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RDR 136: Christmas time at Walt Disney World with The Rope Drop Queen
Dec. 20, 2018

RDR 136: Christmas time at Walt Disney World with The Rope Drop Queen

Today we welcome to the show Michelle McKnight from Mei-Travel. She recently spent a couple days at Walt Disney World taking in everything for the Holidays, including attended an Epcot Candlelight Processional featuring Neil...
RDR 135: Park Escape Games: Park Studios - Interactive Disney Novel
Dec. 13, 2018

RDR 135: Park Escape Games: Park Studios - Interactive Disney Novel

Today we are joined by Kristin and Richard Hawkins as well as Kent Mullins who not only have mastered doing every Walt Disney World attraction in one day but also wrote a new novel that is part escape room, scavenger hunt, an...
RDR 134: Derek and Doug's Travel Essentials (especially with kids)
Dec. 6, 2018

RDR 134: Derek and Doug's Travel Essentials (especially with kids)

Today we talk about our must haves on a Disney trip especially if you are traveling with kids. These products are tested and approved by us. You can read more on our latest blog post http://wdwropedroppers.com/trusted-trave...
Bonus Episode: Celebrity Edge Review Live
Dec. 4, 2018

Bonus Episode: Celebrity Edge Review Live

The Edge is the newest addition to the Celebrity Cruise line. This is the future of modern luxury cruising and Doug is on-board experiencing all it has to offer. He is joined by Alex Cenac and they give a full review. Discu...
RDR 133:Derek's Disneyland and Palm Springs Trip Report
Nov. 29, 2018

RDR 133:Derek's Disneyland and Palm Springs Trip Report

Today we discuss Derek's recent trip to Palm Springs and Disneyland. We talk where he stayed including a hotel linked to meth, as well as going to Newport beach, and all things Disneyland. Be sure to follow us @RopeDropRadio...
RDR 132: Disney News and Ranking the Resorts with Author Aaron H Goldberg
Nov. 22, 2018

RDR 132: Disney News and Ranking the Resorts with Author Aaron H Goldberg

Today we welcome back Disney Author Aaron H Goldberg, who is going to help us rank the Walt Disney World resorts but first we discuss some Disney news, from new things coming to Epcot to the naming of the Star Wars attraction...
RDR 131: Drinking around the World with the Epcot Bar Crawl
Nov. 15, 2018

RDR 131: Drinking around the World with the Epcot Bar Crawl

Today we bring in an expert who knows about every drink in Epcot. You can find him on twitter @EpcotBarCrawl. We go country by country discussing the best drinks to get. We share some secret drinking areas you might not kn...
RDR 130: Voice Actor Ryan Wiley and Disney Vero Beach
Nov. 8, 2018

RDR 130: Voice Actor Ryan Wiley and Disney Vero Beach

Want to hear Doug's Chewbacca... becoming a Patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Today we welcome back professional voice actor Ryan Wiley. He's got a new role in an upcoming game called AVARIAvs and wanted to share his cha...
RDR 129: The Disney Magic, Cruising to Bermuda from New York.  Doug's Trip Report
Nov. 1, 2018

RDR 129: The Disney Magic, Cruising to Bermuda from New York. Doug's Trip Report

We welcome Doug back from his recent Disney Cruise to Bermuda. He shares his review of the new itinerary out of New York. We also discuss things to do on board from the new Rapunzel restaurant and also Halloween on the high...
RDR 128: Walt Disney World at Night
Oct. 25, 2018

RDR 128: Walt Disney World at Night

Today we discuss what to do when the sun goes down. A lot of attractions change and becoming more immersive. We go park by park and talk our favorite things to do at night. If you'd like to take a magical Disney Vacation, g...
RDR 127: What is Epic Disney Escape?
Oct. 18, 2018

RDR 127: What is Epic Disney Escape?

First Shout out to our NEW Patreons Elizabeth and Matt! We would greatly appreciate your supports as we continue to grow. Visit our patreon site www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Today we go EPIC and to do that we bring on Kris...
RDR 126: Disney News and Construction Update
Oct. 11, 2018

RDR 126: Disney News and Construction Update

We would love for you to join us on patreon... $1 a month, helps so much and gets you bonus episodes. www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio If you have been at Walt Disney World lately, you've noticed the cranes and construction w...
RDR 125: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Review with Jenn from WillSaveForTravel.com
Oct. 4, 2018

RDR 125: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Review with Jenn from WillSaveForTravel.com

Today we welcome back to the show Jenn from WillSaveForTravel.com. Her and her husband just did a couples only Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. We hear about that version versus Derek and Doug who have taken kids. We ...
RDR 124: Universal Halloween Horror nights 2018 Review with Kent Mullins
Sept. 27, 2018

RDR 124: Universal Halloween Horror nights 2018 Review with Kent Mullins

Today we welcome back Kent Mullins who loves Universal Studios Florida Halloween Horror Nights. He gives his top ten review of the the houses, shares some strategies on how to get the most in, and talks specialty food and sc...
RDR 123: All about Pin Trading with Ryan from Disney Pins Blog
Sept. 20, 2018

RDR 123: All about Pin Trading with Ryan from Disney Pins Blog

Today we welcome a very special guest, Ryan from the Disney Pins Blog. We talk everything pin trading from etiquette and lingo to events and high value pins. This subject is fascinating and Ryan knows it all! For more infor...
Bonus Episode: Live at WDW with Kent talking how he did all 48 in one day
Sept. 17, 2018

Bonus Episode: Live at WDW with Kent talking how he did all 48 in one day

While at Walt Disney World Derek and Kent Mullins recorded a special bonus episode on how Kent did all 48 open attractions in one day. Be sure to follow Kent @UCFKent and us @RopeDropRadio Check out our new website WDWRopeDro...
RDR 122: Derek's Walt Disney World with A Baby Trip Report
Sept. 13, 2018

RDR 122: Derek's Walt Disney World with A Baby Trip Report

Five day Walt Disney World trip with two kids and a baby... some may call it crazy. Today we discuss Derek's trip report! We talk Caribbean Beach resort, 50's Prime Time, attraction strategy, and what it's like to have a no...
RDR 121: Mall of America, Chicago, and Local Amusement Parks
Sept. 6, 2018

RDR 121: Mall of America, Chicago, and Local Amusement Parks

Today we step away from Disney and discuss some other trips we have taken recently. These non Disney trips explain why we love going to Walt Disney World so often. And no matter where you are going, it's worth an email to se...
RDR 120: Disney's Boardwalk Inn Resort Review
Aug. 30, 2018

RDR 120: Disney's Boardwalk Inn Resort Review

If you are debating about which Epcot area resort to try, then listen to us as we discuss Disney's Boardwalk Inn Resort. We talk rooms, dining, shopping, clown pool, and transportation. If you'd like to book the Boardwalk, t...
RDR 119: Food Allergies at Disney with Larry from the Disney food allergy group
Aug. 23, 2018

RDR 119: Food Allergies at Disney with Larry from the Disney food allergy group

Today we welcome onto the show Larry Welnowski from the Disney Food Allergy Group. We dive into the question of what do you do when you have food allergies and dinning at the parks. If you have a food allergy and are planin...
RDR 118: News and Listener Questions
Aug. 16, 2018

RDR 118: News and Listener Questions

Check out our new website WDWropedroppers.com You asked questions, we are giving our answers. 1. We are headed to Disneyland in November, what are your must eats, shows, and attractions? 2. How do you get more than 3 fastpass...
RDR 117:  Talking Disney Vacation Club with Wes from 365 Days of Disney
Aug. 9, 2018

RDR 117: Talking Disney Vacation Club with Wes from 365 Days of Disney

Today we dive into the Disney Vacation Club with current member Wes from 365 Days of Disney. We discuss price and what you get and if it's worth the investment. If you'd like to follow Wes you can find him on Twitter @365Day...
RDR 116: All 47 WDW attractions with Toy Story Land in one day!
Aug. 2, 2018

RDR 116: All 47 WDW attractions with Toy Story Land in one day!

Today we welcome back Kent Mullins who succesfuly became the first person to ride all 47 open attractions at Walt Disney World with the new Toy Story Land update in ONE DAY! Enjoy re living the story through his ups and down...
RDR 115: Disney Cruise Line Teen Club review with a Teen - Vibe and Edge
July 26, 2018

RDR 115: Disney Cruise Line Teen Club review with a Teen - Vibe and Edge

Because we are not teenagers, we do not hang out in the teen clubs on the Disney Cruise Line. So today we welcome onto the show Ainsley. Her dad is Joe with Backtothemouse.com and they have been on 10 Disney Cruises and hav...