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Episodes

RDR 283: Walt Disney World What If's
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...
RDR 282: Doug's WDW 50th Trip Report, Space 220 Review, Enchantment, and more
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...
RDR 281: Our favorite Meals at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios with Jon Self
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 ...
RDR 280: Walt Disney World Nostalgia
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...
RDR 279: Listener Questions
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...
RDR 278: Our Top Ten Disney Bucket list things
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...
Bonus Episode: Doug and Michelle review the refurbished Polynesian Resort
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...
RDR 277: Doug and Michelle's Disney Cruise Trip Report
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...
RDR 276: Disney Genie and the future of fastness with Len Testa from TouringPlans
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 ...
RDR 275: 50 things we are looking forward too with WDW 50th Anniversary
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...
RDR 274: All About Disney's Aulani with Destination Specialist Lauren
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...
RDR 273: Favorite attractions with no height requirement at WDW with Shannon Ford
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...
RDR 272: Ranking Walt Disney World Resorts
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 ...
RDR 271: Michelle's Trip Report and Ohana Review
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 ...
Bonus Episode: Derek's Vegas Trip Report
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...
RDR 270: CRUISING IS BACK!
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...
Bonus Episode: Doug's Washington DC trip report
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...
RDR 269: Top 2 and least favorite Quick Services at All the Disney Parks with Guy Selga from TouringPlans
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...
RDR 268: Listener Questions
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...
RDR 267: Avengers Campus review with Alex from TouringPlans
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...
Guest:Alex Cenac
RDR 266: Walking around Galaxy's Edge
June 17, 2021

RDR 266: Walking around Galaxy's Edge

Today you get to join Derek and Doug as they walk around Galaxy's Edge in Hollywood Studios and discuss what they like, dislike, and would want to change about Walt Disney Worlds newest land. check out our patreon page at www...
Bonus Episode: Doug rides Star Tours
June 15, 2021

Bonus Episode: Doug rides Star Tours

BONUS EPISODE. Derek and Doug get their microphones on and ride Star Tours. Listen and ENJOY! Book a trip today by emailing
RDR 265: Our Rope Drop Radio WDW 2021 Trip Report
June 10, 2021

RDR 265: Our Rope Drop Radio WDW 2021 Trip Report

Derek and Doug went down to Walt Disney World and share everything on their recent trip. We discuss dinning, Monorail bar crawl, rides, and more. follow us @RopeDropRadio and leave a Review for patreon visit www.patreon.com/...
Bonus Episode: Where to Hide/Relax at Walt Disney World
June 8, 2021

Bonus Episode: Where to Hide/Relax at Walt Disney World

Derek and Doug record while hiding in Storybook Circus at the Magic Kingdom. Today we share were you can find a place to relax at all four Walt Disney World Parks. Follow us @RopeDropradio and Leave a review Book a trip toda...