Welcome to Rope Drop Radio: A Disney Travel Podcast!

Reviews

Rate Show
Awesome podcast!
This is an awesome podcast and I am so glad I found it! The information and insight you provide has been incredibly helpful and will help make our trip magical! Keep up the great work!
Always excited to listen in my free moments
Really enjoy the content here - and your sincerity. My favorite episode is “If not this, then that.” Great idea to help people think about pivots, which are part of any great Disney day! Keep up the magic.
New listener
Very much enjoyed the genie episode. I think you took a took a complicated subject and broke it down into concise explanations and helpful suggestions. Looking forward to checking out other episodes. Thanks!
Witty Rope Drop Banter
Found your podcast about a year ago and absolutely love the Disney Dad perspective and hearing all the witty banter between the two of you! Thanks for the honest reviews!
Great information in a fun format
I love Doug and Derricks silly banter, but make no mistake, they know their stuff! Love this sweet show.
Feeling Prepared!
Headed to Disney at the end of the month for the first time as an adult (last trip was 98’ at age 8 when animal kingdom was brand new) ! We are taking our two boys age 1 and celebrating our older sons 5th birthday during the trip. I feel so prepared after having listened to this podcast for the last 6ish months. I love the dynamics and show content, it’s definitely my favorite podcast that I have listened to while preparing for this trip! Your shows are great for giving novices basic and also level up insider information thanks to your experience and expertise, I don’t feel like it’s going over my head! 🤞
Practical info to maximize your Disney trip
This wonderful show is half of my Disney podcast one-two punch. Disney Dish is best for history and gossip about park operations, Rope Drop Radio is best for thoughtful, in-depth, on the ground travel advice from two dads with tons of experience. While I don’t agree with everything they say (I won’t be waking up at 7 AM on vacation under any circumstances), I always love hearing about it. Keep up the great work!
Disney Dads are Hot
In case you weren’t aware, Disney Dads are hot. I should know as I’ve been married to one for over 25 years. With this show you get not just one, but two hilariously hot Disney Dads who dish about all the Disney parks. I love that they know both Dland and WDW and that they have strong opinions about all the attractions, food, and resorts. I’m loving being a new listener because I have so many episodes to catch up on! Keep it up, HDDs!
Simply the best!
Thoroughly enjoy listening to Doug and Derek! The upbeat, informative and fun conversations put a smile on my face and provide just the up-to-date Disney info I’m looking for. I look forward to their new episodes and appreciate the content they put together for their audience. Keep up the great work, guys! - Brittany Reynolds Rochester, NY
RDR 4 Life
I have gotten to know both Derek and Doug since I found the podcast at the end of 2022 and have not stopped listening since then. Both of the guys are full of knowledge and the podcast is fun and easy to listen to at work. I really like the spin of podcast about cruises also especially since DCL cruising is my jam. Keep up the amazing work and I hope to see you all in the park or open seas in 2023.
Such a fun podcast!
I love listening to Rope Drop Radio and would recommend this podcast to anyone planning a Disney vacation. It is fun and informative and a delightful part of my week.
So Much Good Info for a First Time WDWer!!!
This podcast came highly recommended by my good friend who is an extreme-WDWer, and I can see why! I’m planning my family of 5’s first-ever WDW trip and I can already tell listening to this podcast (and booking with a Disney travel agent) will make this an AMAZING trip as opposed to the disappointing disaster it would have been without them.
Phenomenal
I started planning a WDW trip a few months ago knowing nothing. After listening to these two entertaining gents, I feel ready to take on the parks. Thank you for your humor, your joy, and your down to earth and honest approach to all things Disney!
These guys experience the park, same way we do
I’ve listened to dozens of Disney podcasts, and most of them are people who live in Florida. They pop in for an hour or two to generate some content for their podcast and then pop back out. But that isn’t the way most people experience the parks! These two on the other hand, go for vacations like the rest of us and so have a perspective that’s more aligned with how you and I experience a Disney park.
My Favorite Podcast ( Including True Crime!)
This podcast is like hanging out with your two best Disney buds discussing your favorite topics! Derek and Doug are not only very informative, they also have a fun, easy chemistry that makes this podcast fun to listen to and I often find myself wanting to jump into their conversations! They are by far my favorite podcast and I very much look forward to each new episode. I highly encourage you give them a try, you’ll be glad you did😁 Thank guys!!
Amazing I love this Disney podcast!
Thank y’all so much for taking the time to inform and entertain people about Disney Y’all are also fun and I love listening to this podcast Y’all are Amazing!
Life saving podcast!!
I am taking my honeymoon in January and for some reason was dead set on going to the rain forest cafe for dinner on our animal kingdom day. Listening to you guys made me do some more research and find some place better. So thank you for your honesty.
Best Conversationalist Hosts!
So I’m sure some of you are like me and listened to lots of Disney podcasts without having a trip planned. It’s just nice to hear about Disney fun and dream of the next trip. These guys have the best conversations surrounding Disney. They make you feel like your friends are just sitting on the couch chatting with you about Disney. Some of the podcasts out there are super annoying to listen to as their hosts put on a fake presenter voice for some reason and it just does not work! It’s like, let’s be real people and just talk.
I am Guilty of Not Leaving a 5 Star Review Sooner
I’m coming clean… I have listened to this podcast for almost a year while planning our families first trip to Disney. Even though it contains two charming and talented hosts, oodles of useful information, and fresh content every episode, I was one of those listeners who didn’t spend a few minutes leaving a review! How could I!? Don’t be me! Leave a review already! Needless to say, this is one of the best Disney podcasts out there and I am grateful for everything I’ve learned while listening to it and feel as prepared as I’m going to get for our trip in a few weeks as a result. Thanks guys!
A Disney Podcast with people that are real
It is nice to listen to 2 people that have a love for Disney but are down to earth and real! The information they give is wonderful and it is helpful. It is nice also to be able to listen to people that can give different perspectives and ideas for a wonderful trip. Listen to this to help make your next trip a wonderful experience with some of the tips, strategies, and suggestions they provide.
My favorite Disney podcast, will be yours too
Humorous, knowledgeable podcast that will get you ready for your next Disney trip. I’ve been an annual passholder for years and still get so much information out of these guys! Thanks and keep up the good work.
Great Info!
This podcast has been a wealth of information and help in planning my upcoming Disneyworld trip.
Perfect Balance
So unlike Lanette, I believe perfect should be paired with 5 stars! 😂 y’all really are great. I like that you’re real too, and not just always just praising Disney. You’re enthusiastic, and I don’t have kids, but can relate to y’all! I look forward to listening to your podcast because it makes work SO much better. Keep it up brothers.
Glad I found this show
I love living vicariously through this podcast as they get to Disney a lot more than I do! Enjoy their input, honesty, and tips on all things Disney. Keep the episodes coming, guys!
Fun and informative!
I’ve listened to my fair share of Disney podcasts over the past year, but only recently found Rope Drop Radio. I had been missing out for sure and am now powering through past episodes. These guys are fun, know their WDW stuff - and they are fellow Nebraskans, which makes them even cooler. A must-subscribe if you are planning a trip or just need to get your Disney World fix.
Funny and useful
Derek and Doug are a great pair. I look forward to each new episode. I’m a seasoned Disney traveler but still pickup useful tips from them. Thanks guys!
Perfect Blend
Rope Drop Radio is my favorite podcast by far! Derek and Doug provide a perfect blend of humor and expertise on Disney. This podcast has relevant content for both new and seasoned fans. Thank you and keep it up!
Funny + great Disney advice
Doug and Derek are such fun guys who make talking Disney not only informative but entertaining. They know their stuff and have a great time along the way!
Everyday is a magical day
Great Podcasts! Most of my friends, family and coworkers are non magic folk☹️. It is so great to be able to listen in on the Disney conversation. Thanks D & D.
Best prep for a WDW trip!
Thank you for all of the great rope drop and Genie+ tips and tricks! It really helped make our park days more magical!!