How High Can You Jump?

It used to be found only at the carnival, or theimpossible to fall out of a moonwalk or bounder.
amusement park. The inflatable funhouses known asA few of the moonwalks add layers of fun by
moonwalks or bouncers are now available at anyincorporating a water slide in the unit. Imagine the
"rent-a-party" house.backyard fun with one's own trampoline, playhouse,
The soft vinyl structures come in various sizes andwaterslide and tumbling mat all present in one small
shapes. The designs range from whimsical tospace.
superhero, at least on the outside. A review of someMost party rental stores now carry a selection of
of the current offerings includes Dora the Explorer,moonwalks or bouncers in various sizes. The frazzled
Spiderman, Finding Nemo and Disney Princess Club.parent has much of the entertainment problems solved
The basic unit consists of an inflatable base, partiallyby renting a moonwalk unit, setting it up in the
mesh sidewalls with corner pillars, and decorativebackyard, and inviting 6-8 or more small guests to
panels and roof shapes to fit the theme. The idea, ofcelebrate with the birthday child. Sticky fingers and
course is to allow a whole partyful of rambunctiousspilled drinks won't hurt the nearly indestructible vinyl,
youngsters to jump, bounce and tumble to their heart'sand children can be free to enjoy the physical activity
content in perfect safety. While acrobatics such aswithout risk of safety issues.
those performed on a trampoline unit are not possibleThe cost varies depending on the unit size and delivery
with the moonwalk inflatable bouncer, the units arearea, but a half-day of entertainment including food and
much safer due to the sidewalls and the lack of anydecorations for a child's birthday party typically runs
metal or hard plastic to collide with. It's also virtuallywell under $200.