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[LisaJ]

Is this restaurant for the shy? I'm a little nervous about going there (if we book at WL) because my daughter would DIE if any attention was brought to her and I'm not too far behind in that category.

I'm getting the impression that it is not for the tame at heart. I don't want this to be the reason for not booking at WL, since WL is my first choice for a resort.

Any suggestions?

[statelady01]

You can always book and stay at the Wilderness Lodge without eating at Whispering Canyon.

I am sure some folks who have eaten there will come along here and help you out but to me it seems like it's not a place for the very shy.

[mousestruck]

Well, I wouldn't say it is the perfect venue for the shy, but it is loads of fun! We stayed at the WL last October and my two kids (3 and 7) had a blast. It also depends on the waiter/waitress you get. We had completely different experiences with each one... one brought us a lot of attention, and the other was quite mild. (Just don't ask for ketchup!!!)

Keep in mind that the lodge also has a cafeteria style snack bar and a more upscale restaurant as other options. We ate at the Whispering Canyon only a few times during our week-long stay.

Good luck!

[OffKilter_Lynn]

We were there in December and absolutely fell in love with the Wilderness Lodge!! Please don't deny yourself the opportunity to stay at this fantastic resort because of a little shyness!

With Whispering Canyon there are actually two seating areas - the main area where lots of hootin' and hollerin' take place and a smaller area (which is thru the main dining area onto a smaller "porch") You can request to be seated back there as we did since my DS, age 4, is very shy. There's a beautiful stone fireplace and you look out into the lobby - we still had great food and terrific service from our 'Cousin Tom' - if you see him say "howdy" for us!

Roaring Forks is their version of a food court (about 1/4 the size of the All-Stars) but you can get good food reasonably quick.

Have a wonderful time!

[Hanners]

Like mousestruck said - Just don't ask for ketchup!!!!

[Colexis Mom]

We were there last year, and I'm not an overly overt person, and didn't have any problems. I think for the most part they leave you alone (as long as you don't ask for the ketchup ) We had just missed the kid's games, so we didn't do that either. I'd say go for it, it's a great place to eat

[rescuesk]

Do not deny yourself the beauty that is WL because of Whispering Canyon. True, it is not for the shy, but in our multiple experiences here, the CM's don't bother you if you have just gotten your food, are truly shy and if you don't ask for ketchup.

Sue

[Wendyismyname]

Everybody said what I was thinking. You don't have to go along with the antics. My son got totally embarrassed when our waiter yelled for the attention of all the diners to see that "Josh is a member of the clean plate club". My son's face was bright red, but that didn't stop him from asking for seconds, which we weren't charged for, but would have gladly paid.

The few times I have been, some one has asked for ketchup, but it didn't seem like the diners played along.

Don't miss out on this superb place, the meatloaf is to die for!

Wendy

[stonewall]

WE've eaten there twice and adore the WL. THe first time our server was a little on the "hyper: side, but the second time we were seated in a quiet area near the fireplace and all was lovely. I think that if you don't "feed into it all" right at the beginning you'll be great! The food is great!!

[DonaldDuck]

<font color="blue">You can ask to sit in a quiet section of the restaurant. This is what DH and I did. And we had a really nice time.

DH and I stayed at the WL for 2 weeks. It is the most fantastic place to stay. We both love the WL. </font>

[DISNEYGOOF]

We had a wonderful, fun lunch there on our last trip.
Our waitress (I believe, Tina) was fun but not too
rowdy. They did have stick horse races and the kids
seemed to be having a great time. The food was great
too.

[RobinKay6573]

Just because you are staying at WL doesn't mean you have to eat at Whispering Canyon. There are two other resturants at WP...one is Artists Pointe and the other one I think is a counter service resturant (I can't remember the name). A WL you are close to many other resorts. MK is just a boatride away and from there you can hop on the monorail and head to Poly, Contemporary or GF. Fort Wilderness is also just a boatride away and there is at least one resturant at FW (and they also have Mickey's Backyard Bar-b-que.

We ate at Whispering Canyon for Christmas Dinner in 2002. Just from that experience I can tell you if you are the least bit shy Whispering Canyon might not be for you. This poor lady in the table next to us was talking to someone on her cell phone and the waitress stood right next to her pointed and yelled, "Please, everyone be quiet. She is talking on her cell phone." As the lady melted in her chair the waitress kept repeating herself. I kind of felt bad for her. *LOL*