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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 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
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 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!
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 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 WDWRopeDrop...
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? 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@mei-travel...
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 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 mone...
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 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
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 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...
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 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 and ...
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 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 Vi...
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 trip to Halloween Horror Nights contact Michelle. Email her today at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
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 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...
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. 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 Drop ...
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 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-trav...
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. 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 Be su...
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 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 ...
RDR 168: Epcot Past, Present, and Future with Dan Heaton of Tomorrow Society Podcast.
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 quot...
Bonus Episode: Doug's Family discusses their European Disney Vacation
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
RDR 167: Doug's day in Barcelona and his European Disney Cruise
July 25, 2019

RDR 167: Doug's day in Barcelona and his European Disney Cruise

Today we continue with part two of Doug's European trip. This time he begins with a train to Spain where the checked out Camp Nou. From there he makes his way onto the Disney Magic, with stops at the Vatican, Leaning tower of Pisa, Rome, and more! Make sure you leave a review either on your podcast app or on facebook to be entered into our contest. Also you can support the show by becoming one of our patreons at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Start planing your next vacation today by talking to...
RDR 166: Doug's London and Disneyland Paris Trip report
July 18, 2019

RDR 166: Doug's London and Disneyland Paris Trip report

Doug is back after a 18 day vacation through Europe. We spend today's episode discussing the first half, where Doug and his family toured London, Paris, and of course everything Disneyland Paris has to offer. If you want to know what it's like to take three kids to the Tower of London, or the Eiffel Tower, this episode is a must. And of course no McKnight trip is complete without some epic travel fails. Thank you for listening. To help support the show be sure to subscribe, follow us on soci...
RDR 165: WDW resort bars and drinks with the Epcot Bar Crawl
July 11, 2019

RDR 165: WDW resort bars and drinks with the Epcot Bar Crawl

Today we welcome back Grey with the Epcot Bar Crawl who will fill in as guest host while Doug is gone. We discuss all the bars in the on property resorts. After a long day at the parks, you need a cocktail. Now you'll know where to find them. To help support the show or to get a koozie visit our patreon page www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Also follow Grey on social media @EpcotBarCrawl Book your next magical vacation with Michelle, you can email her right now for a quote. Michelle.McKnight@mei...
RDR 164: Disney things we take for granted
July 4, 2019

RDR 164: Disney things we take for granted

Today we discuss those things that Disney does well that you forget about. The little things that set them apart from the local theme park. The things that make a Disney vacation truly magical. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio and support on patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Start planing your next vacation today with the help of Michelle McKnight, you can email her right now for a quote. Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
RDR 163: Attractions to Skip at Walt Disney World
June 27, 2019

RDR 163: Attractions to Skip at Walt Disney World

If you are taking a short trip at Walt Disney World you don't want to do the time suck attractions. Today we discuss which ones we would skip. To support the show leave a review, follow us @RopeDropRadio and become a patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Every magical Disney Vacation starts with the Rope Drop Queen, get a quote today with by emailing Michelle at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
Bonus Episode: Toy Story 4 Review
June 25, 2019

Bonus Episode: Toy Story 4 Review

It's movie review time! We discuss Toy Story 4! Hear our thoughts and more on this weeks bonus episode!