Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What's the only thing more amazing than being a unicorn? Being smart. This page is for helping you to learn all about hosting a unicorn party or event with Milo or Tinkerbell so that you can be a savvy steed too!

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What does a unicorn and their team do at an in person party?

• At Unicorn (no wings) parties, such as with Tinkerbell, they lavish attention on the birthday guest of honor (if applicable) when they come up to visit, pose for photos, talk about how to communicate and be safe around horses, encourage kids to learn about animal with facts about how horses and unicorns see, communicate, and live, help guests ages 3+ to sit on or ride the unicorn as long as it is safe to do so, and help guests to meet them and pet them on their favorite spots. 

• At Pegasus style parties (only offered by Milo) they lavish attention on the birthday guest of honor (if applicable) when they come up to visit with him, pose for photos, talk about how to communicate and be safe around horses, encourage kids to learn about animal with facts about how horses and unicorns see, communicate, and live, and help guests to meet him and pet him on his favorite spots. Riding for guests  is not possible with the Pegasus costume.

• At our non-riding Unicorn Park Visits Milo or Tinkerbell poses for photos and introduces themselves to you and your family. Our handlers know some great poses and can help to coach you on different things you can do while standing next to them on the ground. Park Visits do not include riding or sitting on the unicorn and are intended for non-commercial, personal, non-defamatory, use only.

• If you add on a character entertainer, such as one of our fairies or princesses, then that person can lead an adorable unicorn story time, themed fantasy and unicorn games, offer glitter tattoos, help organize the waiting line, and poses for photos.

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Who can ride a unicorn? Do I need a waiver?

• Ages 3+ who are strong enough to sit up and balance with their own ability with a signed equestrian release waiver and with side walkers (people walking next to the rider if a small child). We cannot put infants or children under the age of 3 on the unicorn. You are welcome to pose with Milo or Tinkerbell while standing next to them on the ground if you have a child under the age of 3.

• A waiver is required for any riders or people physically sitting ON the unicorn or riding them.

• Please have your guests complete the waiver before your party to reduce delays once the unicorn team arrives.

• Riding options are not available for Milo's Glitterati Pegasus look.

• There is a 165 pound weight limit on any guests wishing to sit on or ride Milo.

• There is an 100 pound weight limit on any guests wishing to sit on or ride Tinkerbell.

• Guests may not ride or sit on a unicorn backwards or "double." This includes infants, toddlers, or small children.

• HELMETS MUST BE WORN by any person sitting on or riding one of our unicorns - our insurance company is very strict on this rule. Please have any hair extensions / fluffy colors / face paint done on your child after they ride so that they aren't messed up. We cannot make an exception on this rule for any person, including the guest of honor - even for your photos. A child can stand next to (not on) the unicorn without a helmet or be held in the arms of a parent (again, not on the unicorn) without a helmet.

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How much room does a unicorn need to work in?

• Unicorns cannot walk up and down stairs, on slick surfaces like marble, or through houses.

• A unicorn needs the same amount of space as your Range Rover or Tesla SUV to walk around in. If you couldn't drive your standard to XL size car through a space and U-turn it then there is not enough room to safely walk the unicorn. A walking path must be "forward drive" only and cannot include "reverse."

• If you'd hit or run over something (child, caterer, toys, etc.) with your car if you were driving the car through the desired photo / ride space, then that space is not clear or safe enough for a unicorn to work in.

• Any gates need to be at least 6' wide for Milo, 4' wide for Tinkerbell, gates are not the same thing as corridors or paths. While a unicorn can get through one gate that is narrow, they have to have bigger areas to walk through or they can get claustrophobic.

• A 50' square or larger area is ideal. Sidewalks or quiet residential streets are preferred to noisy backyard or areas where lots of balloons and distractions / noise are present.

 

What if it's hot, humid, or rains?

If the weather on your party date is over a heat index of 150 or below 55 degrees F we will ask you to reschedule for the welfare and health of our animals. If it's raining and you can provide covered protection from the rain we can normally still work.

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I want the the unicorn's appearance to be a surprise. How do I prevent my guests from seeing them before the party?

• The easiest way to also make the unicorn visit a surprise is to start their appearance about 1.5 hours after your official party start time when your guests are already at the party.

• If you are partying with Milo, we recommend blocking off a 60'x16' parking spot on an adjacent street from your location (1 block away MAX) where the unicorn team can prepare the unicorn for your party without being seen. If you are doing this please provide us with a "parking address" in addition to your "venue address" so that we know which is which. They can then walk the unicorn around the block to your party to make a surprise appearance. 

• If you are partying with Tinkerbell we can effectively hide her in her "Unicorn Limo" until she's ready to be seen, even if that's right in front of your house. We require a minimum 60'x16' parking spot.

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Can the unicorn walk through my house?

As much as they’d like to check out the fridge, unicorn load in and walking paths may NOT go through a house as a 500-1,200 pound weight might damage the floor. All of the unicorns are unshod (meaning naturally balanced hooves) so they're fine on concrete, patios, concrete, grass, AstroTurf, and other solid surfaces that do not break when bearing weight. Tinkerbell, at 500 pounds, is typically fine on most sturdy wooden decking. Please keep them off of pool tile which can crack. UNICORNS DO NOT WALK UP FLIGHTS OF STAIRS. We also don't recommend letting them on the dance floor or in food prep areas either.

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How does the unicorn get to my party?

Milo or Tinkerbell is chauffeured to your event in our spiffy "Unicorn Limo" which is a luxury horse truck and trailer specifically designed for their needs. They needs a blocked off / reserved parking spot with "pull through" or very wide cul de sac parking 60' or longer x 16' wide for their delivery truck and trailer…. that’s about the length of a semi truck. The staff must be allowed to park his "limo" themselves - valets are not trained or qualified to move and park large rigs.

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Does the unicorn come out of their "Unicorn Limo" fully dressed?

• Milo, like most LA celebrities, tends to sneak in to parking at events posing as average to avoid detection. That means no sparkles, fab fashion, or horn etc. His staff takes over his makeup and wardrobe once he has arrived and is out of his "Limo," working out of its custom dressing room to prep.​

• Tinkerbell can walk out of her "Limo" fully dressed upon request.

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Makeup?

Glitter gel and conditioning treatments formulated specifically for healthy hooves and mane.

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Can the unicorn dress to match my party?

• Milo has a few main color categories in his wardrobe: pastel (pink / white / gold), blue and silver snowflake, rainbow, Halloween, and Goth (black / silver).

• Tinkerbell has mini versions of Milo's pastel (pink / white / gold), Christmas, and rainbow outfits.

• We don't offer any other costumes and do not make any custom costumes without payment to do do. Typically custom saddle pads require a base patterning and construction cost of $450 per item PLUS materials with at least 1 month's notice. Custom bridle or leather work starts at $1,500-$3,500 per item PLUS materials and require a minimum of 2 months' advance notice. Custom saddles start at $6,500 PLUS materials and require a minimum of 4 month's advance notice. All custom tack and accessory commissions are subject to maker and material availability. 

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What does the human who brings the unicorn wear?

They typically wear a fresh, contemporary, look of tidy shirts and blue jeans.

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Can the unicorn stand on carpet?

No as they like to pee on it.

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Do you offer other animals?

No.

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So about my balloons...

Please try to keep balloons to a minimum (regardless of twisted balloons or blown up). Both unicorns are trained to work around balloons but they can pop and scare them. Please keep the unicorn at least 200 ft. away from any large 3'+ giant balloons that kids might blow up, they sound like loud gunshots when they go off. If a child or guest deliberately starts popping balloons to try to scare the unicorn then our team will stop work or leave without a refund.

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How about the unicorn being around bubbles / under bubble machines?

No. Horses and unicorns are afraid of bubbles. They think that they look like swarms of bees which they are naturally afraid of.

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What about Confetti Cannons? Confetti Poppers? Giant colored chalk bombs? Explosions like Fireworks? He'd love to be next to them if I buy them somewhere else, right?

No. They like rainbows but unfortunately not man-made explosions of colors. Please save those for your own after party after the unicorn leaves.

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Can you dye the unicorn colors or spray the unicorn with hair dye or paint for my party?

No.

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Can I feed the unicorn? Does the unicorn have food?

Horses, like humans, don't need to eat and drink all day long so, if the unicorn is not eating, really, they're fine and just aren't hungry. We ask you not to feed them, they are each on a special diet developed by their veterinary and nutrition team. Each unicorn has access to ample food and water at home and also has "take out" horse food available and water beverage service available in the "limo." Unicorns and horses are vegetarians and do not eat people. The unicorn team appreciates having access to fresh water to fill up their water buckets with while at your location though.

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Can the unicorn wander loose at my party for atmosphere?

Unfortunately as much as they'd love to wander over to the buffet, the unicorn must be either under lead by one of their staff members at all times at parties to make our insurance carrier happy.

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Can the unicorn rear on cue?

No. We have not taught the unicorns to rear on cue and have no plans to do so.

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My kid doesn't like the name of the unicorn. Will you rename it for me?

No but we'll be happy to rename your child for you!

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What happens if the unicorn poops?

We recommend keeping our unicorn outside on a grass or dirt surface for this reason. We bring all other needed cleaning supplies. If the unicorn poops then a human staff member will scoop it up with a rake or shovel and a bucket to dispose of away from your guests. If he or she pees then water will wash it away.

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Are riding helmets provided?

Yes, rental equestrian riding helmets are automatically provided for unicorn parties where riding is requested (riding option not available for Milo's Glitterati Pegasus costume).

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Can I ride the unicorn on the beach for a film shoot? Or have the unicorn at the beach?

No.

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Is either unicorn trained for work with Special Needs, Different Abilities, Alternative Considerations, or Disabled Persons?

No. Neither of our unicorns are a certified therapy horse and are not trained to offer adaptive horseback riding to children and adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. Their tack / costuming is also not the type of specialty equipment needed for these unique needs and our team is not certified or insured in therapeutic or adaptive riding services. If your loved one needs additional adaptive considerations as a rider we recommend that you contact Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship instead as their organization is designed to help with these types of riders.

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Can Milo carry a bride in to her reception or wedding?

Yes. Please tell us if you need a riding unicorn with sidesaddle for a grand entrance as pre-training with the bride and her dress is required to ensure a smooth celebration before the wedding. Glitterati Pegasus option not available for riding.

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Where do the unicorns go to for unicorn parties?

They travel to Ventura County and most of Northern Los Angeles County only.

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Do you offer anything else for unicorn parties?

Yes, we offer unicorn princess characters, fairy characters, and our wonderful DIY Cuddle Craft stuffed animal crafts at an extra fee for parties.

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What if you're late?

In five years we've only arrived late once. We run early by at least 45 minutes to every event but in the off chance of a tire blowout or extreme freeway shutdown we may be delayed in arrival. If that happens we will stay over for the duration of time that we were late to fulfill the contractual obligation on time duration to you. No other refund or discount will be provided.

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Who are Milo and Tinkerbell?

Milo is our big-sized unicorn and Tinkerbell is our little (pony) sized unicorn. One unicorn, either Milo or Tinkerbell, arrives at each in person party or photo shoot. We typically recommend that people choose Milo for big, open, spaces with adults, such as at weddings. Tinkerbell is much more petite and suitable for smaller backyards and homes. Tinkerbell also has special saddlery and equipment that is expressly designed for the comfort and safety of riders between ages 3-12.

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Do Milo and Tinkerbell like their jobs?

Does a horse like carrots??? Yes, they do. They REALLY likes their jobs. In fact, when Milo doesn't have parties to go to he gets sad as in droopy tail, non glitterific, "what am I doing with my life?" emo LA actor working part time as a stand up comic in a bad dive bar sad.

 

Milo loves kids and really loves being with his staff.... when those two super powers combine it's magic. You can typically tell when he's really happy because he perks his ears up and smiles at the camera, the guests, the champagne, basically everything. He smiles by himself when he's happy or excited or has a "that's soooo cute!!!" moment when looking at something he finds interesting. He's not trained to smile; he just does when he's happy.