Episodes
Feb. 9, 2023
RDR 352: Dining planning day by day at Walt Disney World with Nicole of TouringPlans
On today's episode, we have Nicole from TouringPlans Travel joining us to talk about the various dining options available at Walt Disney World for different types of families. We will be exploring the best restaurants for fam...
Feb. 2, 2023
RDR 351: Best and Worst Months to visit Walt Disney World
In this weeks episode, we explore each month from January to December at Walt Disney World, including factors such as crowd levels, ride repairs, and attractions, to assist you in choosing the best month to visit. get a quote...
Jan. 26, 2023
RDR 350: Looking Back and Forward with Len Testa of TouringPlans
We are joined today by Len Testa, the Master of Touring Plans, to discuss the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. We will look at what was achieved and what was not, and also explore what the future holds for Disney's 100 ...
Jan. 19, 2023
RDR 349: 10 Biggest Disney Time Sucks
This week, we will examine activities at Disney that may consume a significant amount of time. These include both things to avoid, as well as those that are enjoyable but require patience. Support the show www.patreon.com/Rop...
Jan. 12, 2023
RDR 348: Genie plus how to in 2023
Join us as we explore the ins and outs of Genie Plus at Walt Disney World. From purchasing to maximizing its benefits, we'll cover everything you need to know. We'll also discuss the Lightning Lanes and which attractions are ...
Jan. 5, 2023
RDR 347: How to Rope Drop Walt Disney World in 2023
It's a new year, which means it's time to discuss strategies for "rope dropping" at Walt Disney World. Rope dropping refers to arriving at the park early in the morning to get ahead of the crowds and be among the first to exp...
Dec. 29, 2022
RDR 346: 2022 Review and Lightning Round Bucket List
Today Derek and Doug recape their 2022. We discuss our trips, top episodes, and a new crazy bucket list inspired lightning round support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio get a trip quote today www.touringplans.com/trav...
Dec. 22, 2022
RDR 345: Why should I at Disney World
Today we are going to sell eachother on why you should do different things at Walt Disney World. This could be why you should stay at a value or stay at a deluxe, or why you should try Mama melrose or even why the Galactic S...
Dec. 20, 2022
Bonus Episode Trip Report: Candle Light Processional, Josh Gad, and MVMCP
Michelle McKnight just got back from a few days at Walt Disney World and shares all about it. She got to see Josh Gad perform the Candle Light Processional as well as attend Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. Michelle als...
Dec. 15, 2022
RDR 344: Love it or Leave it: Hollywood Studios with Sarah Goff of TouringPlans
Today we welcome from TouringPlans Destination Specialist Sarah Goff. She is going to help us navigate Hollywood Studios, sharing what we love or want to leave with different attracations, dinning, and more. Follow Sarah @Sa...
Dec. 8, 2022
RDR 343: Resorts Areas- Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom
Today we discuss the resorts around Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. We talk about the All Stars, Pop Century, Coronado, and the Animal Kingdom Lodge. We share likes, dislikes, resturants, pools an...
Dec. 1, 2022
RDR 342: Trip Report, Thanksgiving at Fort Wilderness
It's Trip Report Day! Doug just got back from a family vacation to Walt Disney World and a Disney Cruise. We discuss the craziness that is Fort Wilderness during the holidays, as well as the return of Fantasmic. We also ta...
Nov. 24, 2022
RDR 341: Thankful for Walt Disney World
Today we discuss with fun and satire things at Walt Disney World we are thankful for, like Genie plus, Lightning Lanes, Park Hoping, and more. Have fun with us this Thanksgiving day and let us know your favoirte side dish @R...
Nov. 17, 2022
RDR 340: Adventures By Disney with Alex Cenac
Today we go on a safari to South Africa with Destination Specalist Alex Cenac. He recently did an Adventures by Diseny trip and tells us all about it. We discuss how Disney makes traveling to places outside of theme parks m...
Nov. 10, 2022
RDR 339: Listener Questions: Spring Break Planning, Disney Dinning, and Lightning Round
You asked and we answer! Thank you for leaving your questions and if you have any further questions hit us up @RopeDropRadio on all the things. for the after show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Book a trip today at www.Tourin...
Nov. 3, 2022
RDR 338: Packing Your Disney park bag with Designer Park Company
Today we welcome to the show Debbie from the Designer Park Company. We discuss what should go in your day bag when going to a Disney Park. For more information about Debbies bags visit www.designerparkco.com and use RDR10 f...
Oct. 27, 2022
RDR 337: If Not This, Then That: Magic Kingdom
Sometimes when you are at the most magical place on earth, things don't go acording to plan. Maybe you encounter a ride going down, or a long line, maybe they are out of a certain food or registers are down. Somtimes at Dis...
Oct. 20, 2022
RDR 336: Celebrating the Holiday's at Walt Disney World
Christmas is coming and today we discuss what's new and what happens at Walt Disney World during the holiday season. We talk where you can find Santa, specical holiday overlays, a resturant that is finally back, and more. If...
Oct. 13, 2022
RDR 335: Top 10 Pet peeves at Disney World
Today we go back and forth sharing our biggest pet peeves we see at Disney World. Could be someone who talks on an attraction, shoulder kid, and more. Let us know what your pet peeve is @RopeDropRadio support the show www.p...
Oct. 6, 2022
RDR 334: Love it or leave it: Epcot with TouringPlans Destination Specialist Gina Akin
Today we take a stroll through Epcot and discuss different rides, attracations, and food and weather we love it, or leave it. To help us on our journey we are joined by Destination Specialist from TouringPlans Travel Gina Ak...
Sept. 29, 2022
RDR 333: Is It Worth It? Disney Add Ons
Today we dicuss some simple questions we get all the time, is it worth it. From the Photopass and park hopping, to Lightning Lanes and Genie Plus. A lot of things cost a little extra these dayas, so we discuss which ones ar...
Sept. 22, 2022
RDR 332: Double Rope Drop and Rope Drop FAQs
Today we discuss the wonderful world of double rope dropping. It can only be done at the Magic Kingdom. Hear all about our strategies for a double rope drop. Then we answer some Frequently asked questions about rope droppi...
Sept. 15, 2022
RDR 331: It's our Rope Drop Radio meet up trip report
This last week Derek and Doug went down to Walt Disney World to do meet up's, giveaways, a VIP Tour, some new dinning, and more! Thank you everyone who came out and a sepcial thank you to TouringPlans for sponsoring our event...
Sept. 8, 2022
RDR 330: Flight Advice with Lyn of The Families Fly Free Podcast
This week we welcome on guest Lyn Mettler of the . We talk a little Disney but mostly how to get to Disney when flying. Some general tips and tricks and Lyn shares some of her advice for flying free! She provides Rope Drop Listeners with a...