As the previous posters have already expressed the place is absolutely addicting. The drink prices may be high, but they do not skimp on the alcohol. I did a write up a little while ago that I posted below. Most the information has already been covered.
The bar opens at 7 and the players start at 8. By 8-9 oclock the tables up front will most likely be taken and by 9-10 oclock all the tables on the floor are generally occupied. So if you are looking for a good seat I would suggest getting to Jellyrolls no later than 8 or 9. Besides all of the tables on the floor there are a number of chairs (without tables) around the one side of the floor. So if you do get in a little later at least you will have a chair on the floor to sit. Along with the tables and chairs on the floor, they have a number of bar stools and a few tables above the floor by the bars. These stools are available for the most part until around 10 oclock during the week. The weekends, like most bars seem to be a little busier. But with it being Disney, you can never tell what the crowds will be like from one night to the next. So if you plan on getting to Jellyrolls after 10 oclock, plan on dealing with standing room only. This isnt horrible by any means. As interactive as Jellyrolls is, they have you in and out of your seat all night anyway.
As previously mentioned there is a $12 cover and there is no minimum drink requirement. There is a Big Red Cup special every night that comes in a huge 32oz red solo cup. If you haven't heard Toby Kieth's - Red Solo Cup yet give it a listen. Im sure you will hear it a lot when you are there.
There are currently a total of eight piano players that rotate throughout the week. There are four piano players scheduled per night. The first set of players start at 8 oclock, the next set starts at 9 oclock and they rotate every hour. Every single piano player is extremely talented so regardless of who is scheduled you will be pleased. Some people have their favorites, but all the players are fantastic in their own way.
When you first enter Jellyrolls your server will leave a stack of napkins on your table along with a pen. What are the napkins for? Requests of course! Just write your song request down on the napkin, toss in a buck (or a few) and drop the request on one of the two pianos on stage. Now just sit back, enjoy the music and wait for your request to be played. In the rare case a piano player doesnt know the song or they already played the song that night, they will either offer you the money back or ask for another suggestion. If by the end of the night they did not play your request, the players will ALWAYS offer for the guests to come up and reclaim their cash.
Obviously the more you tip, the faster your request will get played. A twenty dollar bill is known as a Jellyrolls FastPass and your song will get played immediately. You can also pay to have the song currently being played stopped if you dont like it (just make sure your tip is higher than the original request). This comes in big when you have guests from New York and Boston, its a great rivalry!
The piano players are as follows:
* Michael Plays a lot of Billy Joel. Miami 2017, Summer Highland Falls, And So It Goes are among my personal favorites. Of course there are the staples as well. If he is playing with Tommy they are able to pull off a very funny Biz Markie - Just a Friend.
* Ray Plays a lot of Elton John and a very funny Poker Face and Baby Got Back
* Scotty Knows a ton of kids music and TV melodies. Very funny version of The Rainbow Connection. I dont think there is a Disney song he does not know.
* Mike Amazing personality and does a fantastic Disney Medley.
* Tommy Plays a lot of the classic rock and some country. God Bless The USA, and Shout! are great requests.
* Daniel Amazing voice and piano skills. Does a wonderful version of The Whos - Baba ORielly and Aerosmiths - Dream On.
* Johnny Knows a lot of 80s and current top 40 stuff. He can really pull off Cee Lo Green's - Forget You (it's Disney people!).
* Matt - Knows a lot of Billy Joel and current stuff. Plays a good version of Vienna.
* Rob - Brand new player that just started. I haven't heard him yet but I hear he is good. Not sure what is forte is.
That is in no way a complete list of what they will play. I have heard everything played from Frank Sinatra to Jay-Z.
As for transportation, you can obviously take a bus from any of the parks to The Boardwalk Resort. There are taxis available at any resort that will take you directly to Disneys Boardwalk Resort. If you are going to Jellyrolls directly from Hollywood Studios or Epcot you can take a ferry (Friendship) to the Boardwalk Resort. At the end of the night you have two options. One option is to take a taxi back to your resort. There are always taxis readily available in the front of The Boardwalk Resort. There is also a Disney bus at the Boardwalk bus stop at 2am that will take you from the Boardwalk Resort to any other Disney resort on property.
You can get an up to date schedule on their Facebook page here:
http://www.facebook.com/jellyrollswdw
And most important of all.........Have fun!
yes one of the better aspects of Jelly rolls! it is a true night club. no "tweens" asking for a Justin bieber song!
Also, because of the cover, am I correct in assuming there is no drink minimum? One more question. . . do they have any good non-alcoholic drinks? Even a good iced/sweet tea would be good for me! TIA
