Episodes
April 8, 2019
Bonus Episode: Walt Disney Family Museum Review with Doug
Doug gives his take on the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco. Be sure to follow us @RopeDropRadio And book your next Disney vacation with Michelle. Email her for a quote today Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
April 4, 2019
RDR 151: Mrs DrLupo covers the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios
Today we welcome to the show, the amazing Mrs DrLupo. She is a Harry Potter super fan and discusses with us her take on Universal Studios, Wizarding World. We talk about riding Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey as well...
March 28, 2019
RDR 150: Spring break trip report with Jr reporter Clair McKnight
Today Doug's 9 year old daughter joins us to give her input on the Walt Disney World trip their family took without their dad. She talks rope drops, dining, Toy Story Land hard ticket event, and what it's like to visit an ur...
March 21, 2019
RDR 149: Disney News and Keep, Refurbish, and Replace with Kent Mullins and Larry Welnowski
Today Kent Mullins from Park Escape Games and Larry Welnowski from the Disney Food Allergy group join us to play a game called Keep, Refurbish, and Replace. We discuss all 4 Walt Disney World Theme Parks and tackle not only ...
March 18, 2019
Bonus Episode: Taking a baby on a Disney Cruise with Madison Sasman
Today Derek and his wife Madison discuss the strategies needed to take a baby on a Disney Cruise Line ship. Are you worried about your little one falling overboard? They discuss that (don't be) and more in this bonus episod...
March 14, 2019
RDR 148: Bad Disney Advice
Today we we discuss bad advice that you hear all the time on Disney social media groups. Like "Don't buy fastpasses" or "Sleep in, you are on vacation" And thank you listeners for sharing yours, we discuss those on today's...
March 8, 2019
Breaking News Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Opening Date Announced
We now know when the lines will begin at Hollywood Studios, and they are sooner than we thought. Disney released information on Galexy's Edge and when it will be opening. Hear Derek and Doug's thoughts and there surprise wh...
March 7, 2019
RDR 147: Derek's Disney Cruise Trip Report on the Disney Magic
Check out this week's episode as we dive into Derek's family cruise on the Disney Magic! Four nights with three kids, one 90 second rainstorm, port excursions and a special guest at the end of the episode. If you are looking...
Feb. 28, 2019
RDR 146: Disney's Pop Century Review 2.0 LIVE
Today we are walking around Disney's Pop Century Resort and discussing all the things we have liked and disliked during our stay. If you'd like to help support our show please visit our Patreon site: www.patreon.com/RopeDropR...
Feb. 21, 2019
RDR 145: Cast Member Life with Happily Everett After
We all know that a vital part of the “Disney difference” is in their cast members - they help make the magic real! We’ve got an inside look at what it means to work for our favorite mouse from Mitchell and Amanda of popular Y...
Feb. 14, 2019
RDR 144: Disney Would You Rather: With Part of Our World Podcast
Toady we have some fun with another Disney Podcast playing would you rather. Example Would you rather do a 7 Walt Disney World Vacation or a 7 Day Disney Cruise? Or would you rather do a character meal at Tusker House or Gar...
Feb. 7, 2019
RDR 143: Festival of the Arts Review and the winner of our pin contest
Today we are live from Walt Disney World and we discuss Epcot's Festival of the Arts. We talk about the food options, activities for both kids and adults, and how this festival compares to other festivals at Epcot. Also than...
Feb. 3, 2019
Bonus Episode: Live from on Space Mountain
You voted for Doug to ride Space Mountain, so we did a Live podcast! This is one you don't want to miss. Thank you for voting! Be sure to leave a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts Follow us @RopeDropRadio C...
Jan. 31, 2019
RDR 142: Rope Drop Radio WDW Trip Report
Today Doug and Derek talk about their recent trip to Walt Disney World. This episode is full of strategies, dining, and a lot of fun as the guys share some embarrassing and fun moments. To become a patreon click the link and...
Jan. 24, 2019
RDR 141: Fastpass Strategies at Walt Disney World
The Fastpass system has changed quit a bit over the last decade at Walt Disney World, and for people who have not gone in awhile, it can be confusing. Today on Rope Drop Radio we answer some common questions, like how long b...
Jan. 17, 2019
RDR 140: Len Testa: Author of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and host of the Disney Dish
Today we welcome to the show Len Testa who is the Co Author of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, Co-host of the Disney Dish Podcast, and founder of Touring Plans. Len brings some amazing stories of how he started th...
Jan. 10, 2019
RDR 139: Disney Cruise Line Listener Questions
Today we are answering your questions about the Disney Cruise Line with special guest Lance P. If you'd like to book a Disney Cruise, let Michelle do it for you. You can email her by clicking Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com...
Jan. 3, 2019
RDR 138: Disney Dining Plan: from beginner to expert
Today we discuss everything the Disney Dining Plan has to offer. From the different levels and structure to tips and strategies. If you are debating if the Dining Plan is right for you, then this show is a must. If you'd li...
Dec. 27, 2018
RDR 137: 2018 Disney Review and what's to come in 2019
A lot has happened in 2018 and it's fun to remember everything and look to the future of what's to come. Wonder what our top 5 shows where of 2018... we will share them, and our least downloaded show. We also discuss movies, ...
Dec. 20, 2018
RDR 136: Christmas time at Walt Disney World with The Rope Drop Queen
Today we welcome to the show Michelle McKnight from Mei-Travel. She recently spent a couple days at Walt Disney World taking in everything for the Holidays, including attended an Epcot Candlelight Processional featuring Neil...
Dec. 13, 2018
RDR 135: Park Escape Games: Park Studios - Interactive Disney Novel
Today we are joined by Kristin and Richard Hawkins as well as Kent Mullins who not only have mastered doing every Walt Disney World attraction in one day but also wrote a new novel that is part escape room, scavenger hunt, an...
Dec. 6, 2018
RDR 134: Derek and Doug's Travel Essentials (especially with kids)
Today we talk about our must haves on a Disney trip especially if you are traveling with kids. These products are tested and approved by us. You can read more on our latest blog post http://wdwropedroppers.com/trusted-trave...
Dec. 4, 2018
Bonus Episode: Celebrity Edge Review Live
The Edge is the newest addition to the Celebrity Cruise line. This is the future of modern luxury cruising and Doug is on-board experiencing all it has to offer. He is joined by Alex Cenac and they give a full review. Discu...
Nov. 29, 2018
RDR 133:Derek's Disneyland and Palm Springs Trip Report
Today we discuss Derek's recent trip to Palm Springs and Disneyland. We talk where he stayed including a hotel linked to meth, as well as going to Newport beach, and all things Disneyland. Be sure to follow us @RopeDropRadio...