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Episodes

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 ...
Dec. 24, 2020

RDR 241: Predicting the Future of Walt Disney World

Today we answer your questions and try to predict the future of Walt Disney World. Let us know if you think we are right or wrong. Follow us @RopeDropRadio visit our patron at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Sponsors www.BackT...
Dec. 17, 2020

RDR 240: WDW trip report with listener Chris

Today we welcome one of our listeners onto the show who just spent a week down in Walt Disney World. It's been awhile since Chris has been so it's fun hearing his experiences. You can follow Chris @CFutrell73 and us @RopeDro...
Dec. 10, 2020

RDR 239: Disney News, Inside Jokes, and Holiday Shopping

Today we have a few little discussions over a lot of topics. We start with some Disney news including our thoughts on Joe Rhodes retirement. We also dive in an answer some listener questions on some inside jokes we have. F...
Dec. 3, 2020

RDR 238: Trip Report, Michelle and her daughters at WDW and Universal

Michelle left Doug and took her two daughters on a trip to the Magic Kingdom and Universal Studios. You get to hear all about it from both Samantha McKnight and Michelle McKnight. We cover the new walkway, how Universal is ...
Nov. 30, 2020

Bonus Virtual Reality Episode, Star Wars Tales From The Galaxy's Edge Review

That's right we are talking Virtual Reality on Derek's Oculus 2 Headset. Hear all about his review of the new Star Wars game as well as the older Vader Immortal Series. Thank you to our sponsors www.BackToTheMouse.com and Bo...
Nov. 26, 2020

RDR 237: Disney Security with Cast Member Matt

Today we welcome on security guard Matt who shares with us the new technology at the gates, as well as what a day to day looks like. He also discusses his experience with the NBA bubble. You can find Matt on Twitter @Navy199...
Nov. 19, 2020

RDR 236: Top Ten Disney Memories

Today Doug and Derek take a stroll down memory lane and share some of the best memories they have of the Disney Parks, Cruise lines, and more. Leave a Review and follow us @RopeDropradio Patreon: www.patreon.com/RopeDropradio...
Nov. 12, 2020

RDR 235: Top 15 Rainy Day things to do at WDW and Disney masks with Joe form Machado Farms

People keep asking us were we get those cool Disney masks, well they come from Joe at Machado Farms, who is on today's episode. We each give our top 5 Rainy Day things to do at Walt Disney World. To Support Joe and get a co...
Nov. 5, 2020

RDR 234: WDW Must Do's for Disneyland Regulars

A lot of folks out west are getting the Disney itch and coming to Florida. But Disneyland is not like Disney World. Today we share the "must do's" for anyone who's trying out the most magical place on earth. Leave a review ...
Oct. 29, 2020

RDR 233: Trip Report, Michelle takes the kids without Doug

Today Alden and Michelle McKnight share about their recent trip to Walt Disney World. This is the kids first during the pandemic and they discuss their thoughts and feelings on how the trip went. For More with Michelle find ...
Oct. 27, 2020

Bonus Episode: Halloween Horror Nights 2020 Review with Kent

Happy Halloween Week! Today we have Kent telling us about the mini Halloween Horror stuff that Universal Studios is putting together for 2020 Visit our Sponsors at www.backtothemouse.com and book for next years Horror Nights...
Oct. 22, 2020

RDR 232: Drafting a day at Disney World with Kent and Gary

LET THE GAMES BEGIN! Today we are doing a draft and the winner will be chosen by YOU! Each contestant picks rides, restaurant, resort, and a snack all at Walt Disney World, to make the perfect. Let us know who won! Leave a...
Oct. 19, 2020

Turkey Lurkey 5K

We are teaming up with DCL Duo and the DCLPodcast to do a 5k. Buy a T-Shirt and support a great cause. All proceeds help support Autism at the Seas. And remember #TurkeyLurkey5k T-Shirt Link https://www.teepublic.com/t-shi...
Oct. 15, 2020

RDR 231: Autism Family WDW Trip Report in 2020

What is it like to take someone with special needs to Walt Disney World during the pandemic? Well today we welcome Mark and Nan who share their recent experiences. Their son has autism and they discuss what it was like with...
Oct. 8, 2020

RDR 230: Rope Dropping in the New 2020

We share Rope Drop strategies for the rest of 2020. If you are going to the parks this year or early next year, you'll deffinatly want to listen To become a patron visit www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Check out our Sponsors a...
Oct. 1, 2020

RDR 229: Listener Questions from our WDW trip

We have a ton of questions you asked from our recent trip. Like did we feel safe, or what did we miss pre Covid. Like us online @RopeDropRadio, Subscribe, and leave a review! To become a patron visit our side www.patreon.com...