Jungle Crews Merch

What sort of engine goes into a boat that is worthy of exploring the vast and untamed wilds of the Lands of Adventure? Why, a Miracle Boat Engine Company engine, of course. Known for its reliability and worthiness to handle even the worst of jokes, the Miracle is an amazing engine.

Jungle Skippers have a secret set of signals that they use while navigating their boats around the rivers of the world. They also have a secret set of signals that they use while drinking at the bar, and we wanted to make sure that these were decoded for easy translation. (As you may have noticed, much of our work revolves around Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise Skipper culture. We host a podcast devoted to the subject, and these items are independent homages to the Golden Era of Adventure that the stories from the ride take place in.)

Jungle Cruise Skippers are certainly a breed apart, and it's always good to have a distinct and clear image to show people your love of the Jungle and it's hippo inhabitants...

The Jungle Cruise at Disneyland had this wonderful thing called the "Jingle Cruise" for 3 years, celebrating the holidays in the Jungle. But it's gone for the second year in a row, and we wanted to put out a couple of products in support of getting it to come back next year! We love ourselves some Jingle Cruise.

There's a lot of myths out there in the world. Flat earthers, contrails, and that there were more than 3 Indiana Jones movies. This final one has never been proven, and there is no evidence to support it. Still, the Indiana Jones Trilogy are 3 of the best films in existence.

We wanted to show that Jungle Cruise Skippers have a heart. I, for example, have multiple ones, in jars... under my bed. But, enough about my weekend hobbies. We know that the heart of a Skipper beats with pure passion, amazing adventure, and silky sarcasm.

We "Heart" hippos. As Jungle Cruise Skippers, we work with Hippos on a daily basis, and what isn't to love about them? From the way they playfully blow bubbles and wiggle their ears, to the playful way they charge the boats, knocking them over and spilling the precious cargo and passengers to the depths of the river. Adorable! We even have to playfully shoot into the air to scare them away. So much fun!

This is a reprint of a design we did for our 2016 Kickstarter campaign, and a few people have asked for it to be available again. Proudly proclaim that you are going to live life like it was a ride... a theme park ride... with fake animals. But one that you are going to conquer with style, panache, and a snappy hat. (As you may have noticed, much of our work revolves around Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise Skipper culture. We host a podcast devoted to the subject, and these items are independent homages to the Golden Era of Adventure that the stories from the ride take place in.)

It's a phrase well known to those who frequent the Rivers of Adventure. A sign that the trip is beginning. A sign that the river awaits. A sign of things to come...

The boats of the Jungle Cruise use a signalling system involving shots on their .38 special pistols. 3 shots means your boat cannot proceed, and serves as a warning to those before and after you. Sometimes we have those moments in our lives. We can’t move forward or back. We’re stuck, where we are. The moments set in. The panic. The fear of being stuck in a boat (metaphorically) with 48 people staring at you for what seems like an hour. We all have felt the way we feel when a boat goes 3 Shot… But just keep calm. Let everyone know what is going on. That you’re all right. And just Three Shot…

We all have Partners and Spouses. People who are the center of our world, and we are theirs... But we know that the partners of Jungle Cruise Skippers are a special breed. They have to, well... put up with us. Put up with the jokes, the silliness, the horribly scheduled hours. But, still, at the end of the day, they are proud of us... Somewhat.

Beginning of Autumnal Fall Season Magical Jungle in Sky Fall Vibes ongoing on a beautiful green city.

On February 27th, 2020, the event known as the "Sinking of the Bomokandi Bertha" shook the internet. We take a moment to remember all the socks that were moistened, the memes that were born, and the Skippers who laughed their asses off. (Except for whomever was in the boat. Wow. Sympathy to you.)

The lighter side of cannibalism and coffee jokes at the Jungle Cruise

Homage to Chief Namee/Trader Sam in the Jungle Cruise at Walt Disney World and Disneyland.

Especially if you see bubbles in the water!

Test shirt for me trying a few new styles. Liquor bottles are hard, and I wanted to do something that fits my theme for our merch...

I don’t get the fascination with pirates. They were filthy, alcohol soaked, scurvy mouthed, bug ridden boat roaches. They didn’t have respect for a man’s property, respect for ladies, or even respect for basic hygiene. Yet, for some reason we idolize them, give them a theme park ride, and 5 movies. (one of which was good.) Give me a Jungle Skipper any day of the week… (As you may have noticed, much of our work revolves around Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise Skipper culture. We host a podcast devoted to the subject, and these items are independent homages to the Golden Era of Adventure that the stories from the ride take place in.)

Skipper Jay Sabicer's contribution to the Skipper Store is this lovely Hippo Crossing sign that would fit in perfectly to the rivers of adventure. Too bad the Skipper's shot was so bad

Another design that was lost in our early versions of the Skipper Store... (But TeePublic vintage shirts look great with this one) This was the logo from the non-existent "Skipper Con '72", a fictitious gathering of Jungle Cruise Skips in 1972.

Sure, we all know that the State Animal of California is a bear. (Wait, you knew that, right?) But, what of the noble and majestic Hippopotamus? This gentle yet deadly creature sums up the true dichotomy that is California. Plus, we all know that Hippos are only dangerous if they wiggle their ears and blow bubbles.

We wanted to show that Jungle Cruise Skippers have a heart. I, for example, have multiple ones, in jars... under my bed. But, enough about my weekend hobbies. We know that the heart of a Skipper beats with pure passion, amazing adventure, and silky sarcasm.

To a Jungle Cruise Skipper, there's nothing like the feeling when you step into a bote. (Sure, some people call it a boat, but we know how to spell it.) It's a magical feeling, where you feel utterly comfortable to be yourself, and you know that you belong. In other words... home.

There's a lot of misconception about the misspellings of "Bote" that are out there. Some people even think there is an "A" in it. (I guess there is... "A bote") But, Jungle Skippers of modern generations know their vehicles of choice by this 4 letter name. This work features art by Skipper Richard Wallace, one of the contributors to the Skipper Store

Now, I don't know much about animals... Ok, I know nearly nothing about animals. But when I go to the zoo, there's one thing I do know. They call these ones, "Stripey Horseys"... (This shirt is in homage to the Jungle Cruise's very famous Stripey Horseys, who have been hanging out on the Veldt for a very long time... and yet few Skippers seem to be able to figure out what they really are...)

The hottest Bluegrass club around... come listen to the musical stylings of Big Al, Henry, Max, Wendell, Sammy, Zeke, Liver Lips, the beautiful Teddi Barra, Shaker, Ernest, and all your other favorite performers.

One of our "lost" designs from our first version of the Skipper Store, but showcasing that cannibalism jokes and caffeine never really go out of style.

Recent regulation has begun to require the labeling of everything, including making sure that your Jungle Cruise Skippers are compliant and labeled according to national laws and rules. Have you ever wondered what your Skip was made of? Here you go...