Episodes
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...
June 30, 2022
RDR 320: Must Do, Should Do, and Skip at Disney's Animal Kingdom
We finally made it to the Animal Kingdom. Today we go around the park and share what attracations you must do, the ones you should do, and the don't even think about it just skip it attractions. Join us on our Rope Drop Trip...
June 23, 2022
RDR 319: Epcot area resort and Disney news
We start this show by sharing some recent Disney news. We then follow up by discussing the Epcot resorts. We compare dinning, distance, ammeneties, rooms and more at Beach Club, Yacht Club, Boardwalk, Riveria, and Caribbean...
June 16, 2022
RDR 318: Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars Oh My! With Savanna Sanders from TouringPlans
Today we are discuss all things Marvel and Star Wars in Disney World and why somethings are different in Disneyland. To help us we welcome a special guest from TouringPlans Savanna Sanders. You can find her writting the MCU...
June 9, 2022
RDR 317: Must Do, Should Do, and Skip at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Today we discuss Disney's Hollywood Studios. We dive into each show and attraction to debate if it's a must do, should do, or skip, all to help you naviagte the park. We also celebrate our newsponsor visist www.touringplans....
June 7, 2022
Bonus Episode: Declan's 9th Birthday Trip Report at Walt Disney World
Derek's son Declan celebrated his 9th birthday at Walt Disney World. He went with his mom instead of his dad. Hear about that, Savi's Workshop, his lightning round and more on this bonus trip report. Support the show www.pa...
June 2, 2022
RDR 316: Doug's Guardians of Galaxy Opening Day Trip Report
Doug was at Epcot on Opening day of Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, hear how he got on and how the ride went. He also talks about his stay at Disney's Polynesian resot. His family also got to eat the the new Connecti...
May 26, 2022
RDR 315: Listener Questions May 2022
You ask and we answer! For a complete list of questions scroll below. To hear our patreon epsiode click this link www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com Leave a review and follo...
May 19, 2022
RDR 314: Overlooked Favorites at Disney World with KingdaKha
Today we are joined by Kingdakha as we dive into things people might miss at Walt Disney World. Could be a ride that's overlooked, or a meal you don't think about. Maybe a hidden bathroom, or a magical secret spot to watch ...
May 12, 2022
RDR 313: Genie plus tips and tricks for Walt Disney World
Today we break down our top.... 12ish tips for helping you navigate Genie plus. It's becoming a necessary evil and it can be stressful trying to figure out what Lightning Lanes to get. A lot more planning goes into a Walt D...
May 5, 2022
RDR 312: Things You Didn't Know, You Didn't Know before going to Walt Disney World, with Disney Deciphered
Today we welcome back the Disney Deciphered podcast. We discuss things we didn't know we didn't know when traveling to Watl Disney World. Learn from our mistakes and let us know yours. For more with Leslie and Joe follow t...
April 28, 2022
RDR 311: Disney Cruise Line itineraries, protocols, trips, and covid with the DCLDuo
Today we welcome friends of the show, Brian and Sam aka the DCLDuo! We talk about the new Disney Cruise Line itineraries that were just anoucned as well as some new covid proticals. Sam shares her recent experience testing ...
April 21, 2022
Galactic Starcruiser Spoiler Episode
We are live on Disney's Galactic Starcruier, sharing all of the spoilers and fun we had over the two day experince. We talk missions, food, characters, and more. If you want to do this without any knowledge, maybe skip this...
April 19, 2022
RDR 310: Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Trip Report!
Derek and Doug just got off the newest Disney Resort, the Galacatic Starcruiser. This one of a kind Star Wars experince is truly out of this world. Hear all about the dinning, missions, characters, and more! To book this ex...
April 14, 2022
RDR 309: Must Do, Should do, and Skip at the Magic Kingdom
Today we break down all the attractions at the Magic Kingdom. We share our philosphy on which attractions you must do and which attractions you can skip. Let us know what we got right and wrong @RopeDropRadio and support th...