Reviews

I’m so glad you focus on what to know about Disney World! Please keep that up - our family loves listening to your podcast!

I have been listening to this show for about a year and half and this is hands down my favorite Disney podcast! I am of mom of 3 (soon to be 4) kids so I truly appreciate the tips and tricks from doug and Derek (I’ll miss you!). I’m looking forward to hearing Disney planning parenting tips from another mom of 4! Welcome Lauren! Thanks for going on walks, runs and drives with me. I appreciate all of your work and tips! Only 16 more months till my next trip (but who’s counting 😉).

Rope Drop Radio is an absolute joy to listen to! Doug and Lauren have such fun and informative banter that makes every episode both entertaining and valuable. They cover great topics with timely information that any Disney fan can appreciate. I only make it to Walt Disney World once a year for my annual birthday trip, but listening to this podcast keeps the magic alive for me all year long. Thanks for keeping the Disney spirit strong—keep up the amazing work!

Love the show! It’s very helpful when planning a Disney trip. And even when I’m not, it’s fun to listen to the travel stories. I’ve heard Lauren on a few episodes before and I like hearing her insights. Welcome, Lauren!

Very informative and helpful for Disney planning. Love the banter. Looking forward to having Lauren on the show.

This podcast has so much helpful information and is full of fun facts. LOVE that Lauren has joined the show!!! I will definitely be sharing this with other Disney fans!

Excited about the change! Welcome Lauren!

I started listening to these guys when I was planning my first family trip over 2 years ago…and after the trip I couldn’t stop! Their mixture of tips, tricks, and banter keep me coming back each week for more! Thanks for all that you do! Updated January 10, 2025: best of luck to Derek, you’ll be missed! Thank you for all the laughs! End of an Era! You guys have been my train ride to work companions every Friday. Lauren, welcome to Fridays with Charles😂

I started listening to Rope Drop Radio before our first trip in February 2024 and haven’t stopped. A lot of great information for planning a trip and I love how Derek & Doug don’t sugar coat anything. Their banter is always entertaining as well!

Just discovered your podcast, and I really enjoy your energy and interaction! As a fellow Disney Dad, I appreciate the family focused topics and tips. Although our home park is Disneyland, I love Walt Disney World content as I visit often as well. I look forward to listening more!

We’re in the middle of planning our first Disney World trip, and Rope Drop Radio has been an incredible resource! The hosts break down everything so clearly, from using Lightning Lanes to picking the best dining and resorts. Their tips have helped us feel so much more confident and excited about our trip. They keep up with all the latest changes, so we know we’re getting up-to-date advice. If you’re planning a Disney vacation, this podcast is a must-listen!

Just finished my review of the Rope Drop on Deck podcast and talked up Michelle quite a bit. But we know where the real strength lies, team Double Ds! Derek and Doug are a treat to listen to, more satisfying than a Mickey bar on a hot summer day. You 2 are relatable and provide so much solid information and tips! Keep it up and I’ll keep listening, thanks for your hard (?) work fellas

As a former Disney child, current Disney adult, and prospective Disney dad, I appreciate how the information they provide can apply to anyone that enters this magical place. Week in and week out, I find myself learning something a bit more to maximize my trips. It’s because of this show, that after nearly 32 years of life, and 20 visits to Walt Disney World, that I finally tried a dole whip and it has become my favorite snack at the parks (yes I know it’s embarrassing that it took this long). I hope they continue to entertain and educate us for years to come and I look forward to the day that I start bringing my own children, and applying more of their knowledge.

This was my first listen to the podcast, and WOW, I can see how you guys have grown to over a million listeners! Fun. Knowledgeable. Obviously experienced. I’m excited to have such a great resource for the next time my family plans a Disney trip!

While I have been an avid WDW traveler with a good amount of Disney knowledge, Derek and Doug has been my attempt to keep me in the Disney bubble when I’m not there. It is safe to say that they have been doing an amazing job. While I’m hoping with all the new additions to the parks, from a movie canon Yzma coaster to a Monster’s Inc Door coaster, it would be my Happily Ever After to sit next to Doug on those rides. And Cosmic Rewind too… Love you guys! Keep up the good work!

This podcast is a must listen if you are headed to WDW! They provide just the right balance of humor and information.

Going on my first self-booked Disney trip with my significant other in the middle of January (13 - 17) of 2025. Oh my lord, Disney can get expensive (my bank account is hurting). Found this podcast when I was looking for information on how to get the most out of my trip. It provides excellent information and is also greatly entertaining. Can’t wait to make the most out of this vacation and make some ever-lasting memories. Thanks guys.

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I have listened to many Disney podcasts over the last year and Rope Drop is the best of them all! It’s the perfect balance of useful tips, interesting content, and entertaining hosts. I like how real they are, very relatable!

Planning a trip to Disney? This is the only podcast you need! Seriously, like so many other reviewers I tried out a lot of other podcasts before finally finding Doug and Derek’s gem of a show. There are a lot of Disney themed podcasts out there that are really just 95% marketing from travel agents with a few tips thrown in. But Doug and Derek - while sponsored by an awesome travel agency - are there providing truly honest reviews, tips, and pros/cons to all things Disney, as well as amplifying their listeners experiences, tips, and questions as well. Add in their witty banter and the result is feeling like you’re hanging out with two friends helping you to make the most of your time at Disney (versus trying to sell you things). What I love most about RDR is that they’re not afraid to critique things that aren’t great or which they view as a potential waste of your time and money (while still giving space to those who might feel differently), and also that as two Dads who have done all types of Disney trips - from family trips with littles and teens, to adult couple trips, to solo work trips - they really meet listeners where they are at and provide a range of guidance pending the type of trip you are planning. This leaves me - a Mom of a 3 yr old and by then 8 yr old - planning our first ever trip for early 2025 feeling armed with the insider info I need to get the most of our experience, avoid time or money traps, but also not feel like we didn’t “do Disney right” if we’re not on Main Street in Magic Kingdom for every parade, firework show, and photo. Disney’s a big investment and I’m grateful to have stumbled across this pod to help me feel more excited and empowered vs. overwhelmed. Kudos to Derek and Doug for keeping it real and fun, keep it up!

Great Disney podcast! — Update: I’m not gonna knock you down a star or do you wrong like that, but please hear me out: The Caballero mispronunciation is not cute anymore, I never found it funny but the fact it’s still happening really bugs me. Please learn how to properly pronounce “caballero.” It’s actually getting offensive, this is the US and basic Spanish language skills are the norm for most people, so please cut it out. It’s not funny. It’s wrong. You know how to say it, so please just do. (Giving you the benefit of the doubt: “Kah-bye-air-oh”)

These two goofy fellas deserve all the stars! Love the banter these two have between them. Clearly see and feel the friendship they share. Oh and they know Disney World! Listen and learn all the tips, tricks, and feel confident going, “to a now slightly less stressful trip” to the most magical place on earth. Favorite podcast!

Love this podcast! My wife and I just started listening to it about a month ago and we think it’s great! We go to Disney every year and always looking for new tips and tricks on how to do Disney! Keep up the great work guys! P.s. release the rope drop radio run club merch!

Really enjoyed listening to this show leading up to our Labor Day Disney trip - particularly the “low key” tips!