Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge to Close for Brief Refurbishment Mid-May

Walt Disney World has announced that Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will close in mid-May for a brief refurbishment. Here is the official wording from the Walt Disney World website:

From May 12 through May 21, 2025, Whispering Canyon Café will be closed for refurbishment. During this time, Guests can choose from a variety of other dining locations at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, including Territory Lounge, Roaring Fork, Geyser Point Bar & Grill and Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White.

Walt Disney World website

Whispering Canyon Cafe is the resort’s primary table service restaurant that sits off the resort’s lobby. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This location is known for offering tasty meals with a side of shenanigans.

Update: This work has been completed.

For more on what’s going on at the resorts, see our refurbishment guide below and check back with Resorts Gal again soon!

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