Hollywood & Vine vs. Mama Melrose

tonksky · 09-10-2006

I've been to MGM several times, but have never been to either H&V or MM. Which do you guys recommend for dinner? It's a day where we'll be at Animal Kingdom in the morning, then hop on over to MGM for the evening.
Thanks!

Pooh Fan · 09-10-2006

We have been to both and prefer MM definitely. We were not too impressed with Holleywood and Vine--just another buffet to us. We will be going back to MM for the Fantasmic Package again this trip.

timsha · 09-10-2006

Woyld also vote for MM over H&V. We were not impressed with H&V at all,

**BDavis932** · 09-10-2006

My family has been to H&V about 5 times and LOVE LOVE LOVE it! I think the selections are wonderful as is the service. The food is a nice selection and all you can eat. No waiting for food....just hop up and go! The kids have their own choices, too, which is SO nice if you have picky eaters. I highly recommend giving it a try sometime. We usually eat there around 5:00 cause we get the Fantasmic Dinner Show pass with our meal, so they usually seat you between 4 and 5 for the dinner show pass seatings.

Check out the menu for MM's: Mama Melrose Dinner - Disney MGM Studios
and for H&V: Hollywood and Vine Dinner - Disney-MGM Studios

gatour · 09-10-2006

I would go with Mama Melrose's. Hollywood and Vine is not bad as buffets go, but I prefer MM

**WishUponAStar** · 09-10-2006

Well, in my opinion, it depends on the fussiness of your party. MM doesn't have a very diverse menu, in fact, there has always only been one dish I get there which was some penne vodka dish. The food quality is good in my opinion but not very diverse for fussier eaters . H&V has a little bit of everything I could have imagined and I liked the food quality there too. My tendency would always be MM b/c of atmosphere, MM is a lot more quiet, less bright, not as much hub-bub as a buffet.

Erin · 09-10-2006

I've never been to either one, but based on the two menus alone, we chose MM for our upcoming trip! I can't wait to try it, and I'll report back about it...

KerryD · 09-10-2006

i would say mama melrose for dinner, the food is great.

mickaholic4077 · 09-10-2006

I love Hollywood and Vine. I would go there over Mama Melrose anyday,because my mother makes Italian 10 times better than MM does.

Soundgod · 09-10-2006

We ate at Hollywood and Vine on New Year's Day (no special menu, but who cares) and liked it, though nothing to rave about. If they'd gone with the Pixar characters instead of Playhouse Disney, I'd be going back. Now I won't. Haven't done Moma Melrose yet, mostly because wife doesn't really care for Italian food.

**cinderbella** · 09-10-2006

I enjoyed MM's but I dont think it's anywhere I'll go back any time soon...Italian was OK..but it was overpriced, I've never tried H &V but I have heard good things and I hope to someday soon!

tonksky · 09-10-2006

Thanks everyone! I'm seeing a trend towards MM - looks like that's the winner!

Pooh Fan · 09-10-2006

You won't be disappointed.

chris24 · 09-11-2006

mm for sure.......

PhilliesFan · 09-11-2006

We were pleasantly surprised with MM in July. In the past the food quality was just ok, but this trip they turned it up a notch. The food was quite good and excellent service. I recall I had the eggplant which was different but very good, and my sister had the tender steak which was excellent. We had 10 in our party and everyone enjoyed their meal.

09-10-2006	#1 (permalink)
tonksky Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 313	Hollywood & Vine vs. Mama Melrose I've been to MGM several times, but have never been to either H&V or MM. Which do you guys recommend for dinner? It's a day where we'll be at Animal Kingdom in the morning, then hop on over to MGM for the evening. Thanks! __________________ ~Laura~ "...Nine pieces of whatever we happen to have in our pockets at the time"? Oh, yes. That sounds very piratey.

09-10-2006	#2 (permalink)
Pooh Fan Sweeter than hunny Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 2,068	Re: Hollywood & Vine vs. Mama Melrose We have been to both and prefer MM definitely. We were not too impressed with Holleywood and Vine--just another buffet to us. We will be going back to MM for the Fantasmic Package again this trip. __________________ 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 2009 Beach Club and Portofino Bay Hotel Portofino Suite My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Counting down to our Christmas trip. Disney, Universal, and the beach here we come! 21 days 3 hours 9 minutes

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timsha Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Foster. RI Posts: 1,255	Re: Hollywood & Vine vs. Mama Melrose Woyld also vote for MM over H&V. We were not impressed with H&V at all, __________________ Next trip?? some time in 2009

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BDavis932 A dream is a wish.... Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,609	Re: Hollywood & Vine vs. Mama Melrose My family has been to H&V about 5 times and LOVE LOVE LOVE it! I think the selections are wonderful as is the service. The food is a nice selection and all you can eat. No waiting for food....just hop up and go! The kids have their own choices, too, which is SO nice if you have picky eaters. I highly recommend giving it a try sometime. We usually eat there around 5:00 cause we get the Fantasmic Dinner Show pass with our meal, so they usually seat you between 4 and 5 for the dinner show pass seatings. Check out the menu for MM's: Mama Melrose Dinner - Disney MGM Studios and for H&V: Hollywood and Vine Dinner - Disney-MGM Studios __________________ DVC/BUDGET TIPS MODERATOR ºoº DVC MEMBER at OKW since 2000 ºoº Love my Mom "Trailblazer" & My Dear Sister "A Goofy Family" 77 DL85 (offsite)94 AS Sports97 ASMusic99 AS Movies00 ASMovies02 OKW03 WLV 04 OKW05 SSR05 ASM06 AKL/OKW/CSR07 DHHIR6/08 AKLV12/08 SSR3/09 AKLV Next Trips: 6/2011 AKLV, 12/2011 BLT, 3/2012 AKLV Buzzers I've met: Gingita, DisneyTeacher, RCharmicheal My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Quick trip the the Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, TX 23 days 18 hours 9 minutes

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gatour Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 715	Re: Hollywood & Vine vs. Mama Melrose I would go with Mama Melrose's. Hollywood and Vine is not bad as buffets go, but I prefer MM

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,749	Re: Hollywood & Vine vs. Mama Melrose Well, in my opinion, it depends on the fussiness of your party. MM doesn't have a very diverse menu, in fact, there has always only been one dish I get there which was some penne vodka dish. The food quality is good in my opinion but not very diverse for fussier eaters . H&V has a little bit of everything I could have imagined and I liked the food quality there too. My tendency would always be MM b/c of atmosphere, MM is a lot more quiet, less bright, not as much hub-bub as a buffet. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 19 days 10 hours 9 minutes

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Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: Hollywood & Vine vs. Mama Melrose I've never been to either one, but based on the two menus alone, we chose MM for our upcoming trip! I can't wait to try it, and I'll report back about it... __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

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KerryD Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 105	Re: Hollywood & Vine vs. Mama Melrose i would say mama melrose for dinner, the food is great. __________________ ~Kerry~ DVC MEMBER SINCE 2005 78~Offsite 89~Offsite 92~Offsite 95~Offsite 97~Offsite 98~All Star Music 99~Offsite 01~Offsite 03~Carribean Beach 04~Coranado Springs 05~Port Orleans French Quarter 05~Port Orleans Riverside 06~Saratoga Springs 06~Old Key West 06~Saratoga Springs/Christmas in WDW

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	Re: Hollywood & Vine vs. Mama Melrose I love Hollywood and Vine. I would go there over Mama Melrose anyday,because my mother makes Italian 10 times better than MM does.

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,809	Re: Hollywood & Vine vs. Mama Melrose We ate at Hollywood and Vine on New Year's Day (no special menu, but who cares) and liked it, though nothing to rave about. If they'd gone with the Pixar characters instead of Playhouse Disney, I'd be going back. Now I won't. Haven't done Moma Melrose yet, mostly because wife doesn't really care for Italian food. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 3 days 22 hours 9 minutes

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 7,226	Re: Hollywood & Vine vs. Mama Melrose I enjoyed MM's but I dont think it's anywhere I'll go back any time soon...Italian was OK..but it was overpriced, I've never tried H &V but I have heard good things and I hope to someday soon! __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A baby is coming!!!! The baby is here..or at least it should be soon.

09-10-2006	#12 (permalink)
tonksky Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 313	Re: Hollywood & Vine vs. Mama Melrose Thanks everyone! I'm seeing a trend towards MM - looks like that's the winner! __________________ ~Laura~ "...Nine pieces of whatever we happen to have in our pockets at the time"? Oh, yes. That sounds very piratey.

09-10-2006	#13 (permalink)
Pooh Fan Sweeter than hunny Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 2,068	Re: Hollywood & Vine vs. Mama Melrose You won't be disappointed. __________________ 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 2009 Beach Club and Portofino Bay Hotel Portofino Suite My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Counting down to our Christmas trip. Disney, Universal, and the beach here we come! 21 days 3 hours 9 minutes

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chris24 Proud Papa Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,698	Re: Hollywood & Vine vs. Mama Melrose mm for sure....... __________________ "Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, our planet has sailed through the universe of time. And for a brief moment, we have been among its many passengers....." My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmastime in Disney !!!!!!!!!!! 8 days 17 hours 39 minutes

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