Bounce House vs Foam Party

Bounce House vs Foam Party

So, you’re planning an outdoor party for a kid’s event that you want to make truly memorable

for your family and friends. You may be wondering if you should stick to renting a tried-and-true bounce house or perhaps try one of those new foam Parties that you’ve seen pop up on social media sites. Well here is a list of considerations to help you decide:

1) Price Factor. Winner- Bounce House

Foam Parties and bounce houses are actually very similar in pricing. A good bounce house or

bounce castle after delivery and taxes will cost you about the same as a good foam party. The reason the bounce house wins here is because you typically get the rental for several hours whereas your typical foam party will last from 60- 90 minutes.

2) Excitement factor. Winner: Foam Party

I’ve seen this firsthand. We were hired by a town for a 2-hour foam party in a public park on Canada day and across the field there was a big bouncy castle. When the foam party started, all the kids in the park came running and screaming towards the foam party. There were hardly any kids in the bouncy castle while the foam party was happening. Kids love a bounce house, but there is a bit of a ‘been there, done that’ factor since bounce houses and bouncy castles have been around since the dawn of time. Foam parties are new, and on a gorgeous summer day with the sun glistening on stacks of clean white foam while fun party music is blaring, it’s hard to compete with a foam party for the excitement factor.

Foam Party vs Bouncy Castle

3) Widest appeal factor. Winner: Foam Party

A bounce House is geared for kids between the ages of 3 and 10. Kids under 3 years old haven’t developed the balance and dexterity yet to navigate a bouncy house safely, whereas Foam Parties are enjoyed by everyone. Adults carry their infants into the foam. Young toddlers play at the edges of the foam where the foam is not deep. Older kids play in the deeper foam and love being blasted by the foam cannon.  Adults enjoy the cool sensory sensation of being in the foam and feeling like a kid again. A lot of participants of all ages can enjoy a foam party at the same time, whereas a bounce house has a limit of a few young participants at a time.

 4) Safety Factor.  Winner: Tie

After a season of foam parties under my belt, I’m really impressed with the Foam Daddy foam solution we have been using for our foam parties. I have not had one single complaint about the foam hurting someone’s eyes or anybody being allergic. I have been at a couple busy festivals where a kid was throwing up because he inhaled or ate the foam, and I’ve seen kids get knocked over from other kids in the foam resulting in a scraped knee. With a bounce house, the idea is to jump and bounce which can result in collisions. This is why they put a low recommended limit on the number of kids allowed at a time. Both foam parties and bounce houses require proper adult supervision.

5) Variety of Options Factor. Winner-Tie

Foam Parties have options for colored foam, glow in the dark foam, and personalized song playlists. Bubble wands are included to add an extra level of engagement and beach balls are thrown in to add to the fun. Bouncy castles come in so many varieties of themes from Disney to Superheroes, and options including obstacle courses, slides, basketball hoops and more. Both offer a variety of party options.

6) Overall winner: You decide.

Kids love both! But if you want a party that your guests will be talking about for weeks and a party where tons of photos will be taken and posted all over social media, then a foam party would be the right choice.

Foam Parties versus Bouncy castles

A Foaming Dragon Children's Story

Once upon a time, in the mystical land of Dracoria, there lived two dragons named Chuck and Gracie. Now, Chuck and Gracie were unlike any other dragons in Dracoria because they couldn't breathe fire. Instead, whenever they opened their mouths, out came streams of soft, fluffy foam.

Chuck was a friendly dragon with blue scales and lime green horns, while Gracie was a curious dragon with blue-green eyes and really long eye lashes. Despite their unique talent, Chuck and Gracie sometimes felt a little different from the other dragons who could breathe fire.

One sunny day, as Chuck and Gracie were exploring the forest, they stumbled upon a colorful sign that read: "Foaming Dragon Entertainment: Where Fun Meets Foam!" Intrigued, they followed the sign and found themselves in front of a bustling foam party company.

The company was called Foaming Dragon Entertainment, and it was filled with laughter, music, and excitement. Chuck and Gracie watched as children were playing and adults dancing amidst clouds of shimmering foam.

"We should join in on the fun!" Chuck exclaimed, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

Gracie nodded eagerly. "Let's do it!"

They approached the owner of Foaming Dragon Entertainment, a kind-hearted man wearing a straw hat named Timbo.

"Hello there, young dragons!" Timbo greeted them with a warm smile. "What brings you to our foam-tastic party?"

Chuck and Gracie explained how they could only breathe foam and how they wanted to be a part of the fun. Timbo's eyes twinkled with delight.

"Well, you two are in luck!" Timbo exclaimed. "We're always looking for talented dragons like yourselves to join our team. How would you like to work for Foaming Dragon Entertainment?"

Chuck and Gracie couldn't believe their luck! They eagerly accepted Timbo's offer and became the newest members of the Foaming Dragon Entertainment team.

From that day on, Chuck and Gracie worked tirelessly to create the most magical foam parties in all of Dracoria. Children and adults alike adored them, and their foam-filled antics never failed to bring smiles to everyone's faces.

As they created mountains of shimmering foam, Chuck and Gracie knew that they had found their true calling. And in the hearts of all who attended the foam parties, Chuck and Gracie would always be cherished as the most beloved dragons of them all.

What to Bring to a Foam Party

Foam parties are the newest craze in outdoor summer party fun. Companies offering foam party events are popping up everywhere. If you haven’t been invited to a foam party yet, chances are that you or your child will be invited to one soon. Here is what you should bring to a foam party to make the event even more fun:

What to bring to a foam party

A camera- Everyone has a camera on their phone, but be sure not to leave your phone at home for this party. Foam parties make crazy, fun photo memories that will make your friends and family smile when they see you as a foam monster or sporting your new foam hairdo on your favourite social media platform. Warning though, be prepared to go viral!

Quick drying clothes or a change of clothes- Participating in a foam party can get you anywhere from a little wet to completely soaked. Most people wear a light t-shirt and shorts or swimwear. A change of clothes can be a good idea for after the foam party.

A towel- A face towel is a good idea for wiping foam off a child’s face should they get foam in their eyes. The foam won’t hurt or sting their eyes, but younger children tend to get scared if they can’t see for a moment. Wipe the foam from their eyes and chances are they will go running back in the foam and continue having fun. A larger bath towel or beach towel is great for drying off after the foam party.

Sunscreen- Foam parties are often held at night with glow-in-the-dark foam, ultra violet lights and crazy portable party lights. But if your foam party takes place during the day, be sure to use sunscreen to protect your skin.

Light running shoes- Foam parties are held on surfaces like grass or concrete. There is a misconception that foam is extra slippery. The foam dissipates to water, so the area is about as slippery as wet grass or wet concrete. Light comfortable flat soled shoes that you don’t mind getting wet are ideal.

Goggles- Some children like to wear goggles to keep the foam out of their eyes completely. They certainly aren’t necessary though. The foam solution is over 99% water. It contains the same foaming agent as bubble bath but without any added ingredients or fragrances.

Colored Foam Parties- You could be invited to a gender reveal party where the foam will be either blue or pink, or an event like a Canada Day foam party where the foam is red & white. The dye in the colored foam can stain your clothing and your skin slightly. Don’t worry, the dye will wash off your skin, but your clothes may stain. Make sure to wear older clothing and a white t-shirt to make it part of the fun.

What to wear to a foam party

Glow in the dark Foam parties- If you get invited to, or host a nighttime party, it’s visually stunning with the party lights and the way the foam illuminates from the UV lights. But just like with the colored foam, the glow additive may stain your clothes so older light clothes are recommended.

What to wear to a foam party event

Now that you know what to bring to a foam party, you just have to wait for your invitation to one. Or you could reach out to Foaming Dragon Entertainment and host your own foam party!