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Episodes

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
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 M...
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
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
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
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...
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 patreon page www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Book your next Magical Vacation with Michelle. You can email her for all sorts of information. Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com Visit our Website WDWRopeDroppers.com
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 Smugglers Run, building droids, food, and overall experience. To book your next Disney Vacation contact the Rope Drop Queen today. Email her for a free quote, Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com Visit WDWRopeDroppers.com for more info about our show!
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 stuff done before the park closes. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and visit our patreon page www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Want to take a Disney Vacation? Email Michelle Today for a FREE quote. Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com visit our website for T-Shirts WDWRopeDr...
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? How to handle a rope drop with a stroller? What is your Favorite Star Wars Character? Will you ride the Disney Skyliner? How many pairs of socks should I pack for my next Disney trip? and more To book your next trip with Michelle email her today at Michelle.McKnight@me...
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 Strollers and discounts. Be sure to review the show and help us get to 150! If you'd like to become one of our VIP Patreons, click the link below https://www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Make sure you book your next vacation with Michelle McKnight, she can even help you save some mon...
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 DCL and we talk about all of them. Be like Brian and become one of our patreons at https://www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Want to book a cruise with or without kids, email Michelle Today, Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
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 Pirates of the Caribbean, Mystic Manor and more. We also dive into culture shock and what non american Disney Parks look like. To support the show be sure to subscribe, follow us, leave a review, and become a patreon by clicking the link www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio To book yo...
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 things they are doing this year, and more. To support our show be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and visit our patreon page www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio For more with alex you can follow him on twitter @ajcenac or on instagram @alexcenac If you'd like to visit the Food an...
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 patreons, to join our amazing community visit https://www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Be sure to subscribe, review, and follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio Book your next trip with the Rope Drop Queen. Email Michelle Today for a free quote. Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com ...
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 trip to Halloween Horror Nights contact Michelle. Email her today at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
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 Not So Scary 2019 Party and of course what's like to be in Walt Disney World when a hurricane watch is going on. And because this Rope Drop Radio, Derek did Rope Drop Galaxy's Edge and we talk Star Wars! Be sure to subscribe, like on social media @RopeDropRadio and join our c...
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. You can help send us to D23 in two years by becoming a patreon by visiting our site https://www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Be sure to follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio and visit our website WDWRopeDroppers.com Book your next vacation today with the help of the Rope Dr...
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 support the show, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and become a patreon by clicking the link below. https://www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio If you'd like to take a magical Disney Vacation, let the Rope Drop Queen plan it for you. You can email her at Michelle.McKnight@mei-tr...
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. We talk about the books and some of the fun things they saw during their times cleaning Disneyland. Visit their website http://www.thesweepspot.com/ and follow them on social media @ Lynnsweepspot You can find a link to their books on our website WDWRopeDroppers.com B...
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 Motorbike Adventure. We then dive into the big announcement of Universals Epic Universe, rumors of lands and attractions, and when it might open. Also because it's a Disney Podcast we of course talk about Galaxy's Edge. Fore more information you can follow Seth @Skubersky as well as...
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, and visit our patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio For with Dan visit tomorrowsociety.com and follow him @tomorrowsociety And you can follow us @RopeDropRadio and visit our site www.WDWRopeDroppers.com Make your you book your next Epcot vacation with Michelle. Get a ...
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-travel.com Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us @RopeDropRadio