Hello everyone! I hope you’re having a great week! 
I wanted to share with you a recent experience as a Local Guide. It was an unusual experience because it was the first time I’d been to a place like this. 
It’s summertime in the United States 
, and the beach becomes a favorite destination for many, including my family 
. A couple of weeks ago, we went to a beach area called Lavallette, NJ, part of the “Jersey Shore” circuit. Lavallette tends to be more family-oriented and quiet, without a boardwalk like other crowded areas (Point Pleasant, Seaside Heights, etc.) but with plenty of activities planned throughout the summer, like outdoor concerts 
and movie nights 
.
Searching for ice cream shops on Google Maps, I found one in particular that caught my eye: Music Man Ice Cream Shop. Out of curiosity, I decided to call to find out how their format worked. I was surprised to learn that it’s not a walk-in ice cream shop . Instead, it’s a show format where you reserve a table for one of the four or five shows they have on the weekends 
. Each show has a different theme; we chose “Disney Day.”
The Music Man Ice Cream Shoppe
We arrived early, thinking there wouldn’t be any free parking 
, but there are plenty of public places in the area where you can park for free 
. Once inside, I figured out how everything worked 
. There are about 15 tables in total, some for two people, some for four, and others for approximately six to ten people. The first thing they do is take orders from all the tables; the menu offers a multitude of different types of sundaes 
. Once the orders are taken and the ice creams are delivered, the show begins. It starts by humorously involving the audience, humming songs or phrases that use the flavors of the ice creams ordered by each table—it was very fun!
Then, the waiters begin to sing . They are the show’s artists, and they sing incredibly well, with songs from Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Frozen, Moana, and more. We were particularly enchanted by the waitress who sang the songs from Moana; she had a beautiful voice 
. The entire show must last approximately an hour to an hour and a half. We were so happy with this unique summer beach experience!
A few days ago, we learned that they also have shows for Thanksgiving and Halloween 
. I think we’ll have to go back! Here are some photos. They aren’t as illustrative as a video would be, but I hope you like them anyway.
You can also check out my Google Maps list of the best ice cream shops in my area!
Best ice cream shops, Ocean County NJ
and my Google Maps review 
Review “The Music Man Ice Cream Shop”
It’s fair to say it’s like a million calories intake, but every once in a while won’t hurt, lol. 
