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Disney Recipe: S.E.A. Shu Mai from The Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen

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The Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen opened in late 2015 in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom, serving up exotic dishes and Jungle Cruise Skipper humor on the side!

One of the fan-favorite items on the menu is the S.E.A. Shu Mai, described as “legendary” dumplings that were also apparently a favorite of the Society of Explorers and Adventurers (S.E.A.). And now we’re able to re-create these delicious dumplings at home!

S.E.A. Shu Mai Dumpling

S.E.A. Shu Mai Dumpling

You’ll need a meat grinder or food processor for this recipe but the combining of the meat looks to be the most time-consuming part of the recipe! [Read more…]

News: Magic Kingdom’s Skipper Canteen Now Accepting Full Advance Dining Reservations

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Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen

opened its doors in December 2015.

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Since its very first day, things have functioned differently at Magic Kingdom’s newest eatery based on the classic Jungle Cruise attraction. In its opening weeks, the Skipper Canteen deviated from its counterpart Table Service restaurants by accepting only walk-up guests.

Then this past February, Disney announced that reservations would be accepted for the Skipper Canteen after all — albeit in a unprecedented form. Same-day reservations became available for the spot which previously offered none at all.

But today a third — and presumably final — change has been announced. Like all other Table Service restaurants in Magic Kingdom, the Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen is now accepting Advance Dining Reservations for guests hoping to make future plans to dine there.

Skipper Canteen Entrance

Skipper Canteen Entrance

Advance Dining Reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance of your visit via the Walt Disney World website, the My Disney Experience app, or by calling (407) WDW-DINE.

S.E.A. Shu Mai

S.E.A. Shu Mai

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Disney Food Post Round-up – February 14, 2016

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Happy Valentine’s Day! We hope your day is full of chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate. Oh, and love. Let’s get a little of that in there, too!

Lady and the Tramp Cupcake

Lady and the Tramp Valentine’s Day Cupcake

If you’re lucky enough to be celebrating Valentine’s Day at the Walt Disney World Resort make sure you look for some of the special holiday-themed food and beverages.

You’ll find an adorable (and delicious) Red Velvet Cupcake at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that features a fondant topper with Lady and the Tramp. It’s the perfect sweet treat to share with your sweetie.

We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…

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News: Same-Day Dining Reservations for Skipper Canteen in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

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Ahoy, Jungle Cruise Passengers!

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If you have a trip planned to the Magic Kingdom in February, you may want to know about a new limited-time option for booking a same-day dining reservation at the Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen (the Jungle Cruise Restaurant)!

Since the Jungle Skipper Canteen first opened its doors in mid-December of 2015, it has broken typical Advance Dining Reservation protocol for Table Service restaurants by retaining its status as a walk-up only location.

Perhaps in anticipation of one of Disney World’s first peak weeks of 2016, however, a same-day reservation system will be in place that will be unique to the Jungle Skipper Canteen, available from February 12 – 27, 2016. [Editor’s Update: Same-day Reservations have been extended for Skipper Canteen beyond the original trial dates, and continue to be available on a day-of booking basis.]

Skipper Canteen Entrance

Skipper Canteen Entrance

The process will be much the same as making a standard Advance Dining Reservation; interested guests may visit the Jungle Skipper Canteen page on the Disney World website. Of course, being outside of those dates right now, it currently only lists the standard operating hours for lunch and dinner. Presumably, however, the standard booking engine should appear on February 12th with bookings for that day only, and so on through the 27th. [Read more…]

Disney Food Post Round-Up: January 31, 2016

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Happy last day of January! It’s time to sit back, relax, and enjoy our weekly round-up of the most delicious Disney food news.

Mini Tarts!

Mini Tarts!

We are so excited to announce the grand launch of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2016 e-book! The Guide is fully updated for 2016 vacations and is available for purchase and download to help you make the most of your dining plans at Walt Disney World!

And to celebrate the grand launch of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2016 you can use code HAPPYPLACE to get a $4 discount off the cover price!

We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…

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Disney Dining Details: Skipper Canteen Secret Passageway Bookshelves

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Do you harbor a secret dream to become a member of the S.E.A. (Society of Explorers and Adventurers)?

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If so, then maybe you’d like to do a little exploring with me today as we step back inside the Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland, the still-new restaurant based on the Jungle Cruise attraction.

We’ve already taken a full tour of of the Canteen, including its three dining rooms: the Crew Mess Hall, the Falls Family Parlor, and a once-hidden meeting room for the S.E.A. But now it’s time to check out a few more of those Disney details! And with many thanks to my friend Daniel Wanderman who recently dined there, we’ve got some more to share…

In order to enter the S.E.A. Room coming from the Mess Hall, you must pass through a hallway.

Bookcases lining the hallway from the Mess Hall

Bookcases lining the hallway from the Mess Hall

As you pass, you’ll notice the hallway is lined with bookcases. [Read more…]

The Year in Review: Top Disney Food News Stories of 2015!

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2016 is nearly upon us

, and so we find ourselves looking back at all that 2015 had to offer. It’s been an exciting time, full of huge announcements about new venues and attractions and lots of progress on previously announced projects. Before we bid goodbye to one year and welcome a new one, let’s review where we’ve been and see a glimpse of what’s to come!

Top Disney Food news Stories of 2015

Star Wars Lands Coming to Both Coasts — And It’s Bringing Lots of Food From a Galaxy Far, Far Away

There was a HUGE disturbance in the Force — the Disney Force, that is — this summer when Disney announced that Star Wars Land would be coming to both Disneyland AND Walt Disney World. The crowds went wild! [Read more…]

Disney Food Post Round-Up: December 20, 2015

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here! We hope you have all your baking, shopping, and prepping done…because we sure don’t.

Skipper Canteen Entrance

Skipper Canteen Entrance

We have been celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas here on the DFB with 12 days of fun giveaways and great discounts on DFB Dining Guides and we hope you were able to get in on the fun!

It’s been a big week for food news at Walt Disney World with the grand opening of the Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen!

We gave you a first look of the Jungle Cruise-themed restaurant last weekend and then we shared our full review with you a few days later!

We have a lot to share, so let’s jump right in…

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