A Different Kind of Disney Magic
At Walt Disney World, most entertainment happens on a stage. Fireworks light up the sky. Parades move down Main Street. Attractions draw long lines. Along the waterfront at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort, something quieter still survives.
After sunset, the lights reflect off Crescent Lake. Music drifts through the air. Then, without much warning, a small crowd begins to form.
Who Are the Juggling Jacks?
The Juggling Jacks are a live comedy juggling duo who perform as part of the rotating evening entertainment at Disney’s BoardWalk. They are not part of a formal stage show. Instead, they are specialty performers who rely on timing, athletic skill and crowd interaction.
There is no stage and no formal seating. A circle forms naturally. Families pause mid stroll. The show simply happens.
BoardWalk Street Performers A Tradition Since 1996
When Disney’s BoardWalk opened in 1996, it was designed to reflect a turn of the century Atlantic City promenade.
That vision included more than restaurants and nightlife. It included live variety entertainment. Jugglers. Magicians. Vaudeville style comedy acts. The Juggling Jacks fit directly into that original concept.
For nearly three decades, the BoardWalk has featured pop up performers who bring energy and spontaneity to the promenade. While acts rotate over time, the spirit has remained consistent.
It is entertainment you discover rather than schedule.
Why It Still Matters
BoardWalk street performers are weather dependent and not guaranteed nightly. Because of that, catching a show feels special. This style of entertainment reflects the BoardWalk’s original identity. Some guests casually call this lineup the “BoardWalk circus.” While unofficial, the phrase captures the seaside energy that has defined this promenade since opening day.
As Disneys BoardWalk continues to evolve, live performers like the Juggling Jacks preserve that original atmosphere. BoardWalk Street Performers may not headline a park map, or even get noticed on social media, yet they represent a personal kind of Disney magic.
The Juggling Jacks do more than juggle. They create a shared moment between strangers who happened to stop at the right time. You can Follow them on Facebook.
And often, those unexpected moments become the ones guests remember most.
