Mama Melrose's for Fantasmic Package--reviews?

bali · 08-09-2005

I thought it'd be fun to try Mama Melrose's with the Fantasmic Dinner Package this time around because we've never been there for a real meal (my dad and I were there for the Backstage Tour last year, but you don't get to order off a menu for that), but I'm hearing some "bad press" about the meal (including "not enough choices to choose from").

Any opinions, good or bad, would be appreciated.

missy H · 08-10-2005

It is a very limited menu. We did this last year and we enjoyed it but I would have liked more choice!

BuzzLightyear · 08-10-2005

We did Mama's in May also, now that you mention it there really wasn't a huge selection on the menu.
It was good and all, and we are glad we went, but we are not dying to go back or anything.

nicatene1 · 08-10-2005

I really enjoyed Mama Melrose. We did the Fantasmic Dinner Package when we went in December and our party had no problem picking 4 different things from the menu. I don't remember the menu being too restricted. I know that I was had to narrow down a choice, because I liked too many things on the menu.I ended up with Penne with Vodka Sauce that was very good. One thing is for sure....there is plenty of food. You all get salad and flatbread that you get to choose. Then you get your entree (huge portions) and dessert. I also had wine (probably had to pay for this as I don't think it would be included on the Fantasmic Menu). We had 4 people and a toddler and we all enjoyed it very much. The restaurant was nice and the staff was friendly and accomodating. My DD was asleep in her stroller when we first arrived and they got us a quiet out of the way table so she could continue sleeping.
The main reason I picked Mama Melrose was the idea I could sit down instead of having to do another buffet. Brown Derby didn't seem right with a 3 year old and Hollywood & Vine, while I'm sure is great was another buffet. I was not disappointed with my choice.

nicatene1 · 08-10-2005

Bali,

I just checked out the Mama Melrose menu from Allearsnet and it was the same menu we got to pick from minus the appetizers. But like I said, we did get the salad and flatbread. Go on and check it out.

Pooh Fan · 08-10-2005

We did the Fantasmic Package at MM on our last trip and really enjoyed it. The salad was good and for our family of 4, we got 2 flat bread pizzas for appetizers. We each got something different and the desserts were pretty good. I really liked the cheesecake. Although we are trying H and V this trip for the Fantasmic Package (my sister wants to eat at H and V), we are still planning on going back to MM because we liked it so much.

PhysicalT104 · 08-10-2005

We ate there last week as part of the package & swore we'd never go back. The meal is costly & the food is not good. This was Mama's "last chance" with us!!

bali · 08-12-2005

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Originally Posted by PhysicalT104

We ate there last week as part of the package & swore we'd never go back. The meal is costly & the food is not good. This was Mama's "last chance" with us!!

Yikes! That bad?!? May I ask what was bad about the food?

royorb1 · 08-12-2005

We have been there twice for the package and while I did enjoy it both times, I liked it more the 1st time. I am considering trying something different if we do the package.

Sungold · 08-16-2005

Keep in mind that it was 2 years ago when we went for this, but we enjoyed it very much. The salad & flatbread pizza was delicious...definitely not run-of-the-mill. I recall getting some kind of seafood & pasta dish, which was wonderful. The deserts were excellent, and when they found out it was my Mom's birthday, they brought her out an extra dessert! The waiter was very attentive, but not too stuffy for the kids. I would definitely do it again. Be sure to leave yourself enough time for the walk across the park for the fantasmic show.

**Dana** · 08-17-2005

Bali -
I recommend them every chance I get. I love their food and the service is excellent. DD and I have gone there the last two years and will probally go in there for lunch or something this trip. Definately try it, but skip lunch that day. The portions and amount of food that you get with that package is SO much.

bali · 08-17-2005

Thanks all -- I think we're going to keep the PS for the time being. I've always wanted to eat there "for real" and this gives us a good opportunity to do so. When all else fails, there's always the chicken parm!

bali · 08-17-2005

Oh--another quick question--is there a selection of desserts to choose from or do we have to get the tiramisu?

nicatene1 · 08-18-2005

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Originally Posted by bali

Oh--another quick question--is there a selection of desserts to choose from or do we have to get the tiramisu?

I can't remember the choices, but I did not get tiramisu so there must be something else to pick from. I went with the chocolate gelatto and I know that my mom and DH went with the tiramisu. I just remember not finishing because I was so full from dinner!!

bali · 08-18-2005

Thanks, Nikki! I'm crossing my fingers for cheesecake... .

08-09-2005	#1 (permalink)
bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,388	Mama Melrose's for Fantasmic Package--reviews? I thought it'd be fun to try Mama Melrose's with the Fantasmic Dinner Package this time around because we've never been there for a real meal (my dad and I were there for the Backstage Tour last year, but you don't get to order off a menu for that), but I'm hearing some "bad press" about the meal (including "not enough choices to choose from"). Any opinions, good or bad, would be appreciated. __________________ 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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missy H MB's British Belle Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,638	Re: Mama Melrose's for Fantasmic Package--reviews? It is a very limited menu. We did this last year and we enjoyed it but I would have liked more choice! __________________ Missy H Avatar Our new home! Next Trip Jun 08 for 21 days June 1998 offsite April 1999 ALL STAR SPORTS Dec 1999 and April 2000 offsite March 2003 offsite June/July 2004 POP Christmas/New year 2005/06 POP CENTURY then AKL July 2006 POFQ Dec 2006 POP x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`Kerry *´¨) Proud Member of Disney overplanner AnonyMouse

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,911	Re: Mama Melrose's for Fantasmic Package--reviews? We did Mama's in May also, now that you mention it there really wasn't a huge selection on the menu. It was good and all, and we are glad we went, but we are not dying to go back or anything. __________________ 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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nicatene1 Big Cheese Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: nj Posts: 694	Re: Mama Melrose's for Fantasmic Package--reviews? I really enjoyed Mama Melrose. We did the Fantasmic Dinner Package when we went in December and our party had no problem picking 4 different things from the menu. I don't remember the menu being too restricted. I know that I was had to narrow down a choice, because I liked too many things on the menu.I ended up with Penne with Vodka Sauce that was very good. One thing is for sure....there is plenty of food. You all get salad and flatbread that you get to choose. Then you get your entree (huge portions) and dessert. I also had wine (probably had to pay for this as I don't think it would be included on the Fantasmic Menu). We had 4 people and a toddler and we all enjoyed it very much. The restaurant was nice and the staff was friendly and accomodating. My DD was asleep in her stroller when we first arrived and they got us a quiet out of the way table so she could continue sleeping. The main reason I picked Mama Melrose was the idea I could sit down instead of having to do another buffet. Brown Derby didn't seem right with a 3 year old and Hollywood & Vine, while I'm sure is great was another buffet. I was not disappointed with my choice. __________________ Nikki My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going back..... 6 days 1 hours 30 minutes

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nicatene1 Big Cheese Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: nj Posts: 694	Re: Mama Melrose's for Fantasmic Package--reviews? Bali, I just checked out the Mama Melrose menu from Allearsnet and it was the same menu we got to pick from minus the appetizers. But like I said, we did get the salad and flatbread. Go on and check it out. __________________ Nikki My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going back..... 6 days 1 hours 30 minutes

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Pooh Fan Sweeter than hunny Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,880	Re: Mama Melrose's for Fantasmic Package--reviews? We did the Fantasmic Package at MM on our last trip and really enjoyed it. The salad was good and for our family of 4, we got 2 flat bread pizzas for appetizers. We each got something different and the desserts were pretty good. I really liked the cheesecake. Although we are trying H and V this trip for the Fantasmic Package (my sister wants to eat at H and V), we are still planning on going back to MM because we liked it so much. __________________ 1976 Disney World Offsite as a kid 1995 Disney Land Offsite 2002 Contemporary Resort 2004 All Star Movies Resort and Royal Pacific Resort at Universal 2005 All Star Movies and Hard Rock Hotel 2006 Beach Club and Hard Rock Hotel 2007 Beach Club and Hard Rock Hotel 2008 AKL Savannah View Concierge and Royal Pacific Resort Kid Suite My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Counting down to our Christmas trip. Disney, Universal, and the beach here we come! 25 days 21 hours 30 minutes

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PhysicalT104 Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5	Re: Mama Melrose's for Fantasmic Package--reviews? We ate there last week as part of the package & swore we'd never go back. The meal is costly & the food is not good. This was Mama's "last chance" with us!!

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royorb1 Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 896	Re: Mama Melrose's for Fantasmic Package--reviews? We have been there twice for the package and while I did enjoy it both times, I liked it more the 1st time. I am considering trying something different if we do the package. __________________ Dec 1975 Feb. 2003 Caribbean Beach Feb. 2004 Contemporary Feb. 2005 PC Dec. 2005 PC Oct. 2007 Polynesian

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Sungold Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Troy, NY Posts: 39	Re: Mama Melrose's for Fantasmic Package--reviews? Keep in mind that it was 2 years ago when we went for this, but we enjoyed it very much. The salad & flatbread pizza was delicious...definitely not run-of-the-mill. I recall getting some kind of seafood & pasta dish, which was wonderful. The deserts were excellent, and when they found out it was my Mom's birthday, they brought her out an extra dessert! The waiter was very attentive, but not too stuffy for the kids. I would definitely do it again. Be sure to leave yourself enough time for the walk across the park for the fantasmic show.

08-17-2005	#11 (permalink)
Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 22,668	Re: Mama Melrose's for Fantasmic Package--reviews? Bali - I recommend them every chance I get. I love their food and the service is excellent. DD and I have gone there the last two years and will probally go in there for lunch or something this trip. Definately try it, but skip lunch that day. The portions and amount of food that you get with that package is SO much. __________________ 82 off-site ~ 91 off-site ~ 97 ASMusic ~ 00 ASMovies 02 Wilderness Lodge ~ 04 Animal Kingdom Lodge 05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian 05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West 07 Port Orleans French Quarter ~ 08 Old Key West~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day WDW blowout bonanza! 635 days 19 hours 30 minutes

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bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,388	Re: Mama Melrose's for Fantasmic Package--reviews? Thanks all -- I think we're going to keep the PS for the time being. I've always wanted to eat there "for real" and this gives us a good opportunity to do so. When all else fails, there's always the chicken parm! __________________ 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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bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,388	Re: Mama Melrose's for Fantasmic Package--reviews? Oh--another quick question--is there a selection of desserts to choose from or do we have to get the tiramisu? __________________ 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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bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,388	Re: Mama Melrose's for Fantasmic Package--reviews? Thanks, Nikki! I'm crossing my fingers for cheesecake... . __________________ 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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