Rope Drop Radio: A Disney Travel Planning Podcast

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RDR 194: The Dreamfinder; an interview with Ron Schneider 0

Jan 31, 2020

Today we have a very special guest, The Dreamfinder himself, Ron Schneider. Ron has 40 years of theme park experience including playing the first Dreamfinder at Epcot as well as creating Monsters Inc Laugh floor, and much much more. He shares wonderful stories of his time at both Disney and Universal. If you have any pictures of meeting the Dreamfinder, please share them on our social media pages @RopeDropRadio

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RDR 193: Listener Questions 0

Jan 24, 2020

You ask, we answer! It's time for listener questions! For a complete list of questions check out below.

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List of questions

What ride scares you the most?

Best Hotel For Resort only stay?

Favorite non park activités?

heading back for Rival Run and need to save the legs until race day!

Thanks for introducing me to the concept of reverse rope drop, we are going to try that at Epcot after the Rapunzel character breakfast. Any more tips on reverse rope dropping at Epcot?

What is your favorite WDW hotel to stay at?

What is your favorite mode of Transportation around WDW?

What has been the best, unexpected outcome for you guys since you started this podcast?

What do you prefer Skyliner or monorail?

assuming you did a rope drop what’s the best window to take a break at each park?

Do you still stand by your advice from episode 58 to get a FP for FOP and Rope Drop Navi?

Early Feb, HS Rope Drop - Want to rope drop slinky dog but also want to sign my kid up for Jedi training. How is Jedi Training these days?

We are planning a vacation to WDW in May. Do you think May 7-11th or 14th - 18th would be less crowed. Trying to figure out if cheer competitions are going to make a difference?

What style of t-shirt on Tee Public is closest to dry fit material?

How to convince a less than enthusiastic spouse to splurge on a trip

How about fast pass strategies if you have a party member with severe motion sickness or scaredy-cats who won’t do thrill rides.

I want to know extra magic hours strategy specifically hs evening. And Rope drop strategy specifically hs. (Especially if you want to do ALL the rides without a slinky FP)

I'm interested in the Tambu Lounge as well. I'd be interested in hearing any experience you guys have had with taking kids there, assuming you have.

How to maximize your time at the park and not staying on property for a trip

Where should we go for dinner and to watch the July 4th fireworks at MK? I am unable to get reservations at Ohana, Narcoossee’s, or Cali grille. Should we go to the park or try and watch from one of the resorts?! Thanks!!

What is your recommendation for lodging if you want to maximize park time? Also what resort if you want to maximize relaxation time at resort?

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RDR 192: Disney Resolutions with Chrsitine Fox, Author of Keeping Keto at Disney 0

Jan 17, 2020

Today we welcome Author, Podcaster, and former castmember Christine Fox. We discuss how to keep a keto diet while dining at Walt Disney World. We also talk some Disney park resolutions we have for 2020, and we also hear some great stories from Christine's time as a castmember.

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For more on Chrstine check out her twitter and podcast @DivasDishDix

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Bonus Episode: McKnight Family talks about their recent Disney Dream Cruise 0

Jan 13, 2020

We heard a bit from Doug but now his better half Michelle and three kids discuss what they liked and disliked from their recent Disney Dream cruise last week.

If you'd like to book a Disney cruise contact Michelle Today. Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

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RDR 191: Doug's Trip Report; New Years at Walt Disney World and a Disney Dream Cruise 0

Jan 10, 2020

Want to know how crowded it gets on New Years at Walt Disney World, or how fast Rise of the Resistance boarding groups are going, this episode is for you! Doug shares his recent Disney World and Disney Dream Cruise trip report. Including missing out on Castaway because of weather.

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Book your 2020 trip today! Talk to Michelle for all your travel needs. Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

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RDR 190: How to Rope Drop Walt Disney World in 2020 0

Jan 3, 2020

New Year, New strategies for Rope Dropping. Today we discuss how to navigate all four parks at Walt Disney World. We also share what we think will happen this year at WDW for 2020.

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To book a trip in 2020 get started by emailing Michelle for all your planning needs. Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

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