Please tell me about resort entertainment!

[epcotobsessed]

I just learned about Jason and Billy at POFQ and they sound awesome. I have never seen them and definitely want to on our next trip. I knew about the magician and juggler/acrobat on the Boardwalk (both excellent) - what else am I missing? I am talking actual entertainers, not trying to encroach on things that are really just meant for resort guests, like the African educational experiences in AKL or the Hawaiian educational experiences in Poly. Thanks!

 

[Farro]

A jazz orchestra plays at Grand Floridian outside of Mizner's during certain times, we loved it! Sat in the bar with some cocktails, full of people and good music.

 

[AngiTN]

YeHaa Bob at Port Orleans Riverside is probably the biggest and bestest of all.

 

[Sue M]

I second YeHaa Bob. He puts on a great show. The GF has a Piano player in the lobby, and an Orchestra that plays above the lobby in 2nd floor Mezzanine . Sit in the lobby,relax and enjoy. Poly has a sunset ceremony.

 

[Jadyreen1282]

YeHaa Bob at Port Orleans Riverside is probably the biggest and bestest of all.

We agree! Love Yehaa Bob. So do kids. And he's free.

 

[Wild4Walt]

As long as you are at POFQ, it's a short walk over to see Yee-Haw Bob and it's a great show. I can't remember the exact schedule but it's something to look into for sure. Mizner's Big Band is also something to catch. At the Poly, they used to do a torch lighting ceremony nightly. ( Not sure if they still do that - it's been quite a few years since we've stayed there ). Most resorts also have free Disney movies by the pool nightly and pool parties during the day for the kids.

 

[Farro]

As long as you are at POFQ, it's a short walk over to see Yee-Haw Bob and it's a great show. I can't remember the exact schedule but it's something to look into for sure. Mizner's Big Band is also something to catch. At the Poly, they used to do a torch lighting ceremony nightly. ( Not sure if they still do that - it's been quite a few years since we've stayed there ). Most resorts also have free Disney movies by the pool nightly and pool parties during the day for the kids.

They still did the torching lighting as of last October. But it's really short, not sure I would make that the only reason for visiting. Of course there are more than a few reasons to visit the Polynesian.

 

[Sue M]

As long as you are at POFQ, it's a short walk over to see Yee-Haw Bob and it's a great show. I can't remember the exact schedule but it's something to look into for sure. Mizner's Big Band is also something to catch. At the Poly, they used to do a torch lighting ceremony nightly. ( Not sure if they still do that - it's been quite a few years since we've stayed there ). Most resorts also have free Disney movies by the pool nightly and pool parties during the day for the kids.

Sunset Torch lighting is back at Poly. It was gone for awhile during renovations. It used to be out in front of the resort, now it’s in the back when you walk out by Niue.
Pool parties are just for people staying at that resort so I didn’t include as poster was looking at things to do at other resorts.

 

[Stigsmom]

What time is the torch lighting? It would be neat if we see it but ok if not. We are planning to take monorail after 1900 park fare dinner and end at Polynesian to stop at the ice cream window and see the water pageant. Which by the way was moved up 20 min now through August 18. So it will be passing by at 8:40 this summer.

 

[MichelleCanada]

A jazz orchestra plays at Grand Floridian outside of Mizner's during certain times, we loved it! Sat in the bar with some cocktails, full of people and good music.

This band was fantastic. We stayed at the GF and tried to catch them every time we were at the resort!

 

[ncc1701]

Yehaa Bob does his shows Wednesday through Saturday night. He has a website you can Google to see if he is there during your trip ( man has got to take vacation☺). The performers at POFQ were there 4 nights on our visit ( Saturday to Tuesday). We have only stayed at POFQ so walking up to POR isn't a big deal.

 

[DaisyDuck001]

There is also the Jellyrolls dueling piano bar located near the Boardwalk Inn.

 

[tinkerbella16]

YeeHaw Bob at POR is our favorite resort entertainer! Been staying at POR since 2007 and we always love making time to see him during every trip when we stay at either POR or POFQ.

 

[indoshakespeare]

Does Yeehaa Bob have audience participation?

 

[Laura's Dad]

Does Yeehaa Bob have audience participation?

His show is the epitome of audience participation. We will be there on Friday to see him. He wasn't there on the last trip and we missed him a lot. His show is a must on our vacations.

 

[Sue M]

What time is the torch lighting? It would be neat if we see it but ok if not. We are planning to take monorail after 1900 park fare dinner and end at Polynesian to stop at the ice cream window and see the water pageant. Which by the way was moved up 20 min now through August 18. So it will be passing by at 8:40 this summer.

I can’t remember but you could ask on the Poly thread, and monthly activity sheet is usually posted.

 

[AngiTN]

Does Yeehaa Bob have audience participation?

Oh yeah, and then some

ETA - Obviously, not required but as Bob is fond of reminding folks, you'll never see these people again, so join in, make a fool of yourself, no one else cares and everyone else is doing it too anyway.

 

[AngiTN]

There is also the Jellyrolls dueling piano bar located near the Boardwalk Inn.

That's a different category than Resort Entertainment as it's a club with an admission charge. Atlantic Dance Hall too

 

[DaisyDuck001]

That's a different category than Resort Entertainment as it's a club with an admission charge. Atlantic Dance Hall too

Sure, I knew that, but since it's located so near a resort, I thought it might be of interest to the OP.

 

[Stigsmom]

I can’t remember but you could ask on the Poly thread, and monthly activity sheet is usually posted.

Thanks! Found it here:
http://www.tikimanpages.com/poly/activities

6 pm... too early for us unless we go before dinner. But there is storytelling at 8:30? Anyone been to this? Daughter’s BFF who loves Moana will be along.