OK, Disney planners. We have some Disney World closure news for you! You might want to double-check your plans — there’s a temporary closure planned for a popular Disney World hotel.

Wilderness Lodge

We’ve been seeing a lot happen at Disney World this year, and we know there’s more to come. Big Thunder Mountain is closed during the massive Magic Kingdom changes. Animal Kingdom is going through some permanent closures, and Hollywood Studios will also be going through closures soon, too. We wanted to remind you that this fan-favorite resort is getting a refurbishment as well, specifically its popular restaurant!

It’s time to say a temporary goodbye to the Whispering Canyon Cafe—the loud, chaotic, exciting dining experience (yes, don’t be fooled by its name). It’s a table-service dining option located at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, an immersive “campground”-type resort. This table service restaurant will be closed from May 12th through May 21st, 2025!

Whispering Canyon Cafe

Yes, Whispering Canyon is known for its chaotic yet fun dining experience, but they also serve AMAZING food! This includes those famous all-you-can-eat skillets — there are two with Beef Brisket, Pork Ribs, and Pulled Pork, one with land and sea options, and even a plant-based signature skillet. So, you can get as much food as you want; literally eat until you can’t anymore!

Heritage all-you-can-eat skillet!

Before its closure date on May 12th, Whispering Canyon Cafe will offer a special Mother’s Day brunch! This will happen on May 11th from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Just be aware that the regular breakfast and lunch menus will not be available during this time. The following day, the restaurant will close to undergo some general refurbishment.

Whispering Canyon Cafe

If you’re staying at the Wilderness Lodge or hoping to visit the resort during the restaurant’s closure time, there are other great dining options! Places like Territory Lounge, Geyser Point, Roaring Fork, and Storybook Dining at Artist Point with Snow White are all excellent choices! The Storybook Dining restaurant hosts a character dining experience featuring your favorite characters from Snow White! We love this resort, and find ourselves spending a lot of time there. It’s very close to the Magic Kingdom, and obviously has great food (otherwise we wouldn’t be talking about it).

Grumpy at Storybook Dining

The Whispering Canyon Cafe is unique, and the experience might not be for everyone! This restaurant embraces the art of “horsing around,” and the Cast Members who have a reputation for being sassy with the guests. They’ll throw napkins on your table, throw straws, talk back to you, and do a whole bunch of other funny things. The biggest thing they’re known for is their whole ketchup fiasco! When you ask for ketchup, they get the table to yell “KETCHUP” (they yell with you), and every single person in the restaurant with ketchup at their table has to bring it to you. It’s all just a big act for the restaurant, so don’t be offended if they get a little crazy with you — just be warned.

Whispering Canyon Cafe

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One last reminder that the closing date is May 12th! So if you can, get this restaurant in before it closes in a week and a bit. Make sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog, we got all the latest updates and news on all things Disney!

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Have you eaten at the Whispering Canyon before? Let us know in the comments!