Disney4me Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 It’s been months of waiting and wondering since the moment it was announced… but at last, the wait is OVER.Learn About:Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper CanteenMagic KingdomDisney World RestaurantsWelcome, Adventurers, to the Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen!!That’s right, Jungle Cruisers! The Skipper Canteen is currently in soft openings! (Remember, soft opening means that there are no guarantees that the restaurant will be in operation during your visit and is not currently accepting Advance Dining Reservations. But, it IS occasionally open for walk-ups during this still-in-testing period!) We’ve heard that reservations will start being accepted on Wednesday, but that’s unconfirmed.We’re still awaiting info regarding when the restaurant will be fully operational, and we’ll absolutely keep you posted. But we know that you’re itching to see what’s behind the doors of the Canteen as much as we were. And far be it from us to keep any of you hungry Jungle Cruiser Passengers waiting any longer!After all, the WORLD FAMOUS Jungle Cruise Skippers are eagerly awaiting your arrival…Skipper Canteen EntranceAtmosphereAlberta Falls welcomes you to the Jungle Skipper Canteen! Alberta, of course, is the granddaughter of Dr. Albert Falls, the founder of the Jungle Navigation Company, which was originally a cargo shipping venture.Dr. Albert FallsWhen cargo business took a downturn, Alberta decided to open up cruises to passengers, thanks to the suggestion of one of her Skippers. (Perhaps you’ve been on one yourself ?)Skipper Canteen StoryThe success of the Jungle Cruise business was so great that Alberta decided to open up the home offices to hungry cruise passengers, pre-or-post cruise!! And that’s where YOU come in…Jungle Cruise passengers are seated in one of three rooms. We’ll start our quick look around in the Crew’s Mess Hall…Crew’s Mess HallCrew’s Mess HallCrew’s Mess HallCrew’s Mess HallCrew’s Mess HallDon’t forget to check out the crew’s bulletin board while you’re there!Crew’s Bulletin BoardCrew’s Bulletin BoardCrew’s Bulletin BoardPerhaps you’ll be seated in the more ornate Falls Family Parlor.Falls Family ParlorFalls Family ParlorFalls Family ParlorFalls Family ParlorFalls family history will teach you that Dr. Falls was a member of the Society of Adventurers and Explorers, or S.E.A., and he used to host fellow members in the once-hidden Secret Meeting Room of the S.E.A.S.E.A. RoomS.E.A. Room SeatingS.E.A. RoomS.E.A. RoomFYI — here’s one of the best seats in the house!S.E.A. RoomS.E.A. RoomAnd what’s a Jungle Cruise passenger supposed to nosh on in such surroundings? We know you’ve been waiting…EatsAs promised, “World Famous Jungle Cuisine” is on the menu at the Skipper Canteen! So what does that mean, exactly? Let’s take a closer look, section by section! (By the way, the menu is the same for both lunch and dinner at the moment, and both meals are table service.)The beverage menu features a mix of hot and cold drinks, including the headliner Punch Line Punch (‘cuz what’s any Jungle Cruise without one or eighty or those ) and Schweizter Slush! Note that there is NO ALCOHOL on the menu currently. Those Moscow Mule cups are just for show.Beverage menuSchweitzer Slush in Souvenir mugSchweitzer Slush in Souvenir mugAppetizers include the Falls Family Falafel and the S.E.A Shiu Mai.Appetizer MenuS.E.A Shu MaiS.E.A Shu MaiThe entree choices are impressively extensive! We tried the Char Siu Pork, the Skip’s Mac and Cheese, and the “Tastes Like Chicken” Because It Is!Entree menuChar Siu PorkSkip’s Mac and CheeseSkip’s Mac and Cheese with Spiced Ground Beef“Tastes Like Chicken” Because It Is!And we can’t forget the lil’ Skippers…Kids MenuHope you’re still hungry, passenger, because we’ve got dessert!Dessert Menu coverDessert MenuNow how could we possibly resist ordering ANYTHING by the name of Kungaloosh?!?Kungaloosh DessertKungaloosh DessertWe also grabbed the Sugar-Crusted Congee Pudding and the Coconut Bar with Pineapple-Basil Compote and Vanilla Cream.Sugar-Crusted Congee PuddingCoconut Bar with Pineapple Basil Compote and Vanilla CreamOh, and here’s one more thing before we go …The Backside of the Menu(C’mon… you had to know that joke would make it’s way in this place somewhere ).OverallWell, THIS is where we leave you hangin’… because there’s so much more to see and taste! We hope you’ve enjoyed this first look, and we can’t wait to bring you our full review SOON!!What do you think of the Skipper Canteen so far? Please let us know with a comment!Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook FanRelated posts:News! Jungle Cruise Restaurant — Skipper Canteen — Officially Coming to Disney World! News! Jungle Cruise Restaurant May Be Coming to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom News! Disneyland Jungle Cruise Sunrise Safari Breakfast Booking NOW! View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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