Birthday party places for a 5 year old

[FLtoNC]

Originally Posted by cmhousesearch

It looks great...but, do you pay extra since it's private? I've been to parties at Pump it Up and have been pleased with the staff and the parties. Space Kidets looks great too...just not sure what the advantage of going to private vs. public? They all look fun--I wish they had these when I was a kid, lol!

If it costs more, it certainly isn't much more & it is worth every penny. I went to a birthday party at Monkey Joe's & I was so stressed by the time I left there. You have to watch your child like a hawk, as there are a TON of kids there. A private party is the way to go!

[My2Jayzz]

hmm, interesting info. i'm leaning towards the paranoid since that's more my personality. i think the pump it up sounds the best. i showed the website to my 5 yearl old and he said, "mommy, i wanna wive dere". so i guess that's the best choice!

[ADR]

We priced everywhere and they were all comparable. We haev been to all 3 and Space Kidets was by far the best. It.s new so is very very clean and the staff was awesome. Even little extras like having childrens potties in the bathrooms should you need one. They reqire peanut free cakes in case a kid has an allergy. They cater to your needs, they keep an eye on teh kids. I think you like it if you check it our.

[cmhousesearch]

[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Thank you so much! [/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']I had no idea about the difference between private vs. public. I think the parties I’ve been to were held at the private ones mentioned above, as there were no other kids around (except for the birthday party). [/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']This is such great information, and I really appreicate it--and will pass it on! Thank you! [/font]

[threesons]

Originally Posted by marblmom

The problem with a public place, like Monkey Joe's, is that your kid and the kids from the party are playing with potentially hundreds of other kids. It's kind of hard to keep track of them all when it's like that. Only the party room (for cake) is private. You would also have the issue of the kids needing to use a public restroom. Maybe I'm paranoid, but I go to the restroom with my 5 year old, and definitely don't want him using a public restroom that anyone could be in!! At the private party places, only the kids from your party will be there. No weirdos to worry about!! I think they have a better time when it's just their friends. Much more manageable for the parents, too!!! Worth every penny!

I AGREE that Monkey Joes is too public. I know from first hand experience as I had my 5 year olds party there. Don't get me wrong the kids had a blast but it is stressful. And as the kids arrive they just are instructed to go play. I thought the hostess would greet all the kids together. But kids strolled in at different times so they just have to go searching for the kids they know.
Space Kadet was so much easier and less stressful!