Episodes
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 ...
Nov. 28, 2019
RDR 185: Disney Christmas Shopping Ideas
Don't know what to get? Today Derek and Doug discuss some fun Disney gift ideas you might want this holiday season. For Rope Drop Radio Shirts: www.teepublic.com/user/ropedropradio For Patreon: www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio T...
Nov. 22, 2019
RDR 184: The Pressure of Disney
There is a lot of pressure with Disney Vacations. You want to have the perfect experience, but life gets in the way. Today we discuss some situations where you might feel the pressure but need to let it go. Maybe the attracti...
Nov. 14, 2019
RDR 183: Disney Travel Planning when you take Adult Kids
Say you want to take your kids but they are older, maybe college age. Where do you start with planning. Today we welcome super Walt Disney Traveler Patrick Urell onto the show to discuss taking his three boys age 20 - 30 on...
Nov. 7, 2019
RDR 182: Unofficial Guide to WDW with Kids Co-Author Liliane Opsomer
Today we are joined by Liliane Opsomer who helped write the book The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids. We discuss strategies traveling with little ones. From where to stay, what to eat, and what to do if the ...
Oct. 31, 2019
RDR 181: Doug's Family trip report Fall 2019
Doug just got back from a full family Walt Disney World Vacation. Hear what he thinks of the Skyliner, riding Smugglers Run with kids, food, and Epcot Forever. To support the show, Subscribe, Leave a Review, and visit out pa...
Oct. 29, 2019
Bonus Episode: Skyliner Review Live and McKnight kids discuss Star Wars Land
Two bonus episodes today, recorded live at Walt Disney World. First we ride the Skyliner with the McKnights and they give their overall impressions. Next the McKnight kids discuss Star Wars Land. What they thoughts of Smug...
Oct. 24, 2019
RDR 180: Reverse Rope Dropping Strategies at Walt Disney World
Have you ever slept in and missed Rope Drop? Maybe you are trying out a half day ticket, or you like to park hop. Well today we are talking about reverse rope dropping. We discuss strategies on getting the most amount of s...
Oct. 17, 2019
RDR 179: Listener Questions with Michelle McKnight
You asked and today we answer your questions. And to help us out with have brought on Michelle McKnight to give an expert advice. Some the questions we answer What’s your thoughts on the mid day Walt Disney World tickets? Ho...
Oct. 10, 2019
RDR 178:Disney Pet Peeves, News, Skyliner, and more
What makes your blood boil at a Disney Park? Line cutters, smokers, or kids on shoulders? We discuss our biggest in park pet peeves. We also talk some Disney news, from the Skyliner and other attractions closing to Strolle...
Oct. 3, 2019
RDR 177: Adults only Disney Cruising with Brian Flock
Today we welcome one of our patreons and Disney cruise gold level, Brian Flock, to discuss what it's like to do an Adult only Disney Cruise. There are plenty of things to do, and plenty of places that kids can not go to on D...
Sept. 26, 2019
RDR 176: Shanghai and Hong Kong Disneyland Review with the Raises
Debbie and John Raises are former cast members who have been to all the Disney Parks. Today we discuss Shanghai and Hong Kong Disneyland. We talk about exclusive rides like the Tron Light Cycle roller coaster, Shanghai Pira...
Sept. 19, 2019
RDR 175: Epcot's Food and Wine Festival 2019 Review with Alex Cenac
It's that time of year where people eat and drink around the world. Today we welcome back Alex Cenac who just did Epcot's Food and Wine Festival with Doug and Michelle. We discuss different booths, food options, unique thin...
Sept. 12, 2019
RDR 174: Doug's Walt Disney World Trip Report
This weeks episode we discuss Doug's recent trip to Walt Disney World. He went down for some NFL football and followed that up with a few days at the parks. We talk crowd levels, Galaxy's Edge, and more. Thank you new patre...
Sept. 9, 2019
Bonus Episode: Universal Halloween Horror Nights Review with Kent Mullins
Doug and Kent are on the road discussing Halloween Horror Nights 2019. They talk about the new Ghostbusters house, scare zones, over all value and more on this weeks bonus episode recorded live from Kent's car. To book a tri...
Sept. 6, 2019
RDR 173: Derek's WDW Trip Report with Mickeys Not so Scary and a Hurricane
Derek is back from a week long Disney Vacation that was extended due to hurricane Dorian. We discuss his days there, from restaurants chosen to dine in to attractions him and his family enjoyed. We also talk about Mickey's ...
Aug. 29, 2019
Bonus Patreon Episode: Packing for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween
Our Patreon Site: This week we are giving away one of our patreon shows. Today we discuss what it's like picking out Halloween costumes with a 6 and 7 year old. Thank you to all of our patreons for your support. Get a Free quote...