We had the most magical 5th birthday celebration at Storybook Station Pearl Ridge with the Nails &…read moreScales Private Package! From scheduling to the actual party, everything was seamless and so thoughtfully handled. The staff were incredible with the kids -- warm, patient, and truly engaging. The girls were in heaven with crafts, imaginative play, the land mermaid experience, gorgeous face painting, and so many costume choices. The private small-party setting felt calm, intimate, and special. My daughter was genuinely sad when it was over -- she didn't want to leave! Her 5-year-old friends all agreed it was the best birthday activity ever. As a nervous mom, I loved being able to just show up and enjoy it. Truly a stress-free, magical experience.

It was awsome!! My daughter had a great and wonderful…read moreexperience!! I recommend to ask for Kira. She was so gentle and patient with my daughter. Will be coming back again for future events 100%

Communication, flexibility, and overall a wonderful entertainment experience! Would recommend Chris…read morefor any party that you want to ensure your crowd feels lively and to provide your guests with a good laugh!!!

Chris is amazing! We hired him for a preschool event (official class graduation event) and he was…read morewonderful with the kids. He's funny, easy going, and pretty amazing at balloon art. The teachers also commented how fun and entertaining his game show was! Scheduling with him and figuring out details for the day of was so smooth. Thanks so much Chris da clown! The kids, teachers, and parents had so much fun!!!

Attending a party that offered services for both face painting and balloon twisting. My view is…read moresolely for the balloon twisting. Terrible service from the balloon lady. Not sure what's her name, but she was an older Caucasian lady. They were there for about 3 hours or so and never once did I see a line to get a balloon. Probably because 1 of many reasons.... 1. I witnessed one of my nephews trying to get a balloon and he had to explain to the lady why he was getting another one. **he should not have to explain to the lady why he needs another balloon. The balloons are unlimited for 3 hours! There wasn't a line. The lady was just sitting there. 2. My friend told me that she had to help my other 5 year old nephew get a balloon because the balloon twister refused to help him since she was unable to make the balloon he wanted. She just so happened to be next to the vendor and heard her tell him to "go get your mommy". Instead of showing him the balloon folder of what she could make, she just refused to make him a balloon. My friend went over to help him pick one from the folder of pictures . **I don't understand why she couldn't just show him the balloon folder to begin with... maybe she just didn't want to deal with him. AGAIN, there was no line. ** 3. My daughter has a whole lot to say about the balloon lady. She kept saying how rude she was... In all honesty, I wasn't going to write a review about the rude balloon twister, but my daughter randomly brought it up again after 1 month. She said "remember that balloon twister lady... she said multiple times that she needs to save her balloons because she has other parties to go to"... **again, THERE WAS NEVER A LINE. She probably saved lots of balloons thanks to the fact that the host had so many vendors!!!! Save your money and go with another balloon twister! Face painter was good!

These guys were probably the best part of my kid's 7th birthday party. I contacted them with…read moreprobably under 2 weeks to go til party and they were super friendly and easy to book with. At the time they had a deal for $365 for any 2 of their services for 2 hours each and I went with the face paint and balloon twisting. I was a little nervous that the quality of service wouldn't be up to par seeing as they were almost half the price of the competition but I wasn't let down. They arrived early to set up and immediately went to work and were cranking out balloons and face paints non stop for 2 hours and the kids kept getting back in line giving them no time to rest. They handled it like champs and I would recommend them to anyone.

Nikole's hula performance was the highlight of our wedding reception! She has extraordinary grace…read moreand warmth. Through her dance, Nikole transported us all to the beautiful and sacred world of Hawaiian tradition. She was accompanied by a included a singer/guitarist that provided live traditional music. This was a very special (and greatly appreciated) bonus. Later on, she invited everyone to follow along with her as she thought us several hula dances. It was an honor to have Nikole share the Aloha spirit with us and our guests.

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WOW! definitely a 5 star experience! TORI made our day so…read moremagical! We came in to get my daughters nails painted and face painted and Tori was so patient, kind, & friendly. She asked my daughter questions to help her feel involved and comfortable. Tori let us take a few photos and look at the tea party set they had here too. Truly a magical experience for me & my daughter! THANK YOU!

I visited Storybook Station in Spring 2025 based off a review on Facebook. Prior to that, I've only…read moreseen and interacted with Storybook Entertainment characters performing at various events on the island (examples: Christmas events at Royal Hawaiian Center, events at Wet N Wild, etc). There are 2 physical locations - Pearlridge and Windward Mall. My child's birthday was coming up, so I booked BOTH locations for a "Stay and Play" session. You can either call or book online for a session. A "Stay and Play" session starts off with choosing a costume. There are many options to choose from - unicorn, princess, mermaid, cheerleader, etc. After changing, your child is whisked off for a makeover which includes nail painting and face painting. How fun! Kids can have a little tea party with the Storybook staff (who are also dressed up), dance to the music, and/or have a photoshoot with the props. Although both locations have different props, they are both magical in their own right. I mean, check out my pictures. The colors, the lighting ... everything just adds to the ambiance and makes a very unique and unforgettable experience for the little ones. You won't regret bringing your kid(s) here. Note: Windward Mall is the original location. I uploaded 23 pictures, however, sometimes Yelp cuts me off with a max of 10 that are attached to my review.

I believe that this is one of the only dance stores on island that has been established for awhile…read morenow. It's been YEARS since I've stepped foot into Step N Up and it's so refreshing to make a visit again! The directions to the store is a little bit tricky. The best way to get here AND to avoid traffic with left signal turn-ins is to take the freeway to here exiting king st on 25A. The store is located in its own park lot between fukuyama & the humane society -- so i would drive steady when you find the store. The store was clean & they open 9a-5p on Saturdays. The parking is a bit tight but i was able to find one. Sure enough, the store is tidy and organized. This is a great store for your dancers and studios! The ladies at the front were very helpful! I needed new dance tights and they assisted with sizing and by skin tone preference. I also got new pirouettes and something to know is that they don't go by street size shoes-- they are sized by the width of your foot. I got the color and sizing that I was looking for overall! There are lots of items in stock. If you're looking for something specific, I'd call ahead of time just in case. When you're ready to check out, make sure you tell them which studio you dance for so that you could earn a 10% off discount :)

Step N Up is a Hawaii staple. Growing up on Oahu, everyone knows that Step N Up is the only place…read morefor your dance apparel. Actually, I'm pretty sure people from other islands also come to Oahu or order from here because it's the only place to get everything you need. They have leotards, ballet skirts, pointe shoes, jazz shoes, Zumba sneakers, everything! Being a community staple, they also know what the uniform is for every dance studio and guide you to what you need!

Byron and Chad are AWESOME!! They are both very professional! The photo booth has awesome lighting,…read morethere are many props to choose from and the pictures prints out in a matter of seconds! My friends and I had so much fun!! We definitely made use of the photo booth and didn't waste any time! I will definitely be using Take2 Party Essentials for any future parties! Byron and Chad are the best! Thank you so much guys!

Take two was hired for my daughters Sweet16. Needless to say..Entertaining, Accomodating and a…read moreVariety of graphic options and props to choose from. Mahalo Take2! You made it Fun and Stress free

​I am writing this to warn other parents and event planners about the lack of integrity I…read moreexperienced with this business. While their portfolio shows talented work, their booking practices are incredibly deceptive. ​The Timeline: ​March 31st: I submitted an inquiry via their website for face painting and balloon art at their advertised rate. ​April 1st: After receiving no response to my initial inquiry, I followed up via text. Only then was I told the rates had jumped 50% higher less than 24 hrs from my intial inquiry. ​It feels like an intentional delay to avoid honoring the price that was active when I first reached out. They claimed "Spring" pricing ended on April 1st, yet there was no mention of seasonal rates or expiration dates anywhere on their site. I have inquired with the majority of local vendors for these services, and this is the only business on Oahu that uses "seasonal changes" to justify a 50% overnight increase. ​Additional Red Flags: ​The "Evidence Scrub": Immediately after I called them out via text (where they admitted to the change), they scrubbed all pricing from their website so there was no "proof" of the original website rate. ​The Delivery Fee: They insisted on a delivery fee for a party in Honolulu area. Given they are based in Honolulu and the equipment for these services is minimal, a $40 fee for a 5-minute drive feels like blatant "nickel and diming." ​Lack of Integrity: Even if their rates were reasonable, I would not do business with them because of these shady practices. ​It is poor business practice to change your rates the moment a customer shows interest in the advertised price. If you value cost transparency and professional integrity, I highly recommend looking elsewhere. Proceed at your own risk.

I recently had the pleasure of having face painting in paradise Hawaii at my son's first birthday…read more They were the total package! I was able to get one balloon artist and one face painting artist and I am not kidding when I say "artist". The quality of face paintings I saw was next level. There were tigers, unicorns, fairy princess, Pokémon and some sort or rainbow reptile (really cute actually).The Balloon animals were also out of this world. Octopus, dolphins, princess crowns a functioning bow and arrow!! I had a party with 50 kids and these two artist were hustling. They had a line the entire party, but they never complained or stopped. The kids were happy and the parents got to relax and enjoy the music. They were so easy to work and so patient and kind to all of my guest. I would hire them again in a heartbeat.

I was only lucky enough to have caught this business at the Yelp Burstday at Ohana Hale…read moreMarketplace. The short encounter we had was very lovely though! I joked around about something with my daughter and the artist just played along. I love people that just go with the flow of my awkwardness! I'm very glad to have had a chance to see their work in person, that way I know exactly who to call or refer when in need of this type of service!

I hired Kelani for my daughter 5th day party & it was such a hit. All the kids loved their face…read morepaint art. I wish we hired her for MORE then 2 hours. All the kids got there face painted and even adult was asking if they could get theirs too but we ran out of our booked time and she had another party to go to right after. She charges about $350 for 2 hours which may seem kinda pricey but it is full face detailed & beautiful work so thats probably why. she gets booked up so plan accordingly if you wanted more then 2 hours. We had maybe about 15-18 kids Face painted in 2 hours. I would highly recommend and would book her again. If you have a big party more then 20 faces to paint I suggest you hire a couple face paint artist or hire for more then 2 hours. Make sure there is adequate shade for the artist. I had a 20x30 tent with alot of room and thought that be good enough but the sun was moving in on her work area towards end time. Provide vegan snacks/food/dessert if possible as Kelani is vegan and we love to support healthy life styles. Overall a great party activity.