Rope Drop Radio: A Disney Travel Podcast

Today we dive into the Disney Vacation Club with current member Wes from 365 Days of Disney.  We discuss price and what you get and if it's worth the investment.   If you'd like to follow Wes you can find him on Twitter @365DaysOfDisney You can follow us @RopeDropRadio and if you'd like to be a patreon be sure to head over to our site.  www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Also if you'd like to take a ma...

Today we welcome back Kent Mullins who succesfuly became the first person to ride all 47 open attractions at Walt Disney World with the new Toy Story Land update in ONE DAY!  Enjoy re living the story through his ups and downs. You can follow Kent on Twitter @UCFKent Be sure to also follow @Epic_Disney and @ Parkeology And if you would like to make a run let Michelle McKnight book your travel.  Yo...

Because we are not teenagers, we do not hang out in the teen clubs on the Disney Cruise Line.  So today we welcome onto the show Ainsley.  Her dad is Joe with Backtothemouse.com and they have been on 10 Disney Cruises and have experienced all 4 ships and their teen clubs.  If you are a parent wondering if you teen would enjoy a Disney cruise this is the show for you. For more about Joe and Ainsley...

Doug and his family just spend 9 days at Walt Disney World, including being there for both Toy Story Land opening and the Fourth of July! If you'd like to have a magical Disney vacation, let the Rope Drop Queen plan it for you.  You can email her at Michelle. McKnight@mei-travel.com Follow us on twitter @ropedropradio  

The newest land in Walt Disney World is now open and Doug got to check it out opening day.  We dives into reviews for Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers as well the theme of the new land and some strategies for rope drop.  If you are planing a trip to Disney's Hollywood Studios this episode is a must. We'd love your support, click the link below and check our our patreon. https://www.patre...

Today we head out west to Disneyland where a lot of changes have been happening.  Jen from the Disney Parks Moms Panel joins Derek to discuss the changes that have happened to Paradise Pier, now Pixar Pier, as well as the new Fast Pass System, Max Pass.  You can follow Jen on twitter  @ JLap64 Also be sure to follow us @RopeDropRadio And for booking any Disney travel let Michelle give you a quote...

Today Doug and Derek share 10 of their biggest fails at Walt Disney World.  We hope you learn from our mistakes. Check out our Patreon site:  www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio If you'd like to book a Disney Vacation contact Michelle. McKnight@mei-travel.com    

When your child has special needs is a Walt Disney World vacation worth it? Well today we answer that question with Maureen from Autism at the Parks.  She gives strategies on how to enjoy Disney with a family member who has autism or other special needs.  We discuss Disney's unique DAS system and give options on how best to use that and fastpass.  We also talk about Universal and what they do for...

Today we welcome the DCL Dude onto to the show.  Wes has been on 15 Disney Cruises and shares his experience and details about navigating Castaway Cay, Disney's own private island.  We talk food, excursions, and best places to visit on the island. Make sure you follow Wes on Twitter @theDCLDude And if you'd like to check out Castaway Car on the Disney Cruise Line make sure you email Michelle for a...

Today we welcome back to the show our sponsor the Rope Drop Queen Michelle McKnight.  Last year she talked about trip planning 101 but today we are diving deeper.  This is trip planning 202!  We discuss advance strategies of when to plan your trip, reservations, fastpasses, and dinning.  We also announce the winner of our $50 gift card contest!   If you'd like Michelle to plan your next Disney Vac...

We are full of spoilers today with our take one the most recent Star Wars film, Solo. If you'd like to check out anything Star Wars at Walt Disney World, be sure to talk to Jedi Master Michelle.  You can email her at Michelle. McKnight@mei-travel.com Be sure to subscribe and check us out on Facebook and Twitter!

Last June we recorded a mini podcast tackling the question of what to do when it's raining at Walt Disney World.  With all the rain recently, we decided it'd be a good time to drop this episode.   If you'd like to take a magical Disney vacation talk to our amazing sponsor Michelle.  You can email her at Michelle. McKnight@mei-travel.com

First things first, we are running a contest.  To enter give us a written review on iTunes or Stitcher, then message us (so we know your user name).  You could win a $50 Disney Gift Card! Some BIG news is happening right now at WDW, listen for those details. Finally we discuss how to do a 2 day park trip.  How to hop, what to focus on, and strategies to help you get everything you want in such a s...

Today we welcome Jenn from WillSavefortravel.com who is going to share some tips on what to do when you are not in the park. Visit her website at WillSaveForTravel.com  or on Twitter @willsave4travel And if you'd like to take a magical vacation let Michelle give you a FREE quote! You can email her at Michelle. McKnight@mei-travel.com Be sure to Subscribe!

Today we discuss the ESPN Wide World of Sports down with special guest Julie Jacobs.  We talk transportation, facilities, food, and more.  If you are going to be visiting Disney World and have an event at the ESPN Wide World of Sports, this episode is for you! Be sure to subscirbe and follow us on social media If you'd like a FREE Disney Vacation quote email Michelle at Michelle. McKnight@mei-trav...

Today we start by answering some questions we get about what Marvel attractions and characters you can find in the parks.  We also talk Marvel Day at Sea, Disney Paris, and our favorite MCU films.  We then dive into our thoughts on Avengers Infinity War. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on social media If you'd like to take a Disney Vacation, get a FREE quote from Michelle.  You can email her at...

Today we welcome Debbie and John Raises who met at Animal Kingdom 20 years ago when the park originally opened! They discuss what the park was like in 1998, how attractions have evolved, and their thoughts on Pandora.  You won't want to miss their stories or how the Animal Kingdom's 20th Anniversary celebration went down. If you'd like to get a FREE quote on a magical Disney vacation contact Miche...

Today we welcome to show from Backtothemouse.com Joseph Kaplan, who discusses his recent Disney Cruise and trip to Walt Disney World.  He gives us a review of Swan and Dolphin and Flower and Garden.   If you'd like a free quote on a Disney vacation contact Michelle Mcknight today, you can email her directly at Michelle. McKnight@mei-travel.com Be sure to Subscribe!

Thank you for listening to Rope Drop Radio!  Today we give thanks to all of those who have helped our show over the last two years!  We also dive into the future of what's to come with a Disney Meet up, Trivia Night, and a Rope Drop Radio Disney Cruise!  We finish with Doug and Derek taking a version of the lightning round, answering a bunch of Disney questions.   In honor of our 100th episode we...

After we discuss some Toy Story and Universal Horror Nights news we dive into a strategy on how best to do Magic Kingdom in a day.  We talk Dining, fastpasses, rope drop, with tall kids, and short kids... If you have a conference or family outing in Florida and can do only one Disney day, this episode is for you. If you would like to book a Disney Vacation please contact Michelle McKnight for a Fr...

This week we relive Doug's recent trip onboard the Disney Dream.  Doug has been on all four Disney Cruise Line Ships, hear how this one stacks up.  We talk about the new Beauty and the Beast show, Dining, Kids clubs, and more. If you'd like to get a FREE quote on your next cruise email Michelle and she can help you find the right ship and destination. Michelle. McKnight@mei-travel.com Be sure to s...

Today we head North of Walt Disney World to Universal Studios where Doug and his family enjoyed 2 nights at Loews Portofino Bay and 2 full days at both Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios.  Doug is joined by his 12 year old daughter Samantha who discusses Universal from the Tween viewpoint.  We cover rides, restaurants, and characters all in Universal Studios. If you'd like to take a Univer...

After some festival news and a Black Panther Rumor, we answer your questions. What time will Magical Express Pick me up? Why we go back so often? Will there be a discount before Star Wars Land opens? How do you use the Fantasmic Dinner Package? What Disney Cruise Line Dining hall needs refurbishment? How do you get to Port Canaveral from WDW? Thank you for asking, we love answering! Be sure to Sub...

You're in for a real treat as we I interview Kent Mullins and learn how he successfully accomplished FORTHY-SEVEN Walt Disney World attractions in just one day.  He is one of only 19 people EVER that are able to boast that impressive feat! We are confident you'll love his story as much as we did.  Along with Kent's tips on this episode, you can follow him on Twitter @UFCKent for even more! For you...

We've talked a lot about our favorite dining options from table service to character meals to quick service... but we've never touched on what to avoid until now! Find out what our reconditions would be to stay away from along with some Disney news hot off the press! If you'd like a FREE quote on an upcoming Disney trip, please contact Michelle McKnight.  You can email her directly at Michelle. Mc...