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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 31, 2020

Today we end and start the year with things we regret never doing in a Disney Park.  This could be an old attraction, Dinning experience, Park, or Cruise thing we wish we would of done.

For example Derek never did the Spirit to Aloha Show at the Poly and now it's gone forever

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and book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com

 

Dec 25, 2020

Today we answer your questions and try to predict the future of Walt Disney World.  Let us know if you think we are right or wrong.

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Sponsors www.BackToTheMouse.com and book a trip by emailing Michelle at Michelle@TouringPlans.com

 

Dec 18, 2020

Today we welcome one of our listeners onto the show who just spent a week down in Walt Disney World.  It's been awhile since Chris has been so it's fun hearing his experiences.

You can follow Chris @CFutrell73

and us @RopeDropRadio

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Dec 11, 2020

Today we have a few little discussions over a lot of topics.  We start with some Disney news including our thoughts on Joe Rhodes retirement.  We also dive in an answer some listener questions on some inside jokes we have.  Finally we share some holiday shopping ideas!

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Dec 4, 2020

Michelle left Doug and took her two daughters on a trip to the Magic Kingdom and Universal Studios.  You get to hear all about it from both Samantha McKnight and Michelle McKnight.  We cover the new walkway, how Universal is handling Covid, new holiday stuff, and more!

Follow Michelle on all the things @RopeDropQueen and follow us @RopeDropRadio

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Thank you to Joe from www.BackToTheMouse.com and book a trip by emailing Michelle today at Michelle@Touringplans.com

 

Dec 1, 2020

That's right we are talking Virtual Reality on Derek's Oculus 2 Headset.  Hear all about his review of the new Star Wars game as well as the older Vader Immortal Series.

Thank you to our sponsors www.BackToTheMouse.com and Book a Trip Today by emailing Michelle at Michelle@TouringPlans.com

 

 

Nov 27, 2020

Today we welcome on security guard Matt who shares with us the new technology at the gates, as well as what a day to day looks like.  He also discusses his experience with the NBA bubble.

You can find Matt on Twitter @Navy1990 and if you find him at the Parks #FindMatt

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Nov 20, 2020

Today Doug and Derek take a stroll down memory lane and share some of the best memories they have of the Disney Parks, Cruise lines, and more.

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and book a trip by talking to Michelle at Michelle@Touringplans.com

 

Nov 13, 2020

People keep asking us were we get those cool Disney masks, well they come from Joe at Machado Farms, who is on today's episode.  We each give our top 5 Rainy Day things to do at Walt Disney World.  To Support Joe and get a cool mask visit https://shop.machadofarmfoundation.org

and use Code Word: RopeDrop from 10% off!

follow Joe at @FarmStuffz

and us @RopeDropRadio

Thank you to our sponsors www.BackToTheMouse.com

and book a trip today with Michelle get a quote by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com

 

Nov 6, 2020

A lot of folks out west are getting the Disney itch and coming to Florida.  But Disneyland is not like Disney World.  Today we share the "must do's" for anyone who's trying out the most magical place on earth.

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and book a trip today Michelle@TouringPlans.com

 

Oct 30, 2020

Today Alden and Michelle McKnight share about their recent trip to Walt Disney World.  This is the kids first during the pandemic and they discuss their thoughts and feelings on how the trip went.

For More with Michelle find her online @RopeDropQueen or email her Michelle@TouringPlans.com

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Oct 27, 2020

Happy Halloween Week!  Today we have Kent telling us about the mini Halloween Horror stuff that Universal Studios is putting together for 2020

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and book for next years Horror Nights by emailing Michelle at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Oct 23, 2020

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!  Today we are doing a draft and the winner will be chosen by YOU!  Each contestant picks rides, restaurant, resort, and a snack all at Walt Disney World, to make the perfect.  Let us know who won!

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For Kent @UCFKent

Gary @CoachGaryPHL

Us @RopeDropRadio

Visit our sponsors at www.BackToTheMouse.com and book a trip by emailing Michelle at Michelle@TouringPlans.com

 

 

Oct 19, 2020

We are teaming up with DCL Duo and the DCLPodcast to do a 5k.  Buy a T-Shirt and support a great cause.  All proceeds help support Autism at the Seas.  And remember #TurkeyLurkey5k

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Oct 16, 2020

What is it like to take someone with special needs to Walt Disney World during the pandemic?  Well today we welcome Mark and Nan who share their recent experiences.  Their son has autism and they discuss what it was like with social distancing, masks, and more.

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and book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com

 

 

 

Oct 9, 2020

We share Rope Drop strategies for the rest of 2020.  If you are going to the parks this year or early next year, you'll deffinatly want to listen

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Check out our Sponsors at www.backtothemouse.com

And Book a trip today by talking to Michelle at Michelle@Touringplans.com

 

 

Oct 2, 2020

We have a ton of questions you asked from our recent trip.  Like did we feel safe, or what did we miss pre Covid.

Like us online @RopeDropRadio, Subscribe, and leave a review!

To become a patron visit our side www.patreon.com/ropedropradio

Thank you to our sponsors www.BackToTheMouse.com

and book a trip today with Michelle! Michelle@TouringPlans.com

 

 

Sep 28, 2020

We are Live in Hollywood Studios with Kent, Alex, Michelle, and Doug... but where is Derek... Looking for his hat.

Hear about safety and processions Disney is doing right now to help protect you!

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Book a trip with Michelle email at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

 

Sep 25, 2020

Today Doug and Derek are in Walt Disney World with Michelle McKnight and Alex Cenac.  We discuss what Food and Wine was like in 2020 during a pandemic.  How do they handle social distancing, paying, what booths and foods are there, and what are the must tries.  Plus Doug did a dumb thing.

It's our Food and Wine Review!

Book your trip today with Michelle at Michelle@TouringPlans.com

 

and visit www.BackToTheMouse.com

 

 

Sep 21, 2020

Doug does not do roller coasters, but for the show he rode Everest.  This is a Live episode ride at Animal Kingdom!  Hope you enjoy as much as Derek did!  

Thank you for listening and encouraging Doug to do things!

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Book a trip today to ride Everest by emailing Michelle at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

 

Sep 18, 2020

Is it safe to Vacation?  Is it still Magical?  We answer these questions and share stories from our trip last week to Walt Disney World.  We discuss with Michelle travel strategies, dinning experiences, social distancing,  and more.  In the end you need to go this year!

LEAVE A REVIEW for a chance to WIN a 2020 Shot Glass

To Book a trip email Michelle at Michelle@TouringPlans.com

For the best in causing visits www.BackToTheMouse.com

Check out our patreon page at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

 

Sep 11, 2020

We are on our way to Walt Disney World!  And because it's 2020 there is a little more that goes into trip planning.  Hear more about our expectations and how we are getting prepared.  We also answer a handful of our Patreons questions!

To be a Patreon visit www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

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Visit our Sponsors www.BackToTheMouse.com

and book a trip today with Michelle!  Get a quote by emailing Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

 

Sep 4, 2020

We welcome the one and only Kenny The Pirate onto the show.  We discuss his Every Ride Challenge, how much he has raised for Give Kids the World, Some Disney News, and MORE!

Visit www.KennyThePirate.com and follow him @thepiratekenny

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Sponsors www.BackToTheMouse.com

Book at trip TODAY with Michelle.  Email her at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aug 28, 2020

Today we discuss when to spend money or save money at Walt Disney World.  Like when to spend on dinning or transportation.  Or how to do you budget for Merchandise.

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and book a trip today with Michelle by emailing her Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

 

 

Aug 21, 2020

Today we play a game of odds makers with ride master Kendall Mullens.  Like what are odds we see FastPasses you pay for before normal FastPass plus or odds we will see Ratatouille open by the end of 2020.  That and more!

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for more with Kendall follow her @KleighM84

and us @RopeDropRadio

Visit our sponsors www.BackToTheMouse.com

and book a trip by contacting Michelle.  Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

 

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