Episodes
Sept. 15, 2022
RDR 331: It's our Rope Drop Radio meet up trip report
This last week Derek and Doug went down to Walt Disney World to do meet up's, giveaways, a VIP Tour, some new dinning, and more! Thank you everyone who came out and a sepcial thank you to TouringPlans for sponsoring our events. Hear all about the trip from Dinning at Yachtsman to staying at French Quarter and more. Book a trip today by visiting www.TouringPlans.com/Travel and click the Rope Drop Radio tab support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio subscribe and leave a review! Follow u...
Sept. 8, 2022
RDR 330: Flight Advice with Lyn of The Families Fly Free Podcast
This week we welcome on guest Lyn Mettler of the . We talk a little Disney but mostly how to get to Disney when flying. Some general tips and tricks and Lyn shares some of her advice for flying free! She provides Rope Drop Listeners with a...
Sept. 1, 2022
RDR 329: Magic Kingdom Yes or No with Castmember Ed!
Today we are joined by our friend Ed. He has seen both Derek and Doug interact with characters and tells all about it. We then play a game of Yes or No on different subjects in the Magic Kingdom. We also have a few anouncesments on some future trips and if you would like to go www.TouringPlans.com/travel Follow Ed at @E_j_t_1_0 and us @RopeDropRadio Leave a review and subscribe for more
Aug. 25, 2022
RDR 328: Magic Kingdom area resorts
Today we discuss the Contemporary, Grand Floridian, Polynesian, Wilderness Lodge, and the campgrounds at Fort Wildenress. Basiclly if you want to stay near the Magic Kindgom, on of these resorts will be perfect. We discuss dinning, pools, activities, and more. To book a trip visist www.touringplans.com/travel support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and leave a review!
Aug. 23, 2022
Derek's Disney Wish Trip Report
Derek and his family spent 4 nights on the newest Disney cruise line ship, the Wish. Hear all aobut his thoughts from kids play areas, to Sesne spa, dinning, and Hyperspace Lounge. Book your cruise today by visisting www.touringplans.com/travel support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Leave a review!
Aug. 18, 2022
RDR 327: Derek's Daddy Daughter Walt Disney World Trip Report
Derek had some one on one quality time with 10 year old daughter Olivia at Walt Disney World. Hear all bout their trip, from new dinning, staying at the Polynesian, Guardians review, Genie plus strategies, crowd levels, and more Book your trip today by visisting www.TouringPlans.com/travel and click the Rope Drop Radio tap leave a review and follow us @RopeDropRadio support the show and hear all about Derek's epic trip travel fails at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio
Aug. 11, 2022
RDR 326: Perfect Length of a Disney Trip? How long should you stay at Walt Disney World.
How long should you stay at Walt Disney World? That is the question of the day. What are the advantages of a short trip or a long trip? We talk about that and much more with special guest Jen Upton, Destination Specialist with TouringPlans. You can follow her on Instagram or on Facebook and contact her at jen@TouringPlans.com Book a trip today by visiting www.TouringPlans.com/Travel and mention Rope Drop Radio. Follow them @touringplans Join us in the parks this September 11th-14th for o...
Aug. 4, 2022
RDR 325: Listener Questions
You asked and we answered! For a complete list of questions scroll down. Book a trip today with and let them know Rope Drop Radio sent you For our patreon question and to support the show click Follow @RopeDropRadio and leave a review...
July 28, 2022
RDR 324: Disney Wish Cruise ship review and trip report
Doug and Michelle just got off the Disney Wish, Disney Cruise Lines NEWEST Ship. Hear all about the dinning, pools, kids club, and Shows! You will want to book a cruise after this episode and to do that visist www.TouringPlans.com/Travel and click the Rope Drop Radio Follow us @RopeDropRadio and leave a review! support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio
Guest: Michelle McKnight
July 21, 2022
RDR 323: Better or Worse? Attractions, Dinning, and Resorts the second time at Disney World
Derek and Doug have been blessed to visit Walt Disney World many times over the years. Today they are discussing what it's like to do different attractions, dinning, and resorts a second time around. Which did better, which are we never doing again. Find out on this weeks episode! Support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropeRadio leave a review and follow @RopeDropRadio and book a trip today by going to www.touringplans.com/travel and say Rope Drop Radio sent you
July 14, 2022
RDR 322: Disney Magic 9 Nights Rome and Greece Trip Report
Today we welcome back Doug's better half, TouringPlans Destination Specalist Michelle McKnight. They sare their amazing Disney Magic cruise through Rome and Greece. Hear all about the 6 ports, kids, a crazy itinerary, internet issues, and more! Book a trip today by visisting www.TouringPlans.com/travel and let them know Rope Drop Radio sent you Follow Michelle @RopeDropQueen and use @RopeDropradio Leave a review and help us get to 400 support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio
Guest: Michelle McKnight
July 7, 2022
RDR 321: Walt Disney World 4th of July trip report with Lauren from TouringPlans
Today we welcome back a very special guest, Lauren Shields, TouringPlans Destination Specialist. She just visited Walt Disney World with her family of 6 over the July 4th holiday. Hear more about her experience with Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Art of Animation, what it's like to travel with 4 kids and more! for more with Lauren follow her @touringplanslauren and us @RopeDropRadio and @touringplans Book a trip today by visiting www.TouringPlans.com/Travel and mention Rope Drop Rad...
June 30, 2022
RDR 320: Must Do, Should Do, and Skip at Disney's Animal Kingdom
We finally made it to the Animal Kingdom. Today we go around the park and share what attracations you must do, the ones you should do, and the don't even think about it just skip it attractions. Join us on our Rope Drop Trip Sept 11 - 14 book today with www.TouringPlans.com/Travel Support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and leave a reivew! If you are thinking about starting a podcast try www.Libsyn.com and use key word FRIEND
June 23, 2022
RDR 319: Epcot area resort and Disney news
We start this show by sharing some recent Disney news. We then follow up by discussing the Epcot resorts. We compare dinning, distance, ammeneties, rooms and more at Beach Club, Yacht Club, Boardwalk, Riveria, and Caribbean Beach Resort. If you are thinking of staying at one of these resorts, then this episode is for you. Follow us @RopeDropRadio and leave a review to support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Book a trip today at www.TouringPlans.com/Travel (click the Rope Drop Tab) ...
June 16, 2022
RDR 318: Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars Oh My! With Savanna Sanders from TouringPlans
Today we are discuss all things Marvel and Star Wars in Disney World and why somethings are different in Disneyland. To help us we welcome a special guest from TouringPlans Savanna Sanders. You can find her writting the MCU Direct and the Star Wars Direct blogs on www.TouringPlans.com you can follow her online at @DisneyParkSavvy Leave a review and help us get to 400 Book your next trip today at www.TouringPlans.com/Travel and let them know Rope Drop Radio sent you Support the show at ww...
June 9, 2022
RDR 317: Must Do, Should Do, and Skip at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Today we discuss Disney's Hollywood Studios. We dive into each show and attraction to debate if it's a must do, should do, or skip, all to help you naviagte the park. We also celebrate our newsponsor visist www.touringplans.com/travel and when you book a trip say Rope Drop Radio sent you support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Leave a review and follow @RopeDropRadio
June 7, 2022
Bonus Episode: Declan's 9th Birthday Trip Report at Walt Disney World
Derek's son Declan celebrated his 9th birthday at Walt Disney World. He went with his mom instead of his dad. Hear about that, Savi's Workshop, his lightning round and more on this bonus trip report. Support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio
June 2, 2022
RDR 316: Doug's Guardians of Galaxy Opening Day Trip Report
Doug was at Epcot on Opening day of Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, hear how he got on and how the ride went. He also talks about his stay at Disney's Polynesian resot. His family also got to eat the the new Connections Eatery. As well as some more tips with Genie Plus and Lightning Lanes. Book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com Support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Subsribe and Leave a Review
May 26, 2022
RDR 315: Listener Questions May 2022
You ask and we answer! For a complete list of questions scroll below. To hear our patreon epsiode click this link www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com Leave a review and follow us @RopeDropRadio Obligatory; “When do you think the dining plan is returning?” What do you guys think of the new Genie + changes? What are the top 3 tips for first timers that know nothing about Disney parks? What’s one recent Disney change, park pass reservation, ...
May 19, 2022
RDR 314: Overlooked Favorites at Disney World with KingdaKha
Today we are joined by Kingdakha as we dive into things people might miss at Walt Disney World. Could be a ride that's overlooked, or a meal you don't think about. Maybe a hidden bathroom, or a magical secret spot to watch fireworks. You can follow KingdaKha at @Kingdakha92 and us @RopeDropRadio Book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com Support the show at www.Patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and leave a review!
May 12, 2022
RDR 313: Genie plus tips and tricks for Walt Disney World
Today we break down our top.... 12ish tips for helping you navigate Genie plus. It's becoming a necessary evil and it can be stressful trying to figure out what Lightning Lanes to get. A lot more planning goes into a Walt Disney World Vacation, so let us help you. Follow us @RopeDropRadio support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
May 5, 2022
RDR 312: Things You Didn't Know, You Didn't Know before going to Walt Disney World, with Disney Deciphered
Today we welcome back the Disney Deciphered podcast. We discuss things we didn't know we didn't know when traveling to Watl Disney World. Learn from our mistakes and let us know yours. For more with Leslie and Joe follow them @DisneyDeciphered and check out www.tripswithtykes.com Follow us @RopeDropRadio Book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com Support the show by leaving a review and visisting www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio
April 28, 2022
RDR 311: Disney Cruise Line itineraries, protocols, trips, and covid with the DCLDuo
Today we welcome friends of the show, Brian and Sam aka the DCLDuo! We talk about the new Disney Cruise Line itineraries that were just anoucned as well as some new covid proticals. Sam shares her recent experience testing positive with covid on the Disney Wonder and of course does the lightning round. Follow them online @DclDuo and us @RopeDropRadio Check out thier website www.DCLDuo.com Book a cruise today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com and support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDr...
April 21, 2022
Galactic Starcruiser Spoiler Episode
We are live on Disney's Galactic Starcruier, sharing all of the spoilers and fun we had over the two day experince. We talk missions, food, characters, and more. If you want to do this without any knowledge, maybe skip this episode. SPOILERS Book a trip to the Galactic Starcruiser by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com follow us @RopeDropRadio and support the show www.patreon.com/ropedropradio