High School Musical Party Supplies

Why are Themed Supplies Necessary?

Some party planners may assume that it is simple to toss together a few party decorations in the appropriate colors and call it a theme, but High School Musical has become so popular that party goers can recognize generic supplies in an instant and the party will become just another music-themed event without a specific focus.

Fortunately, many party supply stores offer a range of licensed, official merchandise, including basic party necessities as well as more unusual and fun accents. Party basics include:

• Invitations and Thank You Notes: Use music stickers to customize this correspondence, and write with a red pen to match the East High Wildcats' school colors.
• Party Decorations: A wide assortment of decorative items are available for any type of party, from a birthday party to a slumber party.
• Gift Wrap: If the party is a birthday event, gifts wrapped in official paper or coordinating colors will blend well with the theme.
• Party Favors: Small gifts for each guest can make a party memorable, and there are dozens of High School Musical party favors available.
• Party Music: Using the official soundtrack is an easy way to add tunes to the party, while a karaoke machine can add a personal touch to make every guest a star.
• Party Games: Karaoke can also be a great theme-related game, or guests may enjoy reenacting scenes from the movie or doing auditions for their favorite characters.
• Food: Cafeteria-style food is best for a high school party theme – pizza, burgers, and cake are great staples.

After these basic party elements are attended to, the entire theme can be drawn together with the right High School Musical supplies.

Types of High School Musical Party Supplies

Decorate your cake with the cast.

Because of the movie’s popularity – it has generated games, sequels, CDs, costumes, books and more – there are many types of official High School Musical supplies available, including:

• Edible cake decorations
• Invitations, notepads, and other stationary
• Plates, napkins, table cloths, cups, and other utensils
• Balloons, banners, and large scene-setter decorations
• Posters, pennants, character cutouts, and piñatas for special flair
• Favor boxes, centerpieces, and more details

All of these decorations are available with official logos, scenes, and character images for a memorable High School Musical theme.

Adding Generic Details

Too much of one theme can make even a well-planned party seem overdone, especially since most licensed merchandise will use the same or similar images. It is wise to include generic yet coordinated details to soften the theme and make the specialized supplies stand out. Red, yellow, purple, and white accents coordinate well with official party supplies without overwhelming guests. Add streamers, napkins, balloons, and candles in basic colors, or opt for more star-studded supplies such as glittery confetti or movie and music decorations without a specific theme. By adding these generic accents, the details that do include the cast and logo will seem even more exciting.

Finding High School Musical Supplies

Many retailers offer a range of High School Musical supplies. Local party stores should have a supply of basic items, and online retailers are great resources for more specialized equipment. Some retailers even offer party kits or packs suitable for small parties, with add-on kits for additional guests or extra details.

Online retailers offering official supplies include:

Themed Plates

• Celebrate Express
• Party City
• Ty’s Toy Box
• Birthday Direct
• Clicket
• DisneyShopping.com
• The Toy Hut
• All Aboard Toys
• A Perfect Party
• Party America

Party supplies cost from $1 to $30 each depending on the size and type of item; remember to budget for these specialized supplies.

High School Musical party supplies can turn a generic music party into a memorable event by embracing this popular theme. From cups to streamers to cakes to invitations, there are dozens of licensed and specialized supplies available to turn any party into a High School Musical extravaganza.