Rope Drop Radio: A Disney Travel Podcast

Episodes

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
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