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RDR 257: TOP TEN IP's That Need To Be In Disney Parks
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 along and give your suggestions @RopeDropRadio Please leave a review and visit www.patreon.com/RopeDropradio and book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
RDR 256: Listener Questions
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@TouringPlans.com Questions Favorite ride in each park without a height requirement? Would you rather sale on every DCL itinerary or visit every park around the world? Would you rather stay at your favorite resort for three nights staycation or seven nights at All-Star sports with seve...
RDR 255: Derek and Madison's WDW Spring Break Trip Report
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 thoughts of the trip as well and she does the lightning round. Follow us @RopeDropRadio and visit our Patreon at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
Bonus Episode: Traveling with the McKnights
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 Queen and the Disney Dentist. Follow us @RopeDropRadio and leave a review www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
RDR 254: Doug and Michelle's Spring Break WDW Vacation
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 on Smugglers Run. This a fun trip report you don't want to miss For more with Michelle follow her @RopeDropQueen and book a trip by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com visit our patron at www.patreon.com/RopeDropradio and check out www.BackToTheMouse.com
RDR 253: Love it or Leave it Fantasyland
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 subscribe and leave a review Check out our sponsors www.BackToTheMouse.com And book a trip by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
RDR 252: Disney News and the New Plan Disney with panelist Kathy Karalekas
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 the news with Ratatouille finally getting an opening date. For more with Kathy follow @kathy671 And us @RopeDropRadio For our patron click www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Visit our sponsors www.BackToTheMouse.com and book a trip with by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com and v...
RDR251: Doing the Every Ride Challenge during the pandemic with Rich Hurt
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 and us @RopeDropRadio become a patron at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio visit our sponsors www.backtothemouse.com and book a trip by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
RDR 250: Discussing being a former cast member with Dillo's Diz
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 @dillosDiz Follow us @RopeDropRadio and visit our patreon site www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Check out our sponsors www.BackToTheMouse.com and book a trip today be emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
RDR 249: Trip Report! Michelle and her daughters WDW Presidents Day
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 about dinning and trip planning for 2022. Follow Michelle @RopeDropQueen and email her Michelle@TouringPlans.com www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio And visit www.backToTheMouse.com Subscribe and leave a review!
Bonus Episode: Walt Disney World 2022 Trip Planning has begun
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@TouringPlans.com Leave a review and subscribe for full episodes
RDR 248: Love it or Leave it Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom
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 our sponsors at www.BackToTheMouse.com and book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
RDR 247: Ranking World Showcase Pavilions at Epcot with Brian from TouringPlans
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 www.BackToTheMouse.com and book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
RDR 246: Gluten Free at Disney World during Covid with special guest Alexis
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 impacted those with allergies, some tips on working with Disney, and of course Alexis's favorite places to eat. This episode will leave you hungry. Check out the blog below and follow @alexisgfadventures http://www.alexisgfadventures.com Checkout our patreon page at www.patr...
Bonus Episode: Epcot's A Taste of The Festival of the Arts Review
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 follow us @RopeDropRadio Visit our sponsors www.BackToTheMouse.com and book a trip today be emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
RDR 245: Derek's Trip Report for his Wife's Walt Disney World Birthday
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, and all the rides they were able to experience. It was a great trip, so come follow along. www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Follow us @RopeDropRadio and leave a reivew For the best cruise information visit www.BackToTheMouse.com and book a trip today by emailing Michelle@Touri...
RDR 244: Disney News with Len Testa of Touring Plans
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 changed during the pandemic. For more with Len you can find him at The Disney Dish Podcast or Touringplans.com Follow him @LenTesta Follow us @RopeDropradio and leave a review! www.Patreon.com/RopeDropRadio visit our sponsors at www.BackToTheMouse.com and book a trip today ...
RDR 243: Doug's Christmas WDW trip report with Michelle
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 @RopeDropQueen Subscribe, leave a review and visit our patron www.patreon.com/RopeDropradio Thank you to our sponsors www.BackToTheMouse.com and book a trip today by emailing Michelle@Touringplans.com
Bonus Episode: Kennedy Space Center Review
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 kids, Alden and Samantha as they share their experiences. Be sure to follow us @RopeDropRadio and leave a review visit our Sponsors at www.BackToTheMouse.com and book a trip Michelle@TouringPlans.com
RDR 242: Disney Regrets
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 to Aloha Show at the Poly and now it's gone forever Leave a review and follow us @RopeDropRadio www.Patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Visit www.BackToTheMouse.com and book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
RDR 241: Predicting the Future of Walt Disney World
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.BackToTheMouse.com and book a trip by emailing Michelle at Michelle@TouringPlans.com
RDR 240: WDW trip report with listener Chris
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 @RopeDropRadio Visit our Sponsors www.BackToTheMouse.com and book a trip today by emailing Michelle at Michelle@TouringPlans.com
RDR 239: Disney News, Inside Jokes, and Holiday Shopping
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. Finally we share some holiday shopping ideas! Leave a review! and Like us online @RopeDropRadio support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Visit our Sponsors www.BackToTheMouse.com and book a trip today with Michelle at Michelle@Touringplans.com or visit their website at...
RDR 238: Trip Report, Michelle and her daughters at WDW and Universal
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 handling Covid, new holiday stuff, and more! Follow Michelle on all the things @RopeDropQueen and follow us @RopeDropRadio LEAVE A REVIEW and help us hit our goal and become a patron at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Thank you to Joe from www.BackToTheMouse.com and book a tri...