Mama Melrose's Review

I've been to Mama Melrose's twice and enjoyed the experience. It's a restaurant I don't often hear a lot about. That's part of the reason I didn't go for a long time. My family only made our first trip when we decided to try new and different things. And during our most recent trip, we did the Fantasmic Dinner Package there.

First, I'll mention the atmosphere. It's a VERY loud restaurant. A lot of Disney restaurants are crowded but this one always seems louder than the others. It's full of film memorabilia and knick-knacks. We have some small family-owned Italian restaurants near me and even though this isn't small that is the feel to it.

Now, let's talk about the important stuff-the food.

The appetizers came with the dinner package. My parents got the tuna and mussels while I got the tomatoes and mozzarella. I enjoyed mine. It's a nice light, but flavorful way to start a meal. My parents didn't like there's at all.

There was also a bread service of breadsticks and seasoned olive oil. Personally, I don't like olive oil on my bread, but it has nothing to do with its quality. The bread was warm and had a nice texture, but was a little bland. A basic bread doesn't have to be bland if done right.

I got the four-cheese pasta with chicken both times. And I love it. It's so rich and creamy. It's a fairly basic dish, but I've had it before where it's bland and watery. So, it can be messed up. This last trip my parents got the charred strip steak. I'm not a steak person so I didn't try it. But they both praised it. My dad actually said it was the best steak he ever had.

 The dinner package was the first time we tried dessert and it was a combination platter. The platter included tiramisu, chocolate cannoli cake, and an amaretto cheesecake.

My parents ate all of their tiramisus and enjoyed it, but I don't like coffee so I only ate the cream which was good. The chocolate cannoli cake was just ok. The cheesecake was the best dessert and wasn't rich. They were each like small samples which I prefer in a dessert.

Mama Melrose's is not my favorite restaurant or a must-do, but it's certainly a good option. I'm not eating there the next time I go, but I would in the future.

Have you eaten here? What did you think about it?

Thanks for reading!

Holly

Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical "Review"

Location: Fort Wilderness
Type: Dinner Show
Rating: 5 Stars

Haha...see what I did there?

Horrible attempts at word play.

The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is a family tradition and a must do for me. I'm actually not the biggest fan of the food, but it's a personal preference thing not because of the quality.

This is a family-style all you can eat food situation. You can also have your choice of drink including beer and sangria.

Plus, it's a muscial dinner show with tons of corny humor.

The show follows the Pioneer Hall Players which is made up of three "couples". They sing, dance, and interact with the audience. It's very funny and it still gets me even though I've seen the show almost 10 times. My favorite parts are when the cast comes off stage and jokes with the crowd.

It's definitely a bunch of campy and corny humor. Kid's will like it because the jokes are accessible. This style is definitely my things, but everytime I see the show the audience is lovoing it. So, it's not just me.

The food is fried chicken and ribs with some sides. Usually there's cornbread with honey butter, baked beans, corn, and mashed potatoes. Then, there's strawberry shortcake for dessert.

I don't like fried chicken and ribs, but my family usually likes it. I love the cornbread. This last trip I think I ate a whole loaf by myself. The mashed potatoes were creamy and delicious. Last time the corn looked wierd but tasted fine.

Obviously I like carbs.

Normally, the strawberry shortcake is a favorite, but not this last trip. It was kind of dray and underwhelming.

The waitstaff is always great. They are also funny and full of puns. I love that they keep the show alive and carry the theming even when the cast is gone.

Yes, this is kind of pricey, but I think it's worth it. You get good food and a wonderful show. It always makes me happy and I wish I could be one of the Pioneer Hall Players. Dream job.

Thanks for reading!
Holly