Listener Reviews

My husband and I took our kids (then, 3 and 5) to Disney for the first time in November. I stumbled upon Rope Drop Radio when I was beginning to plan. My son, Breccan (Doug, that’s pronounced Breck-in), started listening with me almost daily during our car rides to and from school. Now he absolutely loves Lauren and Doug and even convinced me to become a Patreon member because he NEEDED to hear the After Show. RDR started out as a planning tool, and now it’s become a regular part of our week. This is one of the most helpful podcasts out there- from rope drop strategy (obviously) to packing tips and everything in between. Doug and Lauren have all the details you didn’t know you needed! Even Lauren’s basic food reviews help this adventurous foodie family pick where to eat and not eat! We have our next trip planned for April 2027 and are looking forward to hearing even more helpful tips! Keep up the great work! Love, Lindsay and Breccan

I love this fun and informative Disney podcast! I always learn fun new tips, tricks, and things I want to try on my next trip. Listening to Rope Drop Radio adds a little bit of magic to my day, even when I am far from Disney! Doug and Lauren have great interactions and conversations that keep it real and entertaining. Also, Doug’s voice reminds me of Josh Gad, so it’s almost like listening to Disney tips from Olaf-it’s the best. 😂 Thanks Doug and Lauren for bringing the magic each week!

I am a rookie planning a family multi-generational trip to Disney World. A Disney pro friend recommended this podcast, and I have absolutely binged it. Within the course of just a few days, the many episodes I’ve listened to have taken me from clueless to feeling well-informed. This resource has been great for me, since podcasts are easier to fit in my schedule than extensive reading or internet research. Thanks to the hosts for their hard work!

This is my one and only Disney podcast that keeps me feeling connected to the parks all the way from Colorado. I love my Friday tradition of listening to the latest episode during leg day. People at the gym think I’m crazy, but Lauren and Doug get me pumped! Keep it up guys!!

Great show but it’s always hard to hear Doug. You need to turn his audio/mic up!

Great podcast! Love the ‘resort roulette’ episodes, and all the great information and tips. Also, I love the dynamic between Doug and Lauren- seems like you guys have a lot of fun in addition to sharing the information & news. Keep up the great work!

I originally found this show when planning my family’s first trip to Disney World. 2 years after that trip happened, I’m still listening. A great way to keep the Disney magic going at home.

I look forward to this podcast every week! It’s truly my zen time and I always learn so much (even though I consider myself a Disney pro!).

I’ve been meaning to leave a 5 star review for a while now. RDR has played every Friday in my car on the way to work for a couple of years now. It takes me to fantasy land on my way to reality world. Isn’t that why we all love Disney, just a little escape from reality? Lauren, keep giving Doug just a little bit of a hard time to keep him on his toes.

Thank you for giving out sunshine with each episode. From an old friend

Doug and Lauren give some of the best Disney advice — this is coming from two former Disney Cast Members. From rope drop strategies to getting the most out of your Disney vacation, they know it all. We love listening weekly and enjoy each episode, thanks for all the details and hard work you guys put into it!

I was appalled to hear Doug mention none of his college roommates left reviews. Be careful what you wish for, Dougie (his nickname in the dorms our sophomore year). Here it goes: How do you know it’s actually an old roommate of Doug’s? Well, let me tell you. I was there the night Rope Drop Radio was conceptualized. It’s true. I had just returned from band practice. I waked in, and there was Doug, dressed head to toe in a Buzz Lightyear Halloween costume (it was July BTW) playing his trumpet. I don’t remember why he wasn’t at practice that day, but that’s not important. Anyway, I ask him what’s up with the costume. He then gives me a 40 minute update about Disney purchasing Pixar, and how important this is in Disney history, what it means for the parks, etc. he was PUMPED. . I honestly could not have cared less, but I could see how excited he was. That was the start. The Pixar purchase is what turned Doug. He became a Disney lunatic from that day forward. Graduation cap? A mix of Disney and teeth. Honeymoon? You guessed it: Disney World. I could see the absolute joy Disney brought him. It made him come alive! As things go, we eventually fell out of touch, only occasionally seeing each other at the annual Nebraska dental conventions. I’m now a supplier, and Doug raids my table and steals all my free giveaways. Like clockwork, he shows up and steals the floss. Every single time!! I recently listed to my first episode of Rope Drop Radio when I got called out on the alumni Facebook page for not leaving a review like Lauren”s college roommate did. I was pleasantly surprised. The content was great. Informative but fun. Good chemistry with his co host. And while I’m not a Disney guy (more of a Legoland person myself) I could absolutely see how helpful this podcast could be if you were looking to plan a Disney trip. Hope all is well with you and your family, Dougie. We should plan a get together this summer. I’ll bring the saxophone and whipped cream 🤣. That’s a little inside joke that only me, Dougie, and Stevie P know about. Take it easy bro. Keep up the great work. See ya Real Soon!

Started listening when planning a trip to Disney World, now listen because, it is so refreshing and it leaves me with a smile on my face. I listen to current event podcast most of the time, so I need the weekly Rope Drop Radio Podcast to lower my blood pressure, relax and remember there is still a lot of good in the world.

I’ve tried a few different Disney Parks podcasts and this is definitely my favorite. Production quality is good, editing is tight/episodes are succinct without being disappointingly short, and content is unique and useful. I prioritize listening to this pod every week. I only wish that I could enjoy more of the old episodes, but with the constant changes at Disney it’s hard to know when older advice is still valid. Now, a request in exchange for my 5 star review - PLEASE do a “survival guide for Midwesterners going to Disney in the summer for the first time”! I grew up traveling to Disney annually but only in spring, late fall and winter. Now that I’m a parent and addicted to passholder resort discounts, I have weeklong trips planned with my husband and two kids (ages 6 and 4) for Fourth of July and again in early August this year. I’m genuinely concerned we will perish in the heat. Thank you and nice work pals!!

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I’ve been enjoying Rope Drop Radio since I started planning my family’s token, one-time only (haha) Disney World trip back in 2021. I’m so glad I found you all! We have now gone multiple times, and I find the greatest joy in helping others plan their trips, saving them time and money (though probably not sleep for the rope droppers among us). Doug and Lauren are very knowledgeable about the parks, and their banter always keeps things both interesting and grounded. My thirteen-year-old is now a proud fan of the Trumpet Squid, and it makes his day to get into car # seven or eight on Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Thanks for the podcast, thanks for all you do, and most importantly, thanks for who you are!

This podcast is so fun to listen to and is my go to, along with Rope Drop on Deck! As someone with extensive Disney knowledge this podcast is always teaching me new things and wanting to expand my horizon on all things Disney! Thank you for being such a fun atmosphere and community!

Your podcast is so informative, and fun! I love that you guys are honest with the great, and not so great, parts of WDW! I’ve learned so much. We’re gearing up for our 2nd big family trip in June. (Thanks to my friend Lauren!!) Keep spreading the Disney happiness, Lauren and Doug! And Go HAWKEYES! 😉 ❤️, Lindsay Heisler

I am constantly driving and on the go as a travel nurse and dreaming of my next Disney trip, so listening to Rope Drop Radio helps me escape to the Disney bubble if only for a little while every day. Lauren and Doug keep me laughing and also exquisitely informed on all the Disney need-to-know’s, but their conversations also have helped improve my Disney knowledge significantly as I’ve been exploring a new adventure as a travel agent. (Shout out to the nurses Lauren, woo!) You guys are a breath of fresh air and exceedingly “Disney brilliant”. Keep the episodes coming!

Those of us who keep going back to the Disney Parks, who perk up when we hear someone mention Disney in a conversation, who will always get teary-eyed during fireworks, and wave, unashamedly, at characters in the parade, are the same people who long for childhood joys of innocence and nostalgia. We are the people who look for the magic. And this show gets it. Doug and Lauren are our people.

We love Rope Drop Radio! The helpful tips for making the most of a trip to Walt Disney World are great, however let’s be honest… it’s Doug and Lauren that make this podcast a must-listen-to for any Disney fan. Your authenticity and genuine desire to help listeners navigate the Disney parks comes through in every episode. Y’all rock!!

My name is Nikki, I know my nickname on here is all weird, not sure how to fix and not worried about it. Anyway, wanted to drop a five star review after the one star, as I was appalled at how mean people are. I think Lauren has been a great addition to the show. I love the mix of humor and your love of Disney while also acknowledging flaws, keeping it real. My first trip was in 2024 and my family and I crushed it thanks to tips from this show. Can’t wait to go on a girls trip later this year. Keep it up ♥️

I listen to a lot of Disney content, but this is by far my go to. Every episode brings laughs and Disney magic. I am sure your kids will cringe if I ever see you in the parks because I will absolutely stop and say hi. Thanks for making us all feel like friends that share in a Disney obsession.

Nobody hates Star Wars more than Star Wars fans do.