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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Oct. 16, 2025

RDR 492: Keep, Refurbish, or Replace? Epcot Debate!

It’s time to play “Keep, Refurbish, or Replace!” Doug and Lauren head to EPCOT and decide which attractions, rides, and restaurants deserve some Disney love—or a full makeover. Keep, Refurbish, or Replace? Epcot Debate! EPCOT...
Oct. 9, 2025

RDR 490: WDW Questions Answered! Rope Drop Radio Listener Q&A

You asked, we answered! Doug and Lauren tackle your Walt Disney World listener questions — from dining to resorts, and more! It’s time for another Rope Drop Radio Listener Q&A! Doug and Lauren are diving into your Disney que...
Oct. 2, 2025

RDR 489: Lauren’s Disney Trip Report: Food & Wine, Halloween Party & 4-Park Challenge!

🎙 From Food & Wine at EPCOT to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and a VIP 4-park challenge, Lauren takes us inside her latest Walt Disney World work trip! This week on Rope Drop Radio , Lauren shares her trip report from...
Sept. 25, 2025

RDR 488: Overrated or Underrated at Walt Disney World? Our Disney Debate With Mindy!

🎙 Are Disney favorites really worth the hype? Doug, Lauren, and special guest Mindy debate whether your Walt Disney World must-dos are overrated or underrated. RDR 488: Overrated or Underrated at Walt Disney World? Our Disney...
Sept. 18, 2025

RDR 487: Our 10 Favorite Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World in 2025

🎙 Planning your next Disney trip? We’re counting down our 10 favorite Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World to help you make the most of Lightning Lanes. RDR 487: Our 10 Favorite Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World Lightning...
Sept. 11, 2025

RDR 486: Sick Kids at Disney World: Tips from Kids 1st Urgent Care

🎙 What do you do if your kids get sick at Walt Disney World? We’re joined by Kids 1st Urgent Care to talk about keeping the magic alive when the unexpected happens. RDR 486: Sick Kids at Walt Disney World with Kids 1st Urgent...

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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