{"id":32362,"date":"2014-02-13T08:01:25","date_gmt":"2014-02-13T13:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=32362"},"modified":"2022-05-05T13:35:55","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T17:35:55","slug":"yehaa-bob-jackson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/yehaa-bob-jackson\/","title":{"rendered":"Yehaa Bob Jackson"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Yehaa Bob Jackson has been entertaining guests at Walt Disney World for more than 16 years.\u00a0 His unique “one man show” combines piano playing, comedy, and sing-alongs for a high energy, interactive good time.\u00a0 He performs at the River Roost Lounge inside Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort,\u00a0 most nights, Wednesday – Saturday.\u00a0 While quiet during the day, the Roost comes alive on nights when Mr. Jackson and his rockin’ piano are present.<\/p>\n

Last fall, I intentionally stayed at the Riverside Resort to make it more convenient to catch Bob’s performances.\u00a0 I was excited to take in my second show and it did not disappoint.\u00a0 Being shy by nature, I had to wonder why I was down in front doing the hand jive with other ladies 15 minutes into the set.\u00a0 Looking around the room, every single person had a smile on their face.\u00a0 Even the servers carrying their heavy laden drink trays through the crowded room, which would be a miserable feat anywhere else, were cheerfully singing along.\u00a0 How does this brilliant man have the ability to get a roomful of strangers feeling like they are among friends and family?<\/p>\n

Bob Jackson began playing piano at an early age.\u00a0 He studied music composition at Cincinatti Conservatory of Music and studied privately with pianist\/composer, Dick Hyman.\u00a0 He has performed all over the world including all the Disney Parks, Universal’s City Walk, Sea World, churches, and benefits for Give Kids the World.\u00a0 In 2013, he received the prestigious Walt Disney Legacy Award which is the highest honor a Disney cast member can achieve.<\/p>\n

Bob’s show starts at 8:30pm and goes until about midnight.\u00a0 While the entire show is family friendly, the first show is a little more geared to the kiddos.\u00a0 Bob might spontaneously call out, “Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?” and little voices triumphantly answer, “Spongebob Squarepants!”\u00a0 If you plan on seeing the first set, I suggest arriving early.\u00a0 Seats go very quickly and once he takes the stage, it becomes quite crowded. Bob arrives early and mingles about the room meeting everyone, noting names and where they’re from.\u00a0 The River Roost has some bar type appetizers, but you are more than welcome to bring back food from the nearby Riverside Mill (Riverside’s counter service restaurant).<\/p>\n

Once Bob begins his set, the singing, clapping, foot stomping and chest pounding\u00a0 becomes contagious and takes over the audience. Frequent visitors are familiar with certain antics, but newbies will learn quickly and fit right in. During songs, Bob will call out names and locations he remembers from earlier as well as including new guests as they arrive.\u00a0 Bob’s charm never leaves room for a moment of awkwardness or embarrassment.\u00a0 The result is a party that stops people walking by dead in their tracks wondering what they are missing out on.<\/p>\n

In between sets, Bob will take pictures and sign autographs.\u00a0 Let him know if you are celebrating something special!\u00a0 As the night wears on, families with kids start to dissipate and finding a seat might become a little easier.<\/p>\n

Transportation to Riverside is more manageable than you might think.\u00a0 If you don’t have your own car, you can hop on a bus to Port Orleans Riverside from\u00a0 Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios,\u00a0 Animal Kingdom, or Downtown Disney.\u00a0 Make sure you get off at the main building stop.\u00a0 There is also a scenic boat ride from Downtown Disney.\u00a0 The boat will make a quick stop at French Quarter before continuing on to Riverside.<\/p>\n

I highly recommend incorporating a Yehaa Bob show into your next visit.\u00a0 There is no cover charge and you will leave with priceless memories.\u00a0 Don’t be surprised if days, weeks, even months later you find yourself singing one his songs in your head.\u00a0 He can have even the most timid audience members marching around the room, swinging their arms in the air, or on their back acting like an alligator.\u00a0 I am highly anticipating my next Yehaa Bob show.\u00a0 Until then, all I can say is, “Your hair looks great, Bob!”<\/p>\n

Yehaa Bob’s Schedule<\/a><\/p>\n

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