Joanna is absolutely amazing!!!…read more We hired Joanna Lynn to come as Ana for my daughter Zoey's seventh birthday party, and she was absolutely phenomenal. From the moment she walked in, she looked like a real-life Disney princess. Every detail was flawless -- her costume, her hair, her makeup -- she truly could have worked for Disney. Her voice was stunning, and she stayed completely in character the entire time. The girls were completely mesmerized. Watching their faces light up when she walked in was pure magic. She made Zoey feel so special and created the most unforgettable experience for all of the kids. She was hands down the highlight of the entire party. If you are considering booking Joanna Lynn for your child's birthday, do not hesitate -- she is worth every penny and then some!! Truly magical. Thank you, Joanna!

Joanna is simply magical and mesmerizing!! we have had her 2 times for my daughter's bday. once as…read morecinderella and then yesterday as Glinda. she has the most beautiful voice and does a wonderful job being in character and engaging w the children. I can't recommend her enough!!

It was the CUTEST sight of all time, seeing a princess walk into our event and EVERY SINGLE little…read moregirl jumped up and ran to greet her. We hired two princesses, Fairest Princess (Snow White) and Glass Slipper Princess (Cinderella). The Glass Slipper Princess was hands down everyone's favorite - she was extremely interactive and very talented. Her storytelling bit was well loved, the kids were all extremely quiet and did not want to miss a single line, and she did a great job engaging them in games and dancing. Fairest Princess was a tad late but the girls that were dressed like her at the party could not get enough. Thank you for making the event extra magical. I can't wait to book again.

Such a fun addition to any parade or party! Not only do they have princess characters, but also…read moreSpiderman, Jedi, and princes. If you're looking for something fun & exciting for your event, this is it. Great company, great people!

We hired Rumi for our daughters 4 y.o birthday party. She was amazing. She came out and performed 4…read moresongs, they played games, and then she did face painting for all the kids. She was very patient and flexible. Really she was trained and ready for any ideas the kids wanted to do. Made it easy as a parent that the kids had entertainment. Booking also was easy as they answered all questions prior. I would highly recommend Rumi or any princess/character in this company.

Loni is Mom's Best Friend for birthday party planning. I booked online and she responded…read moreimmediately to answer my one million questions. She was super helpful and saved the day! My daughter's birthday was cancelled due to coronavirus and we were heartbroken. Then I found My Once Upon A Time and booked an Elsa Sing Along for my daughter and 8 friends. Loni is a true professional, she recommended the best Singing Elsa even though she could have saved the job for herself. Queen Elsa's zoom was jaw dropping!!! She might be a legitimate Disney employee, she was SO in character. She also sang 4 songs for the Sing Along and had an amazing voice! I highly, highly, highly recommend My Once Upon A Time!

We loved our experience with I Am Princess parties. The young lady that was Ariel came on time and…read moreshe looked just like the character she was portraying. She was great with the kiddos and so very engaging as well. The kids were captivated by her singing and the sweet activities she did with them. My daughter asked me when we could have another princess come to our house right after the party was over. The kids also loved getting their face painted as well. I would highly recommend I Am Princess Parties to anyone looking to have a wonderful Princess or character experience for their children!

[EDIT] I want to respond to Dulci's wildly inaccurate claims in detail…read more 1// There was parking had entertainer arrived on time. I held a spot but obviously had to give it away when she didn't show up on time. 2// No one treated her unkindly upon her arrival. I asked front desk staff to please look out for performer arrival as they've been nothing but helpful with the kids party, we can corroborate with video footage if needed. This is slandering MCC staff 3// I was texting Dulci and calling the performer throughout her arrival, trying to help her find the clubhouse and also trying to help her with the elevator (and direct her to where balloons are for entrance). Her stress came from being late to the party and not finding parking in the main lot, not from any unkindness toward her. What an outrageous experience trying to blame the parent and the staff when services provided wasn't up to par. I stand by my review - and I think Dulci's response is a great example of the type of gaslighting that will happen to you if you book through this business. [Original Review] This was quite a negative experience TBH. We booked a princess for a 5yo birthday party in Moraga about 2 months in advance and the beginning of the process was easy enough. It's a pretty standard booking. However, every single interaction after I paid the deposit was like pulling teeth. They got my name wrong. I had to chase down the entertainer. I never got timely confirmations (despite promises that I'll be contacted). A week before and 2 nights before and I'm still tracking down who the entertainer is. And the entertainer showed up ~45mins late to a 2 hour party. I've included screenshots of communications. I am shocked they have so many positive reviews - please reconsider unless you want to micromanage the entire process and be disappointed. However, I do want to be fair and did not give 1 star because the entertainer did finally show up and she did entertain the kids (although for 1 hour not 2 like I booked, but I still paid her $150 for 1 hour of her time). So, I would not book again through this provider. Dulci refunded me my deposit, but that doesn't give me the valuable time back for the birthday.

Outstanding, professional, punctual -- and FUN!…read more All the kids at my daughter's birthday party had an absolute blast. The only "complaint" I have is that my daughter now wants a birthday party every weekend They truly created a memory for her that I'm sure will stay with her for a lifetime in the most positive way. It seems my daughter is now known at school for throwing awesome parties! I will definitely hire them again and highly recommend them for any kids' event. I was honestly anxious about entertaining a group of children in my cozy home, but they took a huge burden off my shoulders and made the entire experience stress-free.

Thank you Curious George (Roxy) for making my son's dream come true! Roxy arrived so punctually…read more(early actually to prepare), and she was the life of the party! The kids loved playing limbo, basketball, Velcro darts, parachute, tunnel, and more with Curious George! My only regret was not hiring her for more time to keep the party going! We hired her for 1.5 hours and the kids were entertained and engaged the whole time, giving the parents time to socialize and eat lunch. My son had the absolute time of his life. The delight on his face when Curious George came to his party and gave him hugs and held his hand to lead a parade of his friends! The cake cutting with Curious George was so much fun, and afterwards Curious George read one of our Curious George books to the party guests. Definitely going to hire Roxy for every party as long as my kids like characters. It is genuinely magical for the kids to have their favorite character hang out with them.

Great experience Halley and her team were on time , interacting and creative , we had a group of…read morekids that were either to afraid to join or overstimulated and Halley made it more of a "low key " experience I appreciate them having many activities to do within 1 hr, we rented Mickey Mouse and prices are very much reasonable , would recommend

I would totally recommend this company for entertaining kids! We hired the Chase character for my…read moreson's birthday party and he had a blast. Halley was great to coordinate with right from the beginning. She came with the character and played games with the kids including tug of war, egg hunt, dancing and face painting. The kids were engaged and excited to play the games. They stayed for cake cutting as well and handed small treats to all kids. My son had a super memorable birthday, thanks Halley for your efforts!

Esmeralda is exactly who you want to hire for your next party! We had her do face painting for my…read moredaughter's 5th birthday party. All of the kids and adults loved her. She made everyone, even the younger, more timid kids feel so comfortable with her gentle and kind demeanor. You can see for yourself in her photos, but all of the face paintings she did were absolutely beautiful!! The kids were so proud of how great they looked. It was so fun watching them walk around and show everyone at the party their special face paintings. And to top it off, Esmeralda was extremely communicative, very thorough and super helpful when we were discussing pricing and availability, booking and finalizing details before the event (she was so accommodating and came 1/2 earlier than we had originally discussed). I would highly recommend hiring Sparklez n Spikes for your next event!!

Esmeralda was amazing! We had a party for my son and all the kids & even the adults loved her. She…read moreis professional, sweet and attentive. Highly recommend & would book again

We have hired her four times now for two different kids, and every single time it has been a major…read moresuccess. She has an incredible ability to instantly connect with children and keep them fully engaged. The energy, warmth, and professionalism she brings are unmatched, and the kids are laughing, participating, and completely absorbed from start to finish. Parents consistently comment afterward on how impressed they were. It is clear this is not just a job for her, it is a true passion. She is reliable, easy to work with, and consistently delivers an experience that feels special and memorable. If you are looking for someone who will genuinely delight kids and make a party feel effortless and joyful, look no further. We will absolutely continue to hire her again.

Melody was great! My 2 sons loved her at a party. If I were Melody I would definitely go with a…read morediff company or out on her own. I would have hired her in a min and recommended her to everyone I know. The owner is incredibly diff to work with and is not very truthful, understanding or empathetic. Her website has 3 diff prices for services. Initially it said 249 and then under the services 299. I contacted the owner and she stated it was 299. I said I'm confused bc it stated it was 249 and then 299. She said that's an old price. I thought that's odd so I went to book Melody and the price changed yet again- now it's 339!!! In less than 15 mins the price went from 249- 339!!! The worst part about this experience is that she wasn't willing to honor the price SHE sent in a text and then doubled down by denying service altogether- when the issue was clearly an issue with her site. Rather then making I'm right- or even trying to right the wrong - her solution was to deny us the service- which is going to result in a special needs boy not getting the 1 thing he has asked for in a year or more. He's a very sweet boy that has had a hard life in just about every way. Melody made his worries, hospital visits, being bullied and just his hardships melt away. Quite honestly it was one of the few times I've seen him participate and smile at the mention of her name. Rather than apologize and try to resolve the issue she is going to deny a special needs boy his one ask. I'm so very sad and if she knew my kid at all- she would and should be ashamed that rather than making his bday the best it could be- she is showing that she lacks any empathy or understanding. I hope she reaches out and does the right thing!!!

Our amazing experience with Kyra as Princess Belle started when she started calling and texting in…read moreadvance of my daughters 6th birthday. She was incredibly well organized, let me know exactly what she would need during her time (place to read stories, place to paint faces etc) and was wonderful at managing the time. When she arrived she was perfect, came totally prepared and just wowed the little girls. Her ability to command the room was impressive. When she sang to the girls, even the adults in the room stopped and stared. Her voice was amazing! Overall we were so happy with Kyra and several of the parents grabbed information so they could have a princess at their parties! Thank you!!

In response: Wow!…read moreDid you even read my review? I mentioned her make up ONCE. She is a performer and she was a MESS. Her wig was barely on. Her dress was not tied in the back. Multiple parents complained that you could see way too much. Next.. Guess what? I'm a daughter too. Want to step off your soap box.. Do you have a daughter? How would you feel if she was treated SO DISRESPECTFULLY when all she was doing was expressing her concern. And since you're all about confidence and all that - maybe make sure you hang up the phone BEFORE you call the customer a BITCH. Yes, I did hear you. Next I would like to know.. Were you at the party? You must have been.. She was ABSOLUTELY not there for her full hour. During face painting she was MEAN, rushed and not all 10 kids got their face painted. Yes, balloons pop.. If she doesn't know what she's doing then she shouldn't do it. Not okay to keep popping balloons right in kids faces. Also don't forget that she took time to charge her cell phone. I didn't know they had iPhones in Enchacia. Don't tell me my daughter and her friends had a great time. I NEVER SAID THAT. My daughter is smiling in ZERO pictures. There are only smiling kids when the princess was not present. It is mentioned that the princess could be late. I should have relieved a phone call! I never once called before the scheduled time - so maybe don't lie? I'm sure I'm missing plenty of points I wanted to reply to.. But in the end you guys handled this horribly. I did not harass anyone. I complained and you should expect more complaints coming. A company that actually cares would have tried to make it right. Why would I ever want to book with you again?? I will dispute the charge since you are not willing to work with me in any way. Your company did not fulfill what was stated in the contract. There is nothing wrong with me trying to warn people about you. This same post is on the Sonoma county moms page - it hasn't been up long and many people will now never book with you. Not because of the princess but because of YOU. Again thank you for calling me a BITCH and then having the nerve to try to lecture me. PS - I'm not the first person to say that I was hung up on. Hobby of yours? Maybe take a class in customer service!

Wandie was at a festival my son and I attended today. My son is 8, and special needs (sensory)…read moretoday was his first time having his face painted and it was an absolute success in large part to Wandie. She was patient and knew just how to support my son through the process. My son was elated with his face paint! Not only is Wandie calm and warm she's also very talented! The face painting was next level beautiful and artistic! Thanks Wandie will never forget my sons first experience and how wonderful you made it for us

Wandie did a great job at our Daughter's 5th Birthday Party! Everyone loved her work. I would…read morehighly recommend her for a personal or work function. Professional, friendly, patient and awesome it's kids! Thank you Wandie for the beautiful work and the personal token received in the mail! We will surely be recommending and using you again!