We did both last December with our boys ages 7 and 10. Whispering Canyon had great food (ate WAY too much) but the boys weren't into all the hoopla that goes on. Really enjoyed seeing the resort. The boys enjoyed Chef Mickey's more. We were on the Dining Plan so did both - I know we would have never paid out of pocket for Chef Mickey's as it is the most expensive breakfast we have ever eaten - but I'm glad we did it. A lot of character interaction with the "big ones" - Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, etc.