If your child is captivated by the enchanting world of Moana and her journey across the ocean, a Moana-themed party is the perfect way to celebrate their special day! From Moana’s adventurous spirit to Maui’s magical powers, there's a sea of fun to be had. Dive into this guide to create an unforgettable Moana birthday party that your little voyagers will treasure forever.
Set the Sail with Invitations
Start your Moana adventure by sending out invitations that capture the spirit of the ocean! Opt for our Moana invitation set, which includes 8 themed invitations, envelopes, and save the date stickers. Be sure to include all the essential details like date, time, location, and dress-up instructions (if you want to encourage guests to come as their favourite characters like Moana, Maui, or Hei Hei!).
Create a Tropical Paradise
Transform your party space into the enchanting world of Motunui with vibrant tropical decorations! Capture the essence of Moana's island by incorporating these elements:
- Inflatable Palm Trees: Add a playful touch with inflatable palm trees that bring the tropical vibe to life.
- Hawaiian Palm Leaf Printed Hanging Lanterns: Suspend these lanterns to add an elegant yet festive ambiance.
- Leafy Greenery: Decorate with artificial palm leaves, tropical flowers, and lush greenery, for an authentic island feel.
- Hibiscus Flower Fabric Confetti: Scatter this fabric confetti on tables for a splash of island colour.
- Colourful Backdrop: Create a lively photo area or use behind the food table to make it stand out.
For an extra special touch, provide hula skirts and floral leis for guests upon arrival, instantly immersing them in the island festivities. With these decorations, your party space will transport your guests straight to Moana's magical world!
Balloons with Island Flair
Bring the spirit of the islands to your celebration with our vibrant Moana balloons! The Moana SuperShape Foil Balloon will truly be the star of your decor, standing out as the centrepiece among your decorations. Complement it with the Moana Foil Balloon and the distinctive Moana Orbz Foil Balloon, or choose the Moana Balloon Bouquet to tie it all together beautifully. Complete the look with a Hawaii Balloon Garland, custom-designed by our team in tropical hues, to perfectly complement your island-themed celebration.
Tableware
Enhance your Moana-themed party with our tropical tableware that will transport your guests straight to the islands of Motunui! Serve drinks in our vibrant Moana cups, or opt for our reusable pineapple sippy cups that double as a take-home party favor. Choose from two plate and napkin options available in Moana or Moana and Maui designs, and set them out on our Moana tablecover. For a broader tropical vibe, consider our Hawaiian Tiki Tropic range, featuring palm leaf printed plates, hibiscus flower napkins, and tropical straws. These tableware options will make your Moana-themed party look amazing and create a festive atmosphere that your guests will remember fondly.
Island-Inspired Snacks
Complete your Moana-themed celebration with delicious snacks that reflect the flavours of the tropics:
- Maui’s Island Sliders: Mini ham burgers on Hawaiian rolls, topped with pineapple slices and a tasty sauce.
- Heart of Te Fiti Cookies: Round sugar cookies decorated with light green royal icing and a dark green swirl.
- Island Fruit Bowls: Fresh fruit served in carved watermelon or pineapple halves for a tropical presentation.
- Ocean Jelly Cups: Blue jelly cups topped with wafer or pretzel "driftwood" and a homemade sail, or add brown sugar and an edible chocolate shell on top for a beach look.
- Moana Floral Cupcakes: Easy to make with our cupcake mix, ice using our 'A Dozen Ways to Ice Cupcakes' blog in Moana-themed colours, and top them off with edible flowers.
- Tamatoa’s Brownies: Use our brownie mix, cut with a crab cookie cutter, and decorate with purple royal icing, gold edible glitter and sugar pearls.
- Seashell Chocolates: Use our silicone mould and candy melts to create adorable seashell-shaped chocolates.
- Kakamora Cake Pops: Check out our blog for a fun and easy recipe to make these mischievous coconut pirate treats.
These themed snacks will delight your guests and keep the island fun going!
The Grand Cake
No Moana party is complete without a spectacular cake! Create a show-stopping centerpiece with our easy-to-use cake mix and decorating supplies:
- Moana Edible Image: Place an edible Moana image on top of an iced cake for a quick yet impressive finish.
- Moana Island Cake: Follow our step-by-step guide to bake and decorate a Moana cake, complete with edible sand, seashells, and flowers fit for an Island Princess.
Whether you choose a simple design or an elaborate creation, your Moana-themed cake will be a highlight of the party.
Exciting Games for Young Voyagers
Keep your little guests entertained with Moana-inspired games and activities:
- Ocean Treasure Hunt: Set up a scavenger hunt where kids search for "treasures" (sealife toys, stamps, shells, lollies, etc.) hidden around the party area.
- Tug of War: Inspired by Maui’s strength, organise a friendly tug-of-war game using our tug o war rope hire.
- Moana’s Dance Party: Play Moana’s soundtrack and let the kids dance like they’re on the island of Motunui.
- Craft Station: Set up a table with materials for kids to make their own Heart of Te Fiti necklaces or flower crowns. Shop our range of crafts here.
- Kakamora bowling: Decorate pins to look like the kakamora, you could also use a coconut as your bowling ball! For ease use our skittles game hire.
These activities will keep the energy high and the smiles wide!
Parting Gifts with a Splash
Send your guests home with Moana-themed party favours that will remind them of the adventure:
- Moana Supplies: Fill the party bags with Moana stickers, temporary Moana tattoos, and a Heart of Te Fiti necklace.
- Toys: Top them off with small toys like sealife figurines and stamps.
- Tropical Treats: Include a little sea creature lolly and DIY seashell cookies.
Guests can also take home their hula skirt, lei and pineapple cup as memorable party favours.
With these tips, you have all the elements needed to create a magical Moana-themed birthday party that your little explorers will remember for years to come. For more Moana-themed party supplies and ideas, check out our dedicated Moana party section on our website. Set sail for a party filled with adventure, joy, and oceanic wonder!