Episodes
Dec. 11, 2025
RDR 500: Peak Disney Survival Guide: Our Top Tips with Travel Pro Alex Cenac
🎙️ Disney during peak season can feel overwhelming — wall-to-wall crowds, long lines, and a whole lot of stress… unless you know exactly how to beat the chaos. For our 500th episode , we’re celebrating with a brand-new logo A...
Dec. 4, 2025
RDR 499:Love It or Leave It: Animal Kingdom Under Construction with The Quirky Mouse
Animal Kingdom is full of magic… and right now, full of construction walls! This week, we’re joined by Kylie from TheQuirkyMouse.com to break down what’s still worth loving, what we’d leave for now, and how the upcoming chang...
Nov. 27, 2025
RDR 498: What We’re Thankful For at Disney This Year
From Lightning Lanes to monorails to moments of pure Disney joy, today we’re celebrating the things we’re most thankful for at Walt Disney World. ✨ Rope Drop Radio — What We’re Thankful For at Disney (2025 Edition) This week,...
Nov. 20, 2025
RDR 497: The Unwritten Rules of Disney You Have to Know
There are rules at Walt Disney World… and then there are the rules every seasoned guest follows without ever saying them out loud. Rope Drop Radio: The Unwritten Rules of Disney — The Insider Etiquette Every Guest Should Know...
Nov. 13, 2025
RDR 496: Building Disney Friendships: The Story Behind MeetUpOnMain.com
What happens when Disney fans from around the world finally have a place to meet, connect, and build real friendships — or even love stories — all through their shared passion for the parks? 💙 Episode Description: This week o...
Nov. 6, 2025
RDR 495: Disney Would You Rather? The Ultimate Vacation Debate!
This week we’re playing the ultimate Disney vacation game: Would You Rather?! From snacks and rides to fireworks and resort vibes — the impossible choices begin now! Episode Description: On this episode of Rope Drop Radio , D...
Oct. 30, 2025
RDR 494: VIP Battle: Disney vs Universal — Which Is Worth the Price?
Thinking about booking a VIP tour at Disney or Universal? Doug and Lauren break down the differences, costs, perks, and insider secrets to help you decide which is worth the splurge! VIP Battle: Disney vs Universal — Which Is...
Oct. 23, 2025
RDR 493:Top 10 Disney Hacks to Save You Money and Time
Want to do Disney smarter, cheaper, and faster? Doug and Lauren share their 10 favorite Disney hacks that will save you both money and time on your next Walt Disney World vacation! RDR 493:Top 10 Disney Hacks to Save You Mone...
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...
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...
July 24, 2025
RDR 480: How To Survive (and enjoy) Multigenerational Trips at Disney: Top 10 Planning Tips
🎙️ Rope Drop Radio – Episode 480 How to Survive (and Enjoy) Multigenerational Trips at Disney: Top 10 Planning Tips Planning a Disney vacation with grandparents, toddlers, teens, and everyone in between ? You’re not alone—and...
July 17, 2025
RDR 479: Top 5 Live Shows at Walt Disney World – with a Theatre Pro, Tami Maytum!
🎙️ Rope Drop Radio - Episode 479 🎤🎭Top 5 Live Shows at Walt Disney World – with a Theatre Pro! Whether you're a Broadway buff or just love a good barbershop harmony, today's episode is all about the incredible live performanc...
July 10, 2025
RDR 478: Listener Questions
🎙️ Rope Drop Radio - Episode 477 Title: Listener Questions! 👋 Welcome to Rope Drop Radio! Doug and Lauren are back with the answers to all your questions! 🎉 Thank You to our sponsor, Touring and Cruises Travel! Be sure to fol...
July 3, 2025
RDR 477: Epic and Disney World Trip Report with Michelle McKnight
🎙️ Rope Drop Radio - Episode 477 Title: Epic and Disney World Trip Report with Michelle McKnight 🎢 We explore EPIC Universe with Michelle. 👋 Welcome to Rope Drop Radio! Doug and Lauren are back with a fun trip report about Ep...