Their favorite.
Their birthday.

A child who enjoys a bouncy, friendly hero may respond well to a turtle character that feels like a comic-style buddy rather than a stern fighter. You might ask the team to open with a playful entrance, a silly greeting for the birthday child and a call-and-response that gets the group moving. Discuss these ideas with the team: a short shout-out using the child's name, some mock-heroic posing the children can copy, or a friendly challenge asking guests to show their own best turtle stance. Ask which activities suit your child's age and temperament, since some children want the spotlight while others prefer to watch from the side.

If your party is in a yard, park or other open space, the setting can give a costumed visit room to move. Check the venue's own rules about outside entertainers and equipment before you commit, since the venue decides that question. Ask the team whether they can work with an open area, what space they would need for group games, and how they would adapt if the weather changes. Practical outdoor ideas to discuss include a relay-style game around a marked path, a bubble or ball activity that keeps children close to the performer, and a simple photo moment at the birthday table. Keep the plan flexible so a smaller or shadier spot can replace the main open area if needed.

An indoor room can work well for a child who gets overwhelmed by wide open space, or when the party is in a home or community room. Measure the room with the team in mind, since a clear front area and a route for the performer to enter and exit help the visit feel calm. Ask whether the performer can keep the energy lively while staying near the children, and which small activities, such as a bean bag toss, a hero walk around the room or a simple themed craft, could fit into the hour. Any craft or prop should be agreed with the team in advance. Choose a seating arrangement that lets children see the performer without crowding, and leave a clear pathway so guests can move safely.

Children often do best when a visit has a clear rhythm: a welcome, a few movement games, a quieter moment, a birthday highlight and a farewell. Within the one-hour booking you can plan that sequence so no single activity runs too long for the youngest guests. Ask the team how they would pace the visit, when they would prefer a short pause, and how they would bring the group back together after a busy game. At the end, agree on how the birthday child and family will be greeted and thanked, and confirm arrival, setup and departure details directly with the team.