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Episodes

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
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
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 ...
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
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
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
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 of fast passes and how that looks as well as some strategies and what is happening with the DAS system. Len discusses more with the Star Wars hotel on this weeks patreon episode, check that out at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Follow Len @LenTesta and check out is book our...
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 trip to Walt Disney World as it turns FIFTY by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com follow us @RopeDropRadio leave a review and check out our patreon at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio
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, pools, travel, dole whips and more! For more with Lauren follow her @TouringPlansLauren and us @RopeDropRadio Become a patreon at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
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 experience navigating the hight requirements at Walt Disney World. For Shannon Follow her online @mrsshannonford and us @RopeDropRadio help support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
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 a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com and become a Patreon at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio
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 a trip with Michelle email her today at Michelle@TouringPlans.com For Patreon visit www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio
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 Vegas by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
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 Perfect Day at CoCo Cay. And finally Doug makes is Disney Cruise Line predictions. If you are ready to cruise check out this weeks episode Follow us @RopeDropRadio and leave a review www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and book your trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
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 @RopeDropRadio Book a trip today with Michelle@TouringPlans.com
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 Guide to Disneyland and TouringPlans. You can find more with him @GuySelga Follow us to find out how you can win a free book @RopeDropRadio Become a patreon at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
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, characters you'll meet, Pym test kitchen and more. Follow Alex for more @Alexcenac and us @RopeDropradio visit our patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and book your trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
Guest: Alex Cenac
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.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and be sure to leave a review and subscribe Book your trip to Galaxy's Edge today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
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
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/RopeDropRadio and book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
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 today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
June 3, 2021

RDR 264: Why you should use a Travel Agent in 2021 (and beyond) with Michelle McKnight

Today we bring Michelle McKnight back on to discuss how she can help you plan a vacation as we round out the pandemic. She shares how se can help you save money, book travel, reservations, and just make it easier for you. So if you want to to go to Disney, Universal, and All inclusive, a cruise, Vegas, or more... contact Michelle today at Michelle@TouringPlans.com And follow her @RopeDropQueen Follow us @RopeDropRadio Subscribe and leave a review for our patreon visit www.patreon.com/RopeD...
May 27, 2021

RDR 263: OUR FIVE YEAR PODCASTING SPECIAL

Can you believe we have been talking Disney for FIVE YEARS. Today we look back on all the fun we've had. We share our top episodes and our worse episode as well as some questions from our patrons. We also answer DEREK'S TWISTED LIGHTNING ROUND! And finally a lot of you left messages and we play those at the end. Thank you so much for listing for five years, here is to many more. To support the show visit our patreon page at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio And please leave a review book a trip ...