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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 email...
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 ab...
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 ...
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 dama...
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 mus...
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/RopeDrop...
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 Michell...
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 ...
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...