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Episodes

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 ...
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 social ...
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@m...
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
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
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!
June 20, 2019

RDR 162: Theme Park Draft with Disney DNA Podcast

Today we have some fun playing a game with fellow podcasters Trent and Jeni from the Disney DNA podcast. The four of us are picking our own theme park based on attractions at Walt Disney World. Who do you think as the best park? Be sure to subscribe, follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio and support our show at patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and for more information bout the Disney DNA podcast visit them online at disneydnapodcast.com/ Book your next Disney Vacation today contact Michelle for ...
June 13, 2019

RDR 161: Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Trip Report

Last week Doug went to Disneyland to experience Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. We discuss the Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run, drinking at the Olga's Canitna, and of course what is better, blue or green milk. We also bring Alex Cenac on to discuss building a droid and light saber. Now is the time to book a Star Wars Vacation and to do that you need to contact the Jedi Master Michelle McKnight. You can email her right now at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com Be sure to subscribe, like us on social me...
June 11, 2019

Doug records himself on Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run

Listen to Doug and crew as they take on Disneyland's Newest attraction, Millennium Falcon Smugglers run in Glaxy's Edge. If you'd like to experience this attraction contact Michelle today for a free quote. Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com and visit us online WDWRopeDroppers.com Find us on social media @RopeDropRadio
June 6, 2019

RDR 160: Listener Questions with Kent Mullins

Today we welcome back to the show the Parkeology champion Kent Mullins. He has rode every attraction at Walt Disney World in one day many times and today he answers your questions. What do you do while waiting in line? What's your record of Fast Passes? How many steps do you take during a run? Do you even eat? We answer these and more on this weeks show. Please subscribe, follow, and review our show. And if you'd like more content, swag, and a fun community of Rope Droppers, please visit our pa...
May 30, 2019

RDR 159: How to become a Galactic Hero and Toy Story Mania tips

Today we are talking about two interactive games you can find at Walt Disney World. First we discuss how to become a Galactic Hero on Buzz Lightyears Space Ranger Spin at the Magic Kingdom. We then cover the strategies of Toy Story Mania over at Hollywood Studios. If you want to beat your family and friends, then listen to us, two certified Galactic Heroes! For pictures and references visit our new blog post over at WDWRopeDroppers.com Be sure to follow us on all social media @RopeDropRadio I...
May 23, 2019

RDR 158: 3 year anniversary special answering listener thunder round questions

Thank you for listening for 3 years! If you'd like to support the show please like, subscribe, and support us on patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Today we answering your Thunder Round Questions! Favorite Song Favorite Drink Pick an attraction to ride fro an entire day straight. If Doug and Derek were WDW treats which would you be? ( will say what you are and you say what i am) What disney movie would you like to see made into a live action movie? If you are able to ride an attract...
May 16, 2019

RDR 157: Character Dining Tips and Tricks with Michelle McKnight

The Rope Drop Queen herself stops by to discuss all things Character Dining at the Walt Disney World. She has been to them all and shares some strategies on how to book and enjoy having a meal with your favorite character. Michelle also gives her Top 5. Character Dining can sometimes be a challenge to book so allow Michelle to do that with a Vacation Package. Get your quote by emailing her at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com help support Rope Drop Radio by subscribing, reviewing, and becoming...
May 9, 2019

RDR 156: Scott Sanders from the Disney Cruise Line Blog

Today we welcome to the show Scott Sanders who runs the Disney Cruise Line Blog. We discuss the history of blog as well as everything that is coming to the Disney Cruise Line. We talk new ships, new island, and more. Check out the blog at disneycruiselineblog.com and follow on twitter @TheDCLBlog To become one of our patreons visit our site www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Subscribe for more episodes and follow us @RopeDropRadio And be sure to book your next Cruise or Disney Vacation with the...
May 2, 2019

RDR 155: Odds Makers with Matt of Kingdom Strollers

Disney is making some changes in their stroller policy, so we brought on the owner on Kingdom Strollers Matt to discuss what is happening. We also play a game of odds makers, where we all discuss the odds of different things happening. Like what are the odds the skyliner will allow kids to sit in strollers or the odds My Disney Experience will ever work correctly. To book a stroller at Walt Disney World click the link below https://www.kingdomstrollers.com/?ref=ropedropradio And be sure to fo...
April 29, 2019

Bonus Episode: AVENGERS Endgame Review!

Spoilers! Doug and Derek discuss their thoughts of Marvels Avengers Endgame! Join us on patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio And if you'd like to book a Disney Vacation, email Michelle Today for a quote! Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
April 25, 2019

RDR 154: Survey Says and Top 5 attractions at Magic Kingdom

Today we go over the results of what you said from our recent survey. We discuss future plans for Rope Drop Radio, and we each share our top 5 non mountain rides at the Magic Kingdom. To help us grow our podcast, please leave a review or visit our Patreon page www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio And make sure you book your next vacation with the Rope Drop Queen, you can email Michelle at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com Follow us @RopeDropRadio
April 18, 2019

RDR 153: Taking kids to Walt Disney World with Hakuna Moscato Moms

Today we are joined by Jami and Kristi from the Hakuno Moscato Moms Blog. We discuss strategies for taking your little ones to the parks. From the best age to go to what rides to go on. We even joke about bringing booze into the parks. Visit the Moscato Moms today at www.hakunamoscatomoms.com Twitter: @hakunamoms IG/FB: @Hakuna Moscato Moms Become a patreon for Rope Drop Radio www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Book your next vacation today. Email Michelle for a free quote. Michelle.McKnight...
April 11, 2019

RDR 152: Disney VIP Tours with Alex Cenac

Have you ever wanted to take a VIP Disney Tour? Of course, we all have, but they don't come cheap. Today we welcome back Disney Travel agent Alec Cenac who has not only booked a bunch of VIP tours but he has taken a few himself. Alex discusses cost, type, and everything included. For more about Alex follow him @ ajcenac Take a look at our new website WDWRopeDroppers.com Want to make us feel like a VIP, support us via patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio And if you'd like to take a magical...
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 as Escape from Gringots. We dive into the food options and butter beer. Finally we share strategies on how to get all Harry Potter in and some tips to make your trip magical. For more episode be sure to subscribe and follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio For more with Mr...
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 urgent care on vacation. She also dishes on her dad and what's like to not have him on vacation. We would love for you to become a patreon, visit our site at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Be sure to subscribe and follow us @RopeDropRadio And be sure to contact Michelle for ...
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 rides but food as well that we would love to see never change or our ideas on how to make things better. We also talk about some recent Disney news from they new fireworks show at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party to the ticket increase over the holiday season. We'd lov...
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 episode of Rope Drop Radio. Follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio To book a Magical Disney Vacation, contact Michelle. You can email her at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com