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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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Dec 27, 2019

2019 comes to and end and we look back on Disney and Rope Drop Radio, this year.  We share our top episodes, talk about our trips, and discuss things Disney did in 2019.

Have a Happy New Year from Rope Drop Radio

Subscribe, follow us online @RopeDropRadio, and become a patreon at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

Book your 2020 trip today with Michelle McKnight.  Email her for a quote at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

 

Dec 21, 2019

Doug and Derek discuss what they liked and disliked form the recent Star Wars movie with special guest Samantha McKnight.

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Need to visit Galaxy's Edge, talk to the Jedi Master Michelle McKnight for all your travel information.  Email her today at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Dec 20, 2019

Today we are discussing our favorite places to sit down and eat, but with a few categories.  Best places with toddlers, grade school age, teens, young adults, and adults only.  Joining us from the Touring Plans podcast is Angela Dahlgren.

For more with Angela follow her @AngelaDahlgren

And check out her podcast TouringPlans Podcast

Be sure to leave a review, subscribe, and visit our patreon site www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

Book your next trip today with the help of Michelle McKnight.  Email her for a quote, Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

 

Dec 13, 2019

Doug just came back from a quick but packed filled Walt Disney World trip.  We discuss the events he did including Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Epcot Holiday's with Candlelight Processional host Neil Patrick Harris, and of course Opening Day of Rise of the Resistance!

Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, follow us @RopeDropRadio, and become support the show www.Patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

Book your next trip Today by contacting Michelle McKnight.  Email her to get started, Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Dec 5, 2019

Star Wars Rise of the Resistance Opened TODAY at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Doug is there giving his hour by hour review.  From waking up at 2am, to the chaos of waiting in line, to his review.  Joining Doug is Anthony another Star Wars fanatic.  

This is a must for any Star Wars fan so book your trip with Michelle Today, Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Dec 5, 2019

Per a recent review we are going to talk about our favorite Walt Disney World Attractions.  To help us discuss we welcome Lesie and Joe from the Disney Deciphered Podcast.  All four parks, our three favorite attractions, and our least favorite.

For more from our friends at Disney Deciphered check out their website: disneydeciphered.com

Also for Leslie's blog:  tripswithtykes.com

And for Joe: AsTheJoeFlies.com

Visit our website and blog WDWRopeDroppers.com

Book your next vacation today with Michelle McKnight, email her for a quote; Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

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Nov 29, 2019

Don't know what to get? Today Derek and Doug discuss some fun Disney gift ideas you might want this holiday season.

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To give the git of a Disney Vacation contact Michelle Today.  Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Nov 22, 2019

There is a lot of pressure with Disney Vacations. You want to have the perfect experience, but life gets in the way. Today we discuss some situations where you might feel the pressure but need to let it go. Maybe the attraction you've been wanting to do goes down, or your kid get sick.

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

Want to take some pressure off, then book your next vacation with Michelle.  Email her today Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Nov 15, 2019

Say you want to take your kids but they are older, maybe college age.  Where do you start with planning.  Today we welcome super Walt Disney Traveler Patrick Urell onto the show to discuss taking his three boys age 20 - 30 on Disney Vacations.

Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and become a patreon, visit our sitewww.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

Follow Patrick on twitter @prospectdad

Book your next trip with the Rope Drop Queen today.  Email her at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Nov 8, 2019

Today we are joined by Liliane Opsomer who helped write the book The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids.  We discuss strategies traveling with little ones.  From where to stay, what to eat, and what to do if the get lost.

You can follow Liliane on twitter @LilianeOpsomer 

You can find a link to her book on our website WDWRopeDroppers.com

Become a patreon: www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

Book your next Disney Vacation with our without kids today!  Contact Michelle for all your travel needs.  Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Nov 1, 2019

Doug just got back from a full family Walt Disney World Vacation.  Hear what he thinks of the Skyliner, riding Smugglers Run with kids, food, and Epcot Forever.

To support the show, Subscribe, Leave a Review, and visit out patreon page www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

Book your next Magical Vacation with Michelle.  You can email her for all sorts of information.  Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Visit our Website WDWRopeDroppers.com

Oct 29, 2019

Two bonus episodes today, recorded live at Walt Disney World.  First we ride the Skyliner with the McKnights and they give their overall impressions.  Next the McKnight kids discuss Star Wars Land.  What they thoughts of Smugglers Run, building droids, food, and overall experience.

 

To book your next Disney Vacation contact the Rope Drop Queen today.  Email her for a free quote, Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Visit WDWRopeDroppers.com for more info about our show!

Oct 25, 2019

Have you ever slept in and missed Rope Drop?  Maybe you are trying out a half day ticket, or you like to park hop.  Well today we are talking about reverse rope dropping.  We discuss strategies on getting the most amount of stuff done before the park closes.

Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and visit our patreon page www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

Want to take a Disney Vacation? Email Michelle Today for a FREE quote.  Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

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Oct 18, 2019

You asked and today we answer your questions.  And to help us out with have brought on Michelle McKnight to give an expert advice.

Some the questions we answer

What’s your thoughts on the mid day Walt Disney World tickets?

How to handle a rope drop with a stroller?

What is your Favorite Star Wars Character?

Will you ride the Disney Skyliner?

How many pairs of socks should I pack for my next Disney trip?

and more

To book your next trip with Michelle email her today at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Be sure to keep leaving those reviews and check out our patreon site https://www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

Oct 11, 2019

What makes your blood boil at a Disney Park?  Line cutters, smokers, or kids on shoulders?  We discuss our biggest in park pet peeves.  We also talk some Disney news, from the Skyliner and other attractions closing to Strollers and discounts.

Be sure to review the show and help us get to 150!  

If you'd like to become one of our VIP Patreons, click the link below

https://www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

 

Make sure you book your next vacation with Michelle McKnight, she can even help you save some money.  Email her today for a quote, Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Oct 4, 2019

Today we welcome one of our patreons and Disney cruise gold level, Brian Flock, to discuss what it's like to do an Adult only Disney Cruise.  There are plenty of things to do, and plenty of places that kids can not go to on DCL and we talk about all of them.  

Be like Brian and become one of our patreons at https://www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

Want to book a cruise with or without kids, email Michelle Today, Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

 

Sep 27, 2019

Debbie and John Raises are former cast members who have been to all the Disney Parks.  Today we discuss Shanghai and Hong Kong Disneyland.  We talk about exclusive rides like the Tron Light Cycle roller coaster, Shanghai Pirates of the Caribbean, Mystic Manor and more.  We also dive into culture shock and what non american Disney Parks look like.  

To support the show be sure to subscribe, follow us, leave a review, and become a patreon by clicking the link www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

To book your next Disney talk to Michelle Mcknight.  You can email her for a free quote today at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Visit our website: WDWRopeDroppers.com

Sep 20, 2019

It's that time of year where people eat and drink around the world.  Today we welcome back Alex Cenac who just did Epcot's Food and Wine Festival with Doug and Michelle.  We discuss different booths, food options, unique things they are doing this year, and more.

To support our show be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and visit our patreon page www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

For more with alex you can follow him on twitter @ajcenac or on instagram @alexcenac

If you'd like to visit the Food and Wine Festival this year or in the future be sure to connect with Michelle McKnight for a free quote. You can email her at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Sep 13, 2019

This weeks episode we discuss Doug's recent trip to Walt Disney World.  He went down for some NFL football and followed that up with a few days at the parks.  We talk crowd levels, Galaxy's Edge, and more.

Thank you new patreons, to join our amazing community visit https://www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

Be sure to subscribe, review, and follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio

Book your next trip with the Rope Drop Queen.  Email Michelle Today for a free quote.  Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Visit our Website WDWRopeDroppers.com

Sep 9, 2019

Doug and Kent are on the road discussing Halloween Horror Nights 2019.  They talk about the new Ghostbusters house, scare zones, over all value and more on this weeks bonus episode recorded live from Kent's car.

To book a trip to Halloween Horror Nights contact Michelle.  Email her today at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

 

Sep 6, 2019

Derek is back from a week long Disney Vacation that was extended due to hurricane Dorian.  We discuss his days there, from restaurants chosen to dine in to attractions him and his family enjoyed.  We also talk about Mickey's Not So Scary 2019 Party and of course what's like to be in Walt Disney World when a hurricane watch is going on.  And because this Rope Drop Radio, Derek did Rope Drop Galaxy's Edge and we talk Star Wars!

Be sure to subscribe, like on social media @RopeDropRadio and join our community https://www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

Book your next Disney Vacation with the Rope Drop Queen Michelle McKnight.  You can get a quote toady by emailing Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Visit our website WDWRopeDroppers.com

 

 

Aug 30, 2019

Our Patreon Site: https://www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

This week we are giving away one of our patreon shows.  Today we discuss what it's like picking out Halloween costumes with a 6 and 7 year old.  Thank you to all of our patreons for your support.

Get a Free quote today on your next Disney Vacation, from the Rope Drop Queen.  Email Michelle today at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

 

Aug 26, 2019

D23 just got over and we are discussing our thoughts on all the announcements.  We talk about everything coming on Disney Plus, we dive into some movie talk, and of course what is coming to the parks in the next few years.

You can help send us to D23 in two years by becoming a patreon by visiting our site https://www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

Be sure to follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio and visit our website WDWRopeDroppers.com

Book your next vacation today with the help of the Rope Drop Queen.  Email her for a quote at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Aug 23, 2019

We start today's episode with some fun, Derek's Top Five Packing fails.  After learning from what not to do, we share some tips and things to pack you might not of thought of on a Disney Vacation.

If you'd like to help support the show, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and become a patreon by clicking the link below.

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If you'd like to take a magical Disney Vacation, let the Rope Drop Queen plan it for you.  You can email her at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

 

Aug 16, 2019

Have you ever wondered how Disney stays so clean?  Well today we discuss that with Ken and Lynn from the Sweep Spot.  These guys spent years as Disney Custodians and since then have written two books and host a Disney Podcast.  We talk about the books and some of the fun things they saw during their times cleaning Disneyland.

Visit their website http://www.thesweepspot.com/ and follow them on social media @Lynnsweepspot

You can find a link to their books on our website WDWRopeDroppers.com

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

 Book your next magical Disney Vacation today with the Rope Drop Queen.  Email Michelle Today at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com
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