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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 @dillosD...
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 abo...
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@Tourin...
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 ...
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...
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 i...
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 fol...
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, ...
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...
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 @RopeD...
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 ki...
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 ...
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.BackT...
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 @RopeDro...
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. F...
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 ...
Bonus Virtual Reality Episode, Star Wars Tales From The Galaxy's Edge Review
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...
RDR 237: Disney Security with Cast Member Matt
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...
RDR 236: Top Ten Disney Memories
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...
RDR 235: Top 15 Rainy Day things to do at WDW and Disney masks with Joe form Machado Farms
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...
RDR 234: WDW Must Do's for Disneyland Regulars
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 ...
RDR 233: Trip Report, Michelle takes the kids without Doug
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 ...
Bonus Episode: Halloween Horror Nights 2020 Review with Kent
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...
RDR 232: Drafting a day at Disney World with Kent and Gary
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...