Party Characters
The heart of the party — a princess performer who arrives in costume and in character, leads the stories and songs, and makes the birthday kid feel like royalty.
Princess party entertainers
A real-life princess at the door is the moment your kid talks about for months. Book a vetted performer who stays in character the whole visit — stories, songs, gentle games and a royal happy-birthday moment.
Party characters from $190/hrStarting rates vary by entertainer.
- 100+ five-star Google reviews
- Vetted & insured
- Money held until after the party
- Free cancellation to 7 days
The entertainment that makes it
What actually works at princess parties — and why parents book it.
Face Painting
Tiaras, butterflies and a little sparkle for the whole royal court — every guest leaves looking the part.
Balloon Art
Wands, crowns and flower wristlets, twisted on the spot — a take-home favor that doubles as entertainment.
Yombu-wide starting rates — each service page shows live local prices city by city.
Character performers parents book for princess parties
Plan it like you’ve done this before
Field-tested advice for planning the party.
Make the entrance the moment
Have the birthday child open the door themselves — their face when a princess is standing on the doorstep is the photo of the day. Cue a little fairytale music and have someone ready with a camera.
Match the activities to the age
Under-fives love gentle, story-led visits: a read-aloud, a sing-along, a simple game of freeze dance. Older kids can handle a full royal etiquette lesson, a treasure hunt, or learning a curtsy and a waltz step.
Ask about the cake moment
The best princess performers will lead the happy-birthday song and candle blow-out in character — it turns an ordinary cake moment into the highlight of the afternoon. Ask when you book; most are delighted to.
About character names
Reputable performers use original character names — a Snow Queen or an Ice Princess "inspired by" the famous stories, rather than the trademarked names. That's the professional standard, and the magic lands exactly the same for the kids.
How to book kids’ party entertainment
Tell us about your party
Share your city, date and the entertainment you have in mind, from face painting and balloon art to magic shows and party characters.
Choose your entertainer
We’ll check availability with local entertainers. Compare their profiles and prices, choose your favorite, and book securely online.
Enjoy the celebration
Your entertainer brings the fun. You enjoy the birthday moments, with your payment held until after the party.
Tell us about the party — we’ll check who’s free
One 60-second request and we’ll line up vetted character performers with real availability for your date — usually in about 2 hours.
Free to ask · no commitment · vetted & insured pros
Princess parties — FAQs
What does a princess party entertainer actually do?
A good one runs the show, not just the photos: an in-character entrance, storytelling, a sing-along, gentle games pitched at the age of the guests, and usually the happy-birthday song and cake moment in character. Most visits run about an hour — long enough to hold the magic without losing the little ones.
What age is a princess party best for?
The sweet spot is roughly 3 to 8. Under three, ask for a gentle, story-led visit — a big in-character entrance can overwhelm the smallest guests. Over eight, kids often prefer the princess paired with an activity like face painting or a craft.
Which princess should I pick?
Ask your kid — they always know. Ice queens and snow princesses have ruled for years, and under-the-sea princesses are perennially loved (though a tail suits a pool party better than a living room). Performers list the characters they offer on their profile, and you can note a request when you book.
Can they do official Disney princesses?
Professional performers offer characters "inspired by" the famous stories under original names — that's the industry-standard, legally careful approach. Your guests get the snow queen or mermaid they're dreaming of; the invitation just doesn't use the trademarked name.
How far ahead should I book?
Weekend afternoons go first, so two to three weeks ahead is comfortable. That said, Yombu checks real availability in about two hours — so if the party is this Saturday, it's absolutely still worth asking.
What parents say
Oli the magician was amazing! So great with the kids, so funny, and he had all the adults scratching their heads in confusion trying to figure it out.
We had Maggie for face painting she was fantastic—the kids adored her, she worked beautifully and quickly, and was such a cheerful presence at the party.
We had Natalie join our party to make balloon animals for the kids and she was AMAZING. All the kids were mesmerised.
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Ready to plan the party?
Tell us the date and the entertainment you have in mind — we’ll check real availability with vetted local entertainers and come back with confirmed options, usually within about 2 hours.
- Vetted & insured
- Money held until after the party
- Free to ask