It was nice that Larry got back to me with a price this morning. I appreciate his follow up. I was…read moreable to confirm with another person just before he answered me back.

The character actors really care about making sure the kids have a great experience! There are…read morequite a few options to choose from

Weve had Santa come to our Xmas eve event the last two years…read more Great pre event communications Extensive detail to costume and performance. His performance and attention to detail are top quality. The details he throws in free of charge, make me feel like we might have been able to keep a couple extra years of magic, and thats worth every penny. Highly recommended. Good communication. A true professional.

Amazing santa experience! Great communication. Prepare, clearly had experience with groups of…read morekids and managing them. I didn't have to do a thing! Thanks!

We just had my daughter's 4th birthday party here a couple of weeks ago. WOW! What.A.Party!…read moreMelissa, the owner of MPP, was a delight to work with. I called her a couple months before the party and she set everything up. I never felt pressured to add extra princesses etc. She was lovely. The night before the party...I didn't have to worry about bringing anything! MPP took care of everything. All of the little girls and families came from the city to Schaumburg for the party. The reactions from everyone was similar--"Wow this place is AMAZING!" "Where did you find this place?!" "It was soooo worth the trip! We will have to do this next year." "Good job, mom!" I could go on... My daughter chose Elena of Avalor as her princess. Elena was phenomenal!!!! She was so engaging. She could sing and dance beautifully. She knew ALLLLLLL the Disney songs the girls requested. She had so much patience and was kind and took photos with everyone that wanted one. Also, the cake was beautiful and delicious!!!! Everyone had the best time and it was an unforgettable experience. Do not hesitate and book a party at My Party Princess!!

I just had my daughter's 6th birthday party and was extremely satisfied with all that My Party…read morePrincess did! We had the royal treatment and my birthday girl felt so special getting her hair done! They took care of the entertainment, the snacks, decorations, cake...literally everything! All that I had to do was take pictures (and pay) All of the girls who came to the party had so much fun! I highly recommend!

Smarty Pants is the way to go baby!…read more He came by for our sons 1st birthday party and followed a magician and everyone loved his creations! I believe he was there for an hour or so. As seen by his creations, he was a hit by both adults and kids alike! I hope we may utilize his services again! We can't speak highly enough of SP!!

What a fun performer. I came across him at the Park Ridge Kiwanis annual pancake breakfast, where…read morehe was doing some entertaining mostly for the kids but definitely for the adults as well. It's through him that I heard of the Central Street Busker Festival that took place the next day and his line was loooong! Most recently, we went to his show last week that the Mt. Prospect Public Library held for spring break. That was very very well attended, with a long line of folks waiting to get in (and that's with all of us registered to attend!), but the show was a lot of fun. He did a little magic, a little comedy, and some fun balloon tricks. This guy has been doing this all his adult life--unless that's also a joke and part of his act--but regardless, he's great at his job. I'm looking forward to seeing him again and my little one having the chance to pick her balloon creation on her own.

So I only found out about this amazing business cuz Hawthorn Mall had an event to meet Belle. This…read moreprincess came right out of the movie! She was so in character and was great with the kids Her royal helper was great too! I loved how magical everything felt! Hoping to hire Mulan or Raya for my daughter's birthday this weekend! Can't wait!

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Jessica was great! She came to our grand opening at our fish store! She was on time and in costume!…read moreAll the kids were so excited to see Ariel and get their face painted. She was very professional and did a great job! If we are ever in the market for a face painter we will be giving Jessica a call!

Dreamcatcher Entertainment helped with my younger cousins birthday party. Jessica was quick,…read moreprofessional and extremely flexible with our needs for the party. She did a surprise Snow Queen appearance that left the kids talking hours after she left. Highly recommend!

This was one of the most special events we could ever have hoped for. My dinosaur obsessed daughter…read morewas beaming the entire time, and so was I. Brian and the dinosaur handler were both so great with the kids, and we got so many compliments from parents. I am glad that we made the investment this year as the memories will last a lifetime.

Chicago Dinosaur MADE my dinosaur obsessed daughter's 6th birthday party. She was so excited and…read morethey didn't disappoint! The "dinosaurs" are not cheesy - totally top notch and realistic. Brian the owner was so nice and a breeze to work with. Great with kids. Totally got into the character. All the parents and kids said it was such a memorable day. Highly recommend!

We have had the pleasure of having Lisa at our past two National Night Out events for airbrush face…read morepainting, and she is AWESOME! Maureen is a pleasure to work with for booking and gets us what we need quickly and with great service. Excellent customer service and all-around GREAT entertainment!

We hired Around The Town Entertainment for a Santa Meet & Greet in December, and it was truly the…read morebest experience! The booking process was smooth, the pricing was great, and communication was quick, clear, and very friendly. From the moment Santa arrived, he was kind, funny, respectful, and absolutely wonderful with both kids and adults. Everyone had an amazing time, and the joy he brought to our event was unforgettable. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend Around The Town Entertainment to anyone looking to create a magical event. We will definitely be booking again!

This our second time hiring Party Place to do face painting and we were again super impressed! All…read morethe kids looked great and she brings such a cheerful energy to the party. Highly recommend!!!

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So it started a bit Rocky with them texting about an hour early giving us status updates and f due…read moreto traffic the we're about 15 min late. Despite that minor hiccup, it all went up hill from there. My daughter originally met spiderman at jump zone months prior and since demanded he be at her birthday. After he showed up he gave her special attention at the front before coming into the party, then he did pictures with her, and then came in to meet her friends. He made her an honorary super hero and have her a mask and cape which was so cute. Then played games for the next 45 minutes and all the kids were so into it, I had to interrupt to ensure we had time for spiderman to sing Happy birthday and cut the cake. He ended with additional photos with all the other kids and my daughter hasn't stopped taking about spiderman since! First time using them because the prior parties at went through a princess company but I must say they did a great job and I will for sure use them again.

Unfortunately, we were disappointed with the entertainment services provided, particularly the…read moreballoon twisting, face painting, and Miss Rachel portion of the program. The "balloon twisting" was not what we expected. The performer brought balloons and inflated one, but there was essentially no balloon twisting or balloon artistry. We actually had to ask that each child be given a balloon. Considering this was an additional expense, I do not feel that the service provided justified the cost, and unfortunately, the children did not seem to enjoy or engage with it. The face-painting service also did not meet our expectations. The performer only brought sticker tattoos and stated that she had not been informed that face painting had also been requested. However, I showed her our booking confirmation, which clearly indicated that both face painting and balloon twisting were included in the booking. Unfortunately, the children did not receive the face-painting service that we had requested and paid for. We were also expecting the Miss Rachel portion to involve an actual performance or at least a more structured and interactive program. This was not what we anticipated, even with the understanding that the performer was a Miss Rachel copycat. We had to suggest that she incorporate Miss Rachel songs into the performance. Another concern was the sound setup. The performer only brought a cellphone to use as a speaker, which was not sufficient for the children to hear the music. We ultimately had to encourage her to connect her phone to our own speaker so that the children could actually hear the music. Overall, unfortunately, a significant portion of the scheduled entertainment felt unstructured and had very little activity happening. There were several periods of downtime, and the children did not appear particularly engaged. Given the additional cost for these entertainment services, we expected a more organized, interactive, and age-appropriate experience, as well as for the services specifically listed in our booking to be provided. I understand that miscommunication can sometimes happen, but in this case, the booking clearly reflected the services we requested. I wanted to provide honest feedback because we were disappointed with the overall quality, execution, and value of the entertainment we received.