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

Hopefully you're not tired of hearing us read food menus, because there are even more to discuss this week! From the new Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree to Oogie Boogie Bash exclusive foods, we are here to go over it all. If you listen carefully, you can hear our tummies grumbling while we talk about our favorite new and returning snacks. A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Plea...

Have we ever done a bonus episode?! This week, there was so much news with d23 parks announcements and Halloween menus that we thought we'd treat you all to a bonus episode! Enjoy!

The parks and experiences panel at D23 this year had a bunch of surprises, plus some announcements we had already predicted. Tune in to hear our thoughts on what's coming to the Disney parks around the world and more! A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our Patreon is LIVE! Go check it ou...

We are SO excited for the upcoming fall festivities at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, and we want to give you our best tips for enjoying the resort this time of year. If you were lucky enough to grab Oogie Boogie tickets, the Halloween party at DCA, we give you some strategies for that as well. Who is visiting Disneyland this fall? Are you going for the first time? Who thinks this is...

This week we're chatting with Deb from Mouse World Travel about her recent Disney Cruise in the Greek Isles and Mediterranean! A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our Patreon is LIVE! Go check it out at https://patreon.com/ropedropparkhop for extra content, early ad-free episodes and more...

The unionized cast members at Disneyland this week are in negotiations for unfair labor practices. We were able to speak with a cast member who shared with us (anonymously) what could happen if the union votes to strike. We're hopeful the meetings are productive and there's a resolution before it comes to that, but we wanted to give our listeners an idea of what to expect in the event of a...

This week, Katie is recapping her recent trip to Anaheim with her family and sharing all the highs and lows and new tips she learned. A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our Patreon is LIVE! Go check it out at https://patreon.com/ropedropparkhop for extra content, early ad-free episodes and m...

It's been a little while since we've done an episode on Lightning Lanes and Virtual Queues, so with the changes coming up this month, we decided to dive into a short tutorial on how these function at the Disneyland Resort. If it's your first time or your 100th, we hope you find some of these tips useful! A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mous...

How did Disney IT work this week? We're discussing the runDisney and Oogie Boogie Bash ticket releases and how it went for us. A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our Patreon is LIVE! Go check it out at https://patreon.com/ropedropparkhop for extra content, early ad-free episodes and more...

Today, we're joined by Philander - everybody's favorite VIP tour guide at the Disneyland Resort! We talk about all sorts of things - his start and his future with the Disney company, his ⁠#ImagineeringMonday⁠ series and his thoughts on Disneyland's progress. It was such a pleasure to sit and visit with him - we hope you enjoy! Be sure you follow Philander on Instagram - ⁠@PhilanderC85⁠...

Michelle of Mouse World Travel joins us to talk about her recent cruise Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point (she was part of the first ship to cruise to Disney's newest island). Then we chat about her experience previewing Tiana's Bayou Adventure at WDW! We are so excited for this to debut at Disneyland, and hearing her review made us even more anxious for it to open. A huge thank you to our s...

The Ropedrop Kids are officially back for a summer series, and this week, they're discussing all things Tomorrowland. What do you think of their ideas? What would you change or keep about Tomorrowland?

This week we are talking about things you might consider when deciding when to book your next Disneyland trip. Weather, special events, crowd levels, etc. might influence your decision, and we break down the specifics for you! No matter when you go, you'll have a magical time with our tips and tricks. A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtrave...

It's officially summer, which means it's time to bring back the Ropedrop Kids for a few episodes! Today, they are discussing solo trips vs. family trips vs. big group trips. Which type has been their favorite, and why. A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our Patreon is LIVE! Go check...

There are so many good reasons to use a travel planner! We've seen a lot of seasoned Disneyland goers post about issues or questions lately that we know could have been taken care of so easily if they had used a Disney travel planner. We wanted to clear up any misconceptions people might have about what it means to use a planner, and how we can help you have the most magical vacation ever. A h...

In this episode, we are discussing the new changes to Disability Access Services that were recently implemented at the WDW resort and coming next month to the DL resort. Disclaimer: neither of us are experts nor do we have a ton of knowledge about how ADA accommodations work and the ins and outs of accessibility. We are empathetic to the families that were previously able to qualify for DAS that a...

We finished out our fun Orlando week with a couple days at Walt Disney World and we tried some new things, did some of our old favorites, and overall had a fantastic time. Hear all about what we ate, rode and experienced at the Most Magical Place On Earth! A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today!...

We are back from our intense and amazing training trip to Universal Florida and brought back as much useful information as we could to pass on to you. If you're planning a trip to this fun resort anytime soon, we hope to be able to help! A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our Patreon is...

"You ain't never had a friend like me." - Genie, Disney's Aladdin. This is one of our favorite episodes we've ever recorded, sit back and enjoy our interview with Danny Stiles who is currently an Adventure Guide with Adventures by Disney, but has a very fascinating Disney past! A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com...

"Knowing where you are by knowing where you've been." Maui, Moana. We are celebrating 150 episodes with a listener Q&A! We are so grateful for you all, and look forward to the next 150 episodes with you! A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our Patreon is LIVE! Go check it ou...

"Life is full of possibilities. You just need to know where to look." - Joe Gardner, Disney/Pixar's Soul. This week, we are letting you in on all the exciting details for Pixar Fest, coming up this summer at the Disneyland Resort! From food to entertainment to collectible novelties, this is a huge celebration you won't want to miss. A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Tr...

"What could be more important that a little something to eat?" Winnie the Pooh. Our WDW 103 planning episode is here, and it's all about the food! We tell you some of our favorites and the ins and outs of dining at Disney World. A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our Patreon is...

"I like firsts. Good or bad, they're always memorable." Ahsoka Tano, The Mandalorian. This week we are discussing all things Star Wars and the upcoming "Season of the Force". Fun merch, menus and more will be available during this month-long celebration at the Disneyland Resort. A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.c...

"The only thing predictable about life is its unpredictability." - Ratatouille. This week, it's all about catching up on the latest news from Disneyland, Disney World and more! A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our Patreon is LIVE! Go check it out at https://patreon.com/ropedr...

"And we'll be friends forever, won't we?" - Tod, Disney's The Fox and the Hound. This week we are recapping our recent trips to Disneyland. First, our training in February, and last weekend, our amazing meetup with our lovely podcast listeners! We had the best time, and can't wait to do it again next year. Stay tuned for details and we hope you'll plan on joining us i...