Episodes
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Aug. 18, 2022
RDR 327: Derek's Daddy Daughter Walt Disney World Trip Report
Derek had some one on one quality time with 10 year old daughter Olivia at Walt Disney World. Hear all bout their trip, from new dinning, staying at the Polynesian, Guardians review, Genie plus strategies, crowd levels, and ...
Aug. 11, 2022
RDR 326: Perfect Length of a Disney Trip? How long should you stay at Walt Disney World.
How long should you stay at Walt Disney World? That is the question of the day. What are the advantages of a short trip or a long trip? We talk about that and much more with special guest Jen Upton, Destination Specialist wit...
Aug. 4, 2022
RDR 325: Listener Questions
You asked and we answered! For a complete list of questions scroll down. Book a trip today with and let them know Rope Drop Radio sent you For our patreon question and to support the show click Follow @RopeDropRadio and leave a review...
July 28, 2022
RDR 324: Disney Wish Cruise ship review and trip report
Doug and Michelle just got off the Disney Wish, Disney Cruise Lines NEWEST Ship. Hear all about the dinning, pools, kids club, and Shows! You will want to book a cruise after this episode and to do that visist www.TouringPl...
July 21, 2022
RDR 323: Better or Worse? Attractions, Dinning, and Resorts the second time at Disney World
Derek and Doug have been blessed to visit Walt Disney World many times over the years. Today they are discussing what it's like to do different attractions, dinning, and resorts a second time around. Which did better, which...
July 14, 2022
RDR 322: Disney Magic 9 Nights Rome and Greece Trip Report
Today we welcome back Doug's better half, TouringPlans Destination Specalist Michelle McKnight. They sare their amazing Disney Magic cruise through Rome and Greece. Hear all about the 6 ports, kids, a crazy itinerary, inter...
July 7, 2022
RDR 321: Walt Disney World 4th of July trip report with Lauren from TouringPlans
Today we welcome back a very special guest, Lauren Shields, TouringPlans Destination Specialist. She just visited Walt Disney World with her family of 6 over the July 4th holiday. Hear more about her experience with Guardia...