Rope Drop Radio: A Disney Travel Podcast

Episodes

May 22, 2025

RDR 471: Keep, Refurbish, or Replace: Magic Kingdom Edition

This week we’re heading into Magic Kingdom for a fun game of Keep, Refurbish, or Replace ! From iconic rides to quick service spots, we’re diving into what stays, what gets a refresh, and what needs a full-on overhaul. Some picks may surprise you! We cover everything from Peter Pan and Haunted Mansion to Columbia Harbour House and Gaston’s Tavern — and yes, even Tomorrowland Speedway is up for debate. 🎉 Thank You to our sponsor, Touring and Cruises Travel! Be sure to follow them on ...
May 15, 2025

RDR 470: Disney Month By Month

This week we go month by month to explore the pros and the cons to each. Some have many great things to offer while others, not so much. Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel . Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram , Threads , and TikTok Get a no obligation quote, at their website www.touringandcruises.com Want more Rope Drop Radio? Support the show today and Join Patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Lots of great levels on Patreon , Get access to the Af...
May 8, 2025

RDR 469: Rope Drop To Nap Time

This week we tackle the question of how we plan a park day with a mid day break. What exactly do we do before the nap and after? Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel . Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram , Threads , and TikTok Get a no obligation quote, at their website www.touringandcruises.com Want more Rope Drop Radio? Support the show today and Join Patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Lots of great levels on Patreon , Get access to the After Show...
May 1, 2025

RDR 468: Universal's Epic Universe Preview

This week we preview Universal's Epic Universe. Gina joins us from Touring and Cruises. She had a preview ticket and shares all about it. Check out her social media, they can all be found here! Want more Rope Drop Radio? Support the show today and Join Patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel . Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram , Threads , and TikTok Get a no obligation quote, at their website www.touringandcruises.com...
April 24, 2025

RDR 467: Love It or Hate It: Epcot "Future World"

This week we tackle the front of Epcot with a little Love it or hate it! Sarah joins us from Touring and Cruises. Check out her social media, they can all be found here! Want more Rope Drop Radio? Support the show today and Join Patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel . Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram , Threads , and TikTok Get a no obligation quote, at their website www.touringandcruises.com Lots of great levels on Patreon , Get...
Guest: Sarah Goff
April 17, 2025

RDR 466: Bad Disney Tips!

This week we share some of our favorite bad tips we have been given over the years. We also share yours from social media. Thank you so much for your contribution to the show! Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel . Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram , Threads , and TikTok Get a no obligation quote, at their website www.touringandcruises.com Want more Rope Drop Radio? Support the show today and Join Patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Lots of great lev...
April 10, 2025

RDR 465: Spring Time Surprise Trip Report

This week we recap an exciting few days in the parks and our 10 mile runDisney race! We eat at some new and old places while resting our feet between. Lots of great meet ups too! Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel . Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram , Threads , and TikTok Get a no obligation quote, at their website www.touringandcruises.com Want more Rope Drop Radio? Support the show today and Join Patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Lots of great levels on P...
April 3, 2025

RDR 464: College Spring Break To WDW

This week we talk to Jr. Reporter Sam as they head to wdw on their own for the first time. Sam and their roommate Alayna adventure to the World together. First time with out parents for Sam and first visit ever for Alayan! Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel . Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram , Threads , and TikTok Get a no obligation quote, at their website www.touringandcruises.com Want more Rope Drop Radio? Support the show today and Join Patreon w...
March 27, 2025

RDR 463: Lauren's Spring Break Trip Report

It's Spring Break! Lauren is back from a day at the parks and some time on a Disney Cruise! Next rope drop trip will be The RunDisney Spring Time Surprise in April of 2025. April 3rd-6th. Doug plans to run the 10 mile event on the 6th. You don't have to run to join in the fun. Book with Touring and Cruises Travel for special perks! Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel . Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram , Threads , and TikTok Get a no obligation quote, at...
March 20, 2025

RDR 462: Do's and Don'ts of Character Dining

Learn what to do and not to do when it comes to Character Dining! Next rope drop trip will be The RunDisney Spring Time Surprise in April of 2025. April 3rd-6th. Doug plans to run the 10 mile event on the 6th. You don't have to run to join in the fun. Book with Touring and Cruises Travel for special perks! Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel . Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram , Threads , and TikTok Get a no obligation quote, at their website www.tourin...
March 13, 2025

RDR 461: Listener Questions

We answer your questions! Next rope drop trip will be The RunDisney Spring Time Surprise in April of 2025. April 3rd-6th. Doug plans to run the 10 mile event on the 6th. You don't have to run to join in the fun. Book with Touring and Cruises Travel for special perks! Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel . Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram , Threads , and TikTok Get a no obligation quote, at their website www.touringandcruises.com Want more Rope Drop Rad...
March 6, 2025

RDR 460: Reverse Rope Drop 2025

It's time to sleep in and Reverse Rope Drop! Or maybe it's a park hop day. We break it all down on how to reverse rope drop in 2025. Next rope drop trip will be The RunDisney Spring Time Surprise in April of 2025. April 3rd-6th. Doug plans to run the 10 mile event on the 6th. You don't have to run to join in the fun. Book with Touring and Cruises Travel for special perks! Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel . Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram , Threads , a...
Feb. 27, 2025

RDR 459: Love It or Hate It - Resorts

Love it or hate it resort style. While we love the resorts there might be a few things we hate, even at our favorits. Next rope drop trip will be The RunDisney Spring Time Surprise in April of 2025. April 3rd-6th. Doug plans to run the 10 mile event on the 6th. You don't have to run to join in the fun. Book with Touring and Cruises Travel for special perks! Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel . Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram , Threads , and TikTok Get...
Feb. 20, 2025

RDR 458: If I Have To Pick - Magic Kingdom Attractions

If I have to pick... We creat a few lists of Magic Kingdom Attractions and force ourselves to pick one of them that we must do and one we will skip. Next rope drop trip will be The RunDisney Spring Time Surprise in April of 2025. April 3rd-6th. Doug plans to run the 10 mile event on the 6th. You don't have to run to join in the fun. Book with Touring and Cruises Travel for special perks! Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel . Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram ...
Feb. 13, 2025

RDR 457: What We Eat In The Disney Parks

What do we like to eat? Well in this episode we share what some of the food we like to eat so you get a better idea of our taste buds. This is to help you know how we judge food as you listen to the show. We cover each part and even a resort or two. Next rope drop trip will be The RunDisney Spring Time Surprise in April of 2025. April 3rd-6th. Doug plans to run the 10 mile event on the 6th. You don't have to run to join in the fun. Book with Touring and Cruises Travel for special perks! Thank ...
Feb. 6, 2025

RDR 456: Why to Travel in 2025 with Annette

Why travel in 2025??? Becuase it's a great time to go! We are joined by Annette of Touring and Cruises Travel to discus what is heading to the parks in 2025! Next rope drop trip will be The RunDisney Spring Time Surprise in April of 2025. April 3rd-6th. Doug plans to run the 10 mile event on the 6th. You don't have to run to join in the fun. Book with Touring and Cruises Travel for special perks! Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel . Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, I...
Jan. 30, 2025

RDR 455: Universal Orlando Trip Report and Epic Universe Preview

Lauren just got back from a trip to Universal Studios Orlando. She shares all about the parks, resort, and food. Lots of Harry Potter and Butter Beer. We also look ahead at the opeing of Epic Universe Next rope drop trip will be The RunDisney Spring Time Surprise in April of 2025. April 3rd-6th. Doug plans to run the 10 mile event on the 6th. You don't have to run to join in the fun. Book with Touring and Cruises Travel for special perks! Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel ....
Jan. 23, 2025

RDR 454: MultiPass Lightning Lanes How To in 2025

It's Multipass Maddness! learn all about Linghtning Lanes and other ways to skip the lines at Walt Disney World. Next rope drop trip will be The RunDisney Spring Time Surprise in April of 2025. April 3rd-6th. Doug plans to run the 10 mile event on the 6th. You don't have to run to join in the fun. Book with Touring and Cruises Travel for special perks! Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel . Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram , Threads , and TikTok Get a no...
Jan. 16, 2025

RDR 453: How To Rope Drop In 2025 - Disney World

It's time to rope drop! We share our thoughts on how to rope drop in 2025! We cover each park and look at on and off property. Next rope drop trip will be The RunDisney Spring Time Surprise in April of 2025. April 3rd-6th. Doug plans to run the 10 mile event on the 6th. You don't have to run to join in the fun. Book with Touring and Cruises Travel for special perks! Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel . Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram , Threads , and Ti...
Jan. 9, 2025

RDR 452: A goodbye, A Hello, and A Trip Report.

It's the end of an era. We say goodbye to Derek and hello to Lauren. In doing so we cover Doug's trip report and get to know the new co host Lauren a little better. Next rope drop trip will be The RunDisney Spring Time Surprise in April of 2025. April 3rd-6th. Doug plans to run the 10 mile event on the 6th. You don't have to run to join in the fun. Book with Touring and Cruises Travel for special perks! Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel . Be sure to to follow them on Faceb...
Jan. 2, 2025

RDR 451: The Don'ts of Epcot

Today we asked our listner what is a Don't thing to do at Epcot. We share thier responses and some of ours in this fun episode Next rope drop trip will be The RunDisney Spring Time Surprise in April of 2025. April 3rd-6th. Doug plans to run the 10 mile event on the 6th. You don't have to run to join in the fun. Book with Touring and Cruises Travel for special perks! Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel . Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram , Threads , and Ti...
Dec. 26, 2024

RDR 450: 2024 End of Year Review

Today we take a long hard look back at the year that was and discuss what was great and not so great. Derek also creates a special lightning round just for us to end the year with. Next rope drop trip will be The RunDisney Spring Time Surprise in April of 2025. April 3rd-6th. Doug plans to run the 10 mile event on the 6th. You don't have to run to join in the fun. Book with Touring and Cruises Travel for special perks! Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel . Be sure to to follo...
Dec. 19, 2024

RDR 449: Michelle's Trip Report! Animal Kingdom Lodge and Jollywood Nights

Today michelle comes on and shares about her recent trip to Walt Disney World, staying at Animal Kindgom Lodge and visisting Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios Next rope drop trip will be The RunDisney Spring Time Surprise in April of 2025. April 3rd-6th. Doug plans to run the 10 mile event on the 6th. You don't have to run to join in the fun. Book with Touring and Cruises Travel for special perks! Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel . Be sure to to follow them on Faceb...
Dec. 12, 2024

RDR 448: If we could go back in time at Walt Disney World

If you could go back int time to Walt Disney World what would you go experience? That's what we talk about on todays show. Next rope drop trip will be The RunDisney Spring Time Surprise in April of 2025. April 3rd-6th. Doug plans to run the 10 mile event on the 6th. You don't have to run to join in the fun. Book with Touring and Cruises Travel for special perks! Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel . Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram , Threads , and TikTok...