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!

I have to give Kari a big 5 stars for the way they handled the negative situation from my…read moredaughter's birthday party. Not only did Kari reimburse me for the cost of the original party she offered me a free 2 hour party to show us what they can be like. We have an annual NYE party where we count down at 9pm so the kids can all bring in the New Year but the parents can get them to bed by 10pm. I asked Kari if she would be willing to come out on NYE, thinking she would say no, but she didn't, she said yes. I will admit I was hesitant. I was a little worried but I figured it would keep the kids occupied. Hannah, our performer, called me 30 minutes earlier than our planned start time just to let me know she was already in the area and could start early if I wanted, but didn't have to. I had her still come at 6:30 since most of our guests wouldn't be there by then. She had an adorable 70's flashy disco diva outfit on, which the kids loved. She was TERRIFIC. She kept those kids entertained for a full 2 hours! They loved her. Her magic show was awesome, her enthusiasm was great, and her professionalism and ability to stay in character was top notch. The parents were so impressed and happy with her! I am happy to make my first post of 2013 a positive follow up for Kari's Magic Parties and I am seriously thinking about having them come back next NYE! Thank you Kari for following through and showing me how great you guys can be,

I initially contacted another party performer after reading some troublesome reviews of character…read moremixups and no shows and no refunds. But because that other performer was already fully booked, i ended up going with Kari's magic parties per recommendation of my nursing school classmate. I sent my inquiry 3-4 weeks before the party via email because their website was in construction I think at the time. When they told me they had an availability I was elated. They told me that the performer was supposed to call me by 5 pm the day before the party. The days leading up to the party I totally forgot about the performer. To my pleasant surprise miss Sarah called the day before the party. Initially the services I wanted were face painting and balloons and a sing a long. She told me since we had her for 2 hrs and only about 10-15 kids I could add another service. Since my daughter was 2 and the kids were aged 2-9 she recommended toddler time which entailed "head shoulders, knees, and toes". That sounded awesome since my daughter loves those songs but I opted for the magic show option so that the adults and older children would be entertained as well. The day of the party she arrived perfectly on time. As soon as she entered everyone was in awe of Miss Sarah's beauty. She embodied Elsa PERFECTLY. We had the movie playing during the party and some younger children actually thought she stepped out of the tv and through the front door! Lol. She asked for a place to paint and a cup of water and off she went. She stayed in character the entire time. Everyone young and old enjoyed her magic show. And she was there to cut the cake with us. She posed with EVERYONE and was so pleasant! She was very easy to talk to and kept asking if there was anything more she could do. Overall I am so thankful for Sarah and Kari's Magic Parties for the wonderful experience. Sarah had a very important job of bringing the party to life as Queen Elsa and that's EXACTLY what she did! Highly recommended and am excited to work with them again in the near future!

Booking was a smooth and hassle-free experience from start to finish. Although Rumi and the Flower…read morePrincess arrived about 20 minutes later than scheduled, they kept me informed throughout, which helped me adjust the party timeline without any stress. Once they arrived, they were fantastic! They kept the kids engaged for an hour and a half with dancing, sword training, storytelling, face painting, and other fun activities. The children had an amazing time, and the entertainers were energetic, interactive, and wonderful with the kids. I would definitely recommend them for a memorable children's party!

Emily is so sweet! I like that she was on time , communicated beforehand and went with the flow of…read morethings. I appreciated that she brought up if I wanted to sing happy birthday before she left because I almost forgot. She truly is a great person and her professionalism was truly admirable. I will definitely be using them in the future!

Wendy is a GENIUS with kids and although her show is technically a children's show, I noticed all…read moreof the adults at the party were also totally engaged and laughing. She's got a very special signature that is unlike any other clown show I've seen. My kid was IN LOVE and the group was JAZZED. Definitely recommend Power Up Parties for all of your entertainment needs.

Wendi from Power Up Parties was amazing at our daughter's 5th birthday party. Her face-painting was…read morefast and featured a number of really cool designs the kids loved, and her "sparkle queen" show had the assembled kids alternately rapt and laughing! She was also really kind and made a point to help our daughter feel special on our big day. Thank you Wendi!

Melissa arrived on time and did an amazing job at our birthday party! We will definitely be hiring…read moreher again. She was great with the kids and very easy going. A talented artist!

BOTTOM LINE AT THE TOP: On time, fully stocked, and ready to rock your party!…read more From the first phone to when they packed up at the end of the day, these folks were attentive and professional! They had all the things kids loved, crazy balloons, fun tattoos, and cool face-pairing options. Ashley was with us and she was five stars!

If you're looking for a true Disney-quality experience, look no further!!!…read more Anna and Elsa completely exceeded every expectation we had for my daughter's 4th birthday. From the moment they arrived, they never broke character. Their mannerisms, voices, interactions, and warmth made everyone, children and adults alike, feel like the real princesses had stepped into our party. The children were absolutely captivated, and...so were the adults! Guests lined up for hugs and photos, and it was so fun watching everyone become just as starstruck as the kids. It genuinely felt like a little piece of Disneyland had come to us. Several guests even commented that they felt like they had walked into Disney. They were incredibly engaging throughout their visit, singing, dancing, laughing, and making every child feel special. Most importantly, they made my daughter feel like the center of their world. Watching her interact with them is a memory our family will cherish forever. What impressed me even more was their professionalism. They adapted effortlessly to our timeline, adjusted to changes on the fly, and worked seamlessly alongside the fairies. They complemented one another beautifully, creating one cohesive, magical experience for our guests. As the host, I was able to relax because they were so easy to work with. They were kind, flexible, polished, and incredibly talented. SO TALENTED! If you want your child to truly believe they've met Anna and Elsa, Characters by Joanna is the place to book. They didn't just entertain our guests, they created memories that our family and friends will be talking about for years. Thank you for making Sophie's birthday feel like a real fairytale. We couldn't have imagined it being any more magical.

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!

I had Elsa and Anna from Party Tale Events for my kids birthday. It was an absolutely amazing…read moreexperience right from prep to execution. The princesses came earlier than the scheduled time and did their setup, arrived right on time to surprise the kids. Special highlight to all the games, were absolutely engaging for both boys and girls, very different from the standard ones i have seen at other events. They were patient for all the pictures. Overall it was fantastic and i recommend them.

The best experience with them, we had Elsa and Ariel for my daughter's birthday party. It was a…read moresuccess. They were super professional, fun and did plenty of activities with the kids. The communication with Helena was amazing. I highly recommend this for any event with kids.

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!