Princesses

Look first for the princess your birthday child asks about, draws or chooses for pretend play. Elsa can connect the request with a winter theme, Cinderella with a storybook celebration, and the Little Mermaid with an ocean theme. These are ways to describe the child's interests, not promises of scenery, activities or a particular costume. Use the catalogue images to compare the characters and open the individual page for more planning ideas.

If your child likes several princesses, ask which one they would want beside them for a birthday photo. That question can make the choice more concrete. Share any favourite story moment with our team, together with the way your child likes to join in. Songs, crafts and props should be discussed separately rather than inferred from the theme.

A role-play visit invites children into a short story. The princess might need help finding a lost item, ask guests to vote on which way to go or invite the birthday child to share a secret. Discuss this option if your child enjoys pretend play and wants an active role. It can run for a longer stretch and benefits from a clear beginning, middle and end.

A welcome moment is shorter and simpler. The princess greets the guest of honour, says a few warm words, poses for photographs and then moves on to greet the other children. This is an option to discuss for a child who prefers a gentle introduction or a party with a busy schedule. You could discuss both, with a short greeting at the start and a brief story later on.

A princess visit needs a little space and a clear entrance. Plan a spot where the character can arrive without walking through a crowd, such as a corner of the room away from the food table. A chair placed slightly apart from the group gives the birthday child a clear place to sit beside the princess. Keep the room quieter during storytelling and let the energy rise during any group game.

Think about how long the guests will wait between activities. Younger children tire quickly, so a short greeting followed by a snack break often works better than one long session. Ask our team how they prefer to be introduced and whether they need a changing or waiting space, and confirm those details with your venue well ahead of the day.

Start with the birthday child. Ask whether they want to meet one specific princess or whether any princess would delight them. Next, confirm the number of guests, the length of the visit and whether the character should greet siblings and grown-ups as well. Check whether the requested visit can include a role-play format, a welcome format or both, and whether they can adapt the length to suit your schedule.

Finally, share any sensitivities. A child who is frightened by sudden noises or unfamiliar adults may prefer a calmer, slower entrance. A child who loves to take the spotlight may enjoy being called on to help the princess with a task. Writing these details down in your booking message helps the entertainer prepare a visit that feels personal.