Episodes
Feb. 17, 2022
RDR 301: Reverse Rope Drop 2022
Want to sleep in on your Walt Disney World vacation? Maybe you fly in and want to hit the parks after they open. Or you you hop late in the day and want ot make the most out of it. We share the best reverse Rope Dropping St...
Feb. 14, 2022
Bonus Episode: Punta Cana Review
Derek and his wife Madison spent 5 nights in the Dominican Republic. Hear more of their expeirences at the Hard Rock Punta Cana on this bonus episode. Book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com Follow us @RopeDr...
Feb. 10, 2022
RDR 300: Derek's adult only Disney Vacation
Derek and his wife Madison spent 6 nights at Walt Disney World celebrating their 12 years of marriage. What do you do when you go without kids, find out on this weeks episode. Leave a review and you could win! support the ...
Feb. 3, 2022
RDR 299: Listener Questions - Disney Dining Edition
You asked, we answered! It's time for another round of DIsney Listener questions. To become a patreon visist www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Please leave a review and book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com fo...
Jan. 27, 2022
RDR 298: Overhead at Walt Disney World with Chrissy from TouringPlans
Today we welcome the Offcial Minion of TouringPlans, Chrissy. She spends almost everyday in the parks at Walt Disney World. She has overheard a lot of things, so today we all share what we have heard. Follow her @TouringPla...
Jan. 20, 2022
RDR 297: Choosing your Walt Disney World Resort with Michelle McKnight of TouringPlans
Today we welcome back top ten travel agent Michelle McKnight who discuss some strategies on picking the perfect resort for you at Walt Disney World. Pools, Transportation, Beds, you name we discuss it. For more with Michelle...
Jan. 13, 2022
RDR 296: Disney Broadway in the parks and in New York with Jess Siswick
Today we welcome Jess Siswick who famously designed the Ratatouille playbill. She shares her wild ride designing the new famous playbill. We also discuss all the broadway style performances you can see in the Walt Disney Wo...
Jan. 6, 2022
RDR 295: How to Rope Drop Walt Disney World in 2022
It's that time of year where discuss our strategies for Rope Dropping Walt Disney World. If you are going in 2022 this is the perfect show for you! and if you need to book a trip email Michelle@TouringPlans.com Please leave ...
Dec. 30, 2021
RDR 294: End of year review 2021
The year has come to and end. Join us as we look back on the Disney trips we took in 2021. As well as our favorite movies and TV Shows. We also discuss some things to come in 2022. Leave us a review @RopeDropRadio and subs...
Dec. 23, 2021
RDR 293: Doug's Walt Disney World Winter 2021 Family Trip Report
Doug just got back from a few days at Walt Disney World. He shares his experiences including some not so fun travel on a budget airline, extra magic hours now being even earlier, his kids thoughts on the nighttime shows, and ...
Dec. 16, 2021
RDR 292: If were Disney CEO (Bob Chapek replaced by the RDR guys)
We begin todays show with Michelle discussing travel schedules with Disney World this winter and spring. We then jump into today's topic. What would we do if we were given all the Disney power as CEO. We look at Walt Disne...
Dec. 9, 2021
RDR 291:Genie Plus and Lightning Lane Listener Questions with Becky from TouringPlans
Today we welcome Becky from TouringPlans as she helps us answer your questions about Disney Genie and Lightning Lane strategies. Going to Walt Disney World soon, you'll need to know these things. Please leave a review, follo...
Dec. 7, 2021
Bonus Episode: The McKnight Thanksgiving Walt Disney World Trip Report
Michelle once again joins us to share their pre cruise Walt Disney World Vacation. They discuss how their kids enjoyed Ohana and Space 220. As well also some Disney Genie strategies, and more Book a trip today with by email...
Dec. 2, 2021
RDR 290: Doug and Michelle's Family Disney Dream Holiday Cruise Report
Doug and Michelle just got off a 3 night sailing on the Disney Dream. It was a Holiday cruise, so hear how it was decorated, if Santa came, fireworks and more. They also were able to bring their 3 children and share more ab...
Nov. 24, 2021
RDR 289: Universal Studios Florida and Hard Rock review with Olivia Sasman
Today we welcome on junior reporter, Derek's daughter Olivia who shares her experiences of Universal Studios and the Hard Rock Hotel. We discuss everything from Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, getting picked ...
Nov. 18, 2021
RDR 288: Derek's Walt Disney World Trip Report... and how he destroyed his phone
Derek just got back from a stay at Yacht Club. Hear all about his time at Walt Disney World, from Harmonious and Enchantment Review to what he thought of Space 220 and Ratatouille. He also shares to the story of how he dama...
Nov. 11, 2021
RDR 287: Disney Genie Plus and Lightning Lane review: our first hand experience
Today Doug and Michelle give all the advice and strategies when using Disney Genie, Genie +, Lightning Lanes and Individual attraction Lightning Lanes. If you are planning on going to Walt Disney World, this episode is a mus...
Nov. 4, 2021
RDR 286: Things you have to do at Epcot
Only way day at Epcot? Doug and Derek discuss the things you have to do! We go around the map and give details about every attraction. Follow us @RopeDropRadio and leave a review support the show at www.patreon.com/RopeDrop...
Oct. 28, 2021
RDR 285: Disney World Odds Maker with Mike from DisDadTV
Thank you everyone who submitted a question for us to discuss today. For a full list of questions see below. Follow Mike @DisDadTV and us @RopeDropRadio www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and book a trip today by emailing Michell...
Oct. 21, 2021
RDR 284: Favorite Anytime Attractions at Walt Disney World
Want to do something with no wait at Walt Disney World? Today Derek and Doug share their favorite things to do at all four parks with no lines. Please leave a review and check out our patreon at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio ...
Oct. 14, 2021
RDR 283: Walt Disney World What If's
Today we are asking the hard questions like What if cover never happened, or Harry Potter Land was never built, or if Walt himself built Epcot. Join us in our discussion and more. And for our full What If review visit our pa...
Oct. 7, 2021
RDR 282: Doug's WDW 50th Trip Report, Space 220 Review, Enchantment, and more
Big Episode Today! Doug and Michelle share all about their recent trip during the 50th Celebration of Walt Disney World. They talk about the final Happily Ever After, the beginning of Enchantment, Epcot's Harmonious, Animal...
Sept. 30, 2021
RDR 281: Our favorite Meals at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios with Jon Self
Today we welcome from TouringPlans, Jon Self who helps us with our discussion on the best quick service and sit down meals at all four Walt Disney World Parks, Disney Springs, and Universal Studios Florida. For more with Jon ...
Sept. 23, 2021
RDR 280: Walt Disney World Nostalgia
Today Derek and Doug both share a bunch of Walt Disney World memories. With the 50th coming up, it's always good to look back and the fun times we have had at the parks. Please leave a review and follow us @RopeDropRadio For...