Bounce, Pizza and Paper Crowns: A Shared Birthday at FunFlatables — Vernon Hills

VERNON HILLS EVENTS FIELD GUIDE

Bounce, Pizza and Paper Crowns: A Shared Birthday at FunFlatables — Vernon Hills

Classic and Deluxe packages cover a non-private inflatable arena experience for up to 10 kids with dedicated celebration space, food options, and staffed cleanup—this guide focuses on logistics you need to know to plan and arrive prepared.

Bounce, Pizza and Paper Crowns: A Shared Birthday at FunFlatables — Vernon Hills.

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At FunFlatables in Vernon Hills you can stage a high-energy, no-fuss birthday built around a vibrant inflatable arena. Book either the Classic or Deluxe package—each designed around groups of up to ten children with options for juice or pizza—then use the included celebration area and on-site cleanup to keep the party moving from check-in to exit.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE PLAYSPACE

Shared Inflatable Arena and Dedicated Celebration Area

Parties bounce in a shared (non-private) inflatable arena and receive a pre-assigned celebration area for the duration of the booking; the celebration area seats approximately 55 guests and cannot be changed by the customer.

THE PACKAGES

Classic or Deluxe—Meals and Time Options

Choose the Classic Snack Party (fruit snacks and juice) or the Deluxe Pizza Party (two pizzas and juice); both packages are structured around up to 10 kids with published weekday and weekend pricing and the option to add additional children for a per-child fee.

THE PROCESS

Hassle-Free Setup, Invitations, and Cleanup

Bookings include online/printable invitations, paper goods, and staff cleanup—FunFlatables manages setup and teardown so hosts can focus on the celebration, while a free birthday-child goodie set is available for the honored child.

What the day feels like

What the Party Feels Like

Expect a focused, high-energy window: guests check in, sign required waivers, move into a pre-assigned celebration area, and have use of the inflatable arena for the scheduled time. Staff oversee the party flow, provide the listed inclusions (invitations, paper goods, cleanup) and close the event on schedule so the next group can begin.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this party format suits — and who should look elsewhere.

1
Active Families with Young ChildrenIdeal for families wanting a high-energy, supervised play session with included invitations, paper goods and cleanup; packages are built around groups of up to 10 kids and include snack or pizza options.
2
Hosts Seeking Low-Work CelebrationsA strong match for hosts who prefer staff-managed setup and teardown—FunFlatables provides cleanup, invitations and a staffed flow so parents can focus on the party rather than logistics.
3
Larger Groups or Extended Guest ListsLess ideal without adjustment: packages include up to 10 kids and charge $12 per additional child; all minors under 18 in attendance are counted toward capacity, so confirm costs before booking.
4
Strict Schedulers and Time-Sensitive HostsBest for planners who can adhere to tight arrival and end-time rules—early setup is not available, parties should not arrive earlier than 10 minutes before start, and a late fee applies for overruns.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

Package durations vary by day: typical weekday parties run 3 hours, Saturdays may be 2.5 hours for some time slots, and Sundays are scheduled at 3 hours—confirm the exact slot length when booking.

What to Bring

Bring signed liability waivers for all minors, socks for participants, a government-issued ID for credit-card payment signatures, and any approved outside food. Smash cakes are allowed but the customer assumes cleanup or pays a $25 clean-up fee.

Payment & Deposit

A $150 non-refundable deposit is required to secure the booking (transferable to a future party if cancelled with 24+ hours' notice). Final payment is due upon arrival and accepted as cash or credit card; card payments require an in-person signature and ID.

Add-ons & Fees

Additional children are billed at $12 each. Deluxe pizza party food orders must be placed at least 48 hours in advance. A one-time 6% online booking fee is charged by a third party and is not shown on the invoice.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How many children are included in the package?

Each package includes up to 10 kids; additional children are charged $12 per child and all minors under 18 in attendance are counted regardless of participation.

What is the deposit and cancellation policy?

A $150 non-refundable deposit is required; if you cancel with 24+ hours' notice the deposit is transferable with no expiration to a future party booking.

When is final payment due and what forms are accepted?

Final payment is due upon arrival and accepted as cash or credit card; in-person signature with a valid government-issued ID is required for credit card payments.

Can we bring outside food or have a smash cake?

Outside food and drinks are allowed. Smash cakes are permitted if the customer assumes full clean-up responsibility or pays a $25 clean-up fee.

How do Deluxe pizza orders work?

Deluxe parties include pizza options but all Deluxe food orders must be placed at least 48 hours in advance; delivery time is estimated and may vary since an outside vendor is used.

What are the arrival and end-time rules?

Do not arrive earlier than 10 minutes before your party start time; parties must end promptly at their scheduled end-time and courtesy reminders are given 30 and 5 minutes before end—$30 is charged for every 15 minutes past the scheduled end-time.

Are liability waivers and supervision required?

Yes. Signed liability waivers are required for all minors under 18 to enter, and parent/guardian supervision is required for all minors.