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

"Genie, I wish to be the most powerful sorcerer there is! - Jafar, Disney's Aladdin. In this episode, we do an updated walk-through of Genie+ and give our thoughts on whether we think it's worth using on your next trip. Feel free to follow along with us in the app (if you're not driving...)  A big thanks to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Go to www.mouseworldtravel.com to get your free vacat...

"This is SO tinsel!" Disney's Prep and Landing. Today, we're talking about the happiest time of year at the Happiest Place on Earth! There is so much to see and do - from festive decorations, jolly entertainment and the BIG man himself to delicious foods (we're STILL waiting for holiday menus to be released) and wintery attraction overlays! Check it all out! And while you're at it, subscribe rate...

"Boys and girls of every age, wouldn't you like to see something strange?" - Citizens of Halloweentown, The Nightmare Before Christmas. LISTENER ADVISORY--some of the stories in this episode might be a little spooky for younger listeners. Today we are joined by one of our favorite guests, Lynn from The Sweep Spot, as we discuss some of our favorite ghost stories from the Disneyland Resort. We also...

"Let's go fly a kite, up to the highest height. Let's go fly a kite, and send it soaring!" Disney's Mary Poppins. Prices at Disneyland are SOARING! We woke up last week to news of price increase, across the board. Ticket prices, Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane prices, souvenir prices - everything increased! We break down the expenses for you today so you know what to plan for when planning an...

"Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one. - Mother Willow, Disney's Pocahontas. In this week's episode, we are joined by special guests Jordan and Daniel from the Disneyland 4Ever Podcast! We discuss our top 10 Disneyland vs. Disney World attractions, and some of them were really hard to pick. See if you agree or disagree with any of our assessments. And speaking of Disney World...we...

"Oh, there's a big surprise! I think I'm gonna have a heart attack and die from that surprise!' Disney's The Lion King. Surprise! Erin took Linden to Disneyland for a couple of days and we had a BLAST! We got to do somethings for the first time ever (like pilot the Mark Twain and take the Amtrak Surfliner) and we also did some tried and true favorites (like Splash Mountain and Autopia... over and...

"Isn't it great? It's my birthday gift to ME. I'm so happy." -Kuzco, The Emperor's New Groove - Erin got to make a last-minute trip to The Happiest Place On Earth, so this week’s episode will just be a quick news drop by Katie and we’ll be back together next week for an awesome trip recap!

"I can show you the world. Shining, shimmering, splendid..." -Disney's Aladdin. This week, we're recapping the rest of d23 including news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line. We covered everything Disneyland last week, but this week, we hop all around the world and touch on everything else! What was your favor...

"Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination in the world." - Walt Disney. In today's episode, we dive deep into all the announcements made for the Disneyland Resort at the D23 Conference in Anaheim last weekend. Some things were exciting, and some things were notably absent - see if we discuss your favorites from the big reveals! Next week we'll be...

"A most gratifying day. For the first time in 16 years, I shall sleep well."-Disney's Sleeping Beauty. In today's episode, we're going over the 2nd half our recent Disneyland trip - and this is the part where we have all the tips and tricks! We had some unique experiences, we learned some important lessons, and we tried out a few new things just so we could know whether to recommend these tips and...

"Togetherness, for me, means teamwork" - Walt Disney. The time has finally come for our much anticipated CHOC Adventure in the Park! We were so excited to be able to raise enough money for the Children's Hospital of Orange County and get a special invite to an after-hours event in Disney California Adventure. In this episode, we recap the first half of our weekend at the parks, and hope we can rel...

“It’s called wayfinding, princess. It’s not just sails and knots, it’s seeing where you’re going in your mind . Knowing where you are by knowing where you’ve been.” -Disney's Moana. So... maybe you don't want to spend *all* of your southern California days at Disneyland (which sounds crazy to us, but we won't judge you!) and you need some ideas for other things to do nearby... This episode is you'...

Sad news, friends - this is the last Ropedrop Kids episode for the summer! The kids had so much fun making this, and today Kenley, Asher and  Linden share their perfect Disneyland days! Jack was off soaking up the last fun summer had to offer before school starts back up this week, so he wasn't here, but we were sure to include him and plan his perfect Disneyland day, too! Thanks so much for...

"Chim chiminey, chim chiminey, chim chim cher-ee; A sweep is as lucky as lucky can be!" Disney's Mary Poppins. We are so excited to be joined today by our good friend Lynn from The Sweep Spot podcast! Lynn is a former custodial cast member, and in this episode, he gives us some tips on how to make CMs lives easier and shares a couple of his favorite stories from his time as a CM at the Disneyland...

We had so much fun doing our "This or That" episode, we decided to let the Ropedrop Kids in on the action! In this episode, we throw a few fun questions their way and let them debate - would they choose THIS or THAT?

"I eat danger for breakfast!" -Rhino, Disney's Bolt. For this week's episode, we are discussing all the places you can find breakfast at the Disneyland Resort, including sit-down options, quick service, and grab-and-go. We talk about our personal favorite breakfast spots and we hope our suggestions can help you plan how you'll fuel the start to your perfect Disney day! If you're enjoying our episo...

"Always let your conscience be your guide." -Disney's Pinocchio. For this week's episode, we asked our Instagram followers to give us some Disneyland "This or That" options... and we chose a few of our favorites to discuss! What we learned was... Erin is indecisive! Play along with us and let us know if any of our this-or-thats stump you like they did us! Do you like episodes like this? Follow us...

In this episode, the Ropedrop Kids rank the rides at Disney California Adventure and discuss their favorites. See if you agree with their picks! Only a couple more episodes remain for the kids this summer, we hope you've enjoyed them.

"For To March and Drill Over Field and Hill...Is a Military Goal!" -- Disney's The Jungle Book. In today's episode, we have a special guest, Hannah, who shares how to take advantage of all the discounts available to those in military service at both Disneyland and Disney World. You won't want to miss this one! Find Hannah @hannahlearningdisney on IG and make sure you're following us on social medi...

In this episode, the Ropdrop Kids visit each land at Disneyland, and rank the rides! They share their favorites, as well as their "one-and-done" rides. You'll find you might agree with some of their rankings... but, some might also be a bit controversial!

"There's a great, big, beautiful tomorrow! Shining at the end of every day!" Magic Kingdom's Carousel of Progress. D23 (the annual Disney conference where the BIG, HUGE announcements are made) is quickly approaching, and as usual, the rumors are flying. And, as usual, most of the rumors involve a revamp of Tomorrowland. Will this year be Tomorrowland's year to shine? We talk about what we would do...

"The cold never bothered me anyway." -Disney's Frozen. Today, we're talking about COMFORT! The best way to have a great day at Disneyland is to make sure you have a good pair of shoes, and to not get too hot or too cold. So, today, we share some of our tips for beating the heat, staying warm when it gets chilly, and keeping your feet nice and happy!  Don't forget - we're raising money for the...

We are HALFWAY through our Summer Series with the Ropedrop Kids, and this week Jack, Kenley, Asher and Linden discuss the attractions they've done but don't ever want to do again.... and the attractions they haven't done but would really like to try.... and the attractions they've never done and have no desire to do! And, they throw a few food choices into those categories, too!  There won't...

"Ohana means family, and family means that no one gets left behind or forgotten." -Disney's Lilo & Stitch . Today, we go over some of our very favorite Guest Services that are available to you at the Disneyland Resort - the baby care and first aid centers. We also share some of the tips that have worked for us when preparing for and/or handling losing our kids! Disneyland is a busy place, and...

Today, the Ropedrop Kids are talking about the lands and areas and attractions throughout the Disneyland Resort that they like better at night!