Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is Closing for Refurbishment in May

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Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is Closing for Refurbishment in May

Saddle Up for Shenanigans! Whispering Canyon Café Closing for Refurbishment This Spring

If you’ve ever dined at Whispering Canyon Café, you know this isn’t just a meal—it’s a full-blown rootin’-tootin’ dining experience filled with hearty helpings and even heartier laughs. But if you’re planning to mosey on over to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge for some Wild West-style grub next spring, hold your horses! From May 12 through May 21, 2025, Whispering Canyon Café will be closed for refurbishment.

While the sassy servers and bottomless skillets take a brief hiatus, guests can still rustle up a meal at other Wilderness Lodge favorites, including Territory Lounge, Roaring Fork, Geyser Point Bar & Grill, and Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White. But don’t worry—this Western watering hole will be back in action before you can say, “Where’s my ketchup?”

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Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is Closing for Refurbishment in May

A Wildly Fun Dining Experience

For those unfamiliar with Whispering Canyon Café, this is no ordinary sit-down meal. Here, servers don’t just take your order—they dish out a side of sass and shenanigans with every plate. Whether you’re chowing down on all-you-care-to-enjoy skillets packed with slow-smoked ribs, Mickey waffles, or mustard-barbecued brisket, you’re guaranteed a meal to remember. Just be careful what you ask for… you might get a gallon of soda when you order a refill!

The holiday brunches here are also legendary. Guests can put a little spring in their step with a special Easter brunch on April 20, 2025, or treat Mom to a Mother’s Day feast on May 11, 2025. These special menus feature everything from Brisket Omelets to Avocado Toast—and yes, plenty of Mickey-shaped waffles to go around!

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Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is Closing for Refurbishment in May

Giddy Up and Get Ready to Chow Down

Once Whispering Canyon Café reopens on May 22, 2025, guests can return for frontier-sized portions of their favorite dishes. Whether you’re in the mood for a barbecue blowout or a plant-based feast, this spot serves up down-home goodness with a big dose of Disney fun.

So, will you be wrangling up some grub when the Canyon reopens? Let us know if you’re excited to get back in the saddle and dig into those legendary skillets! Yeehaw! 🤠🍖🥞


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