Welcome to Rope Drop Radio: A Disney Travel Podcast!

Rope Drop Radio

We are two midwesterners, Lauren Shields and Doug McKnight, who love Disney. Our goal is help you navigate all things Disney from the parks to the cruise. We want to share tips and tricks, travel plans, and must see's to help you have an amazing Disney trip!

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Sept. 4, 2025

RDR 486: Everything Disney Revealed at D23 and How It Impacts Your Next Trip

From new attractions and overlays at Walt Disney World to Disney Cruise Line surprises and Villains Land details, we’re breaking down everything announced at D23 and what it means for your next trip. RDR 485: D23 Announcement...
Aug. 28, 2025

RDR 485: Love It or Hate It: Magic Kingdom Quick Service

We’re dishing out our love-it-or-hate-it takes on every Magic Kingdom quick service restaurant. RDR 485: Love It or Hate It – Magic Kingdom Counter Service Dining Hungry at the Magic Kingdom? We’ve all been there—and today we...
Aug. 21, 2025

RDR 484: Trip Report: Lauren’s Disney World Adventures

🎧 Rope Drop Radio 484: Lauren’s Disney World Adventures Trip Report Lauren is back from an incredible trip to Walt Disney World and she’s sharing every magical detail! From staying at Disney’s Pop Century Resort to trying the...
Aug. 14, 2025

RDR 483: Fandom Focus: All The Star Wars Magic at Walt Disney World

RDR 483: Fandom Focus – All the Star Wars Magic at Walt Disney World Grab your lightsaber and hop in your landspeeder—because this week we’re kicking off our brand-new Fandom Focus series, starting with a galaxy far, far away...
Aug. 7, 2025

RDR 482: Holiday Magic at Walt Disney World 2025: Must Do Events and Tips

🎄 RDR 482: Holiday Magic at Walt Disney World 2025 – Must-Do Events & Insider Tips It’s the most magical time of the year at Walt Disney World! In this episode of Rope Drop Radio , we’re unwrapping everything you need to know...
July 31, 2025

RDR 481: 7 Deadly Walt Disney World Sins (and How to Avoid Them!)

🎙️ RDR 481: 7 Deadly Walt Disney World Sins (and How to Avoid Them!) This week on Rope Drop Radio , we’re calling out the 7 Deadly Sins of Walt Disney World vacations —those rookie mistakes, big regrets, and trip-ruining choi...

About the Hosts

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Doug McKnight

Co-Host

Doug is a life long Disney fan with more trips to WDW than he can count. Disney Cruises are his favorite type of vacation when he is avoiding work as The Disney Dentist. His favorite attraction at the parks is Aloha Isle for a Dole Whip float. Doug also hosts the spin off show: Rope Drop On Deck and Blue Devil Talk.

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Lauren Shields

Co-Host

Lauren has been a huge Disney fan since she first went the parks at age 5 with her family.  Her love of Disney has only grown and she now visits the parks as much as possible with her own kids.  Her passion has spilled over to her professional life where she is a seasoned travel agent who specializes in all forms of Disney travel.  Her favorite pastime is riding the People Mover during the fireworks.

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