The Jungle Cruise Archives

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney Springs 5/1/21 (Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Plaques Removed, New Gideon’s Cookie, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Food, Transportation & Ticket Center Refresh, and More)

May 2, 2021

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It’s the beginning of May at Walt Disney World, and we’re starting off the new month at Magic Kingdom, with a little time at Disney Springs as well. We’ve got some interesting updates from both locations, some looking back to the discontinuation of Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, and others looking forward to Asian Pacific … Read more

DREAMFINDERS: Artist Hayden Evans Talks Working at Disneyland & Creating Kitschy Caricatures

February 1, 2024November 3, 2020

Hayden Evans loves to illustrate the soul of people and places. Through his use of bold lines and colors he attempts to capture the essence of what things are. In that way, it’s no surprise that Hayden loves a place that does the same thing for genres and stories – Disneyland. As a Cast Member, … Read more

DREAMFINDERS: Former Imagineer Brandon Kleyla on Creating Trader Sam’s & Pandora!

February 1, 2024September 22, 2020

Brandon Kleyla, better know as Trader Brandon to fellow tiki lovers and friends, has always been obsessed with the intricacies of pop-culture and, over time, he’s become a part of it himself. From acting on Nickelodeon shows at Universal Studios Florida as a kid to creating a feature documentary on Indiana Jones fan culture, Brandon’s … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Jungle Cruise” Shirts For the Whole Crew Make a Wild Appearance at the Magic Kingdom

July 22, 2020

With Magic Kingdom officially reopening to the public, we’ve noticed more and more new “Jungle Cruise” apparel and merchandise popping up throughout the Magic Kingdom. Our latest finds are three all-new “Jungle Cruise” tee shirts, ideal for Skippers both young and old. Youth “Jungle Cruise” Field Guide Checklist Tee – $19.99 Youth “Jungle Cruise” Elephant … Read more

DREAMFINDERS: Tiki Tony Talks the Influence of Disney on Tiki Culture

February 1, 2024April 7, 2020

If there is one cultural touchstone that Disney theme parks might have helped bring back from obscurity, it’s Tiki culture. While the Enchanted Tiki Room was in response to the burgeoning craze of the late 50’s early 60’s, when all the bars and rum joints closed down over the years, the Tiki Room kept the … Read more

DREAMFINDERS: David John Marley on the History and Humor of the Jungle Cruise

February 1, 2024March 10, 2020

Skipper David John Marley used to sail the rivers of the world for the Jungle Navigation Company at Disneyland. Now a history professor, he’s compiled “Skipper Stories” – two volumes of the best jungle cruise stories money can buy. Marley sits down with Nathan to chat about what it takes to be a great skipper, … Read more

New Disney Jungle Cruise Adventure Board Game To Hit Shelves Summer 2020

February 23, 2020

For those of you missing the dad jokes and terrifying hippos of the Jungle Cruise, we have some great news. A Jungle Cruise board game will be available to purchase soon, meaning you’ll be able to make Jungle Cruise memories at home! Ravensburger, which also produced the Disney Villainous board game, will release the Jungle … Read more

PHOTOS: New “PatcheD” Adventureland Series Set Featuring Orange Bird, Jungle Cruise, Tiki Room, and Dole Whip Arrives at Walt Disney World

December 1, 2019

Ready for some adventure? If the drums and excitement of Adventureland are your favorite part of the Magic Kingdom, then you’ll definitely want to check out these brand new Adventureland theme “PatcheD” series. These patches have adhesive backing for stick-on application or can be sewed on around the felt border. These are a great addition … Read more

PHOTOS: New Walt Disney & Mickey Mouse “Partners Statue” Magic Kingdom OtterBox Phone Case Released

October 21, 2019

We know how important it is to bring your phone along to the parks to capture all those magical memories. We also know how important it is to protect your phone as well. Well, you can save your phone and keep it magical with this brand new OtterBox phone case that we found at Disney’s … Read more

VIDEO: New Official Trailer and Poster Released for “Disney’s Jungle Cruise”; Premieres July 2020!

October 11, 2019October 11, 2019

Check out the backside of water in this new official trailer for Disney’s “Jungle Cruise” movie, in theaters July 24th, 2020! In addition to the official trailer, a new cinematic poster has also been revealed: If you still aren’t pumped for this movie, you’re in de-Nile. And for those worried about potential implications for the … Read more

REVIEW: Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen at The Magic Kingdom Radically Alters Menu Once Again

July 13, 2018November 22, 2017

Just yesterday, the Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom went through yet another major menu adjustment. This comes after two menu changes last year, with the last significant changes coming in December of 2016. You can check out all of our Skipper Canteen reviews below: Original review, December 2015 … Read more

The Rock Working with Disney Imagineering to Update The Jungle Cruise Attraction for Upcoming Film

April 29, 2017

“The Rock” Dwayne Johnson was already announced to be a part of Disney’s upcoming film based on The Jungle Cruise, but it seems he will also have a role in changing the attraction at Disney Parks… Grateful SOB to have Walt and Mickey watching over my shoulder as @danygarciaco and I embark on this amazing … Read more