The Jungle Cruise is a classic Disney attraction. Opening in Disneyland back in 1955, and here in Walt Disney World in 1971.

On board guests are taken on a riverboat cruise inspired by a few films including the 1951 adventure The African Queen.

Your tour is led by well-meaning skippers with plenty of tall tails and jungle themed puns to make the journey seem like it goes by in about 8 minutes depending on traffic.

During the cruise guests will encounter large snakes, hungry lions, and many other jungle adventures. Not to mention a special trip to witness the 8th Wonder of the World the backside of water!!!! Also known as Schweitzer Falls.

Along your journey you can try to spot the ever elusive and well known “head” salesman of the jungle with some very special items for purchase known as Trader Sam.

Elongated coin designer and fellow collector Don Cade has one again created a very special coin design featuring Trader Sam. I was able to get this design pressed on both a US Center and US Quarter. It is a vertical designed coin, with a classic dotted border. Trader Sam is featured front and center stating “Today’s Special 2 for 1” as famous line from the attraction.

The Jungle Cruise and Sam himself have gone through some changes throughout the years, but this still remains one of my favorite attractions at the park. Thank you to Don for creating this fantastic elongated coin design. If you are interested in this or any of Don’s other designs you can contact him through a few different elongated coin facebook groups that I have linked here.

Keep on Pressing and I’ll see you next time. Kungaloosh!

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