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Too bad the meal at Skipper's Cantina was just so-so. The theming is great. While Dh and I have talked about trying it sometime, we don't think the kids would be too keen on the menu. Your review confirms that we might want to wait a bit longer. You guys had a big day and it's not over yet! I hope Luke was able to soldier on, without too much pain.
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Too bad the meal at Skipper's Cantina was just so-so. The theming is great. While Dh and I have talked about trying it sometime, we don't think the kids would be too keen on the menu. Your review confirms that we might want to wait a bit longer. You guys had a big day and it's not over yet! I hope Luke was able to soldier on, without too much pain.
In hindsight, we maybe should have left, but Luke really didn't want to give up.
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Originally Posted by HollyH
The theming at Skipper's Cantina was gorgeous! Too bad the food had a bit to be desired. You got a lot done. Hope Luke wasn't in too much pain.
What a fun addition the mystery photo is to your TR. I'm going to guess that that can be found in Adventureland.
Any ideas where in Adventureland? Something it is near??
You had a busy day. I'm surprised that Luke held up as well as he did. I hope he didn't have much pain and made the rest of the evening ok. I love all your purchases. I love your mystery photo, but have no idea where it is.
I'm bummed to hear the food at Skipper Canteen wasn't that groovy. The menu never really appealed to me, I may have to see what the menu changes turn out to be. The theme in the restaurant looks amazing though.
I was going to guess Adventureland for your mystery photo, but I have no idea where in Adventureland.
Love the look of Skippers Canteen, but sorry to hear the food was so bland and mediocre. Disappointing.
I have no idea where your mystery photo is located - but wonder if it's been there a long time, or is part of the renovations. Love the idea of the mystery photo!!
Caught up! Y'all made great time even with all the bathroom breaks. Glad to hear things settled down for you.
Love all of your purchases. Dh doesn't know it but I have Pandora bracelet on my wish list. :wink:
We will never eat at Skippers with the current menu. I know many are upset they are rumored going to change it. Maybe they could keep some exotic items will offering other choices.
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Your review makes me glad we are skipping Skipper's Canteen. See what I did there? Ha! Luke sure if hanging in there. I can't imagine it had to be easy. I love the hidden picture thing. My guess is in Frontierland near the pirate Adventure place.
The pictures of Skipper's Canteen are wonderful. We are heading to the bubble in July, but passing on Skipper's as our teenagers are not adventurous eaters. I am guessing the photo is in Frontierland near Pecos Bill's?
The theming of Skippers Canteen does look very interesting and at least your appetizer was good. I don't every remember seeing the mystery photo, so it will be interesting to find it on our next trip.
This sure was a busy day for you both! Love all your purchases . Sorry that the food at The Skipper Cantina wasn't all that great. It hasn't been getting very good reviews so I'm glad that they're going to change the menu but I do love the theming! Sorry Luke was experiencing some pain in this update. Hope he felt better as the night went on for the Wishes Dessert Party. The mystery photo looks like it might be between Peco's Bill and the beginning of Adventureland area.
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We're definitely going to give this a go in September.
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