Tell me about Jellyrolls!!

[TeamSy]

Is it open 7 days a week? Can you reserve a table or is it first-come, first serve? Are there finger foods or just drinks? Thanks!

 

[TheRustyScupper]

Is it open 7 days a week?
. . . yes

Can you reserve a table or is it first-come, first serve?
. . . first-come-first-served
. . . we arrive 30-min before music starts

Are there finger foods or just drinks?
. . . basically, drinks and popcorn
. . . no "finger food" or heavy munchies
. . . eat before you come

 

[OurLaughingPlace]

OHHH... so much fun at Jelly Rolls! We LOVE going here when we get some adult time out. Have a great time.

 

[TeamSy]

OHHH... so much fun at Jelly Rolls! We LOVE going here when we get some adult time out. Have a great time.

Thank you! We've been meaning to go for so many trips now and have just been so tired at the end of the day! This time though, it's a must do! I'm making sure of it!

 

[dandylion360]

As an extension to this question do we know what time it opens/music starts?

 

[KrazeeK120]

As an extension to this question do we know what time it opens/music starts?

The last time I went (last year), I think it opened at 7 and the music started at 8. We got there at 7, not realizing that the music didn't start until 8!

It's an awesome time...I highly recommend!

There is a cover...I want to say it's around $10/person.

Sorry my memory is a little fuzzy but at least that will give you a general idea of what to expect.

 

[btk2333]

The last time I went (last year), I think it opened at 7 and the music started at 8. We got there at 7, not realizing that the music didn't start until 8! It's an awesome time...I highly recommend! There is a cover...I want to say it's around $10/person. Sorry my memory is a little fuzzy but at least that will give you a general idea of what to expect.

Cover is $15 per person now

 

[3NerdyPrincesses]

This might seem like a silly question, but if one did not really care for standard "clubs" would they enjoy it?

 

[ozzie2131]

It's not a club at all. Very relaxed and fun. Just a big old sing a long.

 

[OurLaughingPlace]

This might seem like a silly question, but if one did not really care for standard "clubs" would they enjoy it?

It is "dueling piano" entertainment (unless it's changed from when we went there). The two pianists were good and funny. Comedic exchanges between songs. People at the tables were singing along. Fun atmosphere. We made requests on paper (and added $ bills with our requests) to a glass on top of piano. They tried to honour as many requests as they could. Again, it's been several years since we went, so things may have changed, but we really enjoyed it! Maybe someone who's been in the last year can chime in?

 

[nkereina]

This might seem like a silly question, but if one did not really care for standard "clubs" would they enjoy it?

It's casual and there's a few tables you can sit at if you get there early enough, so it's not a club in the dance club type aspect. But once the music starts, you are there for music and drinking. If that's not you scene, you wouldn't enjoy it.

 

[JennyDrake]

Jellyrolls IS a lot of fun. It is very small, with a capacity of maybe 120; there are not a lot of tables, so if you wish to sit down, you need to be there early. For some reason, it has always been FRIGID cold in there whenever I have been. The ONLY "food" is popcorn.

 

[PAcpl]

This might seem like a silly question, but if one did not really care for standard "clubs" would they enjoy it?

My wife is not a fan of the bar scene at all but really enjoys dueling piano bars. There is another one off of I-4 called Howl At The Moon that is great too. A little less PC since it is off Disney property, and just as entertaining. There is also an Ice Bar next door which is a very neat experience. Nothing like going to Orlando to wear a winter coat and drink in an ice box!!

 

[TheRustyScupper]

Our Ratings of Jelly Rolls: (*rev 1/25/2015*)
. . . food price value: B (excluding $15 Cover Charge)
. . . food quality: n/a
. . . food quantity per serving: C
. . . food prep speed: n/a
. . . food selection: n/a
. . . seating quantity: B
. . . seating comfort: B
. . . eatery atmosphere: B
. . . eatery convenience: C
. . . staff friendliness: C
. . . staff attentiveness: D
. . . character interaction: B (piano entertainers, not characters)

NOTE1: Jelly Rolls is an entertainment bar. Pianists play requests from the audience.
This is a copy of the Howling At The Moon locations. Drinks are pricey, but reasonably
priced for WDW. It is a non-smoking facility and they serve only snacks. Once the place
gets rockin' (about 9:30pm), it is great fun. There are two pianists playing continuously,
each hour the two swap for two new so music does not stop. They play 60's-70's-80's
oldies and no rap, raggae, etc. Really good for anyone over 21, and for us "older" folks.
Get there at least a half-hour before the 8:00pm music start, as good seats go quickly.

NOTE2: This is a bar, and not a "dance club". Folks sit at the tables, although once in
a while someone will stand next to the table and boogie a little. The place is loud with
all the singing along with the tunes, so folks with noise problems should not attend.
Additionally, this is a 21-and-over location with no kiddies allowed even if accompaned.

 

[grover]

Would my mom who is 68 be comfortable there?? She loves music, dancing & drinks. Is it really a good mix of all ages? We would be a 22,41and 68 year old group!

 

[mare1203]

Jellyrolls is great fun! The music can be pretty loud, so that would be the only consideration for an older patron. This is not a place where you can have a conversation! I would definitely recommend you all check it out together. There are generally people of all ages frequenting Jellyrolls. A lot of days, the front tables will be taken over by bachelor/bachelorette parties or birthdays or conventioners out for a night. It gets busier as the night goes on and the piano players will only play each song once (I've never gone and actually heard Piano Man, a traditional dueling piano bar favorite), which is nice, since I've gone to some others and heard certain songs 2 or even 3 times.

 

[a742246]

Would my mom who is 68 be comfortable there?? She loves music, dancing & drinks. Is it really a good mix of all ages? We would be a 22,41and 68 year old group!

Your mom sounds like a young 68, then she will love it! It is a good mix.

 

[bks9581]

My husband and I did Jellyrolls this past November for the first time and had a blast and we are not bar people. It was one of my favorite evenings. The guys that play are really really talented and funny. It's just a fun evening. We spent a lot of money on drinks though so it's not cheap. I would also agree with others here and say not to get there right at opening unless it's the weekend. We had heard that you should get there early to get a table so we showed up right at opening. It was only us in there for about 45min with no music or anything going on. We felt a little awkward. Once the guys took the stage, it filled up fast though. I also agree with others that said eat before you go. It gets old eating popcorn after a while. With all the drinks we were consuming, I was wishing they had something more substantial to eat. It was a great time though!

 

[Belle61513]

We hit Jellyrolls every trip at least once.
It's not at raunchy as some of the other piano bars I've been to (Myrtle Beach, Savannah, etc) and is a little more "Disney" but very fun and I would say it's worth the cover.
Bring some $1's and $5's if you plan on requesting songs.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

Jellyrolls isn't really a restaurant, it's definitely a club (it is not a dance club. strictly sit and hear the performers). It's a standalone, not attached to a restaurant and doesn't serve food. Although it is operated by a third party they apparently have to stick to Disney standards, so no cussing or raunch (at least not from the performers). Nobody under 21 admitted though.