Ideas for a "Toy Story" Scavenger Hunt
The original "Toy Story" movie that debuted in 1995 was followed by "Toy Story 2" in 1999 and "Toy Story 3" in 2010. The "Toy Story" movies sparked young imaginations and made their way into the hearts of many children and adults. Whether for a birthday celebration, or just a fun way to spend an afternoon, consider organizing a "Toy Story" scavenger hunt to keep children entertained.
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"Toy Story" Cast Scavenger Hunt Ideas
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The "Toy Story" movies feature a wide cast of colorful characters that include classic toys. A visit to the toy store or even the closest toy box should yield several items to use in a "Toy Story" scavenger hunt. Common toys featured in the movie include Mr. Potato Head, green army men figures and a fashion doll. Hide these items around the house or party venue. Be sure to have enough toys so that all guests will likely get to find at least one or two items. At the word "go" let all players search for items. If the players include small children, let them take turns finding the toys.
Buzz Lightyear Scavenger Hunt Ideas
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The original "Toy Story" movie introduced the world to "Buzz Lightyear," the space explorer. Tell children that Buzz Lightyear has been captured by aliens and needs help. They must solve a mystery that takes them "through the galaxy and beyond." Gather objects with a space theme. These items can include plastic aliens, asteroids (rocks), plastic stars and small toy rocket ships. Hide the items around the house or party venue. Write riddle clues to help guide players from clue to clue. Have children work together to solve each riddle and find the hidden objects. Put an envelope with a clue to the next item by each object. The final clue should lead players a to Buzz Lightyear doll.
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Woody & Jessie Scavenger Hunt Ideas
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Woody, the lovable cowboy doll, was introduced in the first "Toy Story" movie as one of the main characters. Jessie, the cowgirl counterpart to Woody, was introduced in "Toy Story 2." A "Woody & Jessie" themed scavenger hunt is particularly suited for a western themed birthday. Gather items such as a bandanna, cowboy hat, horse shoe, rope and a small plastic horse. Make a list of items that have to be found. For young children, use photos or drawings of the items. Invite players to help Woody and Jessie "round-up" the western items. Offer a western themed prize once all the items are located.
Other "Toy Story" Scavenger Hunt Ideas
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Another simple way to conduct a "Toy Story" scavenger hunt is buy licensed "Toy Story" toys and hide them around the house, yard or party venue. Or use "Toy Story" stickers for the hunt. Put stickers on index cards and use those as the scavenger hunt items. Each player can look for a different type of sticker, or allow players to compete looking for stickers. The majority of "Toy Story 3" takes place in a daycare center. Hide items related to a day care around the room or party venue for a different take on a "Toy Story" scavenger hunt.
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