M.B.
They are the perfect age for Chuck E Cheese. I have three kids 17,15 & 6 and they have all had parties there from 1 year old to again in there teens. You have a couple choices you can have one of their planned parties or what I usually do is have it there on my own. I get there a little earlier then when I have the guests arrive and save a few tables then I just order pizza and buy a ton of tokens. You can find coupons online if you don't get them in the mail. (also they take expired coupons and you can use them more then once at the same time) If money is an issue you can start now stopping by and buying $20.00 worth of tokens at a time that way you don't have a huge expense day of party. I bring my own cake or cupcakes and goody bags. It usually ends up being under 200.00 dollars and that is with older kids who really go through the tokens. All rides and games are only one token and the younger ones have a blast. If you can have it during the week either first thing at opening 10am or evening about 5pm it is usually less busy. Not sure where you are located but ours in Thousand Oaks has a private party room that you CAN"T reserve but is available first come and we have used it several times it is great! Good luck if you have any other questions or concerns let me know. We love Chuck e Cheese.