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Breaking News Disney Parks Closing, Doug and Michelle from Walt Disney World
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 Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
RDR 200: Listener Questions for our 200th episode special
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.com/ropedropradio And book your next trip with Michelle. Email her for quote today, Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
RDR 199: Friend's bad Disney advice with Erin Foster
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 Jungle Cruise boat sinking and more! Follow Erin Foster @MRErinFoster and us @RopeDropRadio Be sure to leave a review, subscribe, and visit our patreon: www.patreon.com/ropedropradio Full article: https://touringplans.com/blog/2020/01/29/why-your-friends-wdw-travel-advice-was-...
RDR 198: Walt Disney World Travel Bingo and crowd updates
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, get a trip booked with Michelle. Email her today Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com Subscribe, leave a review, and check out www.patreon.com/ropedropradio
RDR 197: Magicband implant: Biohacking Disney
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 Jamie on twitter @jrtoastyman Follow us @RopeDropRadio visit our patreon: www.patreon.com/ropedropradio Book your next trip today by emailing Michelle: Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com Keep reviewing! and visit our website www.WDWRopeDroppers.com
RDR 196: Disney Cruise Line Concierge Level
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 a concierge room on your next DCL cruise after this episode. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and visit us on patreon. www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio For more with Chris follow him @CHRIS_MAGIC_DCL Book your next cruise today, doesn't have to be Disney with Michelle McKn...
Bonus Episode: Keys to the Kingdom Tour Review
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 want to see the behind the scenes stuff including the Utilidor. This tour is 5 hours, includes a lunch, and is $99. To book Keys to the Kingdom contact Michelle today Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com Be sure to subscribe, review, and follow @RopeDropRadio
RDR 195: Derek's WDW Wedding Anniversary Trip Report
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 to subscribe, follow, and review Patreon: www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Book your next trip today with the Rope Drop Queen. Email Michelle at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
RDR 194: The Dreamfinder; an interview with Ron Schneider
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 much more. He shares wonderful stories of his time at both Disney and Universal. If you have any pictures of meeting the Dreamfinder, please share them on our social media pages @RopeDropRadio For his book visit our blog at WDWRopeDroppers.com Help Support the show by becomi...
RDR 193: Listener Questions
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: WDWRopeDroppers.com Patreon: www.Patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Book your next trip by emailing Michelle. Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com List of questions What ride scares you the most? Best Hotel For Resort only stay? Favorite non park activités? heading back for Rival Run and need to sav...
RDR 192: Disney Resolutions with Chrsitine Fox, Author of Keeping Keto at Disney
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 some great stories from Christine's time as a castmember. Be sure to subscribe, follow us @RopeDropRadio, Leave a review and visit our patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Book your next Disney trip today by emailing Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com For more on Chrstine check ...
Bonus Episode: McKnight Family talks about their recent Disney Dream Cruise
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. Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com Be sure to subscribe, follow us on social, and visit our website www.WDWRopeDroppers.com
RDR 191: Doug's Trip Report; New Years at Walt Disney World and a Disney Dream Cruise
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 report. Including missing out on Castaway because of weather. Follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio Subscribe and visit out patreon. Patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Book your 2020 trip today! Talk to Michelle for all your travel needs. Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
RDR 190: How to Rope Drop Walt Disney World in 2020
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 subscribe, review, and follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio Patreon: www.Patreon.com/RopeDropRadio To book a trip in 2020 get started by emailing Michelle for all your planning needs. Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
RDR 189: End of the year Disney Review!
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, follow us online @RopeDropRadio, and become a patreon at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Book your 2020 trip today with Michelle McKnight. Email her for a quote at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
Star Wars Review: The Rise of Skywalker
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 McKnight for all your travel information. Email her today at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
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 Angela Dahlgren. For more with Angela follow her @AngelaDahlgren And check out her podcast TouringPlans Podcast Be sure to leave a review, subscribe, and visit our patreon site www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Book your next trip today with the help of Michelle McKnight. Email he...
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, and of course Opening Day of Rise of the Resistance! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, follow us @RopeDropRadio, and become support the show www.Patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Book your next trip Today by contacting Michelle McKnight. Email her to get started, Michelle.McKnig...
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 another Star Wars fanatic. This is a must for any Star Wars fan so book your trip with Michelle Today, Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
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 our least favorite. For more from our friends at Disney Deciphered check out their website: disneydeciphered.com Also for Leslie's blog: tripswithtykes.com And for Joe: AsTheJoeFlies.com Visit our website and blog WDWRopeDroppers.com Book your next vacation today with Michel...
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 To give the git of a Disney Vacation contact Michelle Today. Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
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 attraction you've been wanting to do goes down, or your kid get sick. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio Want to take some pressure off, then book your next vacation with Michelle. Email her today Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
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 Disney Vacations. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and become a patreon, visit our site www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Follow Patrick on twitter @prospectdad Book your next trip with the Rope Drop Queen today. Email her at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
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 get lost. You can follow Liliane on twitter @LilianeOpsomer You can find a link to her book on our website WDWRopeDroppers.com Become a patreon: www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Book your next Disney Vacation with our without kids today! Contact Michelle for all your travel ne...