Originally Posted By Figment3258 we are thinking about making a adr for december for this restaurant. We have never been there, and I was wondering what people like and dislike about this place. And what meal would be the best to have there. Thanks so much.
Originally Posted By twirlnhurl I have been there twice, and both times I had a sandwich (nothing memorable) also, they have milk shakes with free refills. It is a very loud restaurant, as it is themed to Cowboys and Indians. The hosts engage in loud banter with the other hosts and cooks. I really enjoyed it, but other members of my party did not.
Originally Posted By karlg There is a very wide range of reactions to Wispering Canyon. The food is not the main reason to go there. It can also takes a while to get there and back by boat. If you go at an off hour, then there is not much of a "show" put on by the waiters and waitresses.
Originally Posted By Mickey4President We ate lunch at the Whispering Canyon Oct. 2006. They were not busy when we went it, and it was very quiet. We all enjoyed the all-you-care-to-eat Canyon skillet. We are planning to eat there again on our next trip in 2008.
Originally Posted By Ursula Ah yes, the quiet dining of the Whispering Canyon... We love the place. Don't forget to ask for ketchup!
Originally Posted By MPierce Sometimes it can be very loud, and other times quiet, so you just don't know what you will get. To me the food is just OK. The real show is really the Wilderness Lodge if you've never been there before. I've only eaten at the Whispering Canyon once, I prefer Artist Point. Much more expensive, but more of the atmosphere I enjoy. To each his own though.
Originally Posted By smeeeko If you request a quiet corner or make your ressie for earlier in the evening it's a bit quieter. They have huge daquiris in yard long souvie containers when we ate there for our first honeymoon dinner there. We had the family style dinner which had a LOT of meat (I ate a lot of the corn and the potato) and we split the apple cobbler ala mode. OMG that was good!! Very filling and the weren't too mean to us regarding the harassment. I think they made us kiss in public but another couple celebrating their anniversary were forced to do a stick pony ride around the restuarant and another guy was made to sing. I hate public stuff so they can be pretty nice when you make requests. Better yet get seated on the other side of the fireplace if you don't want to witness any of the "ketchup" action. ;P
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Personally I love the Whispering Canyon - especially if it is uproarious. It was one of the most enjoyable experiences on our last trip - ketchup, straws thrown at us, a big, big, big glass of rootbeer because I'd already had many, mikey riding in the poney race, bedtime stories, jokes - fantastic. And we really liked the BBQ platter too!
Originally Posted By GMouse I love the food (all you care to eat) and love the atmosphere at the Whispering Canyon Cafe. It's a must-do on every one of my Disney trips. It's loads of fun.
Originally Posted By Figment3258 Thanks for all the info so far. It is really helping us decide and I believe we will probably be eating there. I am just not sure which meal. Any suggestions?
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom When I hear the words "Whispering Canyon Cafe", I immediately think noisey and mediocre food.
Originally Posted By smeeeko ^see when I think noisy and mediocre I think "chef mickey's" (but I haven't eaten there and it IS a character meal so I'm not as keen on the character meals in WDW) but the noise at Chef Mickeys travels all the way through the Contemporary Resort. I think Whispering Canyon has a character meal for its breakfast unlike dinner which doesn't. I've not done breakfast at Whispering Canyon, but dinner there I want to say like 3x. Also Artist Point is great for dinner, a bit higher price point. Good for hot toddies too. =)
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I agree that everyone should eat there. I just wasn't that impressed for lunch. Maybe I need to eat breakfast there.
Originally Posted By DlandDug "Whispering" Canyon. Ah yes. We had a waitress who asked if I would help her call for ketchup for a neighboring table. Having witnessed two other "calls" for ketchup, I obliged in kind. JB is still mortified whenever Whispering Canyon is brought up. Let's just say I frightened the wait staff. (And no, I didn't yell. I just have great lung capacity and a piercing ability to sustain and project.)
Originally Posted By Hats and Wands When you're being seated, make sure you have your entire party together. That is unless you are feeling devilish & want someone in your party picked on right away. I still remember our waiter standing on MY chair, waving MY napkin, screaming MY name & telling me to hurry up, I was late.
Originally Posted By chrisgeraci Whispering Canyon's is one of the most entertaining of Disney eateries. The food is good, better than park food, and the service people are very nice. Great for celebrating a birthday - be sure to inform the hostess of special events. Be sure to order a large drink and ask for ketchup!
Originally Posted By a1stav "A question: How many parks does Universal have? I thought only 2. But I have never been. So to me it seems a 7 day park hopper to go to TWO parks for $87.00 and a 7 day park hopper to go to FOUR parks for $217 doesn't really seem like too much of a rip off. So please tell me, how many parks are there at universal that you would need 7 days there and still continue to be seeing new things? Thanks! " I made a couple of mistakes in my original post. Universal 7 day hopper $87 two parks Busch/Seaworld 7 day hopper $85 two parks (including free shuttle between Orlando and Tampa) Disney 7 day NON-hopper $219 four parks Disney 7 day Hopper $264 four parks $87 Uni plus $85 Busch = $172 four parks hopper $219 Disney four parks non-hopper $264 Disney four parks hopper a difference of $47 and $92 respectively. A significant difference, and with Disney cutting quality, I feel about an equivalent product.
Originally Posted By Trinitys Ghost Whispering Canyon for breakfast is great. I've been there a few times for gatherings with friends from out of town. The Canyon Skillet is our meal of choice, and is all you can stand. Loads of mickey head and pine cone shaped waffles, eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, and hash browns. It's served in skillets for everyone to enjoy (who ordered it), and you get skillets of your own to divide the food up into. And I echo what a few others have said on the drinks. If you ask for a large one (I did with iced tea), they bring you a LARGE. It's darned near Paul Bunyan sized!
