"Hands down one of the BEST entertainment I have ever had at my children's' parties."
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Why choose us?
We make it easy and make your kid feel special.
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I (owner Ali) started my princess journey many years ago performing in the Disney parks. That attention to detail and focus on guest experience was something that carried over into Princess & Me Parties.
The activities at our events are created to not just entertain, but also to connect with children. We know this audience of 2-6 years olds. They require constant engagement so we mix "up and moving" activities like dancing, scavenger hunts, and obstacle courses with "relax and eat a snack" activities like our story time, magic show, and face painting.
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We look the part, too, with styled wigs, clean costumes, and character specific makeup. Making each character experience polished and unique.
Our characters bring the energy and fun with a basket full of games and activities, but more than that - they make your kid feel special by attention to their needs, engaging in conversations, "remembering" when they met them last, and giving big hugs. If they see your child's attention is more focused on physical activity, the character will adjust the activities to fit their needs and make their birthday party extra special.
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Each performer is carefully chosen for her talents in singing and acting, experience working with children, reliable and trustworthy work ethic, and for her dreams. Our performers are like true princesses - gentle, patient, and full of ambition. They go on to Broadway, touring and regional musicals, television shows, and more. It's important to us to not just have good performers but amazing people (inside and out) in the cast.
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Our prompt and honest communication may seem like the cherry on top, but we believe that should be the foundation of all companies. If you have any further questions, please take a look at our frequently asked questions below. We're happy to answer any additional questions you have.
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What makes us the #1 Choice
We charge by time, character, and distance rather than a flat rate. That way you only pay for what you need and get the best deal. We customize each party package to fit you, your child, and their guests
Becoming the character means looking your best. Each week costumes are repaired, washed, and pressed. The owner also styles the wigs too to maintain a polished appearance for each event.
Each performer is hired for their ability to keep children entertained & engaged while maintaining high energy. They are actors as well as nannies and teachers, so they know how to work with kids & keep them happy.
We give our performers 2x the amount of time to commute between events. This allows them time for traffic so they're on time, but also gives them a moment to refresh before your event, so they look their best
Performers are trained for 4 days before they ever do an event. The owner is a former Disney princess so she has high standards. We're always in character, even when you think the kids aren't looking.
While we plan each event, we also bring a few alternatives, so we can be flexible. We know that working with kids requires an instinctive level of awareness & adaptation. So we over prepare with extra activities.
What do you do at a party?
What is the order of activities?
Each party package has an ideal itinerary that looks something like this:
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arrival & greeting, gathering of kids with wishing ceremony
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story time with singing and dancing
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group game
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magic show
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(for longer packages face painting and more group games)
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then about 10 minutes before the end of the performance time, the characters will gather everyone together for posing for photos and singing "happy birthday."
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After the characters depart, the kids will eat cake, then run around and play some more with their friends before falling asleep in the car.
Our performers will pay attention to the needs of your child and their guests. If they need to get "up and moving" they'll perform activities like dancing, scavenger hunts, and obstacle courses. Or if they need to "relax and eat a snack", the character will perform activities like our story time, magic show, and face painting.
There are boys at the party. Will they be entertained as well?
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Our performers are trained is keeping little ones engaged. While we do specialize in princess characters, our parties are inclusive of all ages and genders. Our games and activities are not gender specific. Sometimes we even find the little boys feel so included that they become best friends with the characters, which is a very sweet moment.
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If you are looking for something more masculine, we do offer superhero characters who teach superhero moves and have a fun obstacle course. We also have Lightning McQueen style race car drivers who bring a big box of hot wheels tracks and cars to play with and play themed games.
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How does Payment work?
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To book your event, a deposit ($100 for private parties and $250 for large scale corporate/business events) and virtually signed Client Agreement is required. Your balance is due 7 days before your event date. You may choose to opt in to automatic charge of your balance on your invoice. We highly recommend this option as it saves time.
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All bookings are first come, first serve upon deposit. If someone takes your desired spot, we will notify you via email and void your quote.
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The package price does not include gratuity for the Performer. Gratuity is not required but is appreciated if you had a magical time. We recommend 20% or more of the total price.
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Do you accept last minute bookings?
Yes we do, if we have availability
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Event inquiries received within 7 days of the event date are classified as "last minute".
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Any in-person events booked within 7 days of the event date will incur a $50 fee per character.
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What is your Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy?
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Rescheduling due to Weather: Please notify us no later than 10 days before your event date if you need to reschedule due to inclement weather at an outdoor location. Any reschedules made within 10 days of the event date will result in a 20% rescheduling fee. The client may reschedule their event for 1 time to a new date within 60 days. Subject to availability.
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Rescheduling due to emergency or illness: The client may reschedule their event for 1 time to a new date within 60 days without resulting in a rescheduling fee of 20% of the total. Subject to availability.
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All cancellations will result in a refund minus the deposit of $100 for private parties and $250 for large events.
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Weather: In case of rainy or bad weather that would cause the company unable to perform at an outdoor location, it is the responsibility of the client to select a alternate, indoor location and notify the company via email with at least 2 hours notice from the performance start time. New travel fees may apply, so please email us your rain alternate location at least 3 days in advance in case we need to send a separate invoice.
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Cancellations or rescheduling within 48 hours of the event and due to any other reason beyond emergency or illness including inclement weather without having an alternative, safe, indoor rain location chosen will result in no refund.
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What happens if it's supposed to rain? (or other bad weather)
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If you're planning to hold your event outdoors, we advise you to have a backup plan at an indoor location in case of bad weather. We've had events move indoors due to high winds, low temperatures, high temperatures, rain, and more. The comfort of your guests is important to us. Even if you hold your event outdoors and hope the rain holds off, there is still the possibility of wet ground limiting activities and damaging costumes, sideways rain causing illness and discomfort, guests being late or cancelling due to road traffic, etc. If you don't have an indoor option, we urge you to reschedule your event or switch to an indoor location. Below are our policies for rescheduling
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Rainy day tips:
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Parking. Normally we park around the corner from events so we're out of sight of guests getting out of their vehicles. In the case that there is sideways rain, even our umbrellas won't keep us safe, so the performer may message you and ask if they can park in the driveway. In order to maintain the magic, please keep children away from the front windows so they don't see the performer getting out of a car.
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Flexibility. When it rains, the traffic pours. Our performers are given adequate time to commute between events. In the instance that there are multiple traffic delays, they will communicate with you directly via phone call or text to let you know their estimated time of arrival. They will perform the full booked time from the time they arrive.
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Doormat. We recommend putting a towel by the door for guests to wipe their shoes so mud and rain aren't tracked into the space.
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Below are our company policies for rescheduling and cancelling due to weather. These are the same policies from your contract you signed upon booking.
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Reschedules will result in a 20% rescheduling fee. The client may reschedule their event for 1 time to a new date within 60 days. Subject to availability. A completed invoice for rescheduling fee is required to complete a reschedule.
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All cancellations will result in a refund minus the deposit. Refunds may take 3-4 business days to show up in your bank account.
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If you have an indoor location alternative, but it's at a different address, please email us by 3 days before your event. If travel fees apply, then a completed invoice will be required at least 48 hours before the event date.
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If a performer arrives at your event to discover it is outdoors while it's raining and an indoor location is not offered, they will leave the event immediately without refund.
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Cancellations or rescheduling within 48 hours of the event will result in no refund.
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If you choose to proceed with holding your event outdoors with potential for rain, here are our requirements for the space:
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Fully covered tent with ceiling, sides, and floors
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1 Parking spot in front for each performer
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Space heaters if held in temperature below 65 degrees
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What areas do you service?
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We are based in Sherman Oaks, a suburb of Los Angeles, CA. Princess & Me Parties services up to 50 miles from Sherman Oaks. All the way up to Santa Clarita area, West to Moorpark and Thousand Oaks, south to Downey, east to Pasadena and beyond! Los Angeles County, San Fernando Valley, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Van Nuys, Woodland Hills, Simi Valley, Canoga Park, Northridge, Granada Hills, Sylmar, Burbank, Glendale, Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, Calabasas, Santa Clarita, Valencia, and Canyon Country. Areas beyond 15 miles from our Sherman Oaks office will be subject to additional travel fees per performer.
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What if I want a character you do not currently offer?
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For an additional fee, we can bring your character to life. Several of our current character offerings were made a reality because of a request. Email us at least 4 weeks in advance, if you're interested in a character we do not currently offer. Fees may apply.
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I noticed you have multiple costumes for some characters. How do I request a specific costume?
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When you fill out your request form above, please note which outfit you would prefer. Some characters have a variety of outfit options like our Snow Sisters who have ten different options between the two of them across the numerous films and shorts. If no request is made, we will send the character in what we have available.
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How far in advance should I book?
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As soon as possible. Our most popular party times are Saturday and Sunday from 11am -3pm. Some parents book 3 months in advance to guarantee their #1 choice of time and character. Flexibility with your party date and time is ideal. We recommend contacting us before booking your venue or notifying your guests. To book now or submit a request to check our availability,
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How Do I Book?
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We understand that you have a busy day, so we keep it quick and professional.
Step 1: Complete a booking request form here
Step 2: We'll email you to confirm our availability, virtually sign the Client Agreement and complete your deposit ($100 for private parties and $250 for large business/corporate events).
Phone Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (excluding holidays)
Our office is closed on the weekends while we are out making magic, but we do monitor the phone and email on weekends for emergencies.
Please always leave a message as we may be on the other line or in an event.
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Step 3: Complete your balance (or click the box on your invoice for the balance to be automatically processed). Balances are due by 7 days before the event.
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Should I tip the performer?
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The package prices do not include gratuity for the performer. If you are happy with their performance, then you are welcome to tip. Any gratuity is GREATLY appreciated as it lets the performer know you had a wonderful time! We recommend $50 per performer per hour.
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What are your office hours?
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We are in the office Monday through Friday 10:00am-5:00pm. We are often styling wigs, washing costumes, and other magical things to get ready for your events, so the best way to reach us is through email. If you would like a phone call, please complete a request form and note in the request what times work best for you. On the weekends we are out at parties making magic. We do keep an eye on the phone line over the weekends and will call you back if it is an emergency related to a party happening the same weekend. If you have an inquiry over the weekend please complete a Booking Request form and we will send you a full quote on Monday. If you call and miss us, please leave a voicemail.
Can you provide proof of insurance?
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Yes, we can provide proof of insurance for your event. Some venues and parks require a "certificate of insurance" from vendors. If your venue needs their location to be listed as "additional insured", we can provide that. The turn around for a "additional insured" document from our insurance company takes 2-3 business days.
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How Can I Apply to Be Part of the Magic?
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We are always accepting applications to join our cast. Reliable vehicle, weekend availability, and clean background required. Please email a singing video and current headshot to Ali@PrincessAndMeParties.com Click here to learn more about auditions.