Rope Drop Radio: A Disney Travel Podcast

Today we welcome to the show Len Testa who is the Co Author of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, Co-host of the Disney Dish Podcast, and founder of Touring Plans.  Len brings some amazing stories of how he started the guide book and the strategies people have used to navigate Disney. We also play a little game of odds makers and Len answers the lighting round questions! For more informati...

Today we are answering your questions about the Disney Cruise Line with special guest Lance P.  If you'd like to book a Disney Cruise, let Michelle do it for you.  You can email her by clicking Michelle. McKnight@mei-travel.com .   Also if you'd like to support Rope Drop Radio visit our Patreon  www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio   Here is a complete list of questions 1.  I want to get on the cruise as...

Today we discuss everything the Disney Dining Plan has to offer.  From the different levels and structure to tips and strategies.  If you are debating if the Dining Plan is right for you, then this show is a must.   If you'd like to take a Disney Vacation, with or without the dining plan, contact Michelle today.  You can email her by clicking Michelle. McKnight@mei-travel.com Follow us on social m...

A lot has happened in 2018 and it's fun to remember everything and look to the future of what's to come. Wonder what our top 5 shows where of 2018... we will share them, and our least downloaded show.   We also discuss movies, what came and what will become a blockbuster next year. 2018 was the release of both our patreon and our website.  You can visit them both at WDWRopeDroppers.com And to book...

Today we welcome to the show Michelle McKnight from Mei-Travel.  She recently spent a couple days at Walt Disney World taking in everything for the Holidays, including attended an Epcot Candlelight Processional featuring Neil Patrick Harris.  We discuss strategy, decor, resorts, Magic Kingdoms Very Merry Christmas Party, and more! If you have ever thought about traveling to Walt Disney World for t...

Today we are joined by Kristin and Richard Hawkins as well as Kent Mullins who not only have mastered doing every Walt Disney World attraction in one day but also wrote a new novel that is part escape room, scavenger hunt, and novel that you play in Hollywood Studios.  The book is called Macallen's Secret: Park Studios and the three author discuss how they came up with it and the future of the ser...

Today we talk about our must haves on a Disney trip especially if you are traveling with kids.  These products are tested and approved by us.  You can read more on our latest blog post  http://wdwropedroppers.com/trusted-travel-gear/ If you would like to book a Disney Vacation please contact Michelle and she can get you quote.  Email her at Michelle. McKnight@mei-travel.com Help us continue to gro...

The Edge is the newest addition to the Celebrity Cruise line.  This is the future of modern luxury cruising and Doug is on-board experiencing all it has to offer.  He is joined by Alex Cenac and they give a full review. Discussing Dining, kid options, activities, and more.  If you are looking for an alternative to Disney Cruising, this ship might be perfect for you. If you'd like to book a trip on...

Today we discuss Derek's recent trip to Palm Springs and Disneyland.  We talk where he stayed including a hotel linked to meth, as well as going to Newport beach, and all things Disneyland. Be sure to follow us @RopeDropRadio And for more content and for support please visit our patreon  www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio   If you'd like to take a magical Disney vacation get a free quote from Michelle....

Today we welcome back Disney Author Aaron H Goldberg, who is going to help us rank the Walt Disney World resorts but first we discuss some Disney news, from new things coming to Epcot to the naming of the Star Wars attractions at Hollywood Studios. Be sure to follow Aaron online @AaronHGoldberg and for more information about his books visit his site.   aaronhgoldberg.com Also if you'd like to book...

Today we bring in an expert who knows about every drink in Epcot.  You can find him on twitter @EpcotBarCrawl.  We go country by country discussing the best drinks to get.  We share some secret drinking areas you might not know about and we let you know our favorite Disney cocktails. Be sure to follow @EpcotBarCrawl  And us @RopeDropRadio And for your next Disney Vacation, let Michelle McKnight he...

Want to hear Doug's Chewbacca... becoming a Patreon  www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio   Today we welcome back professional voice actor Ryan Wiley.  He's got a new role in an upcoming game called AVARIAvs and wanted to share his character with us.  We also discuss his recent trip to Disney's Vero Beach in Florida and of course he shares all his voices including Mickey Mouse and Chewbacca. For more inf...

We welcome Doug back from his recent Disney Cruise to Bermuda.  He shares his review of the new itinerary out of New York.  We also discuss things to do on board from the new Rapunzel restaurant and also Halloween on the high seas. If you'd like to book a magical Disney Cruise email Michelle today.  Michelle. McKnight@mei-travel.com And if you'd like to help support our show and get some free stuf...

Today we discuss what to do when the sun goes down.  A lot of attractions change and becoming more immersive.  We go park by park and talk our favorite things to do at night.  If you'd like to take a magical Disney Vacation, get a quote from Michelle.  You can email her at Michelle. McKnight@mei-travel.com Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and follow us @RopeDropRadio And check our our website WDWRopeDroppers....

First Shout out to our NEW Patreons Elizabeth and Matt!  We would greatly appreciate your supports as we continue to grow.  Visit our patreon site  www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Today we go EPIC and to do that we bring on Kristina and Kelli from Epic Disney Escape.  They do all sorts of crazy challenges at Walt Disney World and we talk about the best ones.   If you want to become epic you can join...

We would love for you to join us on patreon... $1 a month, helps so much and gets you bonus episodes.    www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio If you have been at Walt Disney World lately, you've noticed the cranes and construction walls.  Wonder what they are all for? Today we discuss everything coming to Walt Disney World in the next couple of years, including Star Wars, Guardians of the Galaxy, and the...

Today we welcome back to the show Jenn from WillSaveForTravel.com.  Her and her husband just did a couples only Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom.  We hear about that version versus Derek and Doug who have taken kids.  We discuss dressing up, rides, characters, Hallowishes, and strategies on what to wait in line for and what to skip.  If you are thinking of taking a trip to Mickey's Not So Scar...

Today we welcome back Kent Mullins who loves Universal Studios Florida Halloween Horror Nights.  He gives his top ten review of the the houses, shares some strategies on how to get the most in, and talks specialty food and scare zones.  If you are planing on going this October, this show is a must! If you'd like to book a trip to Universal Studios, make sure you talk to Michelle McKnight.  You can...

Today we welcome a very special guest, Ryan from the Disney Pins Blog.  We talk everything pin trading from etiquette and lingo to events and high value pins.  This subject is fascinating and Ryan knows it all! For more information about pins visit disneypinsblog.com and follow Ryan on social media @disneypinsblog  If you'd like to take a magical Disney Vacation, get a Free quote from Michelle.  Y...

While at Walt Disney World Derek and Kent Mullins recorded a special bonus episode on how Kent did all 48 open attractions in one day. Be sure to follow Kent @UCFKent and us @RopeDropRadio Check out our new website WDWRopeDroppers.com And book any Disney travel with Michelle.  Email her at Michelle. McKnight@mei-travel.com

Five day Walt Disney World trip with two kids and a baby... some may call it crazy.  Today we discuss Derek's trip report!  We talk Caribbean Beach resort, 50's Prime Time, attraction strategy, and what it's like to have a non walking baby at the parks. If you'd like to take a Disney Vacation contact Michelle Today!  You can email her at Michelle. McKnight@mei-travel.com Check out our new website...

Today we step away from Disney and discuss some other trips we have taken recently.  These non Disney trips explain why we love going to Walt Disney World so often.   And no matter where you are going, it's worth an email to see if Michelle can help you book.  Michelle. McKnight@mei-travel.com Check out our website wdwropedroppers.com  

If you are debating about which Epcot area resort to try, then listen to us as we discuss Disney's Boardwalk Inn Resort.  We talk rooms, dining, shopping, clown pool, and transportation.   If you'd like to book the Boardwalk, talk to Michelle.  You can email her at Michelle. McKnight@mei-travel.com Be sure to follow us on social media and subscribe!

Today we welcome onto the show Larry Welnowski from the Disney Food Allergy Group.  We dive into the question of what do you do when you have food allergies and dinning at the parks.  If you have a food allergy and are planing on going to Walt Disney World or Disneyland this show is for you. For more information follow Larry's group @ 99disneychefs  or on facebook search Disney Food Allergy Group....

Check out our new website WDWropedroppers.com You asked questions, we are giving our answers.   1. We are headed to Disneyland in November, what are your must eats, shows, and attractions? 2. How do you get more than 3 fastpasses? 3. Where can I find a master list of the health and safety info of each ride? 4.  Give a typical strategy for one day at Walt Disney World. 5. Favorite place to eat at D...