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Episodes

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
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
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
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
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 websit...
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...
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 Book a Trip Today by emailing Michelle at Michelle@TouringPlans.com
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 @Navy1990 and if you find him at the Parks #FindMatt Become one of our Patreons at www.patreon.com/ropedropradio and help us get to 300 Reviews by leaving on today! Thank you to our sponsors www.BackToTheMouse.com www.Touringplans.com/travel and book a trip with Michelle by e...
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 Thank you to our sponsors www.backtothemouse.com and book a trip by talking to Michelle at Michelle@Touringplans.com
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 cool mask visit https://shop.machadofarmfoundation.org and use Code Word: RopeDrop from 10% off! follow Joe at @FarmStuffz and us @RopeDropRadio Thank you to our sponsors www.BackToTheMouse.com and book a trip today with Michelle get a quote by emailing Michelle@TouringP...
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 and follow us online @RopeDropRadio Patreon: www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Visit our Sponsors www.BackToTheMouse.com and book a trip today Michelle@TouringPlans.com
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 her online @RopeDropQueen or email her Michelle@TouringPlans.com And visit www.backtothemouse.com Follow us @RopeDropRadio and leave a review! www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio
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 by emailing Michelle at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
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 Review and subscribe! For Kent @UCFKent Gary @CoachGaryPHL Us @RopeDropRadio Visit our sponsors at www.BackToTheMouse.com and book a trip by emailing Michelle at Michelle@TouringPlans.com
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-shirt/14598808-turkey-lurkey-5k?store_id=301262&fbclid=IwAR05lkKmoalPAJQs64vYsT7dJeZ70mfEVSoTePeR-uSmJfO_qmACIQ5XszM
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 social distancing, masks, and more. Be sure to Review, Subscribe, and become a patron at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Checkout our sponsors www.backtothemouse.com and book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com
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 at www.backtothemouse.com And Book a trip today by talking to Michelle at Michelle@Touringplans.com
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/ropedropradio Thank you to our sponsors www.BackToTheMouse.com and book a trip today with Michelle! Michelle@TouringPlans.com
Sept. 28, 2020

Bonus Episode: Thoughts on travel while Derek looks for his hat

We are Live in Hollywood Studios with Kent, Alex, Michelle, and Doug... but where is Derek... Looking for his hat. Hear about safety and processions Disney is doing right now to help protect you! Patreon: www.Patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Visit WWW.BackToTheMouse.com Book a trip with Michelle email at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
Sept. 24, 2020

RDR 228: Epcot Food and Wine 2020 Trip Report LIVE

Today Doug and Derek are in Walt Disney World with Michelle McKnight and Alex Cenac. We discuss what Food and Wine was like in 2020 during a pandemic. How do they handle social distancing, paying, what booths and foods are there, and what are the must tries. Plus Doug did a dumb thing. It's our Food and Wine Review! Book your trip today with Michelle at Michelle@TouringPlans.com and visit www.BackToTheMouse.com
Sept. 21, 2020

Bonus Episode: Doug Rides EVEREST!

Doug does not do roller coasters, but for the show he rode Everest. This is a Live episode ride at Animal Kingdom! Hope you enjoy as much as Derek did! Thank you for listening and encouraging Doug to do things! www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Visit www.Backtothemouse.com Book a trip today to ride Everest by emailing Michelle at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
Sept. 17, 2020

RDR 227: Our Trip Report, 4 Days at Walt Disney World in 2020

Is it safe to Vacation? Is it still Magical? We answer these questions and share stories from our trip last week to Walt Disney World. We discuss with Michelle travel strategies, dinning experiences, social distancing, and more. In the end you need to go this year! LEAVE A REVIEW for a chance to WIN a 2020 Shot Glass To Book a trip email Michelle at Michelle@TouringPlans.com For the best in causing visits www.BackToTheMouse.com Check out our patreon page at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio
Sept. 10, 2020

RDR 226: 2020 trip expectations and patreon questions

We are on our way to Walt Disney World! And because it's 2020 there is a little more that goes into trip planning. Hear more about our expectations and how we are getting prepared. We also answer a handful of our Patreons questions! To be a Patreon visit www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio Visit our Sponsors www.BackToTheMouse.com and book a trip today with Michelle! Get a quote by emailing Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
Sept. 3, 2020

RDR 225: Every Ride Challenge and more with Kenny The Pirate

We welcome the one and only Kenny The Pirate onto the show. We discuss his Every Ride Challenge, how much he has raised for Give Kids the World, Some Disney News, and MORE! Visit www.KennyThePirate.com and follow him @thepiratekenny For us visit www.RopeDroppers.com and follow us @RopeDropRadio Patreon: www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Sponsors www.BackToTheMouse.com Book at trip TODAY with Michelle. Email her at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com