When it comes to dining in Magic Kingdom — we tend to have A LOT of feelings.
The park isn’t exactly known for having the best, knock-your-socks-off food, but one table-service spot tends to stand out above the rest. Today, though, we’re not talking secret menu cheese bread or Falls Family Falafel — instead, we’re bringing you with us to try two NEW cocktails at Skipper Canteen!
Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen is one of our favorite spots to take a break from the chaos that can be Magic Kingdom. This table-service restaurant serves up a variety of cuisines, mostly inspired by Asian, South American, and African cultures. But, Skipper Canteen recently added two new cocktails to their menu, and you KNOW we had to try them out!
First up, we tried the new Golden Haze Margarita for $16.50. This is made with Teremana Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier, agave syrup, lime juice, and smoked chili bitters. We’ve seen a similar drink at the Petals Pool Bar at Pop Century in the past, but now it’s come to Magic Kingdom.
This was an excellent margarita — but it didn’t taste like anything special to us, just a really good margarita. We didn’t get any smokiness or heat from the chili bitters, but the Grand Marnier did add a hint of orange flavor that gave it a nice sweetness — it helped to cut down on the tartness of the lime juice. Overall, this was a refreshing cocktail that we would definitely get again, but if you’re looking for something a little more fun or unique, this probably isn’t it!
Do you hear that in the distance? That’s the sound of the new Jungle Bird cocktail calling your name. Gosling’s Black Rum, Campari, cane syrup, and pineapple and lime juices come together in this take on the sweet and fruity tiki drink that’ll transport you right to the islands.
The Jungle Bird was much sweeter than the margarita, which makes sense given the cane syrup and pineapple juice. We didn’t taste too much of the bitterness of the Campari at first, but as we sipped on the cocktail more it became more pronounced — not in a bad way, though, as it did help cut down on some of that sweetness. This was a well-balanced drink that would be perfect for fans of tiki beverages, or those just looking for a fruity and sweet cocktail — you can get it for $14.50.
So, if you’re looking for a new drink or two on your next Magic Kingdom visit, consider trying to snag a reservation at Skipper Canteen to try these cocktails out! You’ll also find a new Gold Rush drink being served at Diamond Horseshoe and Liberty Tree Tavern, too. You can check out even more new drinks and snacks at Disney World right now — see our latest reviews here and here!
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These are the first real cocktails in the Magic Kingdom. They started with beer and wine at Be Our Guest and then other restaurants, added sparkling wine at parties and at restaurants beer/wine/cider “cocktails,.” I don’t know how I feel about these two with hard liquor, but their debut is in the right restaurant. It feels wrong, but I will get the margarita!