Hi Lucille! Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! You are asking a fantastic question.
I love the
Fantasmic! Dining Package. I love that I get to eat at a great restaurant and then get reserved seating to one of my favorite shows. It is great that I do not have to line up hours in advance to grab a decent seat and arriving to a show with a full belly always makes me extra happy!
Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano has always been a delicious experience for me. I love the story behind the restaurant. A young girl from Sicily moved to Hollywood to be a star. When she arrived she found herself cooking her papa’s secret recipes for her friends since they were hungry actors. It was then she knew that she really wanted to be a chef. With her encouraging friends she opened this restaurant that eventually attracted film industry insiders who nicknamed her Mama Melrose. To me this restaurant feels welcoming and cozy.
It has been my experience that when I have been booked under the dinner package, I was able to order off of the regular menu! One of my favorite dishes is the Chicken Campanelle. This is wood grilled chicken over Campanelle pasta with a four cheese sauce, fresh spinach, onions, sun-dried tomatoes, and broccoflower. Remember, menu items are subject to change at any time without notice.
I hope you and your family have a fantastic time at Fantasmic!
~Heather~