Lounge
River Roost
The short answer
River Roost is the lounge at Port Orleans Riverside, open 5pm to midnight, known for piano comedian Yehaa Bob Jackson on select nights. Cocktails run $14 to $18.50, Abita beers $11.75 and a flight $12.75, and bites $13 to $25. Disney Tourist Blog ranks it 16th of 26 bars.
- Where
- Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside. No park ticket needed. · about the resort
- Cuisine
- Southern cocktails and bar bites
- Reservation
- Walk up — no problem
- Booking
- No reservations — order when you get there
- Typical spend
- about $20 a head · checked Sep 14, 2026
- Dress code
- Resort casual
- Noise
- loud
- Non-resort guests
- Yes — you do not need to stay here
- Dining plan
- Table-service plan, 2026 and 2027 · Disney’s own listing, Sep 22, 2026 · what a credit buys here
Is it worth the money?
On a Yehaa Bob night, yes. Disney Tourist Blog says the local legend plays Disney standards and songbook classics with comedy on select nights, and has a big following. It is 28th on our combination of four published bar rankings, being on one list.
Who it’s right for
Families and fans of sing-along piano entertainment.
Who it’s wrong for
A quiet drink on a show night.
What is actually good
Cocktails: the Hurricane and Riverfront Refresher $16.50, a French 75, Sazerac and elderflower gin cocktail $17.50, a Boulevardier $18.50, and 21 others at $14 to $18.50. Abita drafts are $11.75 and an Abita flight $12.75.
Bites: an artichoke cake and pimento cheese fritters $13, andouille nachos $14, wings $16, a charcuterie board $18 and Cajun shrimp $25. Prices from Disney's menu, 14 September 2026.
Portions
Bar bites.
Allergies and dietary needs
The artichoke cake and fritters are vegetarian; two zero-proof cocktails are $13.50.
Common questions
- Who is Yehaa Bob at River Roost?
- Yehaa Bob Jackson, a piano player and comedian who plays Disney standards and songbook classics on select nights, according to Disney Tourist Blog. Check the nights he plays before you go.
- How much are drinks at River Roost?
- Cocktails are $14 to $18.50, Abita drafts $11.75 and an Abita beer flight $12.75, on Disney's menu of 14 September 2026.
- What time does River Roost open?
- 5pm, closing at midnight, on Disney's page. Food is served while the kitchen is open.
- Is River Roost family-friendly?
- Disney Tourist Blog describes kid-friendly songs among Yehaa Bob's set, so families are common on show nights.
Sources
- Walt Disney World official — River Roost page and menu, read through Disney's menu service on 14 September 2026: hours 5pm to midnight, cocktails, Abita beer and bites. — Disney official · checked
- Walt Disney World official — the dining finder, read 14 September 2026: service type and location. — Disney official · checked
- Disney Tourist Blog — 26 best bars and lounges at Disney World in 2026 (28 April 2026). — reported by · checked