Episodes
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...
April 7, 2022
RDR 308: Dining at Disney Springs with Jon Self
Today we welcome back food blogger Jon Self to discuss all the dinning options at Disney Springs. We share our favorite sit down meals and restuaratns and ones you need to skip. We also dive into counter service and snacks ...
March 31, 2022
RDR 307: Derek's Spring Break WDW trip report
Derek and his family just spent 5 nights at Walt Disney World. Hear their review of the Disney Riveria, Droid Depot, how they did with Lightning Lanes, dinning, and more. Hear more stories from Derek at www.patreon.com/RopeD...
March 24, 2022
RDR 306: Doug and Michelle's Spring Break 2022 WDW Trip Report
Welcome Back Doug and Michelle! They just spent a few days with two of their kids at Walt Disney World for Spring Break. Hear how the crowds are back, Lightning Lane Stratgies, were they stayed, and more! Book a trip today ...
March 17, 2022
RDR 305: Disney This or That with Steve from The DCL Podcast
Today we play a little game of this or that with our good friend Steve from the DCL Podcast. For example would you rather eat at T-rex cafe or Rainforest cafe? Would you prefer staying at Wilderness Lodge or Animal Kindgom ...
March 10, 2022
RDR 304: Galactic Starcruiser FAQ with Alex of TouringPlans
Today we welcome back Destination Specalist Alex Cenac, who just experience a trip on the Galactic Starcruiser! We pepper him with questions to understand what we need to do to be prepared for our Rope Drop Star Wars Trip. ...
March 3, 2022
RDR 303: Listener Questions with Kathy formerly of the Plan Disney Panel
You asked and we answered! And for the extra help we welcome back Kathy K formerly of the Disney Mom's Panel. See below for a complete list of questions. Follow Kathy @kathyk671 and us @RopeDropRadio leave a review and sup...
Feb. 24, 2022
RDR 302: Bad Breaks at Disney
Sometimes a trip just insn't perfect. You could get hurt, or have bad weather. Maybe the ride you wanted to do is down all day. How do you deal with those sidutations. We discuss that and more with Michelle! book a trip w...