Episodes
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...
Aug. 26, 2019
RDR 172: D23 review talking Disney Plus, Movies, and Parks
D23 just got over and we are discussing our thoughts on all the announcements. We talk about everything coming on Disney Plus, we dive into some movie talk, and of course what is coming to the parks in the next few years. Yo...
Aug. 22, 2019
RDR 171: Derek and Doug's Packing Fails and Disney Packing Strategies
We start today's episode with some fun, Derek's Top Five Packing fails. After learning from what not to do, we share some tips and things to pack you might not of thought of on a Disney Vacation. If you'd like to help suppor...
Aug. 15, 2019
RDR 170: Cleaning the Kingdom with Ken and Lynn from The Sweep Spot
Have you ever wondered how Disney stays so clean? Well today we discuss that with Ken and Lynn from the Sweep Spot. These guys spent years as Disney Custodians and since then have written two books and host a Disney Podcast...
Aug. 8, 2019
RDR 169: Universal Studios Epic Universe with Seth from the Unofficial Guide
Today we welcome a very special guest, Seth Kubersky the author of the Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando. We discuss and hear a review of the newest attraction at Islands of Adventure, Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbik...
Aug. 1, 2019
RDR 168: Epcot Past, Present, and Future with Dan Heaton of Tomorrow Society Podcast.
Today we welcome Dan Heaton from the Tomorrow Society Podcast to discuss with us all things Epcot. We talk about the opening, favorite attractions, and what's to come. To help support Rope Drop Radio please subscribe, review...
July 29, 2019
Bonus Episode: Doug's Family discusses their European Disney Vacation
We have a special bonus episode, hear from the whole McKnight family about their vacation to Disneyland and the European Disney Cruise. Took book any Disney Vacation contact Michelle Today. Email her at Michelle.McKnight@mei...
July 25, 2019
RDR 167: Doug's day in Barcelona and his European Disney Cruise
Today we continue with part two of Doug's European trip. This time he begins with a train to Spain where the checked out Camp Nou. From there he makes his way onto the Disney Magic, with stops at the Vatican, Leaning tower ...
July 18, 2019
RDR 166: Doug's London and Disneyland Paris Trip report
Doug is back after a 18 day vacation through Europe. We spend today's episode discussing the first half, where Doug and his family toured London, Paris, and of course everything Disneyland Paris has to offer. If you want to...