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Episodes

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. ...
Guest: Alex Cenac
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...
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...