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RDR 298: Overhead at Walt Disney World with Chrissy from TouringPlans
Jan. 27, 2022

RDR 298: Overhead at Walt Disney World with Chrissy from TouringPlans

Today we welcome the Offcial Minion of TouringPlans, Chrissy. She spends almost everyday in the parks at Walt Disney World. She has overheard a lot of things, so today we all share what we have heard. Follow her @TouringPlans and us @RopeDropradio Book a trip by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com Leave a review and visit our patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio
RDR 297: Choosing your Walt Disney World Resort with Michelle McKnight of TouringPlans
Jan. 20, 2022

RDR 297: Choosing your Walt Disney World Resort with Michelle McKnight of TouringPlans

Today we welcome back top ten travel agent Michelle McKnight who discuss some strategies on picking the perfect resort for you at Walt Disney World. Pools, Transportation, Beds, you name we discuss it. For more with Michelle follow her @RopeDropQueen and us @RopeDropRadio to book a trip email Michelle@TouringPlans.com Subscribe, leave a review and support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio
RDR 296: Disney Broadway in the parks and in New York with Jess Siswick
Jan. 13, 2022

RDR 296: Disney Broadway in the parks and in New York with Jess Siswick

Today we welcome Jess Siswick who famously designed the Ratatouille playbill. She shares her wild ride designing the new famous playbill. We also discuss all the broadway style performances you can see in the Walt Disney World parks and the ones currently running in New York. You can follow Jess on TicTok at Siswij or on twitter @tinymallet Please leave a review and follow us @RopeDropRadio support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and book a trip today be emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.c...
RDR 295: How to Rope Drop Walt Disney World in 2022
Jan. 6, 2022

RDR 295: How to Rope Drop Walt Disney World in 2022

It's that time of year where discuss our strategies for Rope Dropping Walt Disney World. If you are going in 2022 this is the perfect show for you! and if you need to book a trip email Michelle@TouringPlans.com Please leave a review and follow us @RopeDropRadio support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio
RDR 294: End of year review 2021
Dec. 30, 2021

RDR 294: End of year review 2021

The year has come to and end. Join us as we look back on the Disney trips we took in 2021. As well as our favorite movies and TV Shows. We also discuss some things to come in 2022. Leave us a review @RopeDropRadio and subscribe for more support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
RDR 293: Doug's Walt Disney World Winter 2021 Family Trip Report
Dec. 23, 2021

RDR 293: Doug's Walt Disney World Winter 2021 Family Trip Report

Doug just got back from a few days at Walt Disney World. He shares his experiences including some not so fun travel on a budget airline, extra magic hours now being even earlier, his kids thoughts on the nighttime shows, and the trams... because they are back. Leave a review and support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Book your trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
RDR 292: If were Disney CEO (Bob Chapek replaced by the RDR guys)
Dec. 16, 2021

RDR 292: If were Disney CEO (Bob Chapek replaced by the RDR guys)

We begin todays show with Michelle discussing travel schedules with Disney World this winter and spring. We then jump into today's topic. What would we do if we were given all the Disney power as CEO. We look at Walt Disney World and give our immediate, 5 year, and 10 year plans. Follow us for more @RopeDropRadio Leave us a review... for a Christmas gift or visit www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
RDR 291:Genie Plus and Lightning Lane Listener Questions with Becky from TouringPlans
Dec. 9, 2021

RDR 291:Genie Plus and Lightning Lane Listener Questions with Becky from TouringPlans

Today we welcome Becky from TouringPlans as she helps us answer your questions about Disney Genie and Lightning Lane strategies. Going to Walt Disney World soon, you'll need to know these things. Please leave a review, follow us @RopeDropRadio and support the show at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Book a trip today be emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com For more with Becky follow her on IG @raisingminniemes and check out her latest blog post below https://touringplans.com/blog/how-do-genie-return...
Bonus Episode: The McKnight Thanksgiving Walt Disney World Trip Report
Dec. 7, 2021

Bonus Episode: The McKnight Thanksgiving Walt Disney World Trip Report

Michelle once again joins us to share their pre cruise Walt Disney World Vacation. They discuss how their kids enjoyed Ohana and Space 220. As well also some Disney Genie strategies, and more Book a trip today with by emailing the Rope Drop Queen at Michelle@TouringPlans.com and follow her @RopeDropQueen and us @RopeDropradio To support the show visit www.Patreon.com/RopeDropRadio
RDR 290: Doug and Michelle's Family Disney Dream Holiday Cruise Report
Dec. 2, 2021

RDR 290: Doug and Michelle's Family Disney Dream Holiday Cruise Report

Doug and Michelle just got off a 3 night sailing on the Disney Dream. It was a Holiday cruise, so hear how it was decorated, if Santa came, fireworks and more. They also were able to bring their 3 children and share more about kids clubs, trivia, and shows. Right now is the time to book a Disney Cruise to do so emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com and follow her @RopeDropQueen Follow us @RopeDropRadio, leave a review, and support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio
RDR 289: Universal Studios Florida and Hard Rock review with Olivia Sasman
Nov. 24, 2021

RDR 289: Universal Studios Florida and Hard Rock review with Olivia Sasman

Today we welcome on junior reporter, Derek's daughter Olivia who shares her experiences of Universal Studios and the Hard Rock Hotel. We discuss everything from Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, getting picked to do Olivander's wand experience, Butterbeer, and more! Book your Universal trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com Support the show at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Leave a review and follow us @RopeDropradio
RDR 288: Derek's Walt Disney World Trip Report... and how he destroyed his phone
Nov. 18, 2021

RDR 288: Derek's Walt Disney World Trip Report... and how he destroyed his phone

Derek just got back from a stay at Yacht Club. Hear all about his time at Walt Disney World, from Harmonious and Enchantment Review to what he thought of Space 220 and Ratatouille. He also shares to the story of how he damaged his phone at the Magic Kingdom, as well as Disney+ Day! Follow us @RopeDropRadio and leave a review! To book your own Disney Vacation Email Michelle@TouringPlans.com and visit our patreon page at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio
RDR 287: Disney Genie Plus and Lightning Lane review: our first hand experience
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 must! Be sure to follow us @RopeDropRadio and leave a review for patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Book a trip by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
RDR 286: Things you have to do at Epcot
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/RopeDropRadio book a trip by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
RDR 285: Disney World Odds Maker with Mike from DisDadTV
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 Michelle@TouringPlans.com Odds park hopping returns to being able to park hop anytime and not just after 2 pm. Hugging characters again? Over under of March if 2022 O/U from when they announce what are gonna replace Primeval Whirl to when it actually open. I say 5 years. Odds Disne...
RDR 284: Favorite Anytime Attractions at Walt Disney World
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 and book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
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 patreon at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
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 Kingdoms Kite Tails, Space 220, Incredibles theme at the Contemporary, and MORE. Te hear more about the VIP Tour check out our patreon at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and book you trip to the 50th today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
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 follow him @pastorjonself on twitter Be sure to leave a review and visit out patreon at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
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 patreon visit www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
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 support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and book a trip by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com Do you expect the overall prices for Disney world vacations to go back down in the future? Seeing the price increase over the last few years and seeing it climb will they bring any...
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 we missed @RopeDropRadio support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
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 emailing Michelle@touringplans.com
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 listen to this weeks episode. and too book a cruise email Michelle@TouringPlans.com Follow us @RopeDropRadio and help support the show www.Patreon.com/RopeDropRadio