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Episodes

RDR 349: 10 Biggest Disney Time Sucks
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...
RDR 348: Genie plus how to in 2023
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 ...
RDR 347: How to Rope Drop Walt Disney World in 2023
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...
RDR 346: 2022 Review and Lightning Round Bucket List
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...
RDR 345: Why should I at Disney World
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...
Bonus Episode Trip Report: Candle Light Processional, Josh Gad, and MVMCP
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...
RDR 344: Love it or Leave it: Hollywood Studios with Sarah Goff of TouringPlans
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...
RDR 343: Resorts Areas- Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom
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...
RDR 342: Trip Report, Thanksgiving at Fort Wilderness
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...
RDR 341: Thankful for Walt Disney World
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...
RDR 340: Adventures By Disney with Alex Cenac
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...
Guest:Alex Cenac
RDR 339: Listener Questions: Spring Break Planning, Disney Dinning, and Lightning Round
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...
RDR 338: Packing Your Disney park bag with Designer Park Company
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...
RDR 337: If Not This, Then That: Magic Kingdom
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...
RDR 336: Celebrating the Holiday's at Walt Disney World
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...
RDR 335: Top 10 Pet peeves at Disney World
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...
RDR 334: Love it or leave it: Epcot with TouringPlans Destination Specialist Gina Akin
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...
RDR 333: Is It Worth It? Disney Add Ons
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...
RDR 332: Double Rope Drop and Rope Drop FAQs
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...
RDR 331: It's our Rope Drop Radio meet up trip report
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...
RDR 330: Flight Advice with Lyn of The Families Fly Free Podcast
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...
RDR 329: Magic Kingdom Yes or No with Castmember Ed!
Sept. 1, 2022

RDR 329: Magic Kingdom Yes or No with Castmember Ed!

Today we are joined by our friend Ed. He has seen both Derek and Doug interact with characters and tells all about it. We then play a game of Yes or No on different subjects in the Magic Kingdom. We also have a few anounce...
RDR 328: Magic Kingdom area resorts
Aug. 25, 2022

RDR 328: Magic Kingdom area resorts

Today we discuss the Contemporary, Grand Floridian, Polynesian, Wilderness Lodge, and the campgrounds at Fort Wildenress. Basiclly if you want to stay near the Magic Kindgom, on of these resorts will be perfect. We discuss ...
Derek's Disney Wish Trip Report
Aug. 23, 2022

Derek's Disney Wish Trip Report

Derek and his family spent 4 nights on the newest Disney cruise line ship, the Wish. Hear all aobut his thoughts from kids play areas, to Sesne spa, dinning, and Hyperspace Lounge. Book your cruise today by visisting www.tou...