Their selection may not be as large, their layout may not be as intuitive, and their pricing may…read morenot always be as low as their main competitor; however, the fact that they're still a store entirely devoted to the spooky joy of Halloween still earns them major points. They do have some items that the other guys don't, though, and vice versa.

From the owner: Don't get caught dead in last year's Halloween costume. Visit any of our costume stores in South…read morePortland, ME and you'll find an assortment of themes.

The correct address is 20 Main Street in Lisbon Falls. The 20 Village Street address is incorrect,…read moreand is 3-plus miles away in Lisbon. It's a great store with cool stuff, an unexpected find in a small Maine town.

The last of the old fashioned costume shops. This place literally has it all - from homemade…read morecostumes to period pieces, from makeup to masquerade, this is the single most amazing shop in the entire state for anyone who loves a good costume party. The ladies in charge will gladly chat you up and help you find anything you need (I called looking for specific make-up, and when I showed up an hour later, it was already waiting at the counter for me). Apparently they even make custom orders, and all prices are Woah, reasonable. The most expensive rental there is $65 with most being around $40 - and we all know the tacky, plastic crap-in-a-bag costumes at the mall cost that much and are junk - so it's totally worth it to have an authentic outfit for the same price. It's only about 30 minutes from Portland, so pull out the GPS and check it out. Just be prepared to go when you have plenty of time - there's thousands of costumes to check out, and you're bound to get sucked in. Thanks Drapeau's!

End of an era: as of May 31, 2021, Tracy Theatre Originals will be closing permanently…read more https://www.facebook.com/tracytheatreoriginals/posts/5776776089006621 "BIG costume sale news! Tracy is closing as of the end of this month - everything must be sold by then. Write or call for price list of shows - other stuff free for the taking 10 - 4 Mon - Fri or by appointment 603-926-8315."

From the owner: You'll find a wide range of historic hats, wigs, and costume accessories in our retail store, as…read morewell as best quality makeup for glamour, the stage, face painting and special effects. We offer our exclusive line of character noses and faces for ogres, monkeys, lions, Cyclops, and more, and stock top quality feather boas, rhinestone jewelry, masks, hand props, glasses, & gloves. Let us help you find your muse in our store. We rent theatrical costumes for productions of period plays, musicals, and events nation-wide.

This Spirit of Halloween resides in a prior location of Sears near the Maine Mall. Even though it…read morelooks to be, there isn't a mall entrance so you'll have to enter directly through their front doors. I was told there was another Spirit of Halloween nearby which was listed in Yelp but this one wasn't. The staff are friendly and it wasn't crowded when I went in early September. There were many displays that were all working to test out as well. Those jumping sliders and skeletons were the scariest, LOL.

I can't believe you would cancel a reservation with only TWO WEEKS BEFORE my event????? No phone…read morecall nothing but an email letting me know that we have to cancel due to staffing issues really???? I can come and get the tents and chairs and we can set it up ourselves. Why can't we do that?? I have a huge mouth and I will be telling anyone and everyone that will listen to me how useless Savvy Rental really is!!!!!!

It's difficult to find words for how displeased I am with Savvy Event Rental. We had our tent,…read moretables, and chairs booked with them since November of 2021, and with 57 days until our October 1st wedding, they emailed my fiancé this past Friday afternoon to state that they had to cancel our tent, and if we wanted the tables and chairs we would need to pick up and return on our own. They alluded to being short staffed, which is very easy to understand given the times we're in, but left the email very vague and not entirely apologetic. They offered no alternative companies to reach out to, and didn't even list our names in the greeting of the email. It looked to be copied and pasted to every other 1-star reviewer who has had the same experience as us. Meanwhile, every other company we've reached out to has shown more empathy and help than the company we actually booked through, offering alternatives and expressing their sorries very genuinely. Despite being in crisis mode to find the things we need to hold our wedding for family and friends, I'm far more upset with the way Savvy has handled their business and their customers through all of this. They said they've "exhausted all options," but didn't bother to give us a heads up until they were certain they couldn't provide what we needed even though we paid a deposit and booked a year out. At the very least, a phone call with a sincere apology would have gone a longer way with me than what they've done. We didn't even get an in-person apology when we went to pick up our deposit refund at their storefront in Biddeford. I'm well aware that times are difficult for businesses at the moment and help is hard to come by. This, however, is no excuse for how they decided to handle their customer service and cancellations of the numerous large events they committed to for the remainder of the year. At this point, I'm just thankful that I wasn't one of the events that was cancelled 10-14 days out, as I can't imagine what those brides must be going through at this time. Bottom line, DO NOT utilize Savvy Event Rental unless you have a backup, and especially not if you're looking for any type of customer service or personable experience.

Great place to buy gifts for bachelor parties! Also they have peek booths upstairs! Nice choice of…read moreadult toys!

As always a fun place to shop and take in their new animatronics. This place has become a family…read moretradition to go each year! Stop by, you'll have fun!

I lovvvvvvvvvveeeee Halloween…read more However, I don't know if I would consider Spirit my Halloween HQ or that it's sooooooooo fun it's scary (their two catchphrases), but I do appreciate this intensely themed pop-up store by the Maine Mall that for years and years and years has appeared out of nowhere long before people are even thinking about the holiday... and disappears within a matter of seconds after the stroke of midnight on November 1st. If anything, I love just walking around this store. It's sensory overload in the best way possible: there aren't just a literal million different costumes to check out, there's also usually massive decorative displays that are all lit up and emitting crazy sounds (basically, if you can't get to a haunted hayride, Spirit is your next best option!). The staff isn't always the nicest, the prices here are on the higher side, and there's nothing here you can't just get on Amazon at a higher quality, but I've got a couple 1920's specific accessories I purchased from here years and years ago that are still in great condition (like my sweet bedazzled faux cigarette holder). All Hallows' Eve and you don't have something to wear? Venture out to Spirit to see what they have left (and enjoy how the store now has a post-apocalyptic-ravaged-grocery-store vibe to it)!

I do not remember the last time I stepped inside a Party City. Today that changed and we only did…read morebecause they are going out of business and have "big discounts" due to this. Not having a true reason to visit and the fact we are not currently planning a party made the majority of items pointless for us. They were advertising everything 25%-75% off and looking at the original prices I believe you could find cheaper versions of just about everything elsewhere. The sale prices were more realistic of what the real prices should have been at the start. This is the reasoning for two stars instead of one. If it's time right and you can swing in here before they close and stock up for a party you are planning or grab future party things to have then go for it. The store was still decently filled inventory wise for going out of business and said new merchandise is showing up daily. You may find some okay deals but I can understand why they are going under.

As an event planner I've always had success finding what I needed via Amazon and The Dollar Tree…read more(and, sometimes, Five & Below, Michael's, and Walmart). Recently I was looking for something super specific - crinkle cut paper shred filler for gift boxes and basket filling - and, to me, it made sense that Party City would be the number one place to have it. At the time I came they had two bags left: a 1-ounce bag of metallic color and a 2-ounce bag of black shreds both for $3.75. I asked if there was anything else left available (never hurts to ask, right?) and the staff told me, "What we have is what we have." ... so, not super helpful. Also, for reference, I had bought 1 pound of paper shred filler for $22.99 online. Way, way cheaper. Anyway, I looked around the entire store, and in general, it's pretty rundown. There's some specifically licensed brands here though, so I guess if you were looking for Star Wars or Frozen stuff, this would be the spot to come. But a 21 birthday party theme? An orange colored theme? A tropical theme? You can get all that stuff elsewhere for cheaper.

If you're choosing between Michael's in Portsmouth, NH and their Biddeford, ME store... Biddeford…read moreis a clear winner, and worth the drive. (It's close to the I-95 exit, not in downtown Biddeford.) The store's selection of fine art supplies is superb. The staff are tremendously helpful. (Yes, the store can be a little understaffed at times, but if you ask for help at the front register, someone will help you immediately. And they'll go FAR out of their way to help you find exactly what you need, answer questions, share honest opinions, and so on.) While we're staying around York (Maine), we choose the Biddeford store every time. (When we don't, we regret it.) Michael's has become one of the few remaining chain stores carrying a wide range of arts and crafts supplies, including fabrics. That's frustrating, since each store can stock a limited range of products within each niche. However, if you're around southeast Maine - or even in coastal NH - the Biddeford store is the place to shop, especially for fine art supplies. The range of them is impressive, and their sale prices (frequently offered) are unbeatable. Definitely recommended!

Personally, I am not a crafty person and don't really frequent Michael's all that often. Most of…read morethe times I stop by to make a purchase, I am on a mission for my wife. Today was such a mission, as I was looking for "chalk board" contact paper. I spent a short and I mean short time looking up and down the aisles and finally decided, I was out of my league, and searched for an associate to help me. I found one and she dropped what she was working on and let me on, what I thought was a scavenger hunt. She knew exactly where to go and I followed like a lost puppy and In a short time we arrived in the correct location. They were out and she suggested I order online. Now, my visit could have simply ended there, however sensing my disappointment, she suggested an alternative. Perhaps they have something that I could use in the Cricut aisle and off we went again. She immediately identified the Cricut "chalk board" vinyl and I was delighted. You know the saying, "A happy wife, a happy life." With this in mind, why only four stars you ask? Well, their regular prices are a bit on the high end, unless you catch a sale or are lucky enough to have a coupon. For customer service I am giving Michael's lots of kudos, so the next time you find yourself at Michael's, don't hesitate to ask for help. Enjoy!