High School Musical: The Musical: The Series has always been meta—but the final season might be the most meta of them all! With the entire series now streaming exclusively on Disney+, we’ve rounded up five of our top Easter eggs and callbacks throughout Season 4.
1. A Familiar Tune – Classic Song References
Season 4 kicks off with High School Musical 4, where original cast members Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Lucas Grabeel, and more reprise their roles. Chad’s line, “This is all about me?” is a direct callback to Ms. Darbus’ line in High School Musical 3: Senior Year. And from there, the musical references only multiply. Ricky references “Now or Never,” Kourtney celebrates Sharpay’s “Fabulous,” and Gina and Mack channel “Bet on It” during their number “High School Reunion.”
2. The Ultimate Callback – Fantasy Flashbacks
When Ricky and Gina co-write “Maybe This Time,” the show flashes back to their emotional moments from Seasons 1 and 2—including the “Homecoming” episode and that pivotal Valentine’s Day scene. These newly filmed memories add depth to their budding relationship and highlight just how far they’ve come.
3. Dressing the Part – Halloweentime Hints
In “Trick or Treat,” Ricky doesn’t dress up as Troy—he goes full Zac Efron from Baywatch, complete with cooking oil for extra shine. Meanwhile, Dani rocks Gabriella’s graduation look from High School Musical 3. These subtle costumes serve as loving nods to the franchise’s past.
4. Chocolate, Finally – A Valentine’s Payoff
Remember when Gina thought Ricky gave her chocolates in Season 2, but it was actually from her mom? In Season 4’s “Admissions,” Ricky shows up in the rain with a box of chocolates—finally fulfilling that sweet setup from two seasons ago.
5. Full Circle – Miss Jenn’s Journey
In “Trust the Process,” a flashback shows Miss Jenn receiving advice from Alyson Reed. Who played Ms. Darbus in the original films—during an audition for Wicked. That moment inspires Jenn to become a teacher at East High. Tying the entire High School Musical saga back to where it all began.
More to Find
Season 4 is packed with even more nods to the past. From set designs and costumes to offhand remarks and music cues. High School Musical proves it knows and loves its roots.
Start streaming the final season now on Disney+ and see how many Easter eggs you can spot
