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    Whispering Canyon Cafe

    3.9 (592 reviews)
    PriceyBarbeque, American
    Closed 7:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    WHISPERING CANYON CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Loud
    Good for groups

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    Kari P.

    The food here is amazing,. Service is hilarious! Don't ask for ketchup, you will get all of it. LOL. Tge ambiance is loud, busy and louder. Can't hear yourself think. I think I lost another decimal of hearing. Be prepared with ear protection. I had the avocado toast and it was delicious! Loved the pickled onions on top. The hickey waffles are cute. The horse race was funny and one of the servers, after cleaning a table yelled, "There is did my job" while pointing at the table she just cleared. lol.

    Yummy drinks!
    April C.

    A super crazy and fun place to eat... especially if you have kids with you. There are shenanigans happening during the whole meal. Super noisy and fun! The servers are outstanding... friendly... and full of great suggestions. We had the moonshine drink and a pina colava. Both were delish! My husband had two rounds of the meat skillet and I had the salmon and it was super tasty. We were too full for dessert!

    The Traditional
    Bethany G.

    The Whispering Canyon Cafe is a fun Disney resort restaurant with great service and food. The atmosphere is so fun and you will be laughing the whole meal. The barbecue and drinks were excellent and we loved having the ability to ask for more of the things we loved. Definitely give this place a try if you are looking for a good time and some good food on your next Disney trip.

    Mickey-shaped Waffles
    Olesya P.

    Came here for breakfast before taking a boat to the Magic Kingdom. You can park there and go straight to the park. No need to remove your car. Service is very interesting. They do pretend to be mean and sarcastic. Which is an interesting touch. Ambiance is very unique as well. Place is also very spacious if you are coming with a big group of friends, or family. I had some egg white frittata and a fruit cup. A fruit cup was super lame, it had some old cantaloupe. They did have Mickey waffles which my son loved. My husband had a pork sandwich which was good as well. Overall a pretty delicious place compared to other places in Disney, I would say my favorite during a weekend in Disney.

    Sara F.

    I love the spunkiness of the employees here; funny but not overly harsh. Bbq is a main focus but about four other dishes and four apps available. I got the salad and added protein/salmon (not on the menu but available). It had a couple different tastes, good--but not the best I've had. It needed a sauce or more seasoning. The drink was also good but not the best ever. Our server was great and did an awesome job living up to the theme. Ask for ketchup and join the horse race.

    Michelle T.

    I had so much fun here. Initially, I was a bit nervous because I'm introverted and it's known that the servers here mess with you on purpose. But our dinner ended up being so so so fun and hilarious. We had a birthday boy in the group and so of course we had a "birthday party" for him. Our server was so funny and entertaining. For food we each ordered the skillets which are all you can eat bbq. The skillet sizes get progressively bigger if more of your group shares the same skillet type. For instance, if all four of you order the Traditional Skillet, they'll bring a large skillet to share and put it right in the middle of the table. The bigger the skillet...the more fun :) The bbq was great. Beef brisket was my favorite. I noticed a lot of tables were for four people so if you have five or more, reservations can be a bit difficult to procure. And don't be afraid to ask for ketchup haha

    Mimosa Flight
    Samantha S.

    Great service. Honestly the staff is so fun and was great. This is somewhere we will definitely return to. We decided to do Whispering Canyon as our checkout day breakfast before hitting the road. Everything was got was pretty tasty and as expected. We got the heritage and it was a good mix of food for breakfast with biscuit, eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage and waffle. The Mickey waffle is a staple, and was your standard Mickey waffle. The biscuits were where it was at in my opinion. I also got the mimosa flight and highly recommend. Lots of good food for the price and a fun experience.

    Whispering Canyon Pioneer Chocolate Cake
    Tess A.

    We came here for dinner the first night of our trip and had a great experience. We ordered the plant based all you care to enjoy skillet and everything was pretty good. We also got the chocolate cake for dessert which was also pretty good. Our server was excellent. Since we were a group of all adults and not really playing into the gag she didn't mess with us too much, but still gave us a hard time when she stopped by. We did have fun watching some of the other tables do silly gags but none of us would have gotten up for one.

    My skillet!
    Rachel Macie H.

    Now this really is one of the best places you can get breakfast anywhere at Disney and it's all because of those skillets! We have came here a few times now and let me say those skillets do it right as you start off with a whole one and then whatever off of them you want more of they just keep bringing it all out to you until you just can't eat anymore! We ordered one of each The Carnivore And The Heritage one was all breakfast goodies and the other was all BBQ goodness which made for a nice brunch style when mixing them together one of my favorites things I made of them was a chicken waffle sandwich it was super good and just a fun experience to make something cool and yummy out of those already delicious mouse waffles! Everything on both of the skillets was yummy like honestly I really can't just pick one thing and say I liked it more than the other as it all was just delicious so grab a friend or a few and share all the goodness they give you because it's honestly quite a lot! If you ask for ketchup you will be brought all of them from the many tables in the room it's one of those things they do here to create an ambiance as well as galloping around the dinning room on wooden horses as they just create a whole fun vibe here for all to enjoy alongside those delicious skillets! Overall this really is a hidden gem in what I feel is a overlooked Disney resort as every time I come here I'm reminded why this is one of my favorite spots to grab breakfast at one of the most chill resorts in all of WDW so do yourself a favor and get here already you'll leave full happy and have had a ton of fun starting your day!

    The menu
    Jessica W.

    We made a reservation for 12:45. Ended up checking in at 12:30 and we're told it would be a 20 to 25 minute wait because they were behind. We ended up walking around the hotel to kill time and then went back to sit in some chairs nearby to wait for the text. While waiting we sat by another family and when I got my text the other family stood up and rushed in front of us. They got to the host stand first and I figured maybe they had gotten a text too so I waited for it to be my turn. When they finally got to me they said that my table was just taken. The family who jumped in front of me. Had taken our table. We were a party of three and they were a party of four. I was visibly upset and they put extra notes on our table for our server to give us extra pixie dust. We were also celebrating a birthday. Nothing special happened and there was no recognition of the birthday from our server besides a birthday button. Lori who was wearing a green outfit? It seemed like she was jumping into help because of how busy things were. Did give me a sheriff badge and apologized a few times. Especially after seeing myself and my daughter visibly upset. The manager just kind of looked at us like well what can you do. I had hoped that they would get the family to get up so we could get our table but I guess they allow people to jump the line at Disney. The family was able to stay the entire time and everyone else who waited their time now was further delayed because of them. The food was ok though. They used to do sausage and mashed potatoes with the carnivore lunch. Not really a big fan of the roasted potatoes. The first order came out with no onions or veg in the potatoes and the second order did. So there wasn't consistency. It's a cute restaurant and it seemed like a lot of the other servers were having fun with their tables. Our server was nice and friendly. Perhaps I had too high of expectations after what happened to us in the beginning. I would definitely recommend that the host confirms to make sure they have received their texts at their table is ready to ensure this doesn't happen to another family.

    Margarita special
    Mandi S.

    There's no actual whispering here at Whispering Canyon! We stayed at Wilderness Lodge and "came home" hungry as anything after a very long day of travel. It was very easy to switch our reservation to arrival day from our original slot too. If you're coming here, def come hungry as the skillets are AYCE AND! AND! A vegan option?! SIGN ME UP. One of my fave things about Disney is how dietary friendly they are! Whatever concerns you have they will meet. The vegan cornbread was BOMB. Calamity Kate even said it's way better than the non vegan version (and she wasn't a vegetarian or a vegan so this may be a secret, shhhh!) The alcoholic drinks are STRONG here, fair warning. It was a bit too strong, in my opinion. If you are looking for a place where it's ok that the kids are yelling/crying/overtired and the servers may or may not be into the "performance" aspect of the Whispering Canyon, than this is the place for you! Don't expect quiet, but expect silly shenanigans. And make sure you ask for ketchup! A must if you're staying at Wilderness Lodge.

    All-You-Care-To-Enjoy Breakfast Skillet
    Renee G.

    Whispering Canyon Cafe is one of my favorite restaurants at Walt Disney World. Located at the Wilderness Lodge in the Magic Kingdom resort are, it's known for their all you care to enjoy skillets and milkshakes, and the antics of the cast member servers. If a loud and fun interactive isn't for you, you can opt for a quiet area too. The food has always been terrific and they are great with accommodating different diets and allergies. The resort itself is also beautiful and worth walking around after your meal!

    Toasted Marshmallow Coffee
    Keshante A.

    I wasn't aware of the "theme" of this restaurant until about 60 seconds before I walked in! We were sat in the back with a view of the lodge and that was nice, the inner restaurant seemed a bit chaotic. We were served by Tick Tock Tom and he made it so fun, little jobs and jabs that had us all laughing. I had the brisket omelette and the roasted marshmallow coffee cocktail. Yummy food and fun atmosphere, glad we tried this place!

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    Do the breakfast skillets come with any fruit on the side? Has anyone been here for breakfast with the DP? I know it's table service but will you just get a skillet and a drink?

    If you order The Ligher Side it does. If you order one of the others, I am sure they can accommodate fruit since it's listed as a side on the menu.

    Is the Plant based skillet an option for breakfast as well?

    Can we order the plant based skillet at lunch? We see it on the dinner menu but not the lunch menu. Thanks

    Yes, you can. As a Disney Travel Agent, I have made reservations several times at this restaurant and they can handle any dietary needs including plant base diets. Just let your server know you need a plant base meal and she will get the chef out so… Read more

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    The Polite Pig

    4.2(2k reviews)
    4.4 miDisney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
    $$

    The Polite Pig exceeded my expectations on the taste of the food. Best Brussels sprouts I've had…read more The sausage and roasted beets were also satisfying. Service was quick during the time I came (2pm) Casual ambiance. Priced reasonably for a meal at a Disney location. Would come back and recommend but you'll have to go on non peak hours as even at the time I went, there weren't many tables left open after I ate.

    So, wanted some BBQ and this places has had me wondering for a while. Saw it has 2 Michelin guide…read morerecommendations, so why no. Ambience is good, it is Disney, so you see a lot of people and screaming kids. Beautiful full bar in the back. Service is friendly and nice. My specific table had an issue, water was dripping from the AC vent. Now for the food, we ordered the butcher plate, came with a little of everything to try (Brisket, chicken and pork) side of waffle fries and Mac and cheese. It also came with pickle, pickled onion and coleslaw. Coleslaw had no real flavor, pickled onion should be sliced thinner. Pickle ok. Waffle fries amazing, Mac and cheese needed more flavor for me. Chicken was dry and a bit overcooked, same with the sausage. Pork was good, needed a bit more of flavor but nicely cooked, some sauce and it was very good. The overall winner, the brisket! Wow, amazing, should just had gotten the fries and the brisket!

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    Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' - Chef Art's Famous Fried Chicken

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    4.4(3.3k reviews)
    4.3 miDisney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
    $$

    We tried their brunch and it blew us away!…read more The first thing you'll notice about this place is how busy it is, which is usually a good sign that the food is great. Very cozy feeling as you walk in, with beautiful live edge wood tabletops. We started with their homemade biscuits; each one was twice the size of a regular biscuit. The taste was incredible, and their gravy and jelly made it even better. The chicken and waffles were crispy and full of flavor. Their French toast was also fantastic if you're looking for a large portion. I didn't see anyone disappointed with their meals. Highly recommended.

    Dinner at Homecomin' started with full plates and ended with full bellies. Come hungry and be…read moreprepared to leave with leftovers. We started with the fried pickles and hush puppies. The pickles were delicious. The dips for the hush puppies were better than the pups themselves. The entrees were huge and tasty. Mains and sides were flavorful and the staff was flexible about making adjustments. Food came out at a good pace even as the restaurant got more crowded. It's a large open space, which means it can get loud, but not overly so. Our waiter referred to all the women as "mama", saying "that's how they do it in the south". Not sure that's a great approach, but I appreciated the effort at being friendly. Overall rating: Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Value: 3/5

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    Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue - Kids Macaroni & Cheese

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    3.9(125 reviews)
    3.2 miDisney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
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    Regal Eagle Smokehouse is one of my favorite quick-service spots in Epcot when I'm looking for…read moresomething hearty and a place to escape the Florida heat for a bit. The dining area is spacious, comfortable, and a great spot to sit down and enjoy some AC on a hot day. The mac and cheese was excellent: creamy, flavorful, and easily one of the highlights of the meal. The French fries were also surprisingly good and paired well with everything else. I ordered the Texas beef brisket sandwich, which was tasty and had plenty of flavor. The only thing I would do differently next time is ask for the sauce on the side. It was a little heavier than I prefer, and I think having more control over the amount would make the sandwich even better. Overall, the food is solid, the portions are generous, and it's a great option when you need a break from the crowds. Definitely worth a visit if you're spending the day in Epcot.

    I still am so happy about this addition to Epcot. We really enjoyed the Kansas smoked chicken. A…read morenice break from the usual burgers and chicken fingers. It was moist and full of flavor. There was a nice amount of meat on the chicken as well. The Mac and cheese was unique for this location. Probably the best Disney Mac and cheese there is. I would 100% order that again. The fries were average. It can be very noisy in this location, and after getting notification our online order was ready, it still took a long time to come out.

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    4.3(39 reviews)
    3.7 miDisney World, Horizons West / West Orlando

    First time here and the food was delicious. You DO NOT GET TOGO BOXES. I heard three tables ask for…read morethem last night. Chris from NY was our server and he was great. He was on top of of party of 9. The food was great for it being Disney food. The bbq was tender, hot, juicy and just an overall great bbq flavor. Would come back. You can ride to your table on a horse if you want haha

    Yes, yes, yes!!!! This place here will have you waiting for…read more55 minutes for an open spot but the wait is so worth it. From the nice lady who sat us from New York City to Eva our waitress - they added to the greatness of this sit down meal. The bread with the spicy sauce on the side - just a warm up for the deliciousness that was coming. Then came the meal. The brisket was soft and juicy that we needed to order a second round. The round sausage also hit the spot that we ordered a second as well. But the star of the show was the salmon - we ordered three rounds of this soft, sweet, glazed perfection. It was so good the wife is searching for the recipe on how to replicate at home. Still thinking about it and mouth getting watery as we write this. So if at Hollywood Studios, get a reservation or ask to be put on the 55 minute wait list- it is worth the wait. This was the last thing we did in Florida before flying home and it is the best way to end it before going back to the snow.

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    Woody's Backyard BBQ - Meat skillet with brisket, ribs, chicken, sausage, Mexican street corn and baked beans, sides included Mac & Cheese, potato barrels, slaw

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