Welcome to Rope Drop Radio: A Disney Travel Podcast!

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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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Overrated or Underrated? Disney World Sit-Down Dining Debate
April 16, 2026

Overrated or Underrated? Disney World Sit-Down Dining Debate

Are your favorite Walt Disney World restaurants actually worth the hype? 🍽️ This week, Doug and Lauren debate a random list of Disney sit-down dining spots to decide once and for all: overrated, underrated, or perfectly rated...
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Bluey Broke Disneyland Park... Here's What WDW Fans Need to Know
April 9, 2026

Bluey Broke Disneyland Park... Here's What WDW Fans Need to Know

Bluey is officially coming to Disney Parks! 💙 This week, we break down the new Bluey experiences at Disneyland and Walt Disney World—and map out exactly how a Walt Disney World pro would plan the perfect Disneyland day just t...
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Disney World Ride Madness: The Ultimate Attraction Bracket
April 2, 2026

Disney World Ride Madness: The Ultimate Attraction Bracket

Sixteen of the most popular attractions at Walt Disney World enter the bracket… but only ONE can be crowned the ultimate champion. This week, Doug and Lauren go full March Madness as they debate the best ride in Disney World....
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Is Disney Destiny a Sneak Peek at Villains Land?!
March 26, 2026

Is Disney Destiny a Sneak Peek at Villains Land?!

Is the Disney Destiny giving us our first real look at Villains Land? 👀 This week, Lauren shares insights from her sailing and what it might reveal about the future of Disney villains at the parks. 🏴‍☠️ Is the Disney Destiny ...
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Master Hollywood Studios: Tips for Every Land in 2026
March 19, 2026

Master Hollywood Studios: Tips for Every Land in 2026

Want to conquer every land at Hollywood Studios like a pro? 🎬 This week on Rope Drop Radio, we’re breaking down must-know tips for EVERY land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios so you can ride more, wait less, and make the most of...
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Our Disney Guilty Pleasures (And Listener Confessions!)
March 12, 2026

Our Disney Guilty Pleasures (And Listener Confessions!)

Everyone has them… those Disney experiences you know might not be the “best” or most popular — but you love them anyway. This week on Rope Drop Radio we’re revealing our guilty pleasures at Walt Disney World , plus sharing so...
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About the Hosts

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Doug McKnight

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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

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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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