Episodes
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...
Sept. 14, 2017
RDR 70: A Kids View of the Disney Cruise Clubs
Today we bring on a 9 year old, special guest Alden McKnight. He shares the inner workings of the Disney Cruise Line Oceaneer Club and Lab on all four Disney Cruise ships. We discuss all the fun things kids get to do, all w...
Sept. 8, 2017
RDR 69: News, Hurricane Irma, Disney Streaming, and Park Refurbishments
It's all news today on Rope Drop Radio. We discuss what's happening with Disney Parks and Disney Cruise line as they prepare for Hurricane Irma. We also talk about some of the updates that are happening in the park, from St...
Aug. 31, 2017
RDR 68: Disney Signature Dining With Alex Cenac
Today we break down the fancy signature dining of Walt Disney World. For this we bring on Disney guru and travel agent Alex Cenac who has experienced almost every dining option in WDW. He gives his top 5 must does both in a...
Aug. 24, 2017
RDR 67: Disneyland Paris Trip Report With Debbie Raises
This weeks episode we go across the Atlantic to Disneyland Paris. We bring on special guest Debbie Raises. She is a former Castmember and Disney guru who just spent sometime in France and is sharing her experience with us. ...
Aug. 17, 2017
RDR 66: The Best Snacks in Walt Disney World
Today we discuss Snacks, from the famous Dole Whip and Mickey Pretzel to the more unique ones like the Grey Stuff and School Bread. We also talk about the best bang for you buck snacks when you are on the dinning plan. If y...
Aug. 10, 2017
RDR 65: Disney Wonder Alaska Cruise, Dougs Trip Report
In today's episode we talk to Doug about his latest trip on the Disney Wonder. He spent 5 nights in Alaska and we get to hear all about it. From refurbished dinning and shows, to excursions and travel plans, we discuss and r...
Aug. 3, 2017
RDR 64: Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Review with the Rope Drop Queen
Today we welcome back tot he show the Rope Drop Queen herself, Michelle McKnight as we discuss two amazing deluxe resorts, Disney's Yacht and Beach Club. We talk theming, pool, restaurants, and when to book. It's the perfec...
July 27, 2017
RDR 63: 5 Hardest to get ADRs (Advance Dining Reservations)
After some Disney News, we discuss ADRs, Advance Dining Reservations. A lot of Walt Disney World restaurants book fast! Today we talk about the 5 hardest reservations to get, and we give some strategies on how to get them. ...
July 20, 2017
RDR 62: Disney News D23 wrap up
It's all about Disney News in today's episode as we dive into everything that was discussed at D23. New attractions, New Ships, New Restaurants, and More! We give our take on what's to come! If you are looking to take a tri...
July 13, 2017
RDR 61: Night Time Specatulars at the Walt Disney World
Today we discuss ALL the night time spectaculars at all 4 Walt Disney World Parks. We talk Rivers of Light, Illuminations, Star Wars, Fantasmic, and Happily Ever After. We also discuss the other ones that you might not know...
July 10, 2017
Bonus Episode: How to stay cool at the Disney Parks Live!
Doug and Derek sit poolside Live from Disney's Coronado Resort discussing some great tips on staying cool while visiting Walt Disney World in the summer. If you are interested in a summer Disney Vacation be sure to email Mich...
July 6, 2017
RDR 60: Coronado Springs Resort Review LIVE
Today we sit pool side at the Coronado Springs Resort and give our full review. We discuss dinning options, transportation, theming, and more. It's a beautiful moderate resort and welcome you to join us. Thank you for list...
June 29, 2017
RDR 59: Disney News and Our Rope Drop Trip Report
Today we discuss some interesting Disney news as alcohol is added to the dinning plan. Also have some fun talking about our recent Rope Drop Radio trip to Walt Disney World. We review the restaurants we ate at, the rides we...
June 22, 2017
RDR 58: Pandora The World of Avatar LIVE review!
Today we are coming to you LIVE from Walt Disney World. We had a lot of fun checking out Animal Kingdoms newest land; Pandora, The World of Avatar. We discuss the two newest E ticket attractions, as well as the dinning, the...