

In doing so, she allows customers to go behind the scenes of the wacky business and interact with the skippers. The backstory is that the tour operator's owner, Alberta Falls, has repurposed her company's headquarters into a restaurant to generate additional revenue.

The food itself, which draws on the attraction's African, Asian, and South American locales, is surprisingly adventurous – or perhaps the diverse menu is apropos given that the Skipper Canteen is located across from the Jungle Cruise in Adventureland. Like the "world famous" ride (as the quipping skippers often refer to the Jungle Cruise), the eatery on which it is based includes both a heavy dose of storytelling and an emphasis on light humor. Now, visitors at Disney World's Magic Kingdom can augment their whimsical river journeys by grabbing a table at the Jungle Navigation Co.

The Jungle Cruise is among the most popular and beloved Disney park attractions. Watch Video: Discover the secrets of Disney's Skipper Canteen
