High School Musical Party Favors

About High School Musical

High School Musical is a Disney Channel original movie initially released in January 2006. The story revolves around the basketball captain Troy Bolton and the reserved, academically gifted Gabriella Montez. After the two meet at a ski resort and sing a karaoke duet together at a New Year’s Eve party, they part company only to come together unexpectedly when Gabriella transfers to East High School in Albuquerque, where Troy is the star of the basketball team. Both teens struggle with their love of music and the dramatic world of high school peer pressure as the school divides over the upcoming musical, but eventually their love for singing – and their growing love for one another – wins out to create the most memorable performance of all.

The movie has been wildly successful and has generated a wide range of associated merchandise and events, including television movie sequels, a feature film, concert tours, stage productions, novels, and more. Because of its popularity with tweens, it is the perfect theme for pajama parties, birthday parties, or just a fun get-together.

Ideas for High School Musical Party Favors

Party favors offer guests a small piece of the celebration to take home and enjoy. From small trinkets to larger souvenirs, there is a wide range of favors available related to High School Musical. The favors may be directly connected to the interests and personalities of individual characters, associated with East High School, or just fun items that can be used to recreate the glamour and excitement of the movie. Popular options include:

• Karaoke CDs
• Miniature basketballs
• Science fair ribbons
• Musical note charms or other items with musical notes used as decoration
• Note pads, jewelry, pencils, or other items featuring paw prints to symbolize the East High Wildcats
• Friendship bracelets
• The High School Musical soundtrack
• Chocolate kisses to symbolize the movie’s romance
• Utah postcards, keychains, or other items because High School Musical was filmed in Salt Lake City
• Toy microphones for aspiring singers
• Glitter nail polish, lip gloss, or other star-studded makeup
• Red and white pompoms – the colors of East High School
• Toy musical instruments such as tambourines, flutes, or kazoos

High School Musical Trading Cards

• Official High School Musical merchandise, including:
  • Stickers, bookmarks, note pads, and other paper products
  • Temporary tattoos
  • Hair brushes
  • Trading cards
  • Pencils and pens
  • Lip balm
  • Photo frames
  • Disney dried fruit mix
  • Cups, bags, and goodie boxes to be filled with generic treats

Finding Official Favors

Several online retailers offer a selection of official High School Musical party favors printed with movie scenes, individual characters, logos, and other recognizable images. Prices vary based on the type of favor and the requested quantity; many retailers may offer discounts for large orders or orders with additional High School Musical merchandise.

Online retailers include:

• Party City
• Birthday in a Box
• The Toy Hunt
• Ty’s Toy Box

Many specialized party stores also carry themed items including favors based on popular movies. Discount stores may have a limited official selection available, but they will have a larger range of generic products to choose from.

Other High School Musical Details

Just giving out themed party favors does not necessarily make a party a fun tribute to a favorite movie. Other options to truly recreate the High School Musical ambiance include:

• Choosing themed party decorations such as plates, cups, napkins, posters, and other items. Life-size High School Musical characters are a popular decorative choice.
• Watching the movie during the party.
• Serving popular high school treats such as pizza, tacos, and other dishes favored by teenagers.
• Arranging activities related to the movie such as a karaoke contest or basketball game.

High School Musical party favors may not be the most important element of a carefully themed party, but they do allow guests to enjoy the popular movie long after the party has ended.