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Frequently Asked Questions


Magical Celebrations

 
 

Q: "What makes you so different?"
A: A party by Magical Celebrations is an experience above the rest.
We have references from such well known companies as:

  • Babies R Us
  • Color Me Mine
  • Hotel Bel Air
  • Johnny Rockets
  • Mary Kay
  • Hollywood Ent. PR
  • Irvine Spectrum
  • Town and Country
  • and more!
The biggest concern we hear constantly from parents is the fear of not knowing exactly what they will be getting when they choose to use a children's entertainment company. We pride ourselves in making Magical Celebrations unique in it's presentation, and of course, amazingly different for your special day! We begin by emailing you: a detailed script, pictures ( of the actor, bouncy ect..), and our glowing references!
 

Q: "With characters can you also provide a discount for adding Bouncy Houses, Choo Choo trains, Pony rides, Petting Zoos, Tables,Chairs, Balloon Decorations, Carnival Food Machines, and Bubble Makers? "
A: We can help you take care of all your party needs by offering a 10 percent discount when you add some extras to your characters!

For Tables, Chairs,and Balloon Decorations:
Let us know what you require. We can get pics and more detailed prices to you when we get your specific measurements, number of guests, and theme information. For some orders that need flowers, umbrellas, and table decorations we may need to see the site beforehand to make sure everything is perfect!

For lower delivery charges tables and chairs can be dropped off the Friday before your event and picked up the Monday afterwards. Specific timed deliveries (the day of) may add extra charges.

Balloons arrive the day of.

Magical Celebrations will set up everything: delivery times and arrive early on the party day to decorate.

For Bouncy Houses:
This includes Bouncy,Slides, Water Houses, Mazes, and Combos. The measurements range from
:

12x12 (6 to 8 kids)
15x15 (8 to 12 kids)
20x20 (10 to 15 kids)
25x30 (20 to 30 kids)
Ages can range form 2-14 year olds

Ask us to send you pics and specific prices ! We have the perfect themed Bouncy to compliment your character!

You will need to be available for an early set up. Usually it's one and a half hours beforehand. Bouncy Houses can be rented up to 8 hours. Pick up occurs right after show to 3 hours afterwards. Curfew is 7pm for winter months and 8pm for summer months.

You also need a designated electrical outage that is no farther than 100 feet away. We carry generators if power outage is too far away.Sorry no parks for Bouncy Houses.

No food, drink, or shoes are allowed inside our Bouncy houses. We highly suggest because of this that with large groups you have a friend to delegate kids to go in, (this is so that not all the kids pile in at once) or have one of our assistants to help!

Please let us know if you wish to use bouncy on grass, cement, or other surface.

For Trains:
Ask us to send you pics! It's such a fun time especially for toddlers! We have several trains to choose from. You will have Conductor Brian to help drive and facilitate the children in the Choo Choo. Please be specific with your space requirements, measurements, floorings, or type of pavement. (Emailing a pic of the location would be helpful.)

There is a two hour minimum. Set up is quick. Conductor Brian usually arrives 45 mins before your event starts.

For Pony Rides:
Have Buttercup and Daisey come to entertain your kids! Pony rides are especially great for Parents that want to have a lot of activities going on for a large group of kids.

We will need a two car space designated area to park trailer by your driveway.

For Animal Farms:
This includes Chickens, Ducks, Rabbits, Piggy, and Sheep Goats. Include this in your pony ride for a discounted package!

For Carnival Food Machines:
We will happily email you pictures and specific detailed prices. We have Snow Cone, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, and Bubble Machines. Just as with tables, carnival machines will be delivered the Friday before your event, and picked up the Monday afterwards. The day of deliveries may add extra charges.

Most supplies that come with food machines cover 80 servings. If you have more guests a second bag of supplies can be added for a small fee. For Snow Cones we do not provide ice, but can provide an ice chest that will hold 8 to 10 bags of ice. For snow cones 1 bag of ice covers 8 servings.

 

Q: Wow you do so much! I have a really big event. Would you come to the party location for a consultation?
A: Absolutely! For larger events we are happy to come investigate your location and help plan everything! However, if your distance is far away we may need to charge a small gas fee for travel which will go toward your party cost. If we have time we do our very best to visit prospective clients while we are traveling to one of our events. That way we are already in your location and do not have to charge you the gas fee.

Note: For safety reasons we will arrive with a male staff member and your information will be left with our receptionist: name, address, phone number, and the appointment time.

 
Q: "Have you worked with star clients?"
A: Many times! We are happy to email or fax you our standard confidentiality agreement. We will not allow any discussions with outside parties, nor cameras inside your property. If you choose to use your own agreement we are happy to have each and everyone of our staff sign that for you too as well.
 

Q: If I get a script that shows me what the character does, can I choose to change it?
A: Of course! We love it when the parents like to get involved in the creative process! As long it works with your time limitations and Superman doesn't jump off your roof etc.. LOL we are happy to make adjustments!

 
Q: How experienced are your actors?
A: Magical Celebrations goes through an intense audition and training period. We only use experienced, talented actors that are all slim, attractive models that have had many years of improvisational training. Most of our staff has already worked in the TV/ Film industry, so you get the most beautiful characters! (Kids cannot be fooled! )
 

Q: Can I choose my performer?
A: Yes! Magical Celebrations will send you photos, or take a look at our staff page to choose yourself. You also have the opportunity to have a phone interview if you like. We are proud that we can do something that very few companies will do. Show you exactly what you are getting.

 

Q: What do I receive in a full show?
A: You will receive all that is below:
(Note you can deduct items to lower cost.)

1) A full length script.
This is sent to you for your approval. You will been given a chance to read what will happen at your party, and if you wish, you can edit or change anything.

2) Talented Performers:
Again, Magical Celebrations only hires attractive, professional actors who have had years of improvisational training. You will receive their picture as well.

3)Costumes for the children:
(This can be removed if you wish for a lower price)

We have costumes for both boys and girls. For boys we have superhero masks. They are Batman, Spidey, Bob the Builder, firemen, knight,and animal masks. For girls we have tutus, fairy wings, tiaras, and boas.

4)Storytelling and play acting with fun interactive games:
(See our scripts to read all the games we offer!)

5)Treasure Hunt and gift bags:
(This can be removed for a lower price.)

We will supply gift bags that we will fill with candy .The gift bags are made of brown paper so that the kids can decorate or add optional Polaroids. The bags become so special because the kids have helped make them! We supply gift bags up to 20 kids. After that we charge a small fee for each additional child.

If you wish to not use candy then we are happy to purchase other goodies. However, with costs we cannot guarantee that we can fill the bags to the top as we could with candy.

6) Dancing, singing, and music:

Movement and song is a huge part of a successful party! Kids can't sit for very long! Don't worry! If it rains... we can find many ways to get the kids to move and have a blast inside!

7) Crafts:
(This can be deducted for a lower price.)

We decorate birthday cards and do animal puppets with the gift bags.

8) Face painting, and princess makeup:
(This can be deducted, or if you want you can request to just have just facepainting ONLY at your event for our lowest price)

For boys and girls. We can do snakes, spiders, pirates, butterflies, crowns, mermaids, stars, and so much more!!!!!

FACEPAINTING NOTE:
If you have more than 15 kids for an hour party and want all the games, and balloons WITH facepainting then we will require( if they are over 3 years old) that you:
Lengthen you time to at least 30 mins,
Hire another character for the hour or ,
Hire an assistant to help with the hour.

9) Balloons:
(This can be deducted for time constraints, or you can do just Balloons and Facepainting only for a lower price.)

We do swords, flowers, and many animal shapes. These take time to shape and then the kids can pop them so:

BALLOON NOTE:
For larger parties (over 15 kids who are over 3 years old ) with the full package (games, balloons, facepainting, ect..) We will require these additions:

With 16-20 kids an extra 30 mins for the one character.

You can also add an assistant for the hour to help or,
You can add another character for the hour to help.

With more than 20 kids read "Length of Party Question" below.

Again,we will require additional times or more help to guarantee that the balloons and facepainting can be done with the full package for large parties.

SPECIAL BALLOON NOTE FOR TODDLERS:
Since toddlers (1-2 year olds) have such a short attention span then they will not pertain to the rules above. Most likely, an hour is fine for 20 toddlers. Please call the office to confirm and don't forget about our bouncy houses!

10) Polaroid Pictures:
These are optional and we can provide them for a fee per shot. We will bring our camera and film for you. The kids love to attach these to their bags and watch them develop. The parents can of course take as many photos as they wish with their own cameras. If you wish to supply the film then we can bring the camera to use at the party at no additional cost.

 

Q: "How do I decide the length of my party?"
A: All parties have different needs. Many parents are concerned that they have a too small of a group or too large of a group. We work with corporate events, preschools, and bookstores. We are used to performing in small spaces with toddlers, to larger events up to 100 kids or more for a show!

TIME NOTES AND NUMBER OF KIDS:
Again, with a full package show (see all above)
We require for 15 children a
one hour show.

Over 15 to 20 kids
We require to extend the show to:
An hour and a half for full package, (See all above)

With over 20-25 kids
We require:
Two hours:

With 26 kids or over
with a full package(read all above) we require a:
Two hour show.
Then you must add an assistant to help or
You can instead also add an extra character.

Note:If you are on a budget you can have that second person come for just an hour to help!

Again, if you choose to stay within an hour frame and have 15 plus kids we cannot guarantee that we can accomplish the games with facepainting and balloons.

Just a reminder again: For toddler parties( 1-2 year olds) we suggest no more than an One hour show including balloons. Toddlers have a short attention span, so if there are NO children over the toddler age at your party then an hour performance is perfect. (Including balloons.)

 
Q: Do you do Tea Parties?
A: Yes we do! We come to your house to decorate your table with beautiful table cloths, tea plates, saucers and flowers. Then we have a character of your choice do a performance and lead the children into tea. We serve lemonade, cut out heart tea sandwiches, (Jelly, cheese and turkey) cheese crackers, grapes, apples, carrots, and tea cookies. We require two hours for a tea party with an assistant. (The first hour for performance and the second hour for tea and cake. The assistant serves.) While the kids are eating we do Storytime, and face- painting. Ask the office to send you a detailed script!
 
Q: How about Fashion or Hula Parties?
A: Have a Bratz, Princess, or Hula gal come to celebrate. We bring dress up and then break to learn a runway/dance routine. Then while the girls are practicing, we do their hair and makeup. We end with Kerokee, a dance contest, and a fashion runway show! We require a two hour performance with an assistant to help with hair and makeup. Ask the office to send you a detailed script!
 
Q: How far in advanced do I need to reserve my event?
A: As soon as possible as there are birthdays every day of the year! It pains us greatly to tell a client we cannot help them as they have waited too late to reserve a date that we are completely booked for! As we have a large staff sometimes we are able to assist last minute clients, so please call us ASAP so we can help you! We require deposits to hold your date and time, and do not accept personal checks for balances on the day of the event.