Latest Artist Point and Whispering Canyon Rumors

[TheRustyScupper]

1) I seldom post "rumors" unless I have heard AT LEAST two confirmations.
2) From a meeting 2-weeks ago, I have heard that Artist Point (AP) will become a character meal all day (B-L-D).
3) It is unknown if AP status as a Signature Dinner will have to be downgraded.
4) Whispering Canyon Café (WCC) theming WILL be changed, but details are still vague (VERY vague).

NOTE:
There are no dates discussed for AP or WCC changes.
Also, the characters for AP are still "under consideration".
Yes, I have heard LOTS of speculation, but not from the same sources, so I shall not list those "guesses".
I will update any info as it becomes available.

 

[Jadyreen1282]

Ya know it makes more sense to me that WCC would go character if they may bag the antics. Eh, we'll see.

 

[gharter]

I really hope you are wrong. Moving AP to character for breakfast and even lunch isn't bad, and worked in the past. But I really don't like the idea of AP becoming a character meal at dinner.

 

[JerseyJanice]

Back in the day, every Disney Deluxe resort had at least one signature restaurant (i,e., a 2 TS credit).

Will the new AP character meal warrant 2 credits? Or is there some 2-credit place at the WL besides AP that I’m unaware of?

 

[DisBuckMan]

Back in the day, every Disney Deluxe resort had at least one signature restaurant (i,e., a 2 TS credit).

Drawing a blank on a signature ever being at the Poly?

 

[kimwoje]

Spirit of Aloha @ the Poly is 2 TS credits I believe.

 

[karrit2000]

Spirit of Aloha @ the Poly is 2 TS credits I believe.

It may be 2 credits for the entertainment but it is in no way a signature dining experience.

 

[NYCgrrl]

Spirit of Aloha @ the Poly is 2 TS credits I believe.

However paying 2 credits doesn't make it a signature restaurant.
Note that both BOG dinner a/o July 27 and HDDR are 2 credits as well.

 

[Pumbaa_]

Thanks for the updates Rustly, appreciate it!

 

[DisBuckMan]

Spirit of Aloha @ the Poly is 2 TS credits I believe.

It's a dinner show, not a signature restaurant. Same as Hoop-Dee-Doo and Mickey's Backyard BBQ.

 

[kimwoje]

Agree. Just going by the last part of the post (i,e., a 2 TS credit).

 

[mystery222184]

Thanks for the update. I’d find this unfortunate if true. The majority of deluxe resorts have a nice restaurant for couples to have dinner (signature or not). It’s almost as if due to deteriorating quality and service (our last few trips were meh), management is throwing in the towel and adding characters to fill the place again.

I hope they leave the characters to breakfast and concentrate on improving the food quality, service, and theming.

 

[bubblefactory]

I’ve just returned to our room a couple of hours ago from AP. We had an excellent meal with top notch food, wine and service. It was however only 25/30% full at 8pm. I’m not sure what else can be done to attract more people to dine there though when you can’t see the fire works , which is what seems to attract most Ddp customers to signatures.

 

[NYCgrrl]

I’ve just returned to our room a couple of hours ago from AP. We had an excellent meal with top notch food, wine and service. It was however only 25/30% full at 8pm. I’m not sure what else can be done to attract more people to dine there though when you can’t see the fire works , which is what seems to attract most Ddp customers to signatures.

Most signature restaurants have no view of fireworks assuming that is what you mean by DDP/Ddp eateries; people come to eat a relaxing meal with a more varied menu I suspect.

 

[bubblefactory]

Most signature restaurants have no view of fireworks assuming that is what you mean by DDP/Ddp eateries; people come to eat a relaxing meal with a more varied menu I suspect.

Point I was making is try and get a table tomorrow at CG/ Narcoossees or Artist point. I know where you’ll have best chance of getting one and the food will be just as good or better than the other two so what else does AP have to do to get more advance bookings ?

 

[DaisyDuck001]

Will Artist Point be open this December? Will Artist Point remain table service, or is it turning into a buffet? What changes will be made to the menus at Artist Point and Whispering Canyon?

 

[TeresaWen]

Sad. Artist Point is one of our favorites. So glad we went on our last trip. I guess high quality food and excellent service is being replaced by characters. I am getting closer and closer to just replacing disney

 

[Lisa F]

I had to check the calendar to see if it's april.

surprised to say the least about them losing the signature dinner experience. Was hoping for the breakfast character meal there though! not princesses.

 

[paradesintherain]

Aw man, maybe I should try to visit Artist Point on my next trip then. It's been on my list to try for a while, but the character meal wouldn't interest me.

 

[Jetku]

I could get behind an AP change to a character meal. Maybe in the style of Bon Voyage, which is fantastic but a bit challenging to get to from MK area hotels.

Mickey and the gang in wilderness attire would be great, or focus more on woodland creatures.