Adventureland Veranda - Skipper Canteen restaurant

[JoeCamel]

I think it is amazing that TDO can leave an area dead for 10? years in the most visited park in the world and then bring it back with great themeing. The inconsistency is well ....... inconsistent.

 

[Baloo62]

I think it is amazing that TDO can leave an area dead for 10? years in the most visited park in the world and then bring it back with great themeing. The inconsistency is well ....... inconsistent.

Actually, Adventureland Veranda closed over 20 years ago! (July '94)!!! I always thought Disney missed a golden opportunity in not re-opening it as a Pirate-themed character meal restaurant during the Jack Sparrow franchise years. Seemed like a no-brainer to me given its location. But I am beyond thrilled at the Jungle Cruise theme!!! I just hope no one takes it for granite.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Actually, Adventureland Veranda closed over 20 years ago! (July '94)!!! I always thought Disney missed a golden opportunity in not re-opening it as a Pirate-themed character meal restaurant during the popularity of the Jack Sparrow franchise. Seemed like a no-brainer to me given its location. But I am beyond thrilled at the Jungle Cruise theme!!! I just hope no one takes it for granite.

My sediments exactly.

 

[halltd]

I just hope no one takes it for granite.

I'm pretty sure the place is gonna rock.

 

[Smooth]

I'm pretty sure the place is gonna rock.

Yes, some people take granite for granted.

 

[Mike S]

Yes, some people take granite for granted.

 

[TomHendricks]

Yes, some people take granite for granted.

Some people don't get irony, which is Ironic...don't you think?

 

[ToTBellHop]

Yes, some people take granite for granted.

Clearly you need to take a crash course on the Jungle Cruise before posting in such threads. Just winging it isn't working for you.

 

[*Q*]

Actually, Adventureland Veranda closed over 20 years ago! (July '94)!!! I always thought Disney missed a golden opportunity in not re-opening it as a Pirate-themed character meal restaurant during the Jack Sparrow franchise years. Seemed like a no-brainer to me given its location. But I am beyond thrilled at the Jungle Cruise theme!!! I just hope no one takes it for granite.

It's a great idea, they could probably still pull it off, but I think El Pirata would be a better location for that, instead of on the other side of Adventureland from Caribbean Plaza.

 

[britain]

Yes, some people take granite for granted.

Okay, points for trying, don't quit the game though! Better luck next round.

 

[WDWtraveler]

Photo update as of Wednesday, Dec 9. The upper veranda on the building to the left of the Skipper Canteen now has two lounge chairs and multiple parasols.

 

[DisneyFans4Life]

Hmm...I wonder if people will be allowed up there?

 

[Coaster Lover]

Hmm...I wonder if people will be allowed up there?

Just a guess... but I'm thinking no...

 

[Crazydisneyfanluke]

It's a great idea, they could probably still pull it off, but I think El Pirata would be a better location for that, instead of on the other side of Adventureland from Caribbean Plaza.

Looks like i got the tail end of that joke.

 

[JoeCamel]

Hmm...I wonder if people will be allowed up there?

Uhhh No

 

[Rosso11]

Actually, Adventureland Veranda closed over 20 years ago! (July '94)!!! I always thought Disney missed a golden opportunity in not re-opening it as a Pirate-themed character meal restaurant during the Jack Sparrow franchise years. Seemed like a no-brainer to me given its location. But I am beyond thrilled at the Jungle Cruise theme!!! I just hope no one takes it for granite.

You have no idea how close this idea was to reality. One of my old coworkers at the MK was all set to be one of the managers to the Pirate Themed restaurant at the veranda. She was given some details at the time. Pretty much it was suppose to be the boys version of Cindarella's Royal Table in the eyes of Disney. There was to be some animatronics in the restaurant and heavily themed. Unfortunately last minute the plug was pulled. Not really sure what happened.

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

^^ They blew their wad on AAs in Gran Fiesta.

 

[Baloo62]

It's a great idea, they could probably still pull it off, but I think El Pirata would be a better location for that, instead of on the other side of Adventureland from Caribbean Plaza.

It would indeed...I just figured there was inadequate square footage at El Pirata for a table service character experience.

 

[Baloo62]

You have no idea how close this idea was to reality. One of my old coworkers at the MK was all set to be one of the managers to the Pirate Themed restaurant at the veranda. She was given some details at the time. Pretty much it was suppose to be the boys version of Cindarella's Royal Table in the eyes of Disney. There was to be some animatronics in the restaurant and heavily themed. Unfortunately last minute the plug was pulled. Not really sure what happened.

Thanks for sharing that information! Glad to know my Disney intuition is still on fleek.

 

[*Q*]

It would indeed...I just figured there was inadequate square footage at El Pirata for a table service character experience.

I could see a couple of ways around that. They could build out into the plaza a little further, take over the jewelry space, take over one or two of the Pecos Bill's rooms, etc.