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RDR 327: Derek's Daddy Daughter Walt Disney World Trip Report
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 ...
RDR 326: Perfect Length of a Disney Trip?  How long should you stay at Walt Disney World.
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...
RDR 325: Listener Questions
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...
RDR 324: Disney Wish Cruise ship review and trip report
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...
RDR 323: Better or Worse? Attractions, Dinning, and Resorts the second time at Disney World
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...
RDR 322: Disney Magic 9 Nights Rome and Greece Trip Report
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...
RDR 321: Walt Disney World 4th of July trip report with Lauren from TouringPlans
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...
RDR 320: Must Do, Should Do, and Skip at Disney's Animal Kingdom
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...
RDR 319: Epcot area resort and Disney news
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...
RDR 318: Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars Oh My! With Savanna Sanders from TouringPlans
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...
RDR 317: Must Do, Should Do, and Skip at Disney's Hollywood Studios
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....
Bonus Episode: Declan's 9th Birthday Trip Report at Walt Disney World
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...
RDR 316: Doug's Guardians of Galaxy Opening Day Trip Report
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...
RDR 315: Listener Questions May 2022
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...
RDR 314: Overlooked Favorites at Disney World with KingdaKha
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 ...
RDR 313: Genie plus tips and tricks for Walt Disney World
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...
RDR 312: Things You Didn't Know, You Didn't Know before going to Walt Disney World, with Disney Deciphered
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...
RDR 311: Disney Cruise Line itineraries, protocols, trips, and covid with the DCLDuo
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 ...
Galactic Starcruiser Spoiler Episode
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...
RDR 310: Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Trip Report!
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...
RDR 309: Must Do, Should do, and Skip at the Magic Kingdom
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...
RDR 308: Dining at Disney Springs with Jon Self
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 ...
RDR 307: Derek's Spring Break WDW trip report
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...
RDR 306: Doug and Michelle's Spring Break 2022 WDW Trip Report
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 ...