Build A Bear Workshop

My daughter had her 6^th birthday party in Build a Bear located in Fox Valley mall. The whole process of choosing and booking the party was effortless allowing for easy changes. People working in the shop were super nice. Cristina was our party leader. She kept kids busy and entertained. We had 23 $ per person package and they made sure we got our money worth. They could choose a bear up to 16 $ and an outfit on the hanger where some of them were 18 $. They had a bogo promo in the store so maybe it had something to do with it. Having a party there is like buying in bulk, you get a lot of discounts and coupons. Overall the party was a huge success and everybody was very happy. Who wouldn’t like the birthday party where not only the birthday person gets gifts?!

Excellent location. Mary, one of the employees there went out of the way for my son to make sure he had the bear he wanted when his favorite one was discontinued. She happened to have one in her personal collection at home and gave it to us! We will always remember that and come back whenever we have the chance. We have always had good experiences at this locations. Thanks!

Great place… Attentive staff… Great location a bowl of fun! My 3 year old experienced her first visit and had a blast. When I advised the staff member that assisted us she went out of her way to ensure she had a great experience. I sat back and watched her cater to her little needs and I appreciated that!
Thanks Build-​a-​Bear workshop for helping to create this memory!!!

Before my son was born and up until he was a year old we went once a month to this place, to create bears for him. In total we had a few dozen, and eventually got rid of them all. They are no quality bear toys, the material is too thin, they have the wrong feel no matter how much you stuff them, and I can not stand the lines and noise.
You pay anywhere from $ 15 – 30 for a bear, then you have to pay another $ 2 – 10 to dress it.
I prefer the quality of Vermont Teddy Bear Co. Of course, there is a mobile Bear lady who comes to the house and does the same thing for parties, that seems like it would be a better b-​day fit, no general public to contend with.

The child has a hand in creating the bear and choosing the outfits, but some of these bears’ outfits are more expensive than some of my kids’ outfits. Each year the company sends my daughter a $ 5 giftcard for her birthday, and it’s a good opportunity to reinforce the lesson of not spending more than you have. The employees are very nice.