Mama Melrose's is often overlooked because it's hidden away in a corner of Disney's Hollywood Studios near the Toy Story Pizza Planet Arcade and MuppetVision 3D.

The Italian-themed restaurant is dim with little white lights twinkling from the ceiling, so it feels more like Mom's kitchen than a restaurant.

The restaurant is decorated with grapes and greenery and Italian vases and decorative plates.

You can't miss all of the framed pictures on the wall, many with Mickey Mouse over the years.

My favorite display is near the host / hostess stand on Melrose Avenue with all of the Legends of Disney's Hollywood Studios.

You might want to take a minute to check out all of these legends before heading to your table.

The catchy music - with a little bit of Italian and a little bit of Hollywood - puts you in the mood for dining.

'Mama Melrose' situated her kitchen right up front, and you'll pass it on your way to your table. This serves as great entertainment for kids!

(excert taken from the May/June 2009 Celebrations Magazine and author Allison Jones)