Characters
The Neverland Pirate Captain, plus 3 Neverland Mermaids
Both worlds in one room, and one story for the whole crew.
1.5 hour party: 2 characters. 2 and 2.5 hour parties: 4 characters.
Our flagship co-ed party · Balboa Island
Mermaid and Pirate Birthday Party in Orange County
The Mermaid & Pirate Party
An all-inclusive private birthday party at Once Upon an Island on Balboa Island in Newport Beach, California. This is the party for a guest list that will not agree on one thing. Mermaids and a pirate host it together, and every child picks their own side: a tail, pirate gear, or a princess dress. Nobody is talked into a theme they did not choose, and the whole room still ends up in the same story.
$900 – $1,600 1.5 – 2.5 hours
Completely all-inclusive
What is included.
From $900 · 1.5 to 2.5 hours · Built for 5 to 14 children, up to 18 to 20 max
All of our packages are all-inclusive and include everything below. You are choosing the character world she wants to live in for the day.
Décor style
A purple and teal mermaid tea party, with pirate touches
Skull flags, gold goblets and pirate plates for the boys.
- A private venue, only yours for the celebration
- A dress-up wardrobe with mermaid tails, pirate gear or princess dresses, their choice
- A character hosted salon experience: every child gets one-on-one time with a character while her hair and makeup are done in the style of her choice, including colorful hair piece add-ins to keep and glitter makeup
- A catered tea party luncheon: cheese pizza, Pirate’s Booty popcorn, tropical fruit snacks and our signature pink sparkling tea, served to the children by our staff
- Crafts and hosted activities
- The royal crowning ceremony
- A parents lounge
- Full setup and cleanup
Picture the day
This is how the party runs.
Neverland Mermaids and a pirate host it together, from the first bubble to the last cup of tea. Here is the whole thing, in order, so you know exactly what you are booking.
1It starts
They swim through the rainbow.
The doors open and she does not walk in, she swims through: through the rainbow tunnel and out into a sea of bubbles, with the whole room going at once. The mermaids and the pirate are waiting on the other side, and they greet the birthday child first, by name, before leading every child through into the party room.
2Then
Together, they wish the wardrobe open.
Hidden in the forest is a wardrobe that only opens when the children wish it open. It does, and everything is inside: mermaid tails, pirate gear and princess dresses, side by side. Every child chooses their own look for the day. Nobody is handed a costume.
3Beneath the jellyfish
Three at a time, one character each.
Three little ones at a time are taken into the salon and seated under the glowing jellyfish canopy, and this is the part that surprises parents most: every makeover is done by a character. Not an attendant in a uniform. Your child sits one to one with a real mermaid or the pirate himself who works on them and talks to them the entire time. Mermaid braids and colour, or pirate face paint and hair colour. Their choice.
4Meanwhile
Nobody is ever waiting.
While the salon is running, another character has the rest of the room: magical crafts they take home as keepsakes, games, and enough going on that no child is ever sitting on the sidelines waiting for a turn. There is never a flat corner in the room.
5The reveal
The tail moment nobody forgets.
The mermaids get their reveal on the clamshell throne, and the pirate crew get the treasure hunt. Two things happening, two halves of the room equally certain the party was made for them.
6The moment
The birthday child is crowned.
Then the birthday child is officially crowned in front of every one of their friends, with a crystal tiara they keep. The room goes quiet for it. This is the part that brings the whole party together, and it is the part parents tell us afterwards they were not ready for.
Mums, this is the one to have a tissue for.
7And finally
A tea party luncheon, served to them.
Everyone sits down for the celebration tea. Our staff serve the cheese pizza, the popcorn, the fruit snacks and our signature pink sparkling tea, so no adult is up and down from the table. You are in the parents lounge or at the table with a drink somebody else brought you.
You are not entertaining. You are not coordinating. You are watching.
✦ Every Once Upon an Island party runs this way. What changes between packages is who hosts it and what she is transformed into. ✧
Real parties, real magic
Photographs from real celebrations.
✧ Real parties, real magic ✧
You do not lift a finger
Your job is to watch the magic.
Co-ed parties are the ones parents dread, because half the room usually checks out. This one is built so that does not happen. Boys and girls are given different ways in, and the hosts are experienced enough to read which child needs coaxing and which needs a job to do.
Professional entertainment
Behind every character is a professional team.
Our characters are on our staff. They host parties at our Newport Beach venue every week, their costumes and wigs are prepared by our own wardrobe and styling team, and they are trained to entertain rather than pose. That is what keeps a room of children engaged for two hours, and it is what lets you sit down.
Is this the one?
Who this party is perfect for.
- Mixed-gender guest lists
- Siblings celebrating together
- Children who want adventure rather than a ball
- Groups of 5 to 20 children
Not ready to choose the package yet
Save her date and time for $200.
Popular dates disappear weeks ahead, particularly weekends. You do not have to settle on a package to keep hers.
$200 holds her exact date and time for 14 days, and automatically schedules a call with our Head Party Coordinator who will walk you through everything: packages, guest counts, every detail.
- Your $200 is credited toward whichever party or event you choose
- A planning call with our Head Party Coordinator, scheduled automatically
- Date and time transferable where available, arranged on your call
- No obligation to book this package, or any package, on the day you hold it
Lock the date now, pick the perfect package together on your call.
Before you book
Questions we are asked most.
Is food included?
Yes, and properly. Every party includes a catered tea party luncheon: cheese pizza, Pirate’s Booty popcorn, tropical fruit snacks and our signature pink sparkling tea, all served to the children by our staff. We love pizza because kids actually eat it. All of our food is catered, and if you would like to switch the menu, just ask. We do not include cake or dessert, but our team will cut and serve yours during the celebration.
Is this party good for boys?
Yes. It was built for mixed groups. Boys can dress as pirates, and the pirate host leads the treasure hunt and the games.
What characters come?
Neverland Mermaids and a pirate, up to three mermaids and one pirate depending on the tier.
How long is it?
1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on the tier.
How many children are included?
From 5 children on the boutique tier up to 14 included on the extended tier, with room for 18 to 20 guests. Additional children are $75 each.
Do girls still get the mermaid experience?
Yes. Every guest chooses their own transformation, so a child who wants to be a mermaid is a mermaid.
Where is it held?
At our private venue on Balboa Island in Newport Beach.
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