He’s back, friends! Bob Jackson – affectionately known to most fans as Yehaa Bob, confirmed via TikTok (courtesy of disneyrecordguy)  that he has been asked to return to Walt Disney World’s Port Orleans Riverside resort when it reopens to guests in October.

Unfortunately, Yehaa Bob was part of the massive Disney layoffs that occurred in September 2020 due to the COVID pandemic. At the time, Bob was unsure if he would return to Disney following the pandemic-related closings.

Never one to pull the plug on a good show, Jackson continued to perform virtually for his loyal fans during the pandemic. He maintains an entertaining collection of social media performance options through Facebook and YouTube.

Now, almost a year later, Bob himself confirmed that he will be returning to Port Orleans Riverside when it reopens to guests in mid-October! At this time, the Walt Disney World website has not formally acknowledged Yehaa Bob’s return. We are expecting that confirmation shortly.

Yehaa Bob has been a stalwart performer with Disney for well over twenty years, most nights putting on a fun, high-energy show at Port Orleans Riverside. His energetic renditions of many familiar tunes on his signature piano gets everyone in the resort’s River Roost Lounge out of their seats.  Bob mixes in some Disney standards, songbook classics, and kid-friendly numbers to get all ages rolling!

If you are a guest at Port Orleans, or just visiting the resort for the evening, Bob’s show is not to be missed. We are so happy he’s coming back – we can all use a big smile!

If you are excited about the return of Yehaa Bob, reach out with a comment here at Pirates & Princesses!