Episodes
April 2, 2020
RDR 203: Meet the Disney Brothers. Book Review with author Aaron Goldberg
What do you do when the parks are closed.... READ! Today we welcome back Aaron Goldberg author to discuss his latest kids book. Meet the Disney Brothers! And because it's geared towards a younger audience, we have Samantha ...
March 26, 2020
RDR 203: Disney College Program
Today we welcome Maddy onto the show who just recently attended the Disney College program. She discusses the application process, dorms, work life, and more. If you have a kid who loves Disney, this might be for them. Than...
March 22, 2020
RDR 202: Mastering a day in the parks with Kent Mullens
Today we welcome back Disney Run master Kent Mullens who shares his strategies on how to make the most of your day at all four parks. For more with Kent follow him @UCFKent And for Kents episode on pattern visit: www.patreon....
March 18, 2020
RDR 201: Doug's Trip Report with the Disney Shutdown
Doug and his family where at Walt Disney World when we got the news that the parks will be closing. Today we discuss with him and Michelle on what that was like. We also hear their review of Mickey's Runaway Railway and Reg...
March 13, 2020
Breaking News Disney Parks Closing, Doug and Michelle from Walt Disney World
Disney Parks and Cruise are closing. Doug and Michelle are at Walt Disney World right now and they share what's going on and what you can do if you have a trip booked Contact Michelle for rebookings or future bookings at Mic...
March 12, 2020
RDR 200: Listener Questions for our 200th episode special
Today we celebrate 200 episodes by answering personal questions you asked us on social media! Thank you to everyone who has listened to our show! Be sure to follow along on social media @RopeDropRadio Patreon: www.patreon.co...
March 5, 2020
RDR 199: Friend's bad Disney advice with Erin Foster
Today we welcome on Erin Foster author of the Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line and writer for Touringplans.com. She shares about a recent article she wrote on listening to friends Disney advice. We also discuss the Ju...
Feb. 27, 2020
RDR 198: Walt Disney World Travel Bingo and crowd updates
We've created BINGO for all you Disney fanatics. Play along at the parks. First to get a blackout wins a Rope Drop Radio prize pack. We also discuss the recent crowd levels and some strategies around it. Want to play Bingo...
Feb. 20, 2020
RDR 197: Magicband implant: Biohacking Disney
Ever lose your magic band? Wish it was permanently a part of you? Today we welcome Jamie from Touringplans.com to discuss his recent implant and how he is putting his magic band in his hand. The future is coming. Follow Jam...
Feb. 13, 2020
RDR 196: Disney Cruise Line Concierge Level
Have ever dreamed of cruising concierge? Well today we welcome on Chris who has been on over a dozen Disney cruises in the concierge level. He shares the special offerings, lounges, food, and more. Warning, you might book ...
Feb. 10, 2020
Bonus Episode: Keys to the Kingdom Tour Review
Today Derek and Madison discuss their recent Keys to The Kingdom Tour. This take place only at the Magic Kingdom and is a wonderful experience for anyone who wants to learn more about the creation of the park, and if you wan...
Feb. 6, 2020
RDR 195: Derek's WDW Wedding Anniversary Trip Report
Derek and his wife spent 3 nights at Walt Disney World Celebrating 10 years of marriage. Hear more about the trip including Beach club, Rope Dropping, Getting Sick, and of course how to get on Rise of the Resistance. Be sure...
Jan. 30, 2020
RDR 194: The Dreamfinder; an interview with Ron Schneider
Today we have a very special guest, The Dreamfinder himself, Ron Schneider. Ron has 40 years of theme park experience including playing the first Dreamfinder at Epcot as well as creating Monsters Inc Laugh floor, and much mu...
Jan. 23, 2020
RDR 193: Listener Questions
You ask, we answer! It's time for listener questions! For a complete list of questions check out below. Be sure to subscribe, review, and follow on social media. Store: www.teepublic.com/user/ropedropradio Web: WDWRopeDropp...
Jan. 16, 2020
RDR 192: Disney Resolutions with Chrsitine Fox, Author of Keeping Keto at Disney
Today we welcome Author, Podcaster, and former castmember Christine Fox. We discuss how to keep a keto diet while dining at Walt Disney World. We also talk some Disney park resolutions we have for 2020, and we also hear som...
Jan. 13, 2020
Bonus Episode: McKnight Family talks about their recent Disney Dream Cruise
We heard a bit from Doug but now his better half Michelle and three kids discuss what they liked and disliked from their recent Disney Dream cruise last week. If you'd like to book a Disney cruise contact Michelle Today. Mich...
Jan. 9, 2020
RDR 191: Doug's Trip Report; New Years at Walt Disney World and a Disney Dream Cruise
Want to know how crowded it gets on New Years at Walt Disney World, or how fast Rise of the Resistance boarding groups are going, this episode is for you! Doug shares his recent Disney World and Disney Dream Cruise trip repo...
Jan. 2, 2020
RDR 190: How to Rope Drop Walt Disney World in 2020
New Year, New strategies for Rope Dropping. Today we discuss how to navigate all four parks at Walt Disney World. We also share what we think will happen this year at WDW for 2020. Thank you for listening, be sure to subscr...
Dec. 26, 2019
RDR 189: End of the year Disney Review!
2019 comes to and end and we look back on Disney and Rope Drop Radio, this year. We share our top episodes, talk about our trips, and discuss things Disney did in 2019. Have a Happy New Year from Rope Drop Radio Subscribe, f...
Dec. 21, 2019
Star Wars Review: The Rise of Skywalker
Doug and Derek discuss what they liked and disliked form the recent Star Wars movie with special guest Samantha McKnight. Follow us for more @RopeDropRadio Need to visit Galaxy's Edge, talk to the Jedi Master Michelle McKnigh...
Dec. 19, 2019
RDR 188: Top Table Service Dining with Angela Dahlgren from Touring Plans
Today we are discussing our favorite places to sit down and eat, but with a few categories. Best places with toddlers, grade school age, teens, young adults, and adults only. Joining us from the Touring Plans podcast is Ang...
Dec. 12, 2019
RDR 187: Doug's Trip Report; Opening Day of Rise of the Resistance, Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party, and Neil Patrick Harris
Doug just came back from a quick but packed filled Walt Disney World trip. We discuss the events he did including Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Epcot Holiday's with Candlelight Processional host Neil Patrick Harris, a...
Dec. 5, 2019
Star Wars Rise of Resistance Review LIVE!
Star Wars Rise of the Resistance Opened TODAY at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Doug is there giving his hour by hour review. From waking up at 2am, to the chaos of waiting in line, to his review. Joining Doug is Anthony a...
Dec. 4, 2019
RDR 186: Top WDW attractions with Disney Deciphered
Per a recent review we are going to talk about our favorite Walt Disney World Attractions. To help us discuss we welcome Lesie and Joe from the Disney Deciphered Podcast. All four parks, our three favorite attractions, and ...