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Episodes

RDR 334: Love it or leave it: Epcot with TouringPlans Destination Specialist Gina Akin
Oct. 6, 2022

RDR 334: Love it or leave it: Epcot with TouringPlans Destination Specialist Gina Akin

Today we take a stroll through Epcot and discuss different rides, attracations, and food and weather we love it, or leave it. To help us on our journey we are joined by Destination Specialist from TouringPlans Travel Gina Ak...
RDR 333: Is It Worth It? Disney Add Ons
Sept. 29, 2022

RDR 333: Is It Worth It? Disney Add Ons

Today we dicuss some simple questions we get all the time, is it worth it. From the Photopass and park hopping, to Lightning Lanes and Genie Plus. A lot of things cost a little extra these dayas, so we discuss which ones ar...
RDR 332: Double Rope Drop and Rope Drop FAQs
Sept. 22, 2022

RDR 332: Double Rope Drop and Rope Drop FAQs

Today we discuss the wonderful world of double rope dropping. It can only be done at the Magic Kingdom. Hear all about our strategies for a double rope drop. Then we answer some Frequently asked questions about rope droppi...
RDR 331: It's our Rope Drop Radio meet up trip report
Sept. 15, 2022

RDR 331: It's our Rope Drop Radio meet up trip report

This last week Derek and Doug went down to Walt Disney World to do meet up's, giveaways, a VIP Tour, some new dinning, and more! Thank you everyone who came out and a sepcial thank you to TouringPlans for sponsoring our event...
RDR 330: Flight Advice with Lyn of The Families Fly Free Podcast
Sept. 8, 2022

RDR 330: Flight Advice with Lyn of The Families Fly Free Podcast

This week we welcome on guest Lyn Mettler of the . We talk a little Disney but mostly how to get to Disney when flying. Some general tips and tricks and Lyn shares some of her advice for flying free! She provides Rope Drop Listeners with a...
RDR 329: Magic Kingdom Yes or No with Castmember Ed!
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...
RDR 328: Magic Kingdom area resorts
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 ...
Derek's Disney Wish Trip Report
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...
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...