Rope Drop Radio: A Disney Travel Podcast

Episodes

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
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
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
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
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
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 ...
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.McKni...
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...