Ropedrop & Parkhop: Helping you Dream, Plan and Do Disneyland

"A whole new world!" - Disney's Aladdin  Katie visited the Walt Disney World Resort last week, and while Disneyland still has her heart, she's sharing all about her fun trip! Want more Walt Disney World episodes - you're in luck! They're in the works, so stay tuned! But we'll be back to our regularly scheduled Disneyland programming next week. For now, join us as we relive all of the good times to...

"Now, don't move. Smile. Say cheese." -Disney's The Aristocats. Today we're discussing PhotoPass at Disneyland - the cost, and why we recommend purchasing it for your vacation. As moms, we're typically BEHIND the camera, TAKING the pictures. But, sometimes we want to actually be IN the picture, too! This is a great reason to purchase the PhotoPass - and, it includes those super fun attraction phot...

"Hockety pockety wockety wack! Odds and ends and bric-a-brac!" - Disney's The Sword and the Stone Today, we're discussing tips and tricks to make your first visit to the Disneyland Resort a success - stuff to take with you, and some ideas you may not have thought of! We want you to have the best trip ever, so we are sharing some of the tried and true things that work well for us that we utilize ev...

Genie, you're free! - Disney's Aladdin In December, Disneyland introduced their new "skip-the-line" system, Genie+. In today's episode, we break it down to help you understand it - how it works, cost, benefits, what ISN'T included (that part is important!).  We also briefly discuss Genie - the virtual assistant that is available to everyone (at no cost) in the Disneyland app. We think this new sys...

"For the first time in forever!!" - Disney's Frozen. It's been a minute! We hope everyone had a fantastic holiday season, and we wish you all happy and healthy 2022! Today's episode is a recap of Katie's family trip to Disneyland, which was a Christmas surprise for her kids! We talk about crowds, touch briefly on Genie+ (which we plan to talk about a little more in depth next week), how to prepare...

"Look around, look around at how lucky we are to be alive right now!' - Hamilton Okay. So, I know Hamilton isn't exactly Disney, BUT it IS on Disney+ AND both of us got to go see it this past weekend, so we're both still on a Hamilton high! And, we're talking about LOOKING AROUND at all of the park atmosphere experiences in Disney California Adventure, and there's plenty to see! We stand firm that...

"Up through the atmosphere! Up where the air is clear!" Let's Go Fly a Kite, Disney's Mary Poppins. Tell me you didn't just start singing that song! This weeks episode wanders through Disneyland park and takes note of all of the atmosphere: cavalcades, live music, characters... there is so much more to the Disneyland Resort than just attractions. We love taking the time to just enjoy the atmospher...

Traditions change - new ones are great! - Disney's Noelle. New traditions abound at Disneyland's new Merriest Nights party, and Katie got to go! kWe know - it was a surprise to us, too! But, she has all the details - including whether she thinks it is worth the money. Join us for a recap of her quick (and kind of spur-of-the-moment) trip to Disneyland! Be sure follow us on Instagram @Ropedrop. Par...

"A mighty fine life, carrying the banner tough and tall!' - Disney's Newsies D23 (an annual Disney convention) happened this past weekend, and with that came all sorts of news, so what the hay! We decided to just talk about everything that will be affecting Disneyland in the coming years. Some of it we're excited about, and some we are not as excited about (RIP Earl of Sandwich!). Overall, good th...

"We Were like, 'Whoaaaa,' and I Was Like, 'Whoaaaa,' and You Were Like, 'Whoaaaaa...'" - Crush, Disney Pixar's Finding Nemo This week, we dive into the attractions at Disney California Adventure park that aren't rides - and there are some doozies! We share our favorite places to catch a little rest and air conditioning, places for kids to get their wiggles out and also one of the areas you can ski...

"Seeing isn't believing, believing is seeing!" The Santa Clause The holidays at Disneyland kick off TODAY, November 12 and we're here to give you an overview of all the festivities offered inside Disneyland park, Disney California Adventure park, Downtown Disney and the Disney resort hotels - there is plenty of jolly holiday to go around! We absolutely love Disneyland this time of year - there is...

"That might sound boring, but I think the boring stuff is the stuff I remember the most" -Russel, Disney Pixar's Up Of course the rides at Disneyland are so much fun... but what about the attractions that won't make your stomach drop? Today, we visit the "non-ride" attractions at Disneyland park, and share why we love (or don't love) them and if you should make time to pause and enjoy these spots,...

"What is he babbling about? He's like the thing that wouldn't shut up!" - Kuzco, The Emporer's New Groove Guys, we're blaming Erin's Disneyland souvenir head cold... but, this is a long episode with lots of babbling. HOWEVER, good news! Erin had an awesome trip to Disneyland! We share our best advice for what you *shouldn't* do at an after-hours event like Oogie Boogie, and basically just reminisc...

"I never look back, Darling! It distracts me from the now!" - Edna Mode, Disney Pixar's The Incredibles In today's episode, we visit Pixar Pier, Paradise Gardens Park and Grizzly Peak to finish up with overview of attractions at Disney California Adventure. On Pixar Pier, you'll find the *one* ride Erin won't even look at - visit our Instagram and let us know if you agree with Erin or Katie on thi...

"If you ain't scared, you ain't alive." - Disney Pixar's The Good Dinosaur YOU GUYS! It's our TWENTIETH EPISODE! Thanks for coming along on this ride with us! Today, we head into Disney California Adventure for a two-parter talking about all of the attractions here - including the one that most people thing is the scariest ride in the entire Disneyland Resort. Fun fact - we both LOVE it! So, join...

."To infinity... and beyond!" - Buzz Lightyear, Pixar's Toy Story. Finishing up our Disneyland park attraction series with a bang, and we arguably saved the best for last. In today's episode, we give an overview of the attractions in Toon Town, Tomorrowland and on Main Street, USA. There are definitely some rides in these lands that you won't want to miss, annnnnd, there are some you can for sure...

“If you’re going hard enough left, you’ll find yourself turning right” – Cars More attraction talk - there are just so many!  Join us as we continue our journey through Walt's original "Magic Kingdom" by visiting Galaxy's Edge, Frontierland and Fantasyland. Do you know which ride boasts longest run time, from actual attraction start to finish? Or, which attraction was originally introduced at the...

"When there's a smile in your heart, there's no better time to start. Think of all the joy you'll find, when you leave the world behind and bid your cares goodbye. You can fly." — Disney's Peter Pan  We start a deep dive into the Disneyland attractions (just rides, not experiences), starting in Adventureland and working our way through Critter Country. We talk about the ride itself, give some deta...

"Because Mr. Oogie Boogie is the meanest guy around. If I were on his boogie list, I'd get out of town!" - Kidnap the Sandy Claws, The Nightmare Before Christmas lyrics. Katie got home from Disneyland late last night, and she's here to tell us all about OOGIE BOOGIE BASH! This trip, she stayed at the Fairfield Inn across the street from the parks, visited Disneyland one day and partied late into t...

"Some people are worth melting for." - Olaf, Disney's Frozen. Are characters your thing? Do you (or someone you love) want to hang out with Mickey and his pals while you eat a delicious meals? Then, character dining is for you! There are currently four options on Disneyland property, and we break them all down to help you choose which might be best for you! Character meals are such a great way to...

"What could be more important than a little something to eat?" - Winnie the Pooh SNACKS - they're what perfect Disneyland days are made of! Who needs a meal when you can fill your tummy with churros and Dole Whips?! Calories don't count at Disneyland - and we share our favorite ways to consume as many of those calories as possible! From ice cream to pickles, we cover it all - so join us on this de...

"Mr. Disney traveled west, just a few bucks to his name. Along the way, he met Mickey Mouse, and the world will never be the same! He had a suitcase and a dream" -Red Car Trolley Newsboys at Disney California Adventure First things first: We recorded this episode LAST week immediately after we recorded the previous episode, so if we still sound like we are Disney tired... it's because we were! Sec...

"I want to be where the people are!" Ariel, Disney's The Little Mermaid. Guess what, guys?! Spoiler Alert: The people were NOT at Disneyland last week. We couldn't have picked a better time to visit - crowd levels were crazy low and most rides were walk-ons for us! We loved every second, and every meal! Join us as we talk about what we did, what we saw and what we ate! As always, follow us on the...

"Welcome to Agrabah, city of mystery, of enchantment, and the finest merchandise this side of the river Jordan, on sale today." - Peddler, Disney's Aladdin. Downtown Disney is a great way to start or end your Disneyland vacation - and we give you a glimpse into what it has to offer. Dining... shopping... a hotdog wrapped in a pickle dipped in cornmeal and deep-fried served with a side of peanut bu...

Who's-its and what's-its galore! There is quite the extensive list of things you cannot take through security when you head to the Disneyland Resort, but some of the things you can (and should) take might just surprise you! Today, we talk about the things you should leave home and the things you should for sure put in your fanny pack (they're cool now!) so you're guaranteed to have an awesome day...