Express Character Greeting
Individual pricing
Every event is quoted individually based on your program, date and details — request a free quote and we'll get back within 24 hours.
What's included
- All ages
- 15 to 25 minute visit
- Any character of your choice
- Birthday song & personal moment
- Photo opportunities with every child
About Express Character Greeting
A perfect surprise burst — your favorite character knocks on the door, sings happy birthday, gives the birthday kid a personal moment, takes group photos and exits with everyone smiling.
The knock is everything. There’s no build-up, no explanation, no warning — just a sudden sound at the door and a room full of children who go completely still for about two seconds before it all erupts. Parents tell us this is the exact moment they were hoping to capture, and it’s why we always suggest having a phone ready before the doorbell rings.
Choose from princesses, superheroes, Disney-inspired classics, anime favorites or your own pick. We custom-tailor the visit to your kid’s deepest wish — the character arrives already knowing their name, their age, what they’ve been excited about all month and who their best friend is. Nothing sells the magic quite like being recognized.
The visit stays short on purpose. Fifteen to twenty-five minutes is exactly long enough for the entrance, the birthday song, a personal one-on-one moment, hugs for anyone who wants one, and photos with every child who’ll stand still. Long enough to be unforgettable, short enough that the wonder never wears thin.
Great as a finale to a longer party or as the centerpiece of a smaller gathering. Our performers are trained in staying in character no matter what the kids throw at them — and they do throw things, usually questions nobody could prepare for. Quick, intense, unforgettable.
Express Character Greeting Gallery
Real moments from our Express Character Greeting performances
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— Parent reviews
Words from the grown-ups.
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Jules T.
Mom of three · Lakeview
"Best part: when kids opened them weeks later they still smelled exactly the same. Quality."
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Mark D.
Dad · West Loop
"Strong supervision, calm pace, beautiful results. My 8-year-old felt like a grown-up artisan."
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Lena S.
Mom · Bucktown
"These candles ended up in every relative's house as gifts. The kids were so proud."
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Ines T.
Mom · Ravenswood
"Worth it just for the photos. Our living room turned into a snow globe of confetti."
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Ben K.
Dad · Avondale
"Twelve kids, twelve melted faces. The cleanup crew was as professional as the performers."
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Sarah M.
Mom · Wrigleyville
"My five-year-old still asks when the 'paper rain' is coming back. Total magic, zero mess for us."
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Maya R.
Mom of two · Wicker Park
"Such a clever alternative to face paint — easier on shy kids, equally magical results."
— Frequently asked
Everything parents ask.
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Princesses, superheroes, Disney-inspired classics, anime favorites — or your own pick. Tell us who your child is obsessed with and we’ll tailor the visit around them, right down to how the character talks.
15 to 25 minutes. Short on purpose — long enough for the entrance, the birthday song, a personal one-on-one moment, hugs and photos with every child, and short enough that the magic never wears thin.
You brief us beforehand — name, age, best friend, what they’ve been excited about all month. The character arrives already knowing it all. Nothing sells the magic quite like being recognized.
Absolutely — photos are built into the visit and we make sure every child who wants one gets one. Have a phone ready before the doorbell rings; the entrance is the shot you’ll want.
— Let's plan it
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We'll send a custom quote within 24 hours. No spam, no pressure — just clear options built around your child
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