Rope Drop Radio: A Disney Travel Podcast

2019 comes to and end and we look back on Disney and Rope Drop Radio, this year.  We share our top episodes, talk about our trips, and discuss things Disney did in 2019. Have a Happy New Year from Rope Drop Radio Subscribe, follow us online @RopeDropRadio, and become a patreon at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Book your 2020 trip today with Michelle McKnight.  Email her for a quote at Michelle. McK...

Doug and Derek discuss what they liked and disliked form the recent Star Wars movie with special guest Samantha McKnight. Follow us for more @RopeDropRadio Need to visit Galaxy's Edge, talk to the Jedi Master Michelle McKnight for all your travel information.  Email her today at Michelle. McKnight@mei-travel.com

Today we are discussing our favorite places to sit down and eat, but with a few categories.  Best places with toddlers, grade school age, teens, young adults, and adults only.  Joining us from the Touring Plans podcast is Angela Dahlgren. For more with Angela follow her @AngelaDahlgren And check out her podcast TouringPlans Podcast Be sure to leave a review, subscribe, and visit our patreon site w...

Doug just came back from a quick but packed filled Walt Disney World trip.  We discuss the events he did including Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Epcot Holiday's with Candlelight Processional host Neil Patrick Harris, and of course Opening Day of Rise of the Resistance! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, follow us @RopeDropRadio, and become support the show www. Patreon.com/RopeDropRadio...

Star Wars Rise of the Resistance Opened TODAY at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Doug is there giving his hour by hour review.  From waking up at 2am, to the chaos of waiting in line, to his review.  Joining Doug is Anthony another Star Wars fanatic.   This is a must for any Star Wars fan so book your trip with Michelle Today, Michelle. McKnight@mei-travel.com

Per a recent review we are going to talk about our favorite Walt Disney World Attractions.  To help us discuss we welcome Lesie and Joe from the Disney Deciphered Podcast.  All four parks, our three favorite attractions, and our least favorite. For more from our friends at Disney Deciphered check out their website: disneydeciphered.com Also for Leslie's blog:  tripswithtykes.com And for Joe: AsThe...

Don't know what to get? Today Derek and Doug discuss some fun Disney gift ideas you might want this holiday season. For Rope Drop Radio Shirts: www.teepublic.com/user/ropedropradio For Patreon: www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio To give the git of a Disney Vacation contact Michelle Today.  Michelle. McKnight@mei-travel.com

There is a lot of pressure with Disney Vacations. You want to have the perfect experience, but life gets in the way. Today we discuss some situations where you might feel the pressure but need to let it go. Maybe the attraction you've been wanting to do goes down, or your kid get sick. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio Want to take some pressure off...

Say you want to take your kids but they are older, maybe college age.  Where do you start with planning.  Today we welcome super Walt Disney Traveler Patrick Urell onto the show to discuss taking his three boys age 20 - 30 on Disney Vacations. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and become a patreon, visit our site www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Follow Patrick on twitter @prospectdad Book your ne...

Today we are joined by Liliane Opsomer who helped write the book The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids.  We discuss strategies traveling with little ones.  From where to stay, what to eat, and what to do if the get lost. You can follow Liliane on twitter  @LilianeOpsomer  You can find a link to her book on our website WDWRopeDroppers.com Become a patreon:  www.patreon.com/RopeDropRad...

Doug just got back from a full family Walt Disney World Vacation.  Hear what he thinks of the Skyliner, riding Smugglers Run with kids, food, and Epcot Forever. To support the show, Subscribe, Leave a Review, and visit out patreon page  www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Book your next Magical Vacation with Michelle.  You can email her for all sorts of information.  Michelle. McKnight@mei-travel.com Vi...

Two bonus episodes today, recorded live at Walt Disney World.  First we ride the Skyliner with the McKnights and they give their overall impressions.  Next the McKnight kids discuss Star Wars Land.  What they thoughts of Smugglers Run, building droids, food, and overall experience.   To book your next Disney Vacation contact the Rope Drop Queen today.  Email her for a free quote, Michelle. McKnigh...

Have you ever slept in and missed Rope Drop?  Maybe you are trying out a half day ticket, or you like to park hop.  Well today we are talking about reverse rope dropping.  We discuss strategies on getting the most amount of stuff done before the park closes. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and visit our patreon page  www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Want to take a Disney Vacation? Email Michell...

You asked and today we answer your questions.  And to help us out with have brought on Michelle McKnight to give an expert advice. Some the questions we answer What's your thoughts on the mid day Walt Disney World tickets? How to handle a rope drop with a stroller? What is your Favorite Star Wars Character? Will you ride the Disney Skyliner? How many pairs of socks should I pack for my next Disney...

What makes your blood boil at a Disney Park?  Line cutters, smokers, or kids on shoulders?  We discuss our biggest in park pet peeves.  We also talk some Disney news, from the Skyliner and other attractions closing to Strollers and discounts. Be sure to review the show and help us get to 150!   If you'd like to become one of our VIP Patreons, click the link below https://www.patreon.com/RopeDropRa...

Today we welcome one of our patreons and Disney cruise gold level, Brian Flock, to discuss what it's like to do an Adult only Disney Cruise.  There are plenty of things to do, and plenty of places that kids can not go to on DCL and we talk about all of them.   Be like Brian and become one of our patreons at  https://www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Want to book a cruise with or without kids, email Mi...

Debbie and John Raises are former cast members who have been to all the Disney Parks.  Today we discuss Shanghai and Hong Kong Disneyland.  We talk about exclusive rides like the Tron Light Cycle roller coaster, Shanghai Pirates of the Caribbean, Mystic Manor and more.  We also dive into culture shock and what non american Disney Parks look like.   To support the show be sure to subscribe, follow...

It's that time of year where people eat and drink around the world.  Today we welcome back Alex Cenac who just did Epcot's Food and Wine Festival with Doug and Michelle.  We discuss different booths, food options, unique things they are doing this year, and more. To support our show be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and visit our patreon page  www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio For more with alex y...

This weeks episode we discuss Doug's recent trip to Walt Disney World.  He went down for some NFL football and followed that up with a few days at the parks.  We talk crowd levels, Galaxy's Edge, and more. Thank you new patreons, to join our amazing community visit  https://www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Be sure to subscribe, review, and follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio Book your next trip...

Doug and Kent are on the road discussing Halloween Horror Nights 2019.  They talk about the new Ghostbusters house, scare zones, over all value and more on this weeks bonus episode recorded live from Kent's car. To book a trip to Halloween Horror Nights contact Michelle.  Email her today at Michelle. McKnight@mei-travel.com  

Derek is back from a week long Disney Vacation that was extended due to hurricane Dorian.  We discuss his days there, from restaurants chosen to dine in to attractions him and his family enjoyed.  We also talk about Mickey's Not So Scary 2019 Party and of course what's like to be in Walt Disney World when a hurricane watch is going on.  And because this Rope Drop Radio, Derek did Rope Drop Galaxy'...

Our Patreon Site:  https://www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio This week we are giving away one of our patreon shows.  Today we discuss what it's like picking out Halloween costumes with a 6 and 7 year old.  Thank you to all of our patreons for your support. Get a Free quote today on your next Disney Vacation, from the Rope Drop Queen.  Email Michelle today at Michelle. McKnight@mei-travel.com  

D23 just got over and we are discussing our thoughts on all the announcements.  We talk about everything coming on Disney Plus, we dive into some movie talk, and of course what is coming to the parks in the next few years. You can help send us to D23 in two years by becoming a patreon by visiting our site  https://www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Be sure to follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio an...

We start today's episode with some fun, Derek's Top Five Packing fails.  After learning from what not to do, we share some tips and things to pack you might not of thought of on a Disney Vacation. If you'd like to help support the show, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and become a patreon by clicking the link below. https://www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio If you'd like to take a magical Disney...

Have you ever wondered how Disney stays so clean?  Well today we discuss that with Ken and Lynn from the Sweep Spot.  These guys spent years as Disney Custodians and since then have written two books and host a Disney Podcast.  We talk about the books and some of the fun things they saw during their times cleaning Disneyland. Visit their website  http://www.thesweepspot.com/  and follow them on so...