Jungle Skipper Canteen - Revision history

Mmouse at 15:59, 19 December 2022

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2020-09-05T16:04:43Z

‎Fun Facts and Trivia

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2020-09-05T16:04:34Z

‎Fun Facts and Trivia

Mmouse at 22:55, 12 February 2020

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Mmouse at 23:50, 2 March 2018

2018-03-02T23:50:58Z

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2018-03-02T23:49:57Z

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2018-03-02T23:48:49Z

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2016-08-02T19:46:28Z

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Mmouse at 01:48, 22 June 2016

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 {{Infobox Disney ride |
-| image=SkipperCanteen2.jpg
+| image=SkipperCanteen2.jpg| alt= Jungle Skipper Canteen
 | caption='''Concept art for the Jungle Skipper Canteen'''
 | opened=December 16, 2015

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 ==Fun Facts and Trivia==
-* There is a tribute to the [[Plaza Swan Boat]] attraction that was once found in the [[Magic Kingdom]] inside the Jungle Skipper Canteen. A note on the wall in the Jungle Skipper Canteen reads: {{Quotation| '''Boat for Sale'''<br> - Gently Used <br> -All White <br> -Carved Swan on Boat <br> Contact Merry Time Tracers for more information}} <ref> https://twitter.com/Imagineer2017/status/676140731719925760 </ref>
+* There is a tribute to the [[Plaza Swan Boats]] attraction that was once found in the [[Magic Kingdom]] inside the Jungle Skipper Canteen. A note on the wall in the Jungle Skipper Canteen reads: {{Quotation| '''Boat for Sale'''<br> - Gently Used <br> -All White <br> -Carved Swan on Boat <br> Contact Merry Time Tracers for more information}} <ref> https://twitter.com/Imagineer2017/status/676140731719925760 </ref>
 * According to a banner found within the restaurant, the inaugural Jungle Cruise took place on October 1, 1931 <ref> https://twitter.com/Imagineer2017/status/676104740384714752 </ref>

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 ==Fun Facts and Trivia==
-* There is a tribute to the Swan Boat attraction that was once found in the [[Magic Kingdom]] inside the Jungle Skipper Canteen. A note on the wall in the Jungle Skipper Canteen reads: {{Quotation| '''Boat for Sale'''<br> - Gently Used <br> -All White <br> -Carved Swan on Boat <br> Contact Merry Time Tracers for more information}} <ref> https://twitter.com/Imagineer2017/status/676140731719925760 </ref>
+* There is a tribute to the [[Plaza Swan Boat]] attraction that was once found in the [[Magic Kingdom]] inside the Jungle Skipper Canteen. A note on the wall in the Jungle Skipper Canteen reads: {{Quotation| '''Boat for Sale'''<br> - Gently Used <br> -All White <br> -Carved Swan on Boat <br> Contact Merry Time Tracers for more information}} <ref> https://twitter.com/Imagineer2017/status/676140731719925760 </ref>
 * According to a banner found within the restaurant, the inaugural Jungle Cruise took place on October 1, 1931 <ref> https://twitter.com/Imagineer2017/status/676104740384714752 </ref>

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 {{Infobox Disney ride |
-| image=SkipperCanteen.jpg
+| image=SkipperCanteen2.jpg
 | caption='''Concept art for the Jungle Skipper Canteen'''
 | opened=December 16, 2015

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 | custom_value_1= Table Service
 | custom_label_2= Menu Type
-| custom_value_2= TBA (expected to feature items influenced by the cuisine of Asia, Africa, and South America)
+| custom_value_2= Exotic
 | custom_label_3= Based on
 | custom_value_3= [[Jungle Cruise]]

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 ==Menu==
-Although the specifics of the menu are not currently known, Disney has stated that it will take inspiration from Africa, South America and Asia.
+Click below to see the Jungle Skipper Canteen's current menu:
 ==Fun Facts and Trivia==
 * There is a tribute to the Swan Boat attraction that was once found in the [[Magic Kingdom]] inside the Jungle Skipper Canteen. A note on the wall in the Jungle Skipper Canteen reads: {{Quotation| '''Boat for Sale'''<br> - Gently Used <br> -All White <br> -Carved Swan on Boat <br> Contact Merry Time Tracers for more information}} <ref> https://twitter.com/Imagineer2017/status/676140731719925760 </ref>

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 The Jungle Skipper Canteen is a table service restaurant located in [[Adventureland]].
 ==History==
-The area that would one day house the Jungle Skipper Canteen was occupied by the Adventureland Veranda from 1971 until 1994. The location remained closed until 1998 when it briefly opened (albeit with a generic menu) during the refurbishment of nearby [[Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe]] <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/advv.htm </ref>.  After a long period of closure, during which the Veranda was used for special events and character meet and greets, the location briefly opened during spring break 2010 <ref> http://www.wdwradio.com/2010/03/the-adventureland-veranda-is-back-sort-of/ </ref>.
+The area that would one day house the Jungle Skipper Canteen was occupied by the Adventureland Veranda from 1971 until 1994. The location remained closed until 1998 when it briefly opened (albeit with a generic menu) during the refurbishment of nearby [[Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe]] <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/advv.htm </ref>.  After a long period of closure, during which the Veranda was used for special events and character meet and greets, the location briefly opened during Spring Break 2010 <ref> http://www.wdwradio.com/2010/03/the-adventureland-veranda-is-back-sort-of/ </ref>.
 In August 2011, Disney announced that a new Tinkerbell meet and greet would take place in the old Adventureland Veranda building. Called Tinker Bell's Magical Nook, the meet and greet operated from 2011 until 2014 <ref> http://allears.net/tp/mk/TinkerBellsMagicalNook.htm </ref>.

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 On August 15, 2015, at the D23 Expo, Disney announced that a new restaurant called the "Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen" would be opening in the old Adventureland Veranda building <Ref name= "disney"> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/08/jungle-navigation-co-ltd-skipper-canteen-to-open-at-magic-kingdom-park/ </ref>. Announced during the "Safari So Good—60 Years of the World Famous Jungle Cruise" panel <ref> https://d23.com/parks-celebrates-60-years-of-innovation-at-d23-expo-2015/</ref>, details further emerged that the Jungle Skipper Canteen would have a [[Jungle Cruise]] theme and would be staffed by Jungle Cruise Skippers <ref name= "disney"/>.
-According to the head chef of the Jungle Skipper Canteen the idea for the restaurant had been in development for four years, while the menu was put together over a period of a year and a half <ref> https://twitter.com/ORLParkPass/status/676152580108611584 </ref>. The Jungle Skipper Canteen officially opened on December 16, 2015 <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/12/new-jungle-navigation-co-ltd-skipper-canteen-opens-dec-16-in-magic-kingdom-park-at-walt-disney-world-resort/ </ref>.
+According to the head chef of the Jungle Skipper Canteen the idea for the restaurant had been in development for four years, while the menu was put together over a period of a year and a half <ref> https://twitter.com/ORLParkPass/status/676152580108611584 </ref>. The Jungle Skipper Canteen officially opened on December 16, 2015 <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/12/new-jungle-navigation-co-ltd-skipper-canteen-opens-dec-16-in-magic-kingdom-park-at-walt-disney-world-resort/ </ref>. On July 19, 2016 the Jungle Skipper Canteen got a new menu. Although still offering exotic meals, the new menu also features more basic entrees like fried fish and baked pasta <ref> http://www.insidethemagic.net/2016/07/a-new-updated-menu-debut-at-the-skipper-canteen-restaurant-magic-kingdom-walt-disney-world/ </ref>
 ==Restaurant Description==

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 In August 2011, Disney announced that a new Tinkerbell meet and greet would take place in the old Adventureland Veranda building. Called Tinker Bell's Magical Nook, the meet and greet operated from 2011 until 2014 <ref> http://allears.net/tp/mk/TinkerBellsMagicalNook.htm </ref>.
+In February 2015, permits were filled for extensive construction on the Adventureland Veranda building <ref> http://www.wdwradio.com/2010/03/the-adventureland-veranda-is-back-sort-of/ </ref>. At this time however no information was given about what the building would eventually be used for <ref>http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/adventureland-verandah/news/11feb2015-construction-permits-filed-for-new-adventureland-verandah-restaurant.htm </ref>.
-On August 15, 2015, at the D23 Expo, Disney announced that a new restaurant called the "Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen" would be opening in the old Adventureland Veranda building <Ref name= "disney"> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/08/jungle-navigation-co-ltd-skipper-canteen-to-open-at-magic-kingdom-park/ </ref>. Details further emerged that the Jungle Skipper Canteen would have a [[Jungle Cruise]] theme and would be staffed by Jungle Cruise Skippers <ref name= "disney"/>.
 According to the head chef of the Jungle Skipper Canteen the idea for the restaurant had been in development for four years, while the menu was put together over a period of a year and a half <ref> https://twitter.com/ORLParkPass/status/676152580108611584 </ref>. The Jungle Skipper Canteen officially opened on December 16, 2015 <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/12/new-jungle-navigation-co-ltd-skipper-canteen-opens-dec-16-in-magic-kingdom-park-at-walt-disney-world-resort/ </ref>.