Reviewing the Whispering Canyon Cafe at the Wilderness Lodge
The Wilderness Lodge is one of the most visually stunning resorts in Walt Disney World. Its based on the classic national park lodges in the Western part of the country, places like Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons. The lobby like the region itself is best described as “grand.” The pool is reminiscent of bubbling springs. Although not on the monorail system, the Lodge can be reached by boat or bus.
Within the massive lobby, the hungry can find the Whispering Canyon café. A wide open eatery that is one of the better places to take the kids for a bite. The food can be ordered a la carte, but most people get the family style, all-you-can-eat skillets. This costs, at this time, about $22.50 for an adult. You start with salad and apple vinaigrette. The skillets are loaded with smoked ribs, pulled pork, roasted chicken, and sausage. You also get as much cornbread, mashed potatoes, beans, slaw, and corn on the cob that you can shove down your throat. The entrées that you can order separately include things like fish, chops, and meat loaf most of which costing about $20 a pop.
The big draw here is the fun and games. Your kids can enjoy various activities like broom races. The servers are clued into the shenanigans, as well. There are several things you can do/say to elicit some “goofy” response. You can wear something from a rival such as Sea World. You could tell the server its a party member’s birthday. You can claim your straw is not long enough. Ask the server where his “six shooter” is. Have a male member of your party ask for the location of the restroom. Chew gum or ask where one can purchase it. These things may prompt the server or they may not depending on the server and what he/she is in the middle of doing, but try it at some point.
The food is average to above average, but the place itself can be a real “hoot” especially for kids. I’m not a big fan of family-style, but at least here you have the option to steer clear of it. I would recommend you save room for the cinnamon tortilla dessert. Its stuffed with vanilla ice cream and topped with fresh bananas and a banana-caramel sauce.
Today’s review is by Mike, contributing writer to Mouse Extra
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