Episodes
Nov. 11, 2021
RDR 287: Disney Genie Plus and Lightning Lane review: our first hand experience
Today Doug and Michelle give all the advice and strategies when using Disney Genie, Genie +, Lightning Lanes and Individual attraction Lightning Lanes. If you are planning on going to Walt Disney World, this episode is a mus...
Nov. 4, 2021
RDR 286: Things you have to do at Epcot
Only way day at Epcot? Doug and Derek discuss the things you have to do! We go around the map and give details about every attraction. Follow us @RopeDropRadio and leave a review support the show at www.patreon.com/RopeDrop...
Oct. 28, 2021
RDR 285: Disney World Odds Maker with Mike from DisDadTV
Thank you everyone who submitted a question for us to discuss today. For a full list of questions see below. Follow Mike @DisDadTV and us @RopeDropRadio www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and book a trip today by emailing Michell...
Oct. 21, 2021
RDR 284: Favorite Anytime Attractions at Walt Disney World
Want to do something with no wait at Walt Disney World? Today Derek and Doug share their favorite things to do at all four parks with no lines. Please leave a review and check out our patreon at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio ...
Oct. 14, 2021
RDR 283: Walt Disney World What If's
Today we are asking the hard questions like What if cover never happened, or Harry Potter Land was never built, or if Walt himself built Epcot. Join us in our discussion and more. And for our full What If review visit our pa...
Oct. 7, 2021
RDR 282: Doug's WDW 50th Trip Report, Space 220 Review, Enchantment, and more
Big Episode Today! Doug and Michelle share all about their recent trip during the 50th Celebration of Walt Disney World. They talk about the final Happily Ever After, the beginning of Enchantment, Epcot's Harmonious, Animal...
Sept. 30, 2021
RDR 281: Our favorite Meals at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios with Jon Self
Today we welcome from TouringPlans, Jon Self who helps us with our discussion on the best quick service and sit down meals at all four Walt Disney World Parks, Disney Springs, and Universal Studios Florida. For more with Jon ...
Sept. 23, 2021
RDR 280: Walt Disney World Nostalgia
Today Derek and Doug both share a bunch of Walt Disney World memories. With the 50th coming up, it's always good to look back and the fun times we have had at the parks. Please leave a review and follow us @RopeDropRadio For...
Sept. 16, 2021
RDR 279: Listener Questions
You Asked and We Answered! Lots of questions about Disney Cruise line right now. We also start the show with some dinning news. Scroll below for a complete list of questions Leave a review! and follow @RopeDropRadio suppor...
Sept. 9, 2021
RDR 278: Our Top Ten Disney Bucket list things
Today Derek and Doug each give their Top 5 Disney Bucket list things they want to do. These can be big trips, cruises, dinning, or more. But you can only pick one thing (not say all the parks). Enjoy and let us know what w...
Sept. 2, 2021
Bonus Episode: Doug and Michelle review the refurbished Polynesian Resort
Doug and Michelle did stay at Walt Disney World before and after their recent Disney Cruise. Hear about their stay and the newly refurbished Polynesian as well as some attractions they did at the parks Book a trip today by e...
Aug. 31, 2021
RDR 277: Doug and Michelle's Disney Cruise Trip Report
After 18 months the McKnights are back out at sea on the Disney Dream. Hear all about he new covid procedures, dinning, shows, Castaway, and more! If you are thinking or already have a Disney Cruise booked, you need to list...
Aug. 26, 2021
RDR 276: Disney Genie and the future of fastness with Len Testa from TouringPlans
Disney Genie was been announced, and to answer all your questions we welcome on the Co-Athour of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and the man in charge of Touring Plans, Len Testa. We talk with Len about the future ...
Aug. 19, 2021
RDR 275: 50 things we are looking forward too with WDW 50th Anniversary
Today we count down some of the things we are looking forward to as Walt Disney World turns 50! We discuss attractions opening, special events they are doing, merchandise, resorts, dinning, and more. Make sure you take a tri...
Aug. 12, 2021
RDR 274: All About Disney's Aulani with Destination Specialist Lauren
Today we welcome a special guest, TouringPlans Destination Specialist Lauren Shields who just had a vacation at Disney's Aulani in Hawaii. Hear about this incredible paradise that's perfect for kids and adults. We talk food...
Aug. 5, 2021
RDR 273: Favorite attractions with no height requirement at WDW with Shannon Ford
Today we are discussing the best rides and shows for those kids who just are not tall enough. We welcome fellow podcasters from the My DVC points newscast Shannon Ford to share with us. She has a five year old and plenty of...
July 29, 2021
RDR 272: Ranking Walt Disney World Resorts
Today Doug and Derek discuss their favorite Walt Disney World Resorts. We share our favorites at each level. We discuss dinning, amenities, transportation and more. Follow us @RopeDropRadio to join in the discussion. Book ...
July 22, 2021
RDR 271: Michelle's Trip Report and Ohana Review
Michelle just got back from a trip to Walt Disney World with her three kids. Hear all about the new procedures, Happily Ever After, and the revised menu and Ohana. Follow Michelle @RopeDropQueen and us @RopeDropRadio To book ...
July 20, 2021
Bonus Episode: Derek's Vegas Trip Report
Time for some Adult Disney. That's right Derek and his wife just spent a few days in Las Vegas. Hear all about what Sin City is like right now on this weeks Bonus Episode. www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Book your own trip to...
July 15, 2021
RDR 270: CRUISING IS BACK!
Doug and Michelle just got off a Royal Caribbean cruise and they share all about it. What its like with Covid procedures from embarking and dinning, to shows and ports. We also talk about the fun they had in Nassau and Perf...
July 12, 2021
Bonus Episode: Doug's Washington DC trip report
Doug and his family went to Washing DC for the Fourth of July and he shares all about it. We discuss were to stay, museums and actives that are open, lack of dinning, and more. Be sure to leave a review and follow us @RopeDr...
July 8, 2021
RDR 269: Top 2 and least favorite Quick Services at All the Disney Parks with Guy Selga from TouringPlans
Today we are discussing the Counter Services choices at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. We go park by park giving our top 2 and our least favorite place to dine. To help us out with have Guy Selga from the Unofficial Guid...
July 1, 2021
RDR 268: Listener Questions
You asked we answered! for a complete list of questions scroll below. For our patreon visit and book a trip today by emailing What is the best change in the lifting of C19 restrictions since your last trip ? What is the worst change in the...
June 24, 2021
RDR 267: Avengers Campus review with Alex from TouringPlans
Today we welcome back Alex Cenac who just got back from a quick trip out to Disnelyand. He shares everything he got to experience at the new Avengers Campus in Disney's California Adventure. We talk Spiderman web singers, c...