and palm leaves to help you set a lush scene. Play the Moana soundtrack during the party too—we bet you that a singalong will naturally happen. The takeaway? Go with a general tropical theme and add in Moana references and imagery as you see fit. Party on!
Save yourself some money and a trip to the store with these customizable, printable invitations. (Also, how cute is baby Moana?)
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?
Tiki Tumbler Utensil Holder
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.
Cake decorating can be tricky, so if you feel inclined to make things a bit easier, buy this customizable topper instead.
Kids will love these! Label each one to use as a place card—they can also pull double duty as a party favor.
Pina Colada Cookie Cups
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.
You can't throw a party without plates and utensils. This on-theme set includes everything you need for eight people.
Oyster And Pearl Cookies
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.
It's the little details—like these paper umbrellas—that make for a memorable party.
Moana Ocean Cupcakes
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.
No Moana-themed birthday party is complete without the proper island-inspired outfit. Bonus: It can double as a Halloween costume, assuming the obsession is still going strong.
Heart Of Te Fiti Cupcakes
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.
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.
Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs
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.
Edible Sea Glass
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.
Use the palm leaves as placemats or string them together with the hibiscus flowers to create a garland.
Pineapple Thumbprint Cookies
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.
These hibiscus blooms come in a pack of 72...because there's no such thing as too many flowers.
Pineapple Dessert Toppers
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.
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.
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