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

[GaryDis]

We have a crepe place (of all things) that sells tea with the pearls, which they call "bubble tea." These days, I'll eat lox and crepes nearly as often as I eat lox and bagels.

 

[epcotcenter1982]

Popping Boba!

I'm guessing they're trying to go for something that looks alarming- that combination of flesh-pink slush with the bright green boba- to go with the theme. I have no idea what flavours those boba are, but I wouldn't be surprised if they're melon or apple flavoured instead of lime. Edited to add: Actually, thinking more on it, if I had to guess what flavours comprise that drink, I'd say probably strawberry (or strawberry-banana) slush with kiwi popping boba on top.

In any case, if you've never had popping boba, think of them like a really thin-skinned gusher candy. They're pretty good, so I'm really interested to try this drink.

Now if Skipper Canteen has bubble tea too, that will be something...

I love them. You can make these out of any liquid. it's awesome.

I remember once having a fine dining experience with balsamic vinegar that had been through spherification.
"spherification caviar is made by releasing small droplets of the flavoured liquid into the calcium bath using a syringe"

Molecular gastronomy can give this place a lot of really interesting looks for regular tasting things which would be really fun
If they have bubble tea though that's just plain boring and NOT keeping with the theme as it's modern Taiwanese

 

[Princess Serendipity]

We have a crepe place (of all things) that sells tea with the pearls, which they call "bubble tea." These days, I'll eat lox and crepes nearly as often as I eat lox and bagels.

Interestingly enough, we also have a local (Japanese-style) crepe place that sells bubble tea. It seems bubble tea + crepe restaurants are fairly common!

If they have bubble tea though that's just plain boring and NOT keeping with the theme as it's modern Taiwanese

Oh, I'm honestly for both the popping boba slushie and bubble tea, but the bubble tea is less because I think it fits in so much with the theme and more...well I just really like bubble tea and will selfishly take any excuse I can get to have it at Disney World.

 

[Lorilais_mommie]

Joining the watch!

 

[Lorilais_mommie]

Looks like a souvenir cup comes in the form of a mule mug... awesome!

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I think i can answer what's on the top of the slushie..
In 2014 disneyland did a adventureland scavenger hunt kind of thing..
When you completed a mission you got a charm..
One of the "missions" was to drink "snake venom drink complete with eggs" I can't remember what it was called but It had those same green things mixed in it.. I remember b/c I was so thirsty I didn't look at the drink and almost choked on them..

They are gummies! Kind of lime flavor..
I'm not a fan.. But my kids loved them!

 

[wn01aa]

Looks like from the wdwmagic article they have something for less adventurous eaters with the Steak with Yuca Fries.

 

[ValpoCory]

Looks like from the wdwmagic article they have something for less adventurous eaters with the Steak with Yuca Fries.

It probably will be their best selling item.

 

[AzzySpazbourne]

Another morning where there is no listing of SC in MDE.

 

[TwinPrincessMermaids]

Yuca fries would be AWESOME! Also, I'm so glad this is coming because MK has the WORST options for eating. Liberty is always down, Diamond never open, never ONCE have I EVER seen Tortuga open, so all that leaves is Columbia, Pecos, Cosmic, Pinnochio. Ugh. Thanks goodness more is coming, and even better if it is anything similar to how awesome Trader Sam's is!!!

I was just playing in MK on Sat. There is definitely nothing ready yet. However I think I will go hang at Sam's after work and I try and see if anyone there can shed any light on the Canteen.

 

[Sammyjo199]

Based on the new menu and my very boring DH's pallet, I made reservations at Crystal Palace as a back up. I guess I'll end up deciding once we see the menu. I love ethnic foods so I am hoping there is some other options, maybe a burger or fried rice and my husband will be on board!

 

[Jannephotog]

Just called the ADR line & no dice on info.

 

[kelmac284]

I am waiting for this too. I am at my 180 days and was really hoping they would have something by now I just hope when they finally do open it up it is not impossible to get into like BOG was/is. Any speculation on if it is QS for lunch if you will still need an ADR?

 

[shortnsassy730]

I am waiting for this too. I am at my 180 days and was really hoping they would have something by now I just hope when they finally do open it up it is not impossible to get into like BOG was/is. Any speculation on if it is QS for lunch if you will still need an ADR?

Everyone I know who interviewed said it will be table service for both lunch and dinner.

 

[kelmac284]

Thanks Shortnsassy for the reply. That is fine although prob will make it a little harder to get an ADR. I am sure myself and everyone else is going to jump on the ressies once they open it up. Luckily my days are this week so once I get past them I can jump in and make a ressie but I just hope I can get in. Have been dying to try it ever since I heard about it!!

 

[KateP85]

Chatted with my friend today, it seems like the soft opening for the cast went well.

He mentioned that the kitchen are being very strict on no substitutions on the food. He also mentioned that the kids menu was on the adventurous side too, again, with no substitutions. I'm really interested in how that will go over!

 

[AzzySpazbourne]

He mentioned that the kitchen are being very strict on no substitutions on the food. He also mentioned that the kids menu was ... with no substitutions.

This may be due purely because it is soft opening and the chef/cooking staff need to perfect the menu as is before taking requests to substitute. The chef is probably trying to drill each recipe into the kitchen staff's heads prior to allowing them to switch/sub out ingredients and sides.

 

[Lorilais_mommie]

Chatted with my friend today, it seems like the soft opening for the cast went well.

He mentioned that the kitchen are being very strict on no substitutions on the food. He also mentioned that the kids menu was on the adventurous side too, again, with no substitutions. I'm really interested in how that will go over!

I really hoping that was for the soft opening only and won't be a problem later..
Kids can be picky and being able to switch out fries for a fruit cup can sometimes be all the difference in how our meal goes..

 

[KateP85]

This may be due purely because it is soft opening and the chef/cooking staff need to perfect the menu as is before taking requests to substitute. The chef is probably trying to drill each recipe into the kitchen staff's heads prior to allowing them to switch/sub out ingredients and sides.

That's what I thought too, but he said the servers have all been told to say no to substitutions going forward, unless there is a dietary restriction.

I understand it, especially within the first few weeks, nothing throws off a kitchen like having to change every little detail for picky guests. I also understand that the chefs have put a lot of work into a menu and they've paired certain things for a reason. Having been a Disney server though, I know guests ask for substitutions ALL THE TIME, especially with more adventurous menus. I just wonder if they'll stick to it or have to loosen up a little.

 

[KateP85]

I really hoping that was for the soft opening only and won't be a problem later..
Kids can be picky and being able to switch out fries for a fruit cup can sometimes be all the difference in how our meal goes..

The kids part is what I'm worried about. I will eat anything and DH can work around certain things he doesn't like, but DS is a little harder to please. I guess we'll see once it opens.

 

[Lorilais_mommie]

That's what I thought too, but he said the servers have all been told to say no to substitutions going forward, unless there is a dietary restriction.

I understand it, especially within the first few weeks, nothing throws off a kitchen like having to change every little detail for picky guests. I also understand that the chefs have put a lot of work into a menu and they've paired certain things for a reason. Having been a Disney server though, I know guests ask for substitutions ALL THE TIME, especially with more adventurous menus. I just wonder if they'll stick to it or have to loosen up a little.

The kids part is what I'm worried about. I will eat anything and DH can work around certain things he doesn't like, but DS is a little harder to please. I guess we'll see once it opens.

I would think a disney restaurant out of any non- disney one would be able to handle a kids menu sub.
But I understnad the chefs needing to get the basics down 1st..

most the kids sub. For fries Are fruit cup, grapes, or Apple sauce..
Nothing that really has to be cooked.. I would hope that would ease the kitchen a little bit