Hi Wendy,
Welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel and thank you for asking us another question!
The way that the Family Platter works at
Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort is that anyone who would like to partake in its bounty needs to choose it as their meal. The amount of food you get (for your first serving) is adjusted based on the number of Guests in your party who chose to order it. So the answer is, yes, you can definitely share it, but everyone needs to pay their way, so to speak.
As for your second question, adults can usually order off the kids menu at restaurants such as
Tutto Italia Ristorante in Epcot and
50’s Prime Time Café at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. However, if you’re using the Disney Dining Plan, an adult table service meal entitlement will be used. In addition, I’ve heard that some Walt Disney World Resort restaurants sometimes require adults to pay for “adult sized” portions of meals on the kids menus. Bottom line: please ask your server when you’re seated at your table and they’ll be happy to help you navigate the menu and answer any questions that you may have.
Have a Magical Day,
Lynne