--- title: "Party Packages Comparison Guide Melbourne | Dreamscape" description: "Compare Melbourne kids party packages side-by-side. 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Party Packages Comparison No hidden fees, ever # Party Packages Comparison Guide A transparent, side-by-side comparison of Dreamscape's all-inclusive kids party packages against standard Melbourne market rates - so you can see exactly what you're paying for before you book. [Get my quote](/contact) [View full pricing](/pricing) One transparent price What we quote is what you pay - only a clearly stated travel fee is added. No weekend surcharge Same price Saturday or Sunday. $30 public holiday surcharge - quoted upfront. Face paint, balloons & prizes included Not $80 - $150 add-ons like most Melbourne providers. ## Dreamscape vs standard Melbourne market rates Market rates below reflect typical Melbourne character-party providers advertising comparable inclusions in 2025, based on publicly listed pricing. 1 hour ### The Sparkler Dreamscape $250 All-inclusive. Travel fee quoted up front. Melbourne market rate $250 - $320 typical Often before face paint, balloons, weekend & travel add-ons. - 1 character entertainer - Themed games & music - Bubbles & magic - Balloon animals - Up to 20 children - Prizes & Magic Tricks - Photo Opportunity - Themed Party Invites [Book The Sparkler](/contact) Most loved 90 minutes ### The Showstopper Dreamscape $310 All-inclusive. Travel fee quoted up front. Melbourne market rate $330 - $420 typical Often before face paint, balloons, weekend & travel add-ons. - 1 character entertainer - Themed games & dance - Bubbles & magic - Face painting or balloons - Up to 20 children - Quick break for cake - Prizes & Magic Tricks - Photo Opportunity - Themed Party Invites [Book The Showstopper](/contact) 2 hours ### The Headliner Dreamscape $370 All-inclusive. Travel fee quoted up front. Melbourne market rate $420 - $560 typical Often before face paint, balloons, weekend & travel add-ons. - 1 character entertainer - Full game show + dance party - Bubbles & magic - Face painting or balloons - Up to 20 children - Break for food & cake - Custom song requests - Prizes & Magic Tricks - Photo Opportunity - Themed Party Invites [Book The Headliner](/contact) ## What's actually included? The extras most Melbourne providers charge separately - all built into your Dreamscape price. Inclusion Dreamscape Standard Melbourne rate Trained, in-character entertainer Varies - often casual hire Themed games, music & dancing Usually included Face painting Included in 90-min & 2-hr packages $80-$150 add-on Balloon twisting Included $80-$150 add-on Prizes for every child $2-$5 per child extra Birthday gift for the star Rarely included Extra children beyond 20 Handled on the day - no per-head fee $5-$10 per extra child Weekend surcharge None $30-$80 common Public holiday surcharge $30 - quoted upfront $50-$100 common GST Included in quote Often added at checkout Working With Children Check Not always verified Public liability insurance $30M cover Varies - many uninsured Travel fee Transparent, quoted up front Often added after booking Cancellation & rescheduling Flexible with notice Non-refundable common Market rates are indicative and drawn from publicly advertised pricing across Melbourne kids party entertainers in 2025. Individual providers vary. ## Our no hidden fees promise Every Dreamscape quote is fully itemised on your booking form before you pay a deposit. That means: - No weekend surcharge - $30 public holiday surcharge - quoted upfront - No per-child fees for up to 20 guests - No 'face painting extra' or 'balloons extra' - GST fee advised upfront - No booking or admin fees - No cake-cutting or set-up fees - Travel fee is quoted up front, never after Travel fee calculator ## Estimate your travel fee Search ![](https://a.tile.openstreetmap.org/10/923/628.png)![](https://b.tile.openstreetmap.org/10/924/628.png)![](https://c.tile.openstreetmap.org/10/923/627.png)![](https://a.tile.openstreetmap.org/10/924/627.png)![](https://b.tile.openstreetmap.org/10/923/629.png)![](https://c.tile.openstreetmap.org/10/924/629.png)![](https://c.tile.openstreetmap.org/10/922/628.png)![](https://c.tile.openstreetmap.org/10/925/628.png)![](https://b.tile.openstreetmap.org/10/922/627.png)![](https://b.tile.openstreetmap.org/10/925/627.png)![](https://a.tile.openstreetmap.org/10/922/629.png)![](https://a.tile.openstreetmap.org/10/925/629.png) Melbourne CBD [+ ](# "Zoom in")[− ](# "Zoom out") [Leaflet](https://leafletjs.com "A JavaScript library for interactive maps") | © OpenStreetMap contributors Tip: click anywhere on the map to drop a pin and see the travel fee. We service up to 100 km from Melbourne CBD. Estimated travel fee $15 Search an address or tap the map to see your estimate. How it's calculated • $15 base fee (0–5km from CBD) • +$5 for every additional 5km Final fee confirmed at quote - distance is straight-line and may vary slightly by route. ## How to compare Melbourne kids party packages Melbourne parents booking a kids party entertainer often see a headline price that looks reasonable - and then discover face painting, balloons, extra children, weekend rates, travel and GST are all charged separately. By the time the invoice lands, a $250 party is closer to $450. Dreamscape built our [pricing](/pricing) around a simple no-hidden-fees promise: one all-inclusive price for the entertainer, activities, face painting or balloons, prizes and a birthday gift. The only add-on is a travel fee for parties outside our standard radius, which is calculated up front using our [travel calculator](/pricing) and shown on your booking form. When you're comparing Melbourne [kids party entertainment](/kiddie-party-entertainment) providers, ask three questions: is face painting or balloon twisting included, is there a weekend surcharge, and is travel quoted before you pay a deposit? Dreamscape answers yes, no and yes - every time. Ready to see your all-inclusive quote? Submit the [booking form](/contact) and we'll come back with your full price - no surprises, no fine print. You can also browse our [full character line-up](/parties) or read [1,960+ reviews](/reviews) from Melbourne parents. ## Get an all-inclusive quote in minutes One transparent price. No weekend loading. No face-paint upsell. Just the party your child will remember. 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