Skipper Canteen (Jungle Cruise themed restaurant) updates and ADR watch

[soniam]

This is crazy!!! I have an early Thanksgiving day reservation and no backup because it was supposed to open last week!! Feeling a little worried

Maybe it just means you will have a unique and adventurous Thanksgiving meal It may end up not being at LTT though. However, I think a turkey leg and a Mickey bar could be a fun meal. Hope it works out and just try to make the best out the situation if necessary.

 

[Sargeant Tibbs]

From my parents who are cm's at MK, training started inside the canteen today.

 

[baler31]

From my parents who are cm's at MK, training started inside the canteen today.

Any word on a menu for Skipper's ?

 

[Sargeant Tibbs]

Any word on a menu for Skipper's ?

They're not that in the know, unfortunately.

 

[AzzySpazbourne]

I wonder if training this early (a month out from suspected hard open on 12-20) means they're learning new jokes and how to work with the new technology? I'd imagine if it was just waiter/ess training it'd be maybe a couple of weeks versus practically a whole month.

 

[rangerxenos]

I wonder if training this early (a month out from suspected hard open on 12-20) means they're learning new jokes and how to work with the new technology? I'd imagine if it was just waiter/ess training it'd be maybe a couple of weeks versus practically a whole month.

Hoping if training has started, a soft opening may be in the works!

 

[vacationer1954]

I assumed that Skipper Canteen would be a MK version of Prime Time Cafe and Whispering Canyon. So that would require a lot more preparation than just starting work as a restaurant server (at Liberty Tree, for example). Wouldn't this period of time be appropriate for whatever the "show restaurant" version of theater workshopping?

 

[1983DisneyFanatic]

What exactly happens with a soft opening? How do you get to participate?

 

[Sargeant Tibbs]

What exactly happens with a soft opening? How do you get to participate?

It depends, and several types of soft openings tend to happen, at least they did for New Fantasyland and the opening of Mine Train. Some days were by special invite only - CM's, DVC or AP, and sometimes you just get lucky and happen to be in the park at the right place and time to participate. If you're really, really nice to the CM's in charge on days that are invite only, sometimes they'll let you in if they have room. For a restaurant I'm going to guess that, aside from having CM only invites, it'll just be a matter of being in the park at the right time.

I'm gonna speculate, and I'm not going too far out on a limb here, that soft openings will begin in the lull immediately after Thanksgiving.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

What exactly happens with a soft opening? How do you get to participate?

You're invited, usually either as an AP holder or as a walk-by, by someone with a iPad or clipboard.

 

[AzzySpazbourne]

You're invited, usually either as an AP holder or as a walk-by, by someone with a iPad or clipboard.

I'll be there on the 15th and 17th. Hope for a "Soft opening" invite, but not sure we'd get one because it's just me, DW and DD2 (not sure they'd want to pick a small family with a toddler)... but then again, they might want us for a "potential training opportunity." Here's to hoping...

 

[cigar95]

I'll be there on the 15th and 17th. Hope for a "Soft opening" invite, but not sure we'd get one because it's just me, DW and DD2 (not sure they'd want to pick a small family with a toddler)... but then again, they might want us for a "potential training opportunity." Here's to hoping...

Often "soft opening" just means that a location will open unannounced, for all comers, with no promises that it will stay open any longer than ten seconds from now. It's a bit more challenging with a restaurant than with an attraction, because the throughput is smaller and the experience lasts quite a bit longer. but it remains the case that it's worth keeping your eyes open while you're there and not being afraid to ask any nearby CM what the possibilities might be.

 

[Star Mom]

Just got off the phone with DD CM and she informed me that Skipper Canteen is OPEN, but cannot make a reservation as of yet. They will soon, very soon!!! She also informed to keep checking MDE for menus and options, info should be online soon.

Fingers crossed for December 13th or 15th

 

[AzzySpazbourne]

Just got off the phone with DD CM and she informed me that Skipper Canteen is OPEN, but cannot make a reservation as of yet. They will soon, very soon!!! She also informed to keep checking MDE for menus and options, info should be online soon.

Fingers crossed for December 13th or 15th

Awesome! I'm assuming the walls are down then? Wonder if anyone can post an updated pic.

 

[j2thomason]

Awesome! I'm assuming the walls are down then? Wonder if anyone can post an updated pic.

I just saw touring plans do a periscope from the Skipper Canteen a couple of hours ago and walls are still up. I did see a picture of a family eating at Liberty Tree though, so it is open.

 

[vacationer1954]

Darn. I was hoping news that Skipper Canteen was open was true. The wait continues.

 

[KateP85]

My friend is a server over there, he started training yesterday! I think a soft opening is a little ways away yet!

Places like Prime Time don't require additional training to get the act down, you just pick it up during training. I suppose it depends on how much of a performance the servers are going to give. I do think it seems a long time between training starting and the projected opening date in December.

 

[Twende]

My friend is a server over there, he started training yesterday! I think a soft opening is a little ways away yet!

Places like Prime Time don't require additional training to get the act down, you just pick it up during training. I suppose it depends on how much of a performance the servers are going to give. I do think it seems a long time between training starting and the projected opening date in December.

Tell your friend to learn quickly! And to learn well! There are a great many of us looking forward to this place and its entertainment!

Thanks for the intel!

 

[AzzySpazbourne]

Just an FYI: no updates to MDE as of 7am. Also, no news on anyone having luck calling in for ADRs.

 

[Sargeant Tibbs]

My mom texted me this morning to say that she was sitting down in the Mouse before work "surrounded by Skipper Canteen cast and chefs." Perhaps today is the day for a soft opening!

The Mouse is a large cafeteria area with fast food for CM's at the MK, for those wondering.