About Portland PartyWorks


In the 20 years that PartyWorks has been in business, we've developed systems, knowledge and relationships that make us a leader in the entertainment industry. It is our desire to share that experience with you and to bring our cutting edge concepts to your events!



We are here to share some tips on producing successful events along with some time-tested facts about party planning. We're also going to throw in a funny story from time to time because we're serious about fun!

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Showing posts with label will call options. Show all posts

Friday, October 5, 2012

Children's Party Locations



Inside Candyland

Inflatable Home Party VS Inflatable Facility Party

If you have ever thought about renting an inflatable game for a child's party, chances are you have come across one of the indoor inflatable arenas that have recently popped up.
Why choose an Inflatable Home Party over going to a Arena?

  1. You choose location. You control what setting you would like to have for your party. At home, at a favorite park, at a community center, at a friend or relatives home. Home is a safe environment to have fun, especially for younger children where the loud noise and bustling activity isn't overwhelming.
  2. You choose food, beverage and snacks. You control what your children eat. Many times children's party facilities offer just pizza and a non-juice artificial drink.Many times over-priced cake and sweet drinks end up untouched or spilled in the commotion of an arena and the limited time at the table.
  3. You choose the time and date. You control how long you want the party to last. 2 hours, 8 hours, 24 hours, the price is the same. You control the date. No date restrictions. Equipment is available anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are inviting families this can be a more cost-effective approach that allows siblings and parents to be included without breaking the bank.
  4. You choose your budget. You control how much to spend on equipment  food, goody bags, extras, decorations. Children's party facilities usually have pre-made packages you have to adhere to.  A home party allows grandma to bring the cupcakes and dad to showoff his Bar-B-Que talent.
  5. You choose the size of the party. You have total control on the amount of people to invite. Whether it is 10 or 100, if you have the space, you decide. If you have people RSVP at the last minute, there's room for them. Facilities have minimums and maximums- some as low as 25 guests. They need a head count in advance and may not allow changes close to the party date.
  6. Last minute party? You have options! Book the day before your event if you need to. There will always be something available that you and your guests will love. Facilities are many times booked well in advance.
  7. Privacy. You control the privacy of your party. You decide who attends. Facilities may have more than one party at a time or have open play time when your party is scheduled. This can be really stressful on you trying to keep track of everyone and your guests as they run around looking for each other.
  8. Bonus: At home you control the pace and focus of the party. Your little birthday girl (or boy)won't get left behind as her guests run off without her in the noisy arena. If you have ever seen this happen it's heart breaking.

Kids Inflatables and Bounce Houses 

The choice is yours. Choosing Portland PartyWorks is choosing options, value, service and most of all FUN!!!

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Inflatables Frequently Asked Questions

Giant Slide Set Up Time & Other Questions Answered
Are you thinking about adding Inflatable Activities to your event, but not sure of the logistics? Giant Slides and other Inflatable Bounce Houses and Moon Walks often require very little set-up time.Below are some answers to our most frequently asked questions and a bonus video that shows our Giant Slide Inflate in under 4 minutes.
Giant Slide
How long does it take to set up an Inflatable Slide?
Our Giant Slide will set up in about 20 minutes, but each Inflatable is a little different. 
What kind of power do I need?
One 20v/ 20 amp power source is required for most of the bounce houses. More extreme items may require additional power.
How much space is required?
Our catalog and our website indicates the space needed for each activity.
Can I set up a Bounce House inside?
Many of the smaller bounce houses can be used inside or out so weather won't interfere with your party.
Can I Pick-Up My Own Rental?
Sometimes.  We offer many of our MoonWalks, Carnival Items, Games, Concessions and more on a Will Call Basis. However, the larger activities can often be very heavy and may require delivery. Here is the list of our Will-Call Options.
How Many Hours Are Included In A Rental?
Our Will-Call Option allows you to pick up your rental on the day of your event at 9am. Return it to us 24 hours later by 10am.
Do You Deliver?
Yes, PartyWorks has a large fleet of company owned and insured vehicles. Delivery is determined by the zip code of the event location. Just tell us where you need us and we’ll be there anywhere in Oregon or Washington.
Do You Provide Staffing?
Yes! PartyWorks is proud to offer experienced staffing to handle your event. Most of our entertainment equipment is priced including at least one staff person. At the time of reservation we will discuss your staffing needs and the options available.
Does PartyWorks Carry Insurance?
We carry full insurance coverage. Our professional liability insurance covers all of our events and for additional peace of mind, we can add any organization or company as an additional insured on to our policy for their event. 
How can I know if I am getting the Best Price?
We compare (apples to apples) and provide you with our Best Price Guarantee. Don’t be fooled by cheaper rates that have a whole group of attached costs when all is said and done. At PartyWorks we provide you with straight forward pricing that includes staffing on most of our items.
Watch our YouTube video and see our giant slide start our on the ground and completely inflate in under five minutes.