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End of an Era: Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano Closes in Hollywood Studios
Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has permanently closed, effective yesterday. The table-service restaurant served its last guests on May 10, 2025, making way for the phased development of the Grand Avenue area into the future Monsters, Inc. land.
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The transition in the Grand Avenue area is becoming visible with the permanent closure of Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano. Today, guests will find the restaurant’s windows darkened and its menu board gone. Despite these clear signs of closure, the area has not yet entered the construction phase, as the entrance remains open for pedestrian access.
With Mama Melrose’s now closed, the first stage of a significant transformation of Grand Avenue is underway. This multi-phase project will also involve the future removal of other familiar spots, as PizzeRizzo and Muppet*Vision 3D are both scheduled to close later this month, on June 7, 2025.
As Disney progresses with preparations for the Grand Avenue redevelopment, more noticeable construction activity is anticipated in the weeks ahead. For now, Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano becomes the latest addition to the list of closed dining establishments at Hollywood Studios, as the park continues its evolution toward a significant future expansion.
Will you miss Mama Melrose’s?
Photo Credit: Mary M.
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