Heihei Costume
Channel Moana's hilarious, wide-eyed rooster companion with this colorful DIY guide.
Heihei is the lovable, clueless rooster from Disney's Moana who accidentally hitches a ride on her ocean voyage. Fans choose this costume for its bright, comical look and crowd-pleasing humor. The outfit consists of a vibrant mix of blue, green, and orange layers topped with Heihei's signature wide-eyed expression.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $30–75
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What you need for a Heihei costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Heihei costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Blue top or sweater
A royal blue long-sleeve shirt or cozy sweatshirt to represent the body feathers.
DIY: Use a plain blue t-shirt you already own.
Orange pants or joggers
Bright orange sweatpants or leggings to represent the rooster's skinny legs.
DIY: Use yellow or orange leggings.
Green feather boa or collar
A green feather boa or felt collar worn around the neck to mimic Heihei's neck feathers.
DIY: Cut feather shapes out of green felt and safety pin them around the collar.
Heihei character hat or headband
A red hood or headband featuring large, bulging white eyes, a yellow beak, and a red cockscomb.
DIY: Glue large white felt circles with black pupils, a yellow felt beak, and a red felt comb onto a red baseball cap.
Orange sneakers or shoe covers
Orange shoes or yellow felt bird feet slipped over your regular footwear.
DIY: Cut bird claw shapes out of yellow felt and strap them over your shoes with elastic.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Heihei costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the bright orange joggers or leggings as the base for the legs.
- 2
Layer the royal blue sweatshirt or long-sleeve shirt over the top.
- 3
Drape the green feather boa around your neck, securing it with a safety pin if needed.
- 4
Put on the orange sneakers or slip the DIY yellow felt bird claws over your shoes.
- 5
Place the Heihei character hat or DIY decorated red cap on your head, ensuring the large eyes face forward.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair tucked under the hat or tied back. For makeup, you can paint the tip of your nose yellow like a beak or keep it completely natural.
Heihei for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Moana or Maui for a perfect sailing duo.
- group
- Join a group featuring Moana, Maui, Pua the pig, and Kakamora pirates.
- kids
- Use a plush, one-piece zippered Heihei jumpsuit with an attached hood for toddlers.
- Plus size
- Opt for a loose-fitting royal blue oversized hoodie and stretchy orange knit pants for maximum comfort.
- pet
- A small red dog hoodie decorated with felt eyes and a yellow felt beak.
Tips
- If using a real feather boa, shake it out outdoors first to shed loose feathers.
- Keep your arms wide and strike a blank, wide-eyed stare in photos to capture Heihei's personality.
- This costume is naturally warm, making it excellent for chilly Halloween trick-or-treating.
Heihei costume FAQ
- How do I make a DIY Heihei hat?
- Take a red baseball cap or beanie. Hot glue two large white styrofoam balls or felt circles with black pupils to the front, add a yellow felt triangle for the beak, and a red felt crest on top.
- What colors do I need for a Heihei costume?
- You will need royal blue for the body, bright green for the neck feathers, orange for the legs, and red and yellow for the head details.
- Is this costume comfortable for walking around?
- Yes, using soft joggers, a sweatshirt, and regular sneakers makes this one of the most comfortable and mobile costumes you can wear.
Did you know? Heihei was originally designed as a smart, protective character, but the crew decided he was much funnier as a clueless, stone-brained rooster, which saved him from being cut from the film.