“I literally did not lift a finger” — Demi C., Huntington Beach“I took a boat to a magical island and met mermaids!” — Sage, via Grandpa Rick“The level of theming and execution of detail rival Disney” — Hana E., Newport Beach“They exceed even Disneyland quality” — Naz E., Los Angeles“Every single mom and kid said it was ‘magical’” — T K., San Francisco“My son is shy and he was having an amazing time” — Erin C., San Francisco“You really feel like you are in an underwater cavern!” — Leslie S., Tustin“Truly magical in every possible way” — Michelle D., Laguna Hills“10/10! Venue, the ladies, set up, ease was all A+!” — Stephanie C., Orange County“Such a dream come true” — Staci R., Rancho Cucamonga“The most special gift of our holiday season” — Chrissy H., Orange“Once Upon An Island is truly exceptional” — Sanaa E., Albuquerque

Traveling characters · anywhere in Orange County

Princess Characters for Birthday Parties in Orange County

You already have the venue. We bring the magic to it. Our professional princesses, mermaids, pirates and fairies travel across Orange County for birthday appearances, prepared by the same wardrobe and wig team behind our immersive Newport Beach venue.

$225 one hour, at your home or venue

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Additional time is available and prorated at the same hourly rate.

Forty seconds, at a real party

This is what arrives at your door.

Not a costume standing politely in the corner for photographs. A performer who knows how to hold a garden full of children, in a costume built and maintained by our own team.

Over a decade on Balboa Island. Twenty-two characters. One professional team behind every appearance.

One hour · $225 · anywhere in Orange County

We entertain. You enjoy the party.

An Once Upon an Island character appearance is not a photo opportunity that stands politely in the corner. It is roughly an hour of professionally led children’s entertainment. She arrives knowing exactly what happens next, so you never have to fill a silence, gather the children or work out what comes after the cake.

Grand entrance

She does not slip in through the kitchen. Her arrival is the moment, and the birthday child is greeted first and by name.

Interactive storytime

A story the children are inside of rather than listening to, with parts to play and questions to answer.

Music and sing-along

The songs they already know by heart, led by someone who sings them properly.

Glitter makeovers

Glitter makeup and face gems for the girls. Temporary tattoos are available for boys, or for any child who would rather have one, on request.

Themed games and activities

Character-led games woven through the hour as time allows, so there is never a flat stretch where the parents have to step in.

Photos with everyone

Photographs with the birthday child, the family and every guest who wants one.

Cake and candles

She leads the birthday moment, so the candles are lit inside the story rather than beside it.

Every appearance is one hour. Additional time is available and prorated at the same hourly rate.

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Twenty-two characters

Meet the cast.

Every character travels across Orange County for one-hour birthday appearances at $225. Tap any character for her full page, what she does at a party and the add-ons available with her.

The Once Upon an Island difference

The magic starts before she arrives.

Every Once Upon an Island character is prepared by the same team behind our immersive Newport Beach venue. Professionally maintained costumes, styled and cared-for character wigs, and the finishing details children notice, all handled in house before she ever leaves for your party.

You are not booking an individual performer. You are booking an established children’s entertainment company with a professional team behind every appearance.

An in-house wardrobe department

Costumes are built, fitted, cleaned and maintained by our own team, not sourced per booking.

A dedicated wig department

Character wigs are professionally styled and maintained between every appearance by our head of wig design.

Performers who are trained, not booked

Our cast performs in our Balboa Island venue every week. Your party is not their first time in character.

Make the hour bigger

Character add-ons.

Every add-on is arranged when you book and led by your character during the visit.

Crystal Tiara Crowning Ceremony $20

Her character presents a real crystal tiara during a royal crowning ceremony. It is the photograph most parents end up framing.

Character Plush Experience $15 per child

A build-and-stuff experience where every child creates their own themed plush friend, with their character helping. Each one goes home with a guest.

Mini Tea Party $125

For up to 12 children. Your character brings miniature porcelain tea cups and sets a proper little tea party, picnic-style or at a table. Turn her character visit into a miniature Princess Tea Party. Beverages are provided by the family; pink lemonade works beautifully.

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For families who want the full transformation experience, our illuminated salon setup can travel with your character for complete children’s makeovers alongside the visit.

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Where we travel

Anywhere in Orange County.

Our characters travel to homes, clubhouses, parks, hotels and private venues across Orange County from our Newport Beach base. Tell us where the party is and we will confirm availability for your date.

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Or let us host the whole thing

Want us to host the entire celebration?

Our all-inclusive birthday parties on Balboa Island include the private venue, characters, transformations, food, activities, setup and cleanup, starting at $900.

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An 18% performer service fee is added to all bookings. Travel fees may apply outside of Newport Beach.