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During the season, our musical shows begin daily at 4:15 PM.
Reservation Club members may reserve a specific check-in time for any seating.
The fun starts well before showtime—our Fudge Factory / Box Office opens at 12:00 PM daily for reservations, and entertainment continues throughout the day.
Be sure to explore our full lineup of Theme Shows, including our popular Disney Sing-A-Long and Broadway Family Cabarets.
For complete details and showtimes, visit our Events Calendar.
Reservations are recommended. By enrolling in our Reservation Club, you and your family are guaranteed a table for one of our scheduled seatings.
To get started, visit the Reservation Club page and complete your online registration. Once enrolled, simply call to reserve your table.
We also welcome walk-ins. Guests may add their name to our waitlist upon arrival, and any non-reserved seating is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
For additional details, please review the tab titled:
“Our script when you receive a call back after submitting a Reservation Request.”
Check-In Time works similar to a FastPass-style system. You do not need to arrive early—simply check in at your scheduled time.
Each check-in includes a 30-minute seating window.
For example, a 7:45 PM check-in means you will be seated between 7:45 PM and 8:15 PM.
If you have any questions, please stay on the line and a cast member will be happy to assist you.
Want to hear the full explanation?
Visit: www.themusicman.com/what-is-a-check-in-time
Wait times are typically minimal during our earlier seatings—especially around 5:30 PM.
The Music Man seats just under 100 guests per show, and the audience is brought in and seated all at once, similar to how guests are loaded for an amusement ride.
Ice Cream is your ticket to the show.
There is no pre-payment required—your purchase during your visit serves as your admission. This allows you to reserve with flexibility and no upfront cost.
Reservation & Cancellation Policy
We ask that all reservations be honored or adjusted responsibly:
- 24+ hours notice:
$5 per person fee for any cancellations or reductions (including infants) - Within 24 hours:
$16 per person - No-shows or reduced party size without notice:
$22 per person + account may be placed on a Do Not Reserve status
These fees help offset preparation costs and ensure our cast and staff are fairly supported.
What to Expect
Plan to spend approximately $18–$22 per person, including ice cream, tax, gratuity, and the show.
View our full summer menu:
www.themusicman.com/pdf
Please review at www.themusicman.com/faq-items/reservation-club-policy
Yes. The Music Man is wheelchair accessible, and we are committed to making the experience enjoyable for all guests.
If you have specific accessibility needs, we encourage you to let us know in advance so we can best accommodate your visit.
Infant Ticket Policy
At The Music Man, ice cream is your ticket to the show. All guests—including children—are expected to order from the menu.
- Exception: Children in a car carrier are not required to order or pay the $16 show fee
- Our staff will not ask a child’s age; the car carrier serves as the visual guideline
- Any guest (child or adult) who does not order will be charged a $16 show fee
Cancellation Policy
Please note that “any person” includes infants.
- 24+ hours notice:
$5 per person cancellation fee - Within 24 hours:
$16 per person - No-shows or reduced party size:
$22 per person + account may be placed on Do Not Reserve status
These policies ensure fairness and allow us to properly prepare for each reservation.
The restaurant dining room—where our old-fashioned sundaes are served and the cabaret show takes place—is cash only.
An ATM is available on-site for your convenience.
We do accept credit cards at the following locations:
- Fudge Factory & Gift Shoppe
- Take-Out
- Box Office
No, the show is not scary.
It’s a lively, family-friendly experience filled with music, laughter, and high energy, which may include occasional loud moments.
Yes—private parties are in season ONLY.
During the summer season, parties are scheduled Monday through Saturday with start times at 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM.
For full details, including our Party Package flyer, visit the Party With Us page.
To check availability, please call 732-854-2779.
Yes. While The Music Man does not manufacture its own ice cream, we make every effort to provide the most up-to-date ingredient information available from our suppliers.
You may view the ingredient list online, or ask to see our “Red Binder of Ingredients” when you arrive.
The Music Man is not a nut-free environment.
While we take care to provide excellent service and follow thoughtful procedures, we cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free experience, including protection from cross-contact or airborne allergens.
What We Do to Minimize Risk
- Maintain a freezer with no nut products
- Use sanitized scoops for each serving
- Our soft serve machine (Vanilla & Chocolate) has never processed nut-based products
- Our Italian Water Ice and Açaí freezer has never contained nut-based products
Important Considerations
- All toppings are stored near nut products, increasing the risk of cross-contact
- We do not recommend using the topping station for guests with nut allergies
- We do not open new containers for individual allergen accommodations
Alternative Option
If our procedures do not meet your needs, you are welcome to bring an outside treat for your family member to enjoy during the show.
- A $16 show ticket will apply
- A complimentary drink will be provided for your table
We respect each family’s needs and encourage you to choose what feels safest and most comfortable.
Yes. We offer a variety of vegan and dairy-free options.
Current Selections
Our menu includes:
- Blue Raspberry Italian Water Ice
- Cherry Italian Water Ice
- Chocolate Italian Water Ice
- Cotton Candy Italian Water Ice
- Lemon Italian Water Ice
- Coconut Italian Water Ice
- Pineapple Italian Water Ice
- Scoopable Açaí
For the most up-to-date details, please ask a cast member during your visit or view our ingredient information here:
www.themusicman.com/ingredients/
Yes. You can purchase them in our Gift Shoppe onsite or online.
No gift cards in New Jersey can expire for 24 months. After 24 months, the management company that supports this for us deducts $2 per month until the value on the card reaches $0.
So, in short, it’s best to use all gift cards within 2 years of purchase.
Yes, we offer seasonal and holiday specials. Be sure to check our website or follow us on social media for updates on special events.
example:
Hi, Kelly, this is Aggie1 from The Music Man Lavallette. Thank you so much for putting in a reservation request for five people for the five o’clock2 check-in3 on June 23rd.
Thank you so much for wanting to make a reservation at The Music Man. To make a reservation and book a table. We take a credit card, either MasterCard, Visa or Discover. We do not charge the card unless you don’t show up or cancel.
A $5 per person charge will be charged to the credit card on file if canceling for any person in that reservation before 24 hours of the event.
Cancelations within 24 hours of the event will incur a charge of $16 per person. NO SHOWS will result in a $22 per person charge and a DO NOT Reserve status placed on your account.
When you do come, you order ice cream and the show is free, and your credit card is not charged, and you pay at the end of the show using cash.
Please call 732-854-2779, so we can finalize your reservation with your credit card. Thank you so much for wanting to come to The Music Man.
We look forward to singing to you soon.
Notes
1 Please state your name when leaving a voicemail.
2 State the # of people, date and time the reservation request is for.
3 Use the word “Check-in” NOT “Show Time” or “Seating time”
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No, we only offer free street parking. We are the only business on our block, between Trenton and Newark Avenues in Lavallette. Summer beach parking is usually available when our seatings begin in the early summer evenings.
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