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Episodes

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 mu...
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: WDWRopeDropp...
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 som...
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. Mich...
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 repo...
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 subscr...
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, f...
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 McKnigh...
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...