cutest park ever, well maintained, clean and lots of shade from the mature trees. very nostalgic!read more

We've been to this park a few times, it's hit or miss with the crowd. One major concern is that the…read morestructures are all made of cement so prepare for some injuries. It's also all sand so that might lessen the falls. There's a smaller park for younger kids closer to the parking lot.

I have never had such a quick rude interaction with a company. I was googling fossils for purchase…read morehaving bought a number online before and actually been to a number of fields and dug up fossils myself came across. This guy seemed an amazing deal price was killer and I thought maybe it just didn't have a lot of fossils and it was a lot of reconstruction. Nowhere on that piece or any of the other pieces if you go through their website, does it say replica the only way you find the word replicas if you go to their website the very first time and go as if you're going to try to book an event and then it says Shop our replicas. I was asking a very simple question when I found out it was a replica. I wasn't rude. I said, cancel my order and they jumped down my throat. It was the rudest thing I've ever experienced and I hope no one ever has to deal with them after reading this.

***edit*** Since the owner replied and said I waited to call…read moreback for 4 days I thought I'd post "evidence" of that not being true. I called and spoke to her Monday, June 21st. She did not tell me to go online to book. She did say I had to have a $750 minimum since she'd be coming to San Diego, and I was ok paying the extra. Again, no mention to go online to do this while talking. I can't go back to Tuesday the 22nd on my phone to screenshot my log. But I've posted the 2 calls I made to her Wednesday and the call I made on Thursday. I left messages asking for a call back and that we'd spoken. Let's be clear, they were not booked. I've been looking for a Dino encounter type of company for my sons 4th birthday party. After speaking with several companies who were unavailable, this was the only one who was available. I believe her name is Carrie (maybe jeri?) who owns it. When I originally spoke with her before other companies, the first thing I thought was, she doesn't sound very charismatic nor entertaining. When I learned she was one of the "presenters" is when I searched for another company. Unfortunately no one else was available for my date so I called back. I spoke with her Monday about booking and she confirmed availability but said she was in the car and would call me back later to finish booking. Ok, great. She didn't call me back. I called her back Tuesday afternoon and left a message. Same thing Wednesday, I called a few times to follow up and pay. No response. Today, Thursday, I called and got a hold of her. She apparently has booked someone in my spot since we spoke. I am sooo angry. When we hung up Monday, I would have paid if she'd told me how instead said she was driving and we'd handle later. So I assumed we had our spot. When I reminded her of this, she told me I needed to understand she speaks to a lot of people every day and she had car troubles which she had to fix and handle. Quite frankly, I do understand things happen BUT how do you confirm someone else when you already told someone else they had that spot. Im furious but it may be for the best as I can not imagine her type of personality entertaining a bunch of 4 year olds. Terrible way to run your business. Look for a different company!!! I do NOT recommend. If you follow my reviews, I do NOT typically give out 1 star reviews and I'm very fair. But this review deserves it as they completely left me hanging for a party!

Bubblemania was so much fun to have at my nephew's 6th birthday…read more They came right on time with all the supplies: kiddy pools, wands of many shapes, and a ton of bubble solution. The kids LOVED it! And it was great for the adults because the kids never left the bubble stations. There were so many different wands and ways to make bubbles. The lady who came did such a nice job. She was very friendly and so sweet to the kids. Any time someone had trouble, she would patiently show them how to make the bubbles. As the activity went on, she introduced other bubble making tools like a rope. Each new item captivated the kids. In particular, a few of the kids were timid at first. I thought the lady was very kind and encouraging. All of the kids warmed up to her and took part with the bubbles. I was happy to see some adults getting in on the fun as well. And even some parents teaming up with the kids to try to make the biggest bubble possible. It was a ton of fun all around. At the end, everything was cleaned up and taken away. It was a very effortless way to have an outdoor activity for kids. Highly recommend!

Bubblemania was absolutely incredible and the clear hit of the party for our 4 and 2 year olds and…read moreour guests. From the start, scheduling and putting down the deposit was very simple and straightforward. Nat reached out ahead of time to confirm timing, location, and all the details, which made everything feel easy and well organized. During the party, Nat did an amazing job showing the kids how everything worked, demonstrating some seriously impressive bubble skills, and most importantly were incredibly thoughtful about how to engage with each child. Some kids wanted hands-on support, others preferred to jump right in on their own, and Nat handled that balance perfectly. Nat also did a great job keeping the space tidy and ready for the next kid, which made the whole experience feel calm and well run. We received so many compliments from other parents. My 67-year-old dad said it was the best birthday party he's ever been to. Honestly, I don't know how we could have another party at a local park without Bubblemania. Truly incredible and worth every bit.

I bought 10 laps for husband's 50th. It was a surprise. He didn't know until we pulled into the…read moreparking lot. Later he he confided if I told him, he didn't think he would be into it--However, he's still talking about it a week later. The trainer, the experience, the adrenaline- it was a great gift. Tips- go early in summer, it gets too hot in the suit. They have bleachers to view which provide some shade - bring binoculars. The gopro video from inside the car is cool- little overpriced - $25 would be fair, and you wait a while for it to download to a USB, this process could be improved. The cars are REAL and awesome, even if you are not into Nascar(which we're not) it was quite interesting. Eat a light meal a couple hours before, drink a lot of water. Go with a few friends if at all possible. My husband said he wished he was racing with buddies. The spotters talking in your ear with instructions are great. I am pretty sure we'll be back at some point.

So I went out and did my NASCAR experience with LA racing at Irwindale Speedway…read more I was suspect at first after reading some of the negative reviews. This was a gift given to me by my staff but I never would've purchased for myself. With that being said here goes. Walking into the location I was greeted by an extremely friendly person. Don't remember his name just remember he was bald and friendly. Very gracious had me sign all the important forms that you would sign before doing something that can cause death. There was no pushy selling of any extra insurance or photos or anything. It was offered. Once my paperwork was completed I took it to the ladies at the desk. On both occasions they offered a special on 10 extra laps during my special. There was absolutely nothing high-pressure about it and they were extremely friendly. For someone who was into this stuff it appeared to be a great bargain. Also what organization isn't going to suggestive sell something. They do it everywhere. There is absolutely nothing wrong with it. Part of good business. Prior to going in for the driver briefing got to watch a little bit of the other cars doing their laps from an earlier session. We were all called into a room and provided a one hour overview on the cars and what we were expected to do when driving them. We were also given some very informative information about techniques and how these type of vehicles work. The class was extremely helpful. There were a number of individuals in the class who had gone many other times over the last year. Both of the instructors were extremely friendly and there wasn't anything presented that I wouldn't expect. At the end of the class they even offered if you want to get a year segment at a greatly reduced price. Well worth it if this was a hobby you wanted to pursue. The fire suit and equipment they provided was all in great repair and very clean. Everyone of the crewmembers were extremely polite, helpful, and friendly. Had family members there to watch and they treated them just as nice. Now here is some important information. This is not a tall person sport. I am 6 '8 and push the size restraints to the very limit. This isn't to say that a vehicle couldn't be designed to accommodate at 6'8 person but out of their fleet only one reasonably allowed me to fit. It isn't the vehicle that changes it's the size of the seat and how far back they put it from the pedals. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and if you are into NASCAR or driving I would highly recommend it. Being that I am so tall it wasn't a comfortable experience. My recommendation is if you are going to do this find the early morning appointments or a cooler day. Sitting in those tight compartments with fire suits and helmets can get extremely warm if it's a hot day out. I would recommend this experience for someone who is into this type of thing. The staff was great! The equipment was in great repair. And it was a pretty cool experience to be able to say I did it. I forgot to mention the first car they put me in they had to pull me out because it was such a tight fit. It really was quite a funny experience. They put me into another vehicle that had a bigger seat further back from the pedals. It worked for the experience but definitely would not been able to sit in there for any long given amount of time. Give it a try.

We had the Puppeteer Scott at our 3-year kid's birthday and he was a HIT! He made the children and…read morethe parents giggle with his jokes and kept their interest for the entire performance. The children ranged in age from 1-15 and they loved it across the board so that says a lot! My daughter will keep the memory of this event as will my other children (6 and 8). Merci beaucoup Papillons!

I recently hired Papillons Entertainment for a birthday I planned for my daughters, ages 5 & 6. I…read morechose the Anna and Elsa characters and researched around to find a professional and reliable company, and one whose characters really played their parts. I was recommended by Papillons by my co-worker and after speaking to Jenna, the owner, I knew this was the company I wanted to go with. Jenna explained to me what set her company apart from others in our area and I really did see the difference. The characters are on point as soon as they walk in the door. The kids were entertained and so were the parents. Very impressed and would definitely recommend!

My daughter had a blast and was so ecstatic when Minnie Mouse came. She enjoyed every single minute…read moreof it and so did all the other children in the party. Minnie mouse and the person accompanying Minnie Mouse did a wonderful job involving all the children in the party. Even the day after, my daughter was asking about Minnie Mouse. I will definitely book them for her next themed bday party.

We booked Spider-Man last year and Luigi with Princess Peach this year for our toddler's birthday…read moreparties and they were AMAZING! Exceeded expectations for sure! They did an amazing job keeping kids engaged and having tons of fun. Will continue using Pure Imagination Party Co for years to come :)

Belle was outstanding! I would absolutely book with them again. A magical and stress free…read moreexperience. Belle was on time and arrived in character. The children were entranced and she gracefully found a good place to start entertaining. She told a story and sang. They did some dancing. She effortlessly captivated them and was also flexible with their interjecting. She made the birthday girl feel special while also involving all the kids. When we stopped to do cake, she switched to a magic show which was a good fit for the kids being seated and eating. She ended with photos. My daughter loved it and all the parents were impressed and wanted to know the company. The website and booking process was clear and easy. They were very communicative leading up to and on the day of the event.

Elsa was fantastic and engaging the entire time. My daughter was fixated on Elsa from start to end…read more I don't think she left Elsa's side for the whole party. We really appreciated Elsa's energy, clear singing voice, and focus on keeping the crowd that gathered around her entertained. She didn't break character at all and was very professional all around. She had a lot of tricks up her sleeve and activities to do with the kids. Several guests commented on how great Elsa was. We will definitely be booking with your company again in the future. Thank you Ali and Elsa!