Whispering Canyon question

[cinderellasmom]

We're staying at the Wilderness Lodge in the Fall, and was thinking about breakfast at the Whispering Canyon. My husband dislikes any type of "tomfoolery", and I was wondering if we could request a low key meal? Is that at all possible?

Thanks!

 

[Tinker*Shell*Bell]

How is he going to feel about the tomfoolery going on around him (at other tables?) I know some people said they had calm wait staff, but other tables were still getting the full treatment. Is it really going to bug him? I would not book a meal there. It seems like the place just might not be his kind of thing at all, and listening to him comment about it might ruin it for all of you.

Just my thoughts! Sheli

 

[madalex]

We went there for the first time in March. The food was fine, but nothing to get excited about. If you are not into the tomfoolery, I would not recommend this place. Try Artist Point (also in the WL) - great food, great wine list and no tomfoolery at all (although it is kind of expensive).

 

[disneymomto5]

We went for lunch in November and not only was the food sub par but there was no tomfoolery anywhere around. However, I know most people on the boards love the place, it didn't do anything for us.

 

[OKW Lover]

You may want to seriously consider going elsewhere. If it wasn't for the "tomfoolery", there wouldn't be any reason at all to eat at WCC.

 

[ChristaDeVil]

First of all, it's LOUD. You can't hide from the loudness. I think that if I were in your situation, I'd go for something else. (We love it, but we love tomfoolery and the giant pile of meat that the skillet provides.)

 

[disnut8]

Would you be eating that breakfast on your very first morning of your stay? If not, then check it out beforehand. You can see what is going on and if it's not the type of place your husband would like, cancel that reservation.

It's kind of difficult to recommend dumping it or keeping it since your husband can only tell.

I can tell you this. I took both sets of parents there for dinner and my father took one look at it and shot me that "I hate you" look. But after about fifteen minutes, this rather grumpy old man was sitting there coloring a Bear in the Blue House picture. My stepmother and I did the Hokey-Pokey together.

But then again, my in-laws looked like they wanted to run away and hide.

You really can't tell unless you see it in action.

 

[Lynne M]

If he's going to be on edge for the entire meal, waiting for the 'tomfoolery' to begin, it's not going to be an enjoyable meal for any of you. And while your waiter will no doubt pick up that your husband doesn't want to play along, there will be mayhem going on all around you. Guests getting up and singing, stick pony races, banging trays, shouting waiters, ringing the dinner bell etc. I get the feeling that he wouldn't enjoy the experience.

In all seriousness, if you don't want to participate, there's absolutely no reason to go to WCC. You can get better food in a pleasanter atmosphere elsewhere.

Other options are:

• Order room service
• Take the boat to FW and have breakfast at Trails End. Good, reasonably priced buffet,
• Take the boat to CR, transfer to the monorail, and go to Kona Cafe at the Poly, or GF Cafe at the GF. Both offer excellent breakfasts in a really nice atmosphere.

 

[Kae]

I would go with Kona or GF Cafe.

Kae

 

[Belle4mygrl]

I read on here that if you wanted part of the action to request the main dining room. So I called to request it and the CM said "no, if you don't want part of the action to request at check in for a quieter area but otherwise you will be part of the action." HTH

 

[noahdove]

I'm taking 2 children in August so I am hoping they pull out all the stops and give the kids a show The kids have no idea that we will be doing it

 

[Leash]

You should have no problem getting a low key meal. DH and I were there in Dec. '06 on our honeymoon and I think since we were 2 adults they assumed we would not want to be involved in the "antics". So once our name was called they led us through the resturant to an area completly seperate from the main dining room, there were doors to seperate the two areas and though they were open we could hardly see or hear anything in the main dining room. There were not many tables out there but all they guests seated out there were adults with no kids. We wanted to get involved in the action so we asked to be moved into the main room and they had no porblem with that so if you tell them you would like a quieter meal when you check in they should be able to accomodate you.

 

[dreamin_disney]

oh great! DD and i are shy but dh is too but he likes the attention. He usually goes along with the flow. I dont mind watching but dont want to be "all eyes on me"-lol! The food looks good and i was thinking this might be my fav place to eat but dunno. How bad does it get? If they notice ya dont wanna play will they leave you alone?

 

[danielle782001]

I read on here that if you wanted part of the action to request the main dining room. So I called to request it and the CM said "no, if you don't want part of the action to request at check in for a quieter area but otherwise you will be part of the action." HTH

There is a quieter area in the back of the WCC behind the main dining area by the fireplace...We sat there during our honeymoon when we wanted a quiet meal....It was perfect because we got to experience the atmosphere without being directly in the action...And yes, you can ask for a toned down meal...

Breakfast at the WCC is excellent...Lunch and dinner choices and tastes have gone down hill in recent years...But the breakfast is still excellent...The menu is small but has all the traditional items...The food at breakfast time is very yummy....

Ask to be seated in the back by the fireplace and for a relaxing meal...They will do their best to make you happy.