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RDR 162: Theme Park Draft with Disney DNA Podcast
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 a ...
RDR 161: Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Trip Report
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...
Doug records himself on Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run
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
RDR 160: Listener Questions with Kent Mullins
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...
RDR 159: How to become a Galactic Hero and Toy Story Mania tips
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...
RDR 158: 3 year anniversary special answering listener thunder round questions
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 attraction that ...
RDR 157: Character Dining Tips and Tricks with Michelle McKnight
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...
RDR 156: Scott Sanders from the Disney Cruise Line Blog
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 Rop...
RDR 155: Odds Makers with Matt of Kingdom Strollers
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 fol...
Bonus Episode: AVENGERS Endgame Review!
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
RDR 154: Survey Says and Top 5 attractions at Magic Kingdom
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
RDR 153: Taking kids to Walt Disney World with Hakuna Moscato Moms
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@mei-...
RDR 152: Disney VIP Tours with Alex Cenac
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 Di...
Bonus Episode: Walt Disney Family Museum Review with Doug
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
RDR 151: Mrs DrLupo covers the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios
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 ...
RDR 150: Spring break trip report with Jr reporter Clair McKnight
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 yo...
RDR 149: Disney News and Keep, Refurbish, and Replace with Kent Mullins and Larry Welnowski
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 love...
Bonus Episode: Taking a baby on a Disney Cruise with Madison Sasman
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
RDR 148: Bad Disney Advice
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 show as well. If you'd like be a patreon please visit our site at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Also subscribe and follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio And the best advice, use a travel agent. We recommend Michelle McKnight and you can email her at Michelle.McKnight@me...
Breaking News Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Opening Date Announced
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 when they realized one of them would already be there on opening day. You need to start trip planing now if you want to visit Galexy's Edge. Talk to Michelle ASAP for all your Star Wars traveling needs. You can email her at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
RDR 147: Derek's Disney Cruise Trip Report on the Disney Magic
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 at doing a Disney Cruise, this show is for you. Thank you to our newest patreon Angel Woodard, we would love it if you'd help us grow our podcast by becoming a patreon, visit this site at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Take our survey www.surveymonkey.com/r/YN3DF6Z And to bo...
RDR 146: Disney's Pop Century Review 2.0 LIVE
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/RopeDropRadio follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio And to book Pop or any other Walt Disney World resort contanct Michelle Today. You can email her at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com Please take our survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YN3DF6Z
RDR 145: Cast Member Life with Happily Everett After
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 YouTube channel Happily Everett After. Have you wondered what it takes to work at the parks? Get the scoop on this week’s episode! for more about Happily Everett After check out and subscribe to their Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyql7wpZorMtnZpg5Pcbyg and twitt...
RDR 144: Disney Would You Rather: With Part of Our World Podcast
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 Garden Grill? Play along as we discuss some common questions we get. We recommend you follow Part of our World Podcast online @poowpodcast and check out their show partofourworld.podbean.com To become a patreon of Rope Drop Radio visit our site www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio ...