We love both, but they are very different. Kona is much quieter and more refined than Whispering Canyon, which is loud and boisterous! When we were at the Whispering Canyon, my husband asked for a second soft drink--the waiter proceeded to announce to the entire restuarant that he had a drinking problem(!) and then gave him an enormous jar filled with Coke accompanied by the longest straw you have ever seen in your life! There are also sing-a-longs to participate in and even the hokey pokey, all while you dine. To sum up, Kona is quiet and the food is amazing (more upscale). Whispering Canyon is very loud and the food is also really good. Have fun wherever you end up going!