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Episodes

May 6, 2021

RDR 260: Disneyland has reopened!

Today we welcome on Jeff who was at Disneyland when it reopened. Hear all about the magic as well as what they are doing in California for the pandemic. Follow more with Jeff @JeffgordonLA and us @RopeDropRadio visit our pat...
April 30, 2021

Bonus Episode: Discussing the Disney Wish News

Today we have Michelle from TouringPlans and Joe from BacktoTheMouse.com to discuss Disney Cruise Lines recent news of what's to come with the Disney Wish. Get on the list today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com and visit...
April 29, 2021

RDR 259: Talking Disney Travel and This or That with Annette of TouringPlans

Today we welcome on the Director of Travel Sales at TouringPlans Annette Jackson. We discuss the next couple months with travel and cruising as well as playa little this or that. Like would you rather have blue milk or gree...
April 22, 2021

RDR 258: Doug's Walt Disney World Birthday Trip Report

Doug turned 41 and he celebrated at the most magical place on Earth. Hear all about his recent Walt Disney World vacation on this weeks episode. Also he's asking for Reviews for a gift so leave one today and subscribe for m...
April 15, 2021

RDR 257: TOP TEN IP's That Need To Be In Disney Parks

Some of our favorite movies and shows are not represented at all in the any Disney Theme Park. Today Derek and Doug give their TOP TEN intellectual Properties that need a ride or attraction at Walt Disney World. Follow alon...
April 8, 2021

RDR 256: Listener Questions

You asked and we answered! So many questions to get to today. For a full list look below. As your questions @RopeDropRadio support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and Book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPla...
April 1, 2021

RDR 255: Derek and Madison's WDW Spring Break Trip Report

Today it's Derek's turn to share about his recent Walt Disney World Spring Break Vacation. We discuss taking the family down, staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge, Dining, and more. We also bring on his wife Madison to share her...
March 29, 2021

Bonus Episode: Traveling with the McKnights

Ever wonder what it's like to travel with Doug and Michelle to Walt Disney World? Well we bring on on the folks who traveled with them over spring break to discuss how Disney is different when you travel with the Rope Drop Qu...
March 25, 2021

RDR 254: Doug and Michelle's Spring Break WDW Vacation

Today we welcome the Rope Drop Queen who shares her recent experiences with Doug on their spring break Walt Disney World vacation. They discuss traveling with other people, amazon orders, Savi's Workshop and even Chew mode o...
March 20, 2021

RDR 253: Love it or Leave it Fantasyland

We dive into all things Fantasyland at Walt Disney World and discuss what we love and what we would leave. We break down all things bathrooms, food, gift shops, and attractions. www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Be sure to subsc...
March 11, 2021

RDR 252: Disney News and the New Plan Disney with panelist Kathy Karalekas

Today we welcome on Kathy Karalekas from the Plan Disney Panel aka the former Disney Mom's Panel. She discuss her experiences on the panel, questions she answers, and how to help you plan a Disney Vacation. We also discuss ...
March 4, 2021

RDR251: Doing the Every Ride Challenge during the pandemic with Rich Hurt

Today we welcome special guest Rich Hurt who shares his experiences and strategies trying to get in as many Walt Disney Rides as possible in one day. Hear about his runs and more on this weeks episode. Follow Rich @RichHurt ...
Feb. 25, 2021

RDR 250: Discussing being a former cast member with Dillo's Diz

Today we welcome Frank and Jen from the Dillo's Diz Podcast. They share their experiences being castmembers at Epcot and Hollywood Studios back in the day. For more with them visit www.dillosdiz.com and follow them @dillosD...
Feb. 18, 2021

RDR 249: Trip Report! Michelle and her daughters WDW Presidents Day

This week Michelle shares her recent trip to Walt Disney World over Valentines Day and Presidents Day. We talk about he stay at Art of Animation as well as transportation at WDW with the Skyliner and buses. We also hear abo...
Feb. 16, 2021

Bonus Episode: Walt Disney World 2022 Trip Planning has begun

Today rates came out for the first half of 2022 at Walt Disney World. Michelle shares all about them, and Derek forgets what year it even is. Email Michelle Today about booking a trip for this year or next at Michelle@Tourin...
Feb. 11, 2021

RDR 248: Love it or Leave it Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom

Today we are playing a little Love it or Leave it with the attractions, shopping, and dinning in The Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland! Follow us online @RopeDropRadio To become a patreon visit www.Patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Visit ...
Feb. 4, 2021

RDR 247: Ranking World Showcase Pavilions at Epcot with Brian from TouringPlans

Let's play a game. There are 11 different countries at Epcot and today we rank them. Join in the fun with Brian from TouringPlans.com follow Brian @YesThatBrian and checkout www.Touringplans.com/travel visit our sponsors at...
Jan. 28, 2021

RDR 246: Gluten Free at Disney World during Covid with special guest Alexis

Today we welcome Alexis who has a very popular blog about eating gluten free all over Orlando. Today we focus on what Walt Disney World is doing to help those with special allergy needs. We discuss how mobile ordering has i...
Jan. 25, 2021

Bonus Episode: Epcot's A Taste of The Festival of the Arts Review

Today Derek and his wife share their experiences from this years A Taste of Epcot's International Festival of the Arts. We share the actives we did, booths we tried, food, drinks, art and more. Please leave a review and fol...
Jan. 21, 2021

RDR 245: Derek's Trip Report for his Wife's Walt Disney World Birthday

Today Derek discusses his recent trip to Walt Disney World to Celebrate his wife's birthday. You hear about their stay at the Riveria, what Disney is like right now during the pandemic, restaurant reviews like Be Our Guest, ...
Jan. 14, 2021

RDR 244: Disney News with Len Testa of Touring Plans

Today we welcome back from the Disney Dish, Touring Plans, and the Unofficial Guide Len Testa. We discuss the recent news of the termination of Magical Express and Extra Magic hours. We also talk about how trip planning has...
Jan. 7, 2021

RDR 243: Doug's Christmas WDW trip report with Michelle

Doug and Michelle just got back from a 9 day trip to Walt Disney World. There they celebrated Christmas and share all about the holidays at the most magical place on earth. Follow us online @RopeDropRadio and Michelle @RopeD...
Jan. 5, 2021

Bonus Episode: Kennedy Space Center Review

While down in Florida Doug took his family to the Kennedy Space Center for a day. Yes it's not Disney, but it's near Walt Disney World and can be worth for those interested in NASA. Hear a review from Doug and two of his ki...
Dec. 31, 2020

RDR 242: Disney Regrets

Today we end and start the year with things we regret never doing in a Disney Park. This could be an old attraction, Dinning experience, Park, or Cruise thing we wish we would of done. For example Derek never did the Spirit ...