We have found, from years of having our own parties, that kids seem to have about a two (2) hour window of happiness when it comes to parties and can start getting ratty after that. We would recommend:
- Plan the party for two (2) hours
- Try to avoid a time right before nap time (if they’re still having naps).
- Book in your Mascot for the second hour of the party. This way it allows for kids who may be running a bit late to still be there.
You’re paying for the Mascot and there is nothing more annoying than paying for something and not using it to your full advantage.
- In the first hour of the party, get the kids in and settled. About 15-30 minutes in (usually they are running around crazy in this time, excited to see each other at your house) we would do party food.
- Try to get them through the party food within about 15 minutes. This will give you time to clean up any sauce spills (including those explosions that seem to happen all over their face lol) and make some space in the house for your Mascot to walk through to get to the main area. It also allows plenty of time for slow eaters
We advise an area where there is space. Remember the Mascot is not small so does need room to move, especially if he/she will be dancing.
- “Typically” parents / adults are not as messy as the kids so it’s an opportunity to get everyone to help with the kids and then feed the adults
At this point we would always recommend having a survival game on hand. Something simple that can be stopped quickly if required (e.g. eye spy for the younger kids, dancing for the older kids). Incase the kids eat quickly and start getting ratty while you’re waiting for the Mascot. It’s an opportunity to get them all sitting down together (especially if you’re looking to avoid them seeing the Mascot arrive).
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
