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Rope Drop Radio: A Disney Travel Planning Podcast

Our job at Rope Drop Radio is to help you navigate all things Disney, from the Parks to Cruise, we've done it all. We love talking Disney and want to make sure you have a wonderful time on your vacation.
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Now displaying: 2019
Aug 9, 2019

Today we welcome a very special guest, Seth Kubersky the author of the Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando.  We discuss and hear a review of the newest attraction at Islands of Adventure, Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure.  We then dive into the big announcement of Universals Epic Universe, rumors of lands and attractions, and when it might open.  Also because it's a Disney Podcast we of course talk about Galaxy's Edge.

Fore more information you can follow Seth @Skubersky as well as https://www.orlandoweekly.com/author/seth-kubersky

And be sure to visit our website WDWRopeDroppers.com to find a link to all the Unofficial Guides.

Be sure to subscribe, follow us @RopeDropRadio, and visit our patreon page www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio to support the show

Ready for a Magical Vacation?  Contact Michelle Today to start planing it.  Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Aug 2, 2019

Today we welcome Dan Heaton from the Tomorrow Society Podcast to discuss with us all things Epcot.  We talk about the opening, favorite attractions, and what's to come.

To help support Rope Drop Radio please subscribe, review, and visit our patreon

www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

For with Dan visit tomorrowsociety.com and follow him @tomorrowsociety

And you can follow us @RopeDropRadio and visit our site www.WDWRopeDroppers.com

Make your you book your next Epcot vacation with Michelle.  Get a quote today Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Jul 29, 2019

We have a special bonus episode, hear from the whole McKnight family about their vacation to Disneyland and the European Disney Cruise.

Took book any Disney Vacation contact Michelle Today.  Email her at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us @RopeDropRadio

 

Jul 26, 2019

Today we continue with part two of Doug's European trip.  This time he begins with a train to Spain where the checked out Camp Nou.  From there he makes his way onto the Disney Magic, with stops at the Vatican, Leaning tower of Pisa, Rome, and more!

Make sure you leave a review either on your podcast app or on facebook to be entered into our contest.

Also you can support the show by becoming one of our patreons at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

Start planing your next vacation today by talking to Michelle, you can email her at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Jul 19, 2019

Doug is back after a 18 day vacation through Europe.  We spend today's episode discussing the first half, where Doug and his family toured London, Paris, and of course everything Disneyland Paris has to offer.  If you want to know what it's like to take three kids to the Tower of London, or the Eiffel Tower, this episode is a must.  And of course no McKnight trip is complete without some epic travel fails.  Thank you for listening.

To help support the show be sure to subscribe, follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio and become a patreon at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

Thinking about checking out Disneyland Paris or any other magical vacation?  You need to talk to Michelle, email her today at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Jul 12, 2019

Today we welcome back Grey with the Epcot Bar Crawl who will fill in as guest host while Doug is gone.  We discuss all the bars in the on property resorts.  After a long day at the parks, you need a cocktail.  Now you'll know where to find them.

To help support the show or to get a koozie visit our patreon page

www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

Also follow Grey on social media @EpcotBarCrawl

Book your next magical vacation with Michelle, you can email her right now for a quote.  Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Subscribe and follow us @RopeDropRadio

Thank you for listening

Jul 4, 2019

Today we discuss those things that Disney does well that you forget about.  The little things that set them apart from the local theme park.  The things that make a Disney vacation truly magical.

Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio and support on patreon

www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio
Start planing your next vacation today with the help of Michelle McKnight, you can email her right now for a quote.  Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
Jun 28, 2019

If you are taking a short trip at Walt Disney World you don't want to do the time suck attractions.  Today we discuss which ones we would skip.

To support the show leave a review, follow us @RopeDropRadio and become a patreon

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Every magical Disney Vacation starts with the Rope Drop Queen, get a quote today with by emailing Michelle at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

 

Jun 25, 2019

It's movie review time!  We discuss Toy Story 4!  Hear our thoughts and more on this weeks bonus episode!

Jun 21, 2019

Today we have some fun playing a game with fellow podcasters Trent and Jeni from the Disney DNA podcast.  The four of us are picking our own theme park based on attractions at Walt Disney World.  Who do you think as the best park?

Be sure to subscribe, follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio and support our show at patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

and for more information bout the Disney DNA podcast visit them online at disneydnapodcast.com/

Book your next Disney Vacation today contact Michelle for a free quote Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Jun 14, 2019

Last week Doug went to Disneyland to experience Star Wars Galaxy's Edge.  We discuss the Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run, drinking at the Olga's Canitna, and of course what is better, blue or green milk.  We also bring Alex Cenac on to discuss building a droid and light saber.

Now is the time to book a Star Wars Vacation and to do that you need to contact the Jedi Master Michelle McKnight.  You can email her right now at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Be sure to subscribe, like us on social media @RopeDropRadio and we'd love your support on our patreon site.

www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

 

Jun 11, 2019

Listen to Doug and crew as they take on Disneyland's Newest attraction, Millennium Falcon Smugglers run in Glaxy's Edge.  

If you'd like to experience this attraction contact Michelle today for a free quote.  Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

and visit us online WDWRopeDroppers.com 

Find us on social media @RopeDropRadio

Jun 7, 2019

Today we welcome back to the show the Parkeology champion Kent Mullins.  He has rode every attraction at Walt Disney World in one day many times and today he answers your questions.  What do you do while waiting in line?  What's your record of Fast Passes? How many steps do you take during a run? Do you even eat? We answer these and more on this weeks show.

Please subscribe, follow, and review our show.  And if you'd like more content, swag, and a fun community of Rope Droppers, please visit our patreon site

Follow Kent online at @UCFKent
And to book a Disney Vacation contact Michelle Today.  You can email her at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
May 31, 2019

Today we are talking about two interactive games you can find at Walt Disney World.  First we discuss how to become a Galactic Hero on Buzz Lightyears Space Ranger Spin at the Magic Kingdom.  We then cover the strategies of Toy Story Mania over at Hollywood Studios.  If you want to beat your family and friends, then listen to us, two certified Galactic Heroes!

For pictures and references visit our new blog post over at WDWRopeDroppers.com

Be sure to follow us on all social media @RopeDropRadio

If you'd like to play these games, then you'll need to book at trip to Walt Disney World.  For all your travel needs contact Michelle today.  You can email her at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

 

May 24, 2019

Thank you for listening for 3 years!  If you'd like to support the show please like, subscribe, and support us on patreon

www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

Today we answering your Thunder Round Questions!

Favorite Song

Favorite Drink

Pick an attraction to ride fro an entire day straight.

If Doug and Derek were WDW treats which would you be? ( will say what you are and you say what i am)

What disney movie would you like to see made into a live action movie?

If you are able to ride an attraction that has closed & is gone forever, What attraction would it be and why?

I googled what targets to aim for to become a galactic hero while waiting to ride.  When I won by a couple hundred thousand points my wife says I cheated and still try to say she won by default…. is this cheating or being resourceful?

Vacation Club worth it?

if you couldn’t ride any rides, which park would you choose to spend the day in and why?

Disney World is great but what is it missing? What desperately needs attention?

Which attraction makes Doug or Derek vomit the most?

Best Bathroom in each park?

 

If you'd like to book a Disney Vacation, let the Rope Drop Queen plan if for you.  Contact her today at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

May 17, 2019

The Rope Drop Queen herself stops by to discuss all things Character Dining at the Walt Disney World.  She has been to them all and shares some strategies on how to book and enjoy having a meal with your favorite character.  Michelle also gives her Top 5.

Character Dining can sometimes be a challenge to book so allow Michelle to do that with a Vacation Package.  Get your quote by emailing her at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com 

help support Rope Drop Radio by subscribing, reviewing, and becoming a patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

Follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio

 

May 10, 2019

Today we welcome to the show Scott Sanders who runs the Disney Cruise Line Blog.  We discuss the history of blog as well as everything that is coming to the Disney Cruise Line.  We talk new ships, new island, and more.

Check out the blog at disneycruiselineblog.com

and follow on twitter @TheDCLBlog

To become one of our patreons visit our site www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

Subscribe for more episodes and follow us @RopeDropRadio

And be sure to book your next Cruise or Disney Vacation with the Rope Drop Queen, Michelle McKnight.  You can email her today for a quote Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

 

May 3, 2019

Disney is making some changes in their stroller policy, so we brought on the owner on Kingdom Strollers Matt to discuss what is happening.  We also play a game of odds makers, where we all discuss the odds of different things happening.  Like what are the odds the skyliner will allow kids to sit in strollers or the odds My Disney Experience will ever work correctly.

To book a stroller at Walt Disney World click the link below

https://www.kingdomstrollers.com/?ref=ropedropradio

And be sure to follow Kingdom Strollers online @kingdomstrollers

And help support Rope Drop Radio by subscribing, reviewing, and becoming a patreon.

www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio
Ready for a Disney Vacation, let the Rope Drop Queen book it for you.  Email her today for a free quote, Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
Apr 29, 2019

Spoilers!  Doug and Derek discuss their thoughts of Marvels Avengers Endgame!

Join us on patreon 

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Follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio
 
And if you'd like to book a Disney Vacation, email Michelle Today for a quote!  Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
 
 
Apr 26, 2019

Today we go over the results of what you said from our recent survey.  We discuss future plans for Rope Drop Radio, and we each share our top 5 non mountain rides at the Magic Kingdom.

To help us grow our podcast, please leave a review or visit our Patreon page www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

And make sure you book your next vacation with the Rope Drop Queen, you can email Michelle at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Follow us @RopeDropRadio

 

Apr 19, 2019

Today we are joined by Jami and Kristi from the Hakuno Moscato Moms Blog.  We discuss strategies for taking your little ones to the parks.  From the best age to go to what rides to go on.  We even joke about bringing booze into the parks.

Visit the Moscato Moms today at

Twitter: @hakunamoms

Become a patreon for Rope Drop Radio

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Book your next vacation today.  Email Michelle for a free quote.  Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
Be sure to subscribe, leave a review and follow us @RopeDropRadio
Apr 12, 2019

Have you ever wanted to take a VIP Disney Tour? Of course, we all have, but they don't come cheap.  Today we welcome back Disney Travel agent Alec Cenac who has not only booked a bunch of VIP tours but he has taken a few himself.  Alex discusses cost, type, and everything included.  For more about Alex follow him @ajcenac

Take a look at our new website WDWRopeDroppers.com

Want to make us feel like a VIP, support us via patreon

www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

And if you'd like to take a magical Disney Vacation, let our own VIP travel agent help you out.  You can email Michelle at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Be sure to surbscribe for more episodes and follow us @RopeDropRadio

Apr 8, 2019

Doug gives his take on the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco. 

Be sure to follow us @RopeDropRadio

And book your next Disney vacation with Michelle.  Email her for a quote today Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com 

Apr 5, 2019

Today we welcome to the show, the amazing Mrs DrLupo.  She is a Harry Potter super fan and discusses with us her take on Universal Studios, Wizarding World.  We talk about riding Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey as well as Escape from Gringots.  We dive into the food options and butter beer.  Finally we share strategies on how to get all Harry Potter in and some tips to make your trip magical.

For more episode be sure to subscribe and follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio

For more with Mrs DrLupo you can follow her @MrsDrLupo

For special episode and more please join our patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

Thinking about taking a Universal or Disney Vacation? Let Michelle McKnight plan it for you.  You can email her for a quote today Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

 

 

Mar 29, 2019

Today Doug's 9 year old daughter joins us to give her input on the Walt Disney World trip their family took without their dad.  She talks rope drops, dining, Toy Story Land hard ticket event, and what it's like to visit an urgent care on vacation.  She also dishes on her dad and what's like to not have him on vacation.

We would love for you to become a patreon, visit our site at

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Be sure to subscribe and follow us @RopeDropRadio
And be sure to contact Michelle for your next magical Disney vacation.  You can email her at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
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