Episodes
Feb. 22, 2018
RDR 93: Interview with best selling Disney author Aaron H. Goldberg
This week we sit down with Aaron H. Goldberg, best-selling author of The Disney Story: Chronicling the Man, the Mouse, and Parks, and Disney Declassified: Tales of Real-Life Scandals, Sex, Accidents, and Deaths to discuss his...
Feb. 15, 2018
RDR 92: All Star Sports, Movies, and Music Review
Today we discuss the ins and outs of 3 value resorts on Disney property, All Star Sports, Music, and Movies. We talk about the dinning, transportation, rooms, and some tips to help you plan a better vacation from these affor...
Feb. 12, 2018
Bonus Episode: Live Garden Grill Review with Kids!
Today we let Olivia and Declan help give a review live from Epcot. We cover our recent dinning experience at The Garden Grill.
Feb. 9, 2018
RDR 91: Disney News and Derek's Daddy Kids Trip Report
Today's episode we relive Derek's Daddy-Kids trip and talk single-parent strategies for a Disney vacation. From capitalizing on Fast Passes to making the most (or not) of the Dining Plan, we cover some great tips for a short...
Feb. 2, 2018
RDR 90: Disney Cruise Line VS Royal Caribbean Cruises
Today we debate the age old question. Should I book a cruise with Disney or Royal Caribbean. And to help us answer that question we bring on Michelle McKnight who has been on a dozen cruises between the two lines. She'll c...
Jan. 25, 2018
RDR 89: A Mothers Prespective with Jennifer L from the Disney Parks Moms Panel
Get a mom's perspective today as we are joined by Jennifer L from the Disney Parks Mom's Panel! She shares her story about becoming part of the Panel along with her own experiences and must-do's at the Parks! If you'd like t...
Jan. 18, 2018
RDR 88: Eating On A Budget At Epcot And Hollywood Studios
Today we are spending $40 on food at Hollywood Studios and another $40 at Epcot. We give tips for best value restaurants and help you save money while getting full! If you like food this episode is for YOU! If you'd like to...
Jan. 11, 2018
RDR 87: Special Guest Wesley Snyder of @365daysofDisney
Today we welcome Wesley Snyder of @365daysofDisney. Wesley has built an exciting following on Twitter with his tips and tricks for making the most of your time in the parks. With his audacious goal of going to the Disney pa...
Jan. 4, 2018
RDR 86: Surviving Christmas at WDW: first hand with Jake
Today we welcome Jake to the show, a Rope Drop listener who just spend Christmas Day in the Magic Kingdom. It's a wonderful time to go, but it can be busy. He shares some tips to get the most out of a holiday season trip. I...
Dec. 28, 2017
RDR 85: Year end review for Disney in 2017
It's our last podcast of the year, so we look back at all of what Disney gave us in 2017. We talk about what attractions opened in the park, new dinning, films, tv, and more. If you would like to take a magical Disney vacati...
Dec. 21, 2017
RDR 84: Disney buys Fox, but what does that mean
In today's episode we talk about the recent Disney acquisition of fox. What all did they acquire, how much is this costing, what does it mean for the parks, and more. For your next Disney Vacation make sure you get a free qu...
Dec. 16, 2017
RDR 83: Star Wars in the Park and Our Last Jedi Review
The first half of this show we discuss everything Star Wars that is happening the parks, cruises, and run Disney. Then the final 20 minutes we give our own review of The Last Jedi. We talk scenes we liked, disliked, and wha...
Dec. 7, 2017
RDR 82: Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort Review
Today we discuss one of the more popular resorts at Walt Disney World, The Animal Kingdom Lodge. We talk theming, restaurants, amenities, and of course those amazing views! If you would like to book at stay at the Animal Ki...
Nov. 30, 2017
RDR 81: Doug's Walt Disney World Thanksgiving Trip Report
Doug just flew back from an 8 day family vacation at Walt Disney World. We discuss all the attractions, restaurants, shows and of course rope drops that they got to experience. If you would like to have a magical family vaca...
Nov. 23, 2017
RDR 80: Disney Christmas Movies
Happy Thanksgiving from Rope Drop Radio! Today we discuss our favorite Disney Christmas movies, from The Santa Clause and The Muppets Christmas Carol to Prep and Landing and the Nightmare before Christmas. If you are looking...
Nov. 16, 2017
RDR 79: Eating on a budget game at Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom
After some Disney Cruise News about the Magic, we dive into dinning at the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom. To help you save some money we are playing a game where we only have $40 to spend on food. We shares meals and sna...
Nov. 9, 2017
RDR 78: Changes to DCA with Pixar Peir and the Holidays at Walt Disney World
Today we welcome back fellow travel agent Alex Cenac who joins our round table discussion on the changes happening to Disney's California Adventure with all the Pixar stuff coming in. We also dive out east to Walt Disney Wor...
Nov. 2, 2017
RDR 77: Disney Dictionary
Disney has a lot of unique words that the average person doesn't know, but if you spend anytime in Walt Disney World you'll hear them a lot. Today we break down some of the more common phrases you'll hear on property. If you...
Oct. 26, 2017
RDR 76: News and The Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Review
After we discuss the closing of Stiches Great Escape we dive into our review of the Polynesian Village Resort. We talk restaurants like Ohana, Kona Café, and Capt Cooks. We also discuss theming, transportation, and of cours...
Oct. 20, 2017
RDR 75:Dogs are coming to Disney World and Large Group Trip Planning
Today we start with the news, Dogs are coming to Disney World. We discuss how that is going to affect Magical Express, Allergies, and what resorts you can bring your pets. We also dive into the topic of taking a large group...
Oct. 12, 2017
RDR 74: Doug's Walt Disney World Trip Report
Doug talks to us about his recent trip to celebrate his sons 10th birthday at Walt Disney World. We here about his stay at Pop Century, his experience on the new Mission Space Green, dinning, and more. If you are thinking ab...
Oct. 5, 2017
RDR 73: Listner Questions
Today we answer YOUR questions, from fastpass strategies and travel advice to favorite time to go, and where to stay with a scooter. Keep asking us your question via Facebook, twitter, and email... and we'll keep doing these...
Sept. 28, 2017
RDR 72: Hurricane Irma Trip Report
Did you wonder what it was like to have your family vacation during a hurricane? To answer that we brought on Rope Drop listener Brook who was in Walt Disney World during Hurricane Irma. She talks about her experience with ...
Sept. 21, 2017
RDR 71: A Review of all the shows at Walt Disney World
We talk a lot about rides and food, but today we discuss all the shows offered at Walt Disney World. We travel to all four parks and talk about the good, the bad, and the ones you should probably just avoid. Be sure to subsc...