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.

They came out on a last minute decision to bring a character to the party. Just texted her and she…read morewas there on time. Kids had a blast. Made the party great and memorable!!

The service is a 10/10! They provide communications and thoroughly detailed confirmations via text,…read moreemail and phone, whichever you prefer. I booked with them for a Bluey character to come to my kids' birthday party. The first 30 minutes was balloon animals and the next hour was the same performer dressed as Bluey and doing some activities with the kids and finally singing happy birthday with the cake. Nomi was AMAZING! He was so professional, cool and handled the requests of kids so well. I will definitely be booking with this company again!

I recently rented Disney characters from Birthday Party Characters, and they were absolutely…read morefantastic! The performers truly brought the magic to life, staying in character the entire with balloons magic tricks ( Mickey ) & mannerisms, and energy that kept the kids (and adults) completely mesmerized. From the moment they arrived, they engaged with every guest, leading games, taking photos, and making the birthday child feel extra special. The costumes were great and looked just like the pictures i requested. If you're looking to create an unforgettable party experience, I highly recommend them! Everybody kept telling that my baby's birthday was the best one-year-old party they've ever attended. It definitely was over the top.

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.

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!

After our clown canceled us at the last minute, Timothy came to save us !!! We called him at the…read morelast minute and he was here on time, fun and energetic..

This company has to be a FRAUD!!! We booked them for a party on Dec 9th and, no one showed up!!! We…read morehave yet to receive a call or refund of the deposit that was requested. I would NEVER EVER refer this business to anyone! Timothy thank you for ruining a 8 yr old birthday party!!!

We recently had Kit and Steven come as Gwen Stacy and Spider-Man for our daughter's birthday and…read morethey did an amazing job! Despite the cold/rainy weather, they kept the energy high and the kids entertained! Everyone had a blast. Thank you Cinderella Company!!

What an amazing experience with the Cinderella Company for my daughter's 3rd birthday party this…read morepast August at the park in Milpitas. My daughter's 3rd birthday was Disney Princess Theme and I was looking throughout the Bay Area to hire a Snow White Princess to hire and surprise her and the guest. I was able to book our character and through Cinderella Company. Initially the person in charge was out of town while I was inquiring but communicated the whole time with me. They ensured that the Snow White that was coming fit the needs of my party. I chose the 2.5 hour package so that it will entertain the many kids coming. Snow White called me two days before the event to finalize the location and what will happen at the day of the party. I was so impressed from the time she arrived to the very end. She stayed in character the whole time and my daughter was in awe that Snow White was at her party celebrating her 3rd birthday. The adults also loved Snow White she looked liked she can from Disneyland. Snow White read a story with the kids first, did some singing and dancing, played with bubbles, did face painting and sang happy birthday, took pictures with everyone. She did such a good job entertaining the kids at the party. She even played with them while they wondered in and out of the jumper we had. We also gave Snow White a microphone during the party so that everyone can hear her. If you are looking to hire a character you should go through Cinderella Company.!Pricing wasn't bad, communicated well through the whole process! We were so impressed with our Snow White and loved every second of having her and making our youngest daughter's birthday that more magical and fun that day! We will definitely use and refer them to my friends!

Janessa made my daughter's 4th birthday an unforgettable one!…read more From the moment she arrived, she had the kids captivated (many 4-year-olds, but the group ranged from 1 year olds to 8 year olds, and all were entranced). She sang "Part of Your World" and has an awesome voice, read the story of Little Mermaid (which was extremely interactive), painted all the kids faces with elegant mermaid scales (it was so quick, and the powder-based color she used was so easy to get off at nighttime!), blew bubbles and the kids ran around, sang happy birthday and enjoyed cake with us, and had so many nice moments with the kids, including this heartfelt goodbye hug. I will absolutely recommend and hire Janessa Princess Parties for future events!

Janessa was incredible at my daughter's fourth birthday party. Everything from the communication…read morebeforehand to the party itself completely surpassed my expectations. I had hired her to be Queen Elsa plus a Princess Anna; when Anna fell sick the day of the party, Janessa quickly found a replacement who was equally as magical and engaging. The children LOVED them and they were so engaging and patient and fun with them. The sweetest part was when my daughter hugged both of the princesses goodbye, she didn't let go for a solid 3 minutes, and both princesses held on tight to let her get her fill of her heroes. Truly unforgettable.

We hired a bubble show for our son's 3rd birthday party in 2024, and it was a huge hit. Super fun,…read moreinteractive, and memorable for both kids and adults. Highly recommended!

Anila worked great with the kids and does beautiful face-painting! The kids loved Minnie Mouse!…read moreHighly recommend!

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!!!