Birthday Fantasy Friends

Oldsmar, FL

Starts at $175

Travels up to 45 miles

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Overview

We are a Cartoon and Holiday Character business, with a wide range of characters to match your event or party theme. Highly interactive with all ages and abilities guests.


Reviews

4 reviews

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Tabitha S.

May 4, 2026
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Amazing Experience!!!

We cannot express enough how amazing this was. Our daughter and all the kids loved Bluey! The character was super interactive the entire time and kept up the high energy. The kids loved dancing and playing freeze. The character handler also took a lot of photos that was sent to me, which we appreciate so much. Would highly recommend this company for anyone looking for a fun and interactive time.

Hired as: Costumed Character


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Heather H.

April 10, 2026
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Above and Beyond Expectations!

What a wonderful experience with Fantasy Friends. In previous years I have utilized a member of my own staff to be the Easter Bunny. I didn't know how much that was holding back the experience for my members and the children until Fantasy Friends came through for me in a pinch this year! I won't be going elsewhere for my Easter bunny (or other character needs) ever again - The kids loved it especially when the bunny was out and about helping during the egg hunt, we had no fear tears during photos either, and everyone enjoyed themselves immensely.
Thank you so much for a wonderful Easter Experience - can't wait to work together again soon!

Hired as: Easter Bunny


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Angel T.

December 10, 2024
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Received many compliments

We received so many good compliments about Santa this year. I also know that a lot of parents like that they were able to take holiday pictures with their kids either with or without Santa.

Hired as: Santa Claus

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Birthday Fantasy Friends

We are very happy to read your review. The holidays are all about families and we do our best to make it memorable. Our goal is to bring back full family photos. Instead of the one parent left out because they are taking the picture. Thank you for having us and look forward to working with you again. Maybe Easter?


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Lynn W.

September 20, 2023

Amazing experiences

We have worked with Birthday Fantasy Friends for years over a variety of events. They are always professional, prompt and easy to work with. And their costumes are very good quality!!! Highly Recommend!!

Hired as: Costumed Character

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Birthday Fantasy Friends

Thank you Lynn. Always a pleasure to work with you and your team. Not to mention the fun we all have with the kids when you are doing your painting with a character events.

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Booking information

Price range: Starts at $175

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes

Insurance: $2,000,000 - General Liability

What to expect

What to expect: A great quality mascot character that matches the picture(s) we have shared. We believe in bringing a great looking character to your event. However, if you don't have a great cast member, it's just a person in a costume. Our team is made up of talented costumers that bring our characters to life. From the entrance to the party to the final goodbye. We dance, pose for photos, pretend to sing, hug, play, and whatever the children are doing. Our characters love to interact with everybody. So they do their best to be as much fun as they can be. That may include the adults attending the visit. Besides, adults were kids once. Why not give them a chance to play as well. We live in a world where almost everybody loves taking selfies. So lets take one or two or a few dozen. Our team doesn't mind. In fact our handler (support staff) doesn't mind helping you get that magic moment. Along with taking picture for you. Our handler will be taking pictures of you and your guests. Who doesn't like to have extra photos of the day? Our team's handler is an important member of the group. They help guide the dances, helps with photos, operates the music, and serves as an on location contact person to help with any of your needs. So feel free to ask questions. Sometimes our handlers want to talk to somebody without colored fur. (Side Note) Any photos taken by the handler will be sent to you following the event.

About

The first character I ever wore. Was the mascot from a skating rink I once worked at. Each time I suited up it was for birthday parties and school skating parties. It didn't seem like such a big deal back then but, the kids loved it. This oversized Kangaroo "named Roller Roo" brought so much joy. Dancing, posing for photos, goofing around and making the kids laugh. I had no idea then, that I'd be doing it again later on in life. About 10 years ago, I found myself thinking about characters after DJing a medical charity event for SMA. Attending the event that day was a group of costumers dressed as super heroes and princesses. Although the kids enjoyed them being there. Many of the youngest visitors were fearful or just didn't seemed to be interested. At first, I couldn't figure out why until I remembered my days back at that skating rink. The youngest kids didn't connect to the heroes and princesses because, they weren't cute animals or characters that they knew. So, I decided I would find something that kids would relate to. Sure enough, that character opened up the doorway. Now kids of all ages were enjoying the group and even opening up to the others as well. Like anything that becomes a love in your life, you keep expanding on it. Now with over 70 cartoon friends and ownership of the original skating rink mascot from way back then. I'm here, bring joy to littles ones and their families.

Additional booking notes

Honestly, we don't need much. Mostly information. The biggest thing we need to know is what type of environment will we be in. Indoors, Outdoors, or a combination of both. With every event, regardless the size or amount of time we are attending. We need to plan ahead. So knowing where our team will be spending their time helps. With longer events, where our characters will be making multiple visits or having multiple characters attending throughout the event. We may need access to power and an area for our team to change and take breaks. What most people don't know is how hot these costumes can be. Many of them have 2 to 3 inches thick foam inside to create the desired shape of the character. So with longer visits we may need to take breaks for the safety of our team.

Influences and inspiration

Since our team comes from many walks of life. I believe it is the combination of experiences that shape our group. We have members that cosplay at conventions. Members that work in the medical field. Members that have children. We even have a few members that are reliving their childhood (that might be me). Every member of our team brings something amazing to the group. From your park birthday parties to city holiday events. Our team brings our love of costumed characters with them.

Setup requirements

We can entertain just about anywhere. Just give us a safe place to do that.

Longer events may require an area to take breaks.

Longer events may require access to power for fans to help keep our team cooler.

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