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Episodes

RDR 188: Top Table Service Dining with Angela Dahlgren from Touring Plans
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...
RDR 187: Doug's Trip Report; Opening Day of Rise of the Resistance, Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party, and Neil Patrick Harris
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...
Star Wars Rise of Resistance Review LIVE!
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...
RDR 186: Top WDW attractions with Disney Deciphered
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 ...
RDR 185: Disney Christmas Shopping Ideas
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...
RDR 184: The Pressure of Disney
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...
RDR 183: Disney Travel Planning when you take Adult Kids
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...
RDR 182: Unofficial Guide to WDW with Kids Co-Author Liliane Opsomer
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 ...
RDR 181: Doug's Family trip report Fall 2019
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...
Bonus Episode: Skyliner Review Live and McKnight kids discuss Star Wars Land
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...
RDR 180: Reverse Rope Dropping Strategies at Walt Disney World
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...
RDR 179: Listener Questions with Michelle McKnight
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...
RDR 178:Disney Pet Peeves, News, Skyliner, and more
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...
RDR 177: Adults only Disney Cruising with Brian Flock
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...
RDR 176: Shanghai and Hong Kong Disneyland Review with the Raises
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...
RDR 175: Epcot's Food and Wine Festival 2019 Review with Alex Cenac
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...
RDR 174: Doug's Walt Disney World Trip Report
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...
Bonus Episode: Universal Halloween Horror Nights Review with Kent Mullins
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...
RDR 173: Derek's WDW Trip Report with Mickeys Not so Scary and a Hurricane
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 ...
Bonus Patreon Episode: Packing for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween
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...
RDR 172: D23 review talking Disney Plus, Movies, and Parks
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...
RDR 171: Derek and Doug's Packing Fails and Disney Packing Strategies
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...
RDR 170: Cleaning the Kingdom with Ken and Lynn from The Sweep Spot
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...
RDR 169: Universal Studios Epic Universe with Seth from the Unofficial Guide
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...