The Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen to open December 16

Guests at the Magic Kingdom can now enjoy the “World Famous Jungle Cuisine” at The Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen. It’s in it’s soft opening stages now, but will officially open on December 16.

Across the way from the classic Jungle Cruise attraction sits this new restaurant. Featuring the flavors of Africa, Asia and South America, this new dining experience can seat 222 guests in one of three rooms: the mess hall, a jungle-inspired parlor once used by the company’s founder, Dr. Albert Falls, or the former meeting room of the mysterious Society of Explorers and Adventurers (which is behind a secret bookcase). Guests who enjoy being entertained while they dine, will find the wisecracking from the Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. crew to be fun.

We’ve got a look at some of the delicious menu items available at Skipper Canteen. Take a look!

The Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen Menu

• 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 Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen Children’s Menu

• Junior Skip’s Special Mac and Cheese is inspired by an Egyptian dish with ground beef, pasta, Béchamel Sauce and house-made cheese gratin, served with broccoli
• Amazon Annie’s House-made Arepas with slow-cooked beef, black beans and queso fresco served with yuca planks
• Sizzling Savanna Grilled Flank Steak with steamed broccoli and fingerling potatoes
• Smiley’s Little Croc of Chicken Noodle Soup
• Kids Volcano! (Gooey chocolate cake with caramel lava and exploding chocolate rocks)

Non-alcoholic Specialty Drinks

• Punch Line Punch, with tropical fruit juice and mango puree (also available with a spiced rim for an extra zinger)
• Schweitzer Slush, with frozen apple juice and passion fruit topped with bursting green apple boba balls (legend has it this was first concocted by the noted explorer and humanitarian, Dr. Albert Slush).

The Disney Dining Plan is accepted, as well as Tables in Wonderland member discounts. Yay! Currently, reservations are not being accepted – it’s walk-up only. After 30 days, guests should be able to start making Advanced Dining Reservations.

We can’t wait to try this new restaurant! What menu items are you looking forward to trying? Tell us about it!