Party Characters for Kids Reviews
As your trusted source for local party characters for hire, Fairytale Entertainment has proudly provided quality kids entertainment throughout the Midwest since 2006. Over the years, we’ve worked with thousands of families, schools, and event planners, and one thing has become increasingly clear:
Choosing the wrong party character for kids provider can turn an exciting celebration into a stressful disappointment.
Unfortunately, we regularly speak with parents who contact us after something has gone wrong with another booking. That’s why we felt it was important to write this message as a caution for families before they hire entertainment for their child’s birthday party.
Always Search Reviews Before Booking Party Characters
One of the most important steps you can take before reserving a princess or superhero is simple:
Search for reviews first.
We’ve had hundreds of conversations over the years with families who told us they wished they had done more research before booking. Many assumed that the top search result on Google automatically meant the most trusted provider — but that isn’t always the case.
Be Careful With Third-Party Booking Agencies
In today’s kids party entertainment world, some companies operate more like national call centers or third-party agencies than true local entertainment teams.
These services often advertise heavily online, sometimes using beautiful photos and videos that may not reflect what actually arrives at your event. In many cases, the booking is handled by someone far away, and the entertainer who shows up may be a last-minute subcontractor rather than a trained performer from a local company.
From what families have shared with us over the years, these situations can sometimes lead to:
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No-shows or last-minute cancellations
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Costumes that look nothing like the advertisements
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Performers with no professional training or vetting
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Difficulty getting refunds or support afterward
The most heartbreaking part is that these issues often happen on the day of a child’s birthday party — when there’s no time to fix it.
Why Local Experience Matters
At Fairytale Entertainment, we do things differently.
We are a local kids party character company that provides real jobs to trained entertainers right here in our community. Our team members go through background checks, our costumes are professionally maintained, and every event is prepared with care long before your party begins.
Our full-time office staff plans every detail, and because we are local, we can respond quickly if anything unexpected comes up.
We believe families deserve peace of mind knowing:
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Who is coming to their home or venue
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What the character will look like
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That the entertainer is prepared and professional
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That the company will stand behind the experience
The Best Advice We Can Give Parents
If there is one takeaway from our experience since 2006, it is this:
Please do not book children’s party entertainment without reading reviews and confirming you are working with a real local provider.
Trying to save a small amount upfront can sometimes lead to major disappointment, and we hear these stories far too often.
Support trusted local businesses with real performers, real accountability, and a reputation built on years of successful events.
When you book your child’s party character, you deserve a magical experience — not uncertainty.
Fairytale Entertainment is proud to be the trusted choice for princess and superhero parties across Michigan, Illinois, and the Midwest, and we would be honored to help make your celebration unforgettable.
