Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen Opens 16th December in Magic Kingdom

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Just steps from the legendary Jungle Cruise attraction you can enjoy the bold, flavorful tastes of Asia, South America and Africa at this new 222-seat table-service restaurant staffed by the wisecracking crew of the Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd.

There are three dining destinations within the company’s headquarters-turned-restaurant: Hungry passengers may find themselves in the mess hall or the jungle-inspired parlor once used by the company’s founder, Dr. Albert Falls and his family. Behind the once secret bookcase lies an additional dining room in a former meeting room of the mysterious Society of Explorers and Adventurers.

The Jungle Skipper Canteen touts an adventurous menu with some new and interesting dishes inspired by the exotic flavors of the rivers traveled on the Jungle Cruise. You can try head-on shrimp or sustainable fish collar, or stick with delicious, familiar tastes such as a grilled steak, pork tenderloin or chicken breast.

• House-made arepas with slow-cooked beef, black beans, tostones and queso fresco;
• Dr. Falls’ Signature Grilled Steak, a strip loin marinated in sofrito and served with yuca planks, avocado and house-made chimichurri;
• Rice Noodle Bowl with an Asian pho broth with choice of chicken, duck breast or tofu served with jalapeños and mix of fresh herbs;
• Trader Sam’s Head-on Shrimp, with sustainable, local, farm-raised shrimp tossed in a chili-garlic sauce and served with Chinese broccoli and choice of five-grain or white rice;
• Coconut Bar with Pineapple-Basil Compote and Vanilla Cream – a vanilla chiffon cake with coconut and lime topped with white chocolate ganache;
• Kungaloosh! This African-inspired chocolate cake is served with caramelized bananas and cashew-caramel ice cream topped with coffee dust.

The Disney Dining Plan is accepted, as well as Tables in Wonderland discounts.

[BufordT]

Thanks Simon, always good to see another dining opportunity in MK. If that's a souvenir, me want one!

[SarahLouise]

Wonder why you can't make reservations yet?

[mariechez]

Just trying today and still cant.

[Fifimouse]

The menu looks really good, will be keeping an eye on reviews for here to maybe add to our must try restaurants for next November

[Guest]

This place sounds great! I am very much looking forward to trying out the delights here!

[Guest]

Pity, its too risky to not make an ADR elsewhere in case they're full. I can only think they're addressing complaints from guests that it's impossible to get a sit down meal short notice. Hope this isn't the start of a new policy, not knowing if you can get into a restaurant would ruin the relaxation of the experience

[Caroian]

I think it's normal not to able to make ADRs for new restaurants immediately. Wasn't it the same with BOG? It gives them time to iron out any teething troubles I guess.

[erm33]

It was awful. Worst meal on Disney property and that took some doing over Coral Reef.

Really overpriced, save your money and do yourself a favour and go elsewhere. Mama Melrose by far the best restaurant food wise at Disney World.