We had them come to our daycare twice. One time for Christmas. Santa and an elf, then another time…read morewith cinderella. Cute show.

I only have wonderful things to say about Sara! From the very first contact, everything was easy…read moreand straightforward. On the day of my daughter's birthday, just 40 minutes before the party, she had an accident and needed to go to the hospital for stitches. Even in the middle of all the pre-party chaos, Sara kindly took my call and offered me great options. Since she had another event scheduled right after ours, we decided to keep the original plan. We had about 15 kids at the party, and Sara made sure every single one of them felt included and had fun, from face painting, to the parachute games, to the balloon creations. The kids had an AMAZING time, and every parent there complimented her work. I 100% recommend Sara, and without a doubt, I'll be booking her again for our next party!

I heard about Happily Ever Laughter through a moms group on Facebook. I was looking for a face…read morepainter for one of the busiest Saturdays of the year and was thrilled when the company had an opening. We decided on face painting, a glitter bar and time for entertainment. Gale was our assigned fairy; she reached out a few days before our event. The morning of, we found out very last minute that we had to change our venue due to rain and Gale was flexible and was right on pace - after a quick text to her, she showed up as the new location on time. She arrived in a very festive Encanto/Mirabel outfit; our location change ended up being to our home and garage. Gale led an entertaining puppet show (several other parents thought for a short while that her rabbit puppet was a real animal) - kids and parents enjoyed it! The kids loved her artistry with her glittery tattoos on their face and hands. Her balloon animals were also a huge hit. It was fantastic to have 1 person with so many great skills to keep kids happy. As my husband and I were running the party, we loved the fact that we were able to keep ~25 2 to 5 year olds entertained for the 3 hour party (2 hours during which Gale was there). It was the best decision to have hired her. Booking with the company was also very easy and organized; I highly recommend it and would do it again. Thanks Gale for making our kid's birthday special and fun, and to the team at Happily Ever Laughter for being so organized and thoughtful. Worth it!!

As a part-time faculty at West Valley College it was so wonderful to see Calla, Coraluna, and…read moreCassia as wonderful circuses performers it was my daughters first time getting a balloon animal and hand paint and she was so patient!!!

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!

We hired the dinosaur and scientist for my child's birthday party. They were a huge hit with the…read morekids. Daniel did an incredible job leading them in lots of games and activities. He was super engaging and fun. 10/10 would recommend.

He called earlier in the day to introduce himself, and although he hit traffic, he was…read morecommunicative throughout and kept me posted with regular updates. The duo, spider-Man and Black Panther, were great with the kids and kept them engaged through superhero training, storytelling, tattoos, stretching exercises, and Spider Man kicks. Their energy, communication, and interaction with the children made for a very positive experience.

Had Jasmine come for two hours, was unprepared for the party had no games ready. Face painting was…read moreso bad that all parents later said, how it made their kids look bad. Quite said with her performance also on the email the sent"kindly not their performers are not trained for face painting, they don't do anything they promise! Stay away from this company!

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!

Absolute pleasure to work with - made our 4 year olds birthday magical! She arrived early, made a…read morewonderful entrance where the girls ran up to greet her and kept them entertained for two hours with stories, face painting and songs. Loved how engaging and in character she is. She even said hello and took pictures with kids that weren't part of our group as she was leaving the park. I could definitely see booking another princess in our future since she can do so many different characters. She was professional and lovely to coordinate with also...highly recommend!

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!!

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!

Skip is amazing! Face paintings were beautiful works of art and the kids were laughing throughout…read morethe entire show! My 5 year old daughter said it was the best party ever Thank you so much, Skip!

Dream Top Entertainment was amazing for my daughter's 4th birthday party on November 9th! We had…read moreSkip, who was absolutely wonderful. Even though the kids were pretty rowdy and full of energy, Skip handled everything with so much patience and creativity. I couldn't even keep them calm myself, but Skip managed to engage and contain the group perfectly. My daughter tends to get anxious when there's a lot of noise and movement, but Skip was so attentive and made sure she had her space and could still enjoy the show. It really meant a lot to me that my daughter felt comfortable enough to laugh, smile, and participate at her own pace. The face painting was beautiful, the show was fun and engaging, and there were plenty of giggles all around. Some of the adults could've done a better job respecting the show, but Skip stayed professional and kept things going smoothly. I truly appreciate that level of patience and skill. I'll definitely book again in the future,maybe something smaller next time with one or two of my daughter's friends so she can interact more. Overall, it was a great experience and I highly recommend Dream Top Entertainment!

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.