We had the K-Pop Demon Hunters package with all three Huntr/x characters for my daughter's 4th…read morebirthday, and they absolutely exceeded our expectations! The performers looked incredibly authentic and they truly brought the characters to life. They were energetic, engaging, and wonderful with the kids from start to finish. They led fun "Hunter" games that kept everyone entertained, did adorable face painting, and made every child feel included. The entire experience was seamless and professional, and it was the highlight of the party. If you're looking for high-quality character entertainment, I can't recommend Character Masters enough. We received so many compliments from our guests, and my daughter was thrilled. We'll definitely be hiring them again for future parties!

We had an amazing experience! The owner was incredibly responsive, professional, and friendly…read morethroughout the entire booking process. The Ninja Turtles looked unbelievably realistic and were a huge hit at my son's birthday party. We held the event at a public park, and as soon as the characters arrived, kids from all over the park started running toward our party because they were so excited to see them! It truly felt like the Ninja Turtles had come to life. My son and all of his friends were absolutely thrilled. The team had fun activities planned, kept the kids engaged, and never hesitated to pose for photos. They were energetic, patient, and wonderful with the children. The experience exceeded our expectations, and we couldn't have been happier with our decision to book them. In fact, several parents at the party asked for their information because they want to hire them for their own children's birthdays. Highly recommend!

Elsa was abso the best!! Looked real and she was amazing at captivating the 4 yr olds attention…read morespan the face painting was superb!! Def book this company

Anna came to do a bubble performance for my son's third birthday and she was awesome. We had very…read morefew kids, some were very shy and some very outgoing but she did an amazing job of engaging all them. I'm not the best at party planning so she was really helpful at suggesting when would be best to do face painting, the bubble performance and when to play games. She knew how to make balloon animals and swords for the kids, which they loved. She had great music for the party, which really helped it feel like a party. The booking process with Marina was great, very clear. I would totally book her again and will be recommending this company to my friends.

We hired a dinosaur character with activities for our daughter's Jurassic Park-themed 5th birthday…read moreparty, and it was such a fun addition! The dino character and their assistant were adorable and clearly great with kids -- everyone had a blast, and it added a special touch that made the theme come alive. Would book again!

Tony was nice and on time. However, the 'basic face painting" is too basic. No offense, but he is…read moredefinitely not trained for face painting. I can do better work than this

Wishing Well is simply the best! The care, love and respect for storytelling and character is…read moreunmatched by any entertainment company I have experienced in the SoCal area. From the very first inquiry to the follow-up message when your event is done, Kalinda and team will meet your every question attentively and promptly, and create a magical experience for all involved. Every character is a real-life princess and is so deeply caring with the lore and background and behavior of the world(s) they inhabit. I have been to and hosted many a Wishing Well party and I am always blown away - it truly feels like you have these characters come to life straight out of the stories and movies. Oh! And the insanely beautiful voices and dancing?? It's unreal. We most recently hosted a birthday party with Moana and when she started singing to the children the entire party went silent...the adults thought at first that she was lip-syncing to a recording and then quickly became convinced that we had worked some magic to have Moana pop right out of DIsney+ and into our lives. It was amazing. Wishing Well is amazing. On top of the mind-blowing, crowd-pleasing characters come to life, Kalinda also is sure to make sure that every possible detail is communicated and taken care (since we all know that things can fall through the cracks with the million things going on in life and party planning...)! I have always felt so taken care of and know that when Wishing Well is involved, it's going to be a magical day for everyone.

We hired a Snow Queen performer for our daughter's birthday and it was magical - the performer…read more(Stephanie) was funny, kind, charming and the girls can't stop talking about meeting a "real-life princess". There were plenty of fun activities to fill the hour - story time, magic, stickers, dancing - and Kalinda and her team were great about working with us when we had to reschedule the party due to rain. I would highly recommend Wishing Well if you want a high-quality, authentic princess experience!

Aurora was phenomenal! She sang, danced, face painted, and was in character 100% of the time. She…read morehad the outfit, the knowledge , and their perfect voice. She was so sweet and so kind to all our guests both young and old. I was a little nervous about my booking because it was my first time, but I am so glad I did it. It was definitely a worth it.

I am so blown away by Enchanted Characters! They actually weren't the first company I reached out…read moreto for our party, but I'm SO glad I found them after having awful communication with a highly rated competitor. The entire process with Enchanted Characters was incredibly smooth from start to finish. It was so easy to inquire and book online, and I received a follow-up message almost immediately. They were very thorough and provided all the information I needed, so I barely even had any questions. The little times we did communicate, the response was almost immediate, which made me feel so confident that someone would actually show up to our party and on time! We had the lovely Faith come out as Cinderella for our daughter's third birthday, and she was truly the highlight of the whole party! She was such a beautiful Cinderella and played the character to a T. She did singing, dancing, storytelling, bubbles, and games and had all the kids participating and engaged the entire time. The kids absolutely loved her and said that was their favorite part of the party! My daughter had the biggest smile on her face and the loudest laugh throughout the whole performance, which made it all so worth it It was such a special experience for her third birthday, and I can't wait to reach out to these guys again for future parties!

Sleeping beauty (Victoria) was a delight! She made our daughter's birthday magical! Our daughter…read moresaid it was the best part of her day. The face painting, games, songs and story telling was top notch. Thanks again for making the whole process smooth and easy. We will definitely book with them again.

Our experience with The Princess Party was seamless! Lindsey communicated all the details clearly…read moreand in advance of the party Our 5 year old wanted Ariel and Ariel did not disappoint! She gave so much special attention to my daughter,the birthday girl making her feel so special while also entertaining and engaging all the other kids. Would definitely recommend

We hired Pure Imagination Party Company for our daughter's 7th birthday, and they made her Harry…read morePotter-themed party absolutely magical! This was our first time hosting a birthday party at home and hiring entertainment, and they exceeded all of our expectations. We booked two wizards for a 1.5-hour experience filled with interactive games and activities for all the kids (and the package is customizable to fit your party). It was so entertaining that even the adults wanted to join in! From the initial booking to the event itself, their communication was excellent. They were responsive through both text and email, and everything ran smoothly and on time. They were professional, organized, and made the entire experience stress-free (the parents were able to eat and relax haha) I highly recommend Pure Imagination Party Company and will definitely be booking them again for future birthdays!

We have been using pure imagination company for several years repeatedly from an annual Easter…read morebunny, showing up at our egg cons to Photo ops with Santa for the neighborhood we also get characters for our kids birthdays. They are very nice and interactive with the kids and do a great job of keeping the kids entertained.

We had an amazing experience with Pure Imagination for my daughter's Harry Potter birthday party!…read moreBoth actors were fantastic with the kids, and Luna portrayed the character so perfectly. They stayed completely in character the entire time--even when we randomly bumped into them in the bathroom! My daughter gave them a 10/10 and had an absolute blast. She especially loved the Sorting Hat, learning spells, and the dueling lesson. What really impressed me was how well they engaged every child. Most of the kids weren't even that familiar with Harry Potter yet, but they were all completely involved and having so much fun. Even the adult Harry Potter fans had a blast! It was also genuinely fun for the adults to sit back and watch the kids get completely immersed in all the Harry Potter activities. We didn't need to plan any other entertainment for the entire party--the actors kept the kids engaged from beginning to end. All we really needed was food, and then we could relax and enjoy the show! They made the whole party feel immersive, easy, and incredibly special. Definitely one of the highlights of her birthday and absolutely worth it. Highly recommend!

Peter Pan came to our daughter's birthday party and was absolutely wonderful! He stayed in…read morecharacter from the moment he stepped onto our property and kept the kids engaged the entire time. He led the birthday song during cake time, read stories, guided a treasure hunt, hosted a dance party, and even conducted sword-training activities. We created a custom treasure hunt and shared the details with him in advance, and he did an excellent job leading more than 10 kids through it seamlessly. The children had an amazing time, and many parents commented on how magical, energetic, and engaging the party was. We were also very impressed with the team's fast, smooth communication throughout the planning process. Every question we had was answered promptly and thoroughly. We're so grateful for the wonderful experience and would absolutely hire them again!

My daughter and her friends are BEYOND DEVASTATED!! THEY NO SHOWED AND DIDNT CALL!!! I am…read moreinfuriated with this company and I actually think they're a scam. I originally spoke with charlotte back in May and decided to book with them for 2 princesses for my daughters 5th b day. She was so kind and I felt so good about them. She told me someone would contact me by Thursday of this week to go over details of the party. I paid the deposit of $300ish. Thursday comes around and nothing. I call the same number as before (949-558-2873 and 3106517226) and no one picks up and not only is the voicemail different now but the voicemail is full on both phone lines so I can't even leave a message! Charlotte finally emails me back Thursday with a very generic confirmation of time and place. I emailed her back a total of 4 times requesting a call so we can go over details and structure of the party like she had promised me back in May. Nothing. Day of the event- THEY NOT ONLY NO SHOW BUT THEY DONT EVEN CALL!!!! I was scrambling to figure out what to do with 15 kids and ended up having to improvise for 2.5 hours. How DARE they do this to kids??? I called their after hours line and of course it goes to the same BS number with the full mailbox so I can't even leave a message. I'm hoping someone will read this and learn from my mistake. I have NO idea how they have this many positive reviews. It's beyond me. They must pay for their reviews. I can't even get a hold of anyone to get a refund so I'm going to have to dispute the claims with my bank unfortunately. It's not even the money at this point, it's how evil they and careless they are and how excited my daughter was for the princesses. She kept looking out the window waiting for them to show. I hope they get their karma. Please please please stay away and maybe go with a reputable company you've heard of. I wish I had. I have attached a copy of my paid deposit and their confirmation so they can't respond and say they never booked with me like they did a different customer that I read about in one of the help reviews. I hope this helps someone.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience warrants one…read more I hired an elf character based on the company's advertising, which promised an engaging holiday character who would sing, dance, play games with the kids, and offer activities like temporary tattoos. Unfortunately, the performance did not meet those expectations at all. The elf did not initiate any activities and appeared disengaged the entire time. I had to constantly prompt her to interact with the children. Several kids were upset, and multiple guests commented that she was not doing her job. At one point, she was standing in one spot chewing gum, which felt extremely unprofessional. Three of my guests even offered to write reviews on my behalf because they felt so bad about the situation. Instead of enjoying my party and hosting my adult guests, I ended up managing the entertainer myself and playing with the kids to keep them engaged--completely defeating the purpose of hiring entertainment. I contacted the company immediately after the party. The party coordinator responded promptly and confirmed that the elf claimed the children "weren't interested," which is why she didn't engage. I was told the owner would contact me to resolve the issue, but I never heard from him. I would give this service zero stars if I could. I am giving one star only because the coordinator was professional and responsive, which is the sole reason I booked this company. Unfortunately, the actual service was a major disappointment.

Nina was awesome! She kept all the kids' attention from ages 2-10 with face paint, magic, and…read moreballoons. Meanwhile the parents were able to enjoy the party ourselves (although many were so entertained by Nina they stuck around and watched the show too!)

We are so pleased with our experience with Happily Ever Laughter! They were easy to communicate…read morewith from the jump, there were zero hiccups in planning, and Marzipan the Mermaid will forever be a core memory for my daughter.