Artist Point, Hoop-Dee-Do, or Whispering Canyon?

Andrea · 04-10-2006

Yes, as a matter of fact I DO have until June 5th to make my ADRs. Why do you ask?

Our December trip is sponsored by DS5's grandparents, specifically for the enjoyment of DS5. We're definitely doing Crystal Palace so he can see Pooh, and most of our touring will be for the benefit of His Young Royal Majesty.

We're only going to do one of the following....

Should it be Artist Point, so the grown-ups get a chance for a wonderful meal? This option is based on the assumption I can get the mushroom bread salad with my Cedar Plank Salmon.

Or should it be Hoop Dee Doo... will a 5 year old find it hysterically funny, or should we save this one for a couple of years down the road? For the price, I want the kid to enjoy it!

Or should we do the "compromise" option, Whispering Canyon? From my understanding there are hijinks for the kid, and my parents will get the opportunity to at least see the beauty that is the Wilderness Lodge.

Who's had experience with these? Extra info about HDD and WC will be appreciated, since I've never been to either.

faerie dust · 04-10-2006

we have been to Hoop-dee-do first time was when oldest [now 24 ]was five it was her Bday she loved it , each subsequent chid went when they were two to five they each loved it good food , corny jokes, kazoos what isnt there to love. we have not been to wc or artist point.[ we do not do grownup dinners] my DH is still too young. when my oldest was five we went for breakfast and dinner at that time they did a charcter breakfast[ they do not do it anymore] but we really like dinner too. we are doing it when he and i go back in september for our anniversary. .

catfish1999 · 04-10-2006

I've never done the Hoop de Doo, but if it's a delicious, more relaxed meal your looking for, Artist Point would be my choice.

It's one of my top 2 (Le Cellier is the other) restaurants in all WDW.
If you need to intertain a child tho, you might want to vote for HDD or WC. There, clear as mud.

ARIEL · 04-10-2006

Artist Point for a more relaxing, romantic atmosphere but the other two for a more child friendly restaurant. I voted Hoop~dee~do....always seems to get high ratings.

BuzzLightyear · 04-10-2006

I can only vouch for Whispering Canyon.

My DS loved it last year, he was 4 at the time.

Andrea · 04-10-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuzzLightyear

I can only vouch for Whispering Canyon.

My DS loved it last year, he was 4 at the time.

But did YOU love it? And do the kids have to initiate anything or are they engaged by the servers?

But oh... I love Artist Point soooo much...

BuzzLightyear · 04-10-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrea

But did YOU love it? And do the kids have to initiate anything or are they engaged by the servers?

But oh... I love Artist Point soooo much...

Oh yes, I loved it too. My whole family is into all that joking around kind of stuff.
And yes, the kids are usually engaged by the servers.

Goofy3230 · 04-10-2006

I've never done Hoop Dee Doo but we absoutely love Whispering Canyon. We always have a really good time there. We went last year and we had a real buster with us and they took care of him. Artist Point was nice, but we are more "simple" folk.

**ddoll** · 04-10-2006

We've been to WC and HDDR. I much prefer the HDDR. It was good food, free beer and wine, good entertainment, free beer and wine, lots of laughs and free beer and wine.
My DS thought he wouldn't like it, but ended up LOVING it so much it's the only dinsing experience he's ever asked to do again at Disney.

Personally, I think you have to be in the mood for WC. It's fun and silly, but it does get pretty loud in there and the waits are long to get in.

**DisneyTeacher** · 04-10-2006

We first took my son to HDD when he was 6 and he loved it. He laughed from the start of the show to the end. We've been back once and have it planned again for his 8th birthday. It quickly became a must do for us.

WEDINDISNEY · 04-10-2006

We have been to all 3 of your choices and I picked Hoop de doo. I think it will be so much fun. We didnt like WC at all so thats out for me.

Cavey · 04-10-2006

WC was a lot of fun, but the food was so-so. Next trip, I hope to do Hoop-Dee-Do. Of course, next trip will be more "camping" at FW and less park hopping.

bali · 04-10-2006

Only been to WC (not impressed), but I'd think Hoop Dee Doo would be your best bet for making sure everyone has a fun and enjoyable meal.

Andrea · 04-11-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddoll

...free beer and wine...free beer and wine....free beer and wine.

This isn't an incentive for me! Beer is one of those things I just don't get: it tastes horrible the first time you try it... so WHY do people keep trying it?

However... did I hear the word SANGRIA? Hmmm....

I was leaning toward WC with a lot of longing glances toward Artist Point... but I think you all may be pushing me toward Hoop Dee Do.

**ddoll** · 04-11-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrea

This isn't an incentive for me! Beer is one of those things I just don't get: it tastes horrible the first time you try it... so WHY do people keep trying it?

However... did I hear the word SANGRIA? Hmmm....

I was leaning toward WC with a lot of longing glances toward Artist Point... but I think you all may be pushing me toward Hoop Dee Do.

Yeah, I'm not a beer drinker either

, but I did enjoy two glasses of Chardonnay during my visit (can't drink red wine, so I skipped the Sangria).

View Poll Results: Artist Point, Hoop-Dee-Do, or Whispering Canyon?
Artist Point (Grown-ups deserve fine dining! It's not all about the kid!)	3	13.64%
Hoop-Dee-Do (there's nothing finer than cornball humor to a 5 year old)	12	54.55%
Whispering Canyon (fun for the kid, but will it annoy the adults?)	7	31.82%
Voters: 22. You may not vote on this poll

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Andrea Dole Whip Apostate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shasta in my heart Posts: 2,600	Artist Point, Hoop-Dee-Do, or Whispering Canyon? Yes, as a matter of fact I DO have until June 5th to make my ADRs. Why do you ask? Our December trip is sponsored by DS5's grandparents, specifically for the enjoyment of DS5. We're definitely doing Crystal Palace so he can see Pooh, and most of our touring will be for the benefit of His Young Royal Majesty. We're only going to do one of the following.... Should it be Artist Point, so the grown-ups get a chance for a wonderful meal? This option is based on the assumption I can get the mushroom bread salad with my Cedar Plank Salmon. Or should it be Hoop Dee Doo... will a 5 year old find it hysterically funny, or should we save this one for a couple of years down the road? For the price, I want the kid to enjoy it! Or should we do the "compromise" option, Whispering Canyon? From my understanding there are hijinks for the kid, and my parents will get the opportunity to at least see the beauty that is the Wilderness Lodge. Who's had experience with these? Extra info about HDD and WC will be appreciated, since I've never been to either. __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨"...make sure you don't grow up stupid.¸.•´¨) (¸.•´xxxxxxxxxxxxIt's bad for the world."xxxxxxxxxxx ¸.•´ xxxxxxxxxxxxx--Tami Taylor, Friday Night Lightsxxxxxxxxxx(¸.•`* My Disney Countdown Counting down to: DD's first trip to WDW! (approximate - LOL) 1839 days 14 hours 20 minutes

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faerie dust Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: carisle pa Posts: 759	Re: Artist Point, Hoop-Dee-Do, or Whispering Canyon? we have been to Hoop-dee-do first time was when oldest [now 24 ]was five it was her Bday she loved it , each subsequent chid went when they were two to five they each loved it good food , corny jokes, kazoos what isnt there to love. we have not been to wc or artist point.[ we do not do grownup dinners] my DH is still too young. when my oldest was five we went for breakfast and dinner at that time they did a charcter breakfast[ they do not do it anymore] but we really like dinner too. we are doing it when he and i go back in september for our anniversary. .

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catfish1999 MB's CrazyCatLady Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Home is where your cats are! Posts: 2,186	Re: Artist Point, Hoop-Dee-Do, or Whispering Canyon? I've never done the Hoop de Doo, but if it's a delicious, more relaxed meal your looking for, Artist Point would be my choice. It's one of my top 2 (Le Cellier is the other) restaurants in all WDW. If you need to intertain a child tho, you might want to vote for HDD or WC. There, clear as mud. __________________ Barbara "Keeper of the Catnip"

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,911	Re: Artist Point, Hoop-Dee-Do, or Whispering Canyon? I can only vouch for Whispering Canyon. My DS loved it last year, he was 4 at the time. __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next trip to Disney World!! Just back 8/30. Next trip unsure...........

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Goofy3230 Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NY Posts: 730	Re: Artist Point, Hoop-Dee-Do, or Whispering Canyon? I've never done Hoop Dee Doo but we absoutely love Whispering Canyon. We always have a really good time there. We went last year and we had a real buster with us and they took care of him. Artist Point was nice, but we are more "simple" folk. __________________ Goofy3230 '77 Off site, '90 Off site, '91 Off site, '92 Disneyland, '94 Contemporary, '98 CBR, '99 ASM, Feb. 2000 CBR, Nov. 2000 POF & Dolphin, '02 AKL & WL, '03 ASMo and Contemporary, 'O4 POR, WL '05, POP and Poly Concierge '06, Poly '07, POP Aug. '08 Finally took "the plunge" and are proud DVC members at AKV!! Woo Hoo!! SSR 12/17 - 12/23!!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: GETTING TO SEE THE HOLIDAY DECOS! 24 days 8 hours 20 minutes

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ddoll Your Friendly Singing Mod Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 4,572	Re: Artist Point, Hoop-Dee-Do, or Whispering Canyon? We've been to WC and HDDR. I much prefer the HDDR. It was good food, free beer and wine, good entertainment, free beer and wine, lots of laughs and free beer and wine. My DS thought he wouldn't like it, but ended up LOVING it so much it's the only dinsing experience he's ever asked to do again at Disney. Personally, I think you have to be in the mood for WC. It's fun and silly, but it does get pretty loud in there and the waits are long to get in. __________________ DVC, Disney Co Moderator • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan and Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan and Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock and Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Running my 4th WDW Half Marathon! 46 days 3 hours 20 minutes

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DisneyTeacher Moderator/WL Tour Guide Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 16,327	Re: Artist Point, Hoop-Dee-Do, or Whispering Canyon? We first took my son to HDD when he was 6 and he loved it. He laughed from the start of the show to the end. We've been back once and have it planned again for his 8th birthday. It quickly became a must do for us. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: We're going to HHI for the first time 188 days 19 hours 20 minutes

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WEDINDISNEY Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NOW NJ SOMEDAY WDW Posts: 1,469	Re: Artist Point, Hoop-Dee-Do, or Whispering Canyon? We have been to all 3 of your choices and I picked Hoop de doo. I think it will be so much fun. We didnt like WC at all so thats out for me. __________________ 2008 OKW 2008 WLV 2007 AKV & SSR 2007 OKW 2006 SARATOGA SPRINGS (X-MAS) 2006 POFQ 2005 WYNDHAM PALACE DTD 2003 AKL 2002 POLY (WEDDING & HONEYMOON) "YOUR DREAMS CAN COME TRUE IF YOU HAVE THE COURAGE TO PURSURE THEM." WALT DISNEY "WHEN YOU'RE CURIOUS, YOU FIND LOTS OF INTERSTING THINGS TO DO." WALT DISNEY http://www.myspace.com/wedindisney My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going back for more magic in: Yup We're Back!

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,180	Re: Artist Point, Hoop-Dee-Do, or Whispering Canyon? WC was a lot of fun, but the food was so-so. Next trip, I hope to do Hoop-Dee-Do. Of course, next trip will be more "camping" at FW and less park hopping. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,388	Re: Artist Point, Hoop-Dee-Do, or Whispering Canyon? Only been to WC (not impressed), but I'd think Hoop Dee Doo would be your best bet for making sure everyone has a fun and enjoyable meal. __________________ May 02 offsite * May 03 AKL * Oct 03 CSR * May 04 POR * Oct 04 CSR * May 05 BCV * Oct 05 SSR * Dec 05 BWI * Jan 06 WL * May 06 AKL * Sep 06 PC/BCV * Dec 06 WL * Jan 07 CSR * Apr 07 BCV * Jun 07 BW * Oct 07 BWV * Nov 07 WL * May 08 CSR *

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