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We are two dads who love Disney. Our goal is help you navigate all things Disney from the parks to the cruise. We want to share tips and tricks, travel plans, and must see's to help you have an amazing Disney trip!

Rope Drop Radio: A Disney Travel Podcast Derek Sasman and Doug McKnight

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 618 Ratings

We are two dads who love Disney. Our goal is help you navigate all things Disney from the parks to the cruise. We want to share tips and tricks, travel plans, and must see's to help you have an amazing Disney trip!

    RDR 416: WDW Room Types and What to Expect

    RDR 416: WDW Room Types and What to Expect

    We break down everything you get in a Walt Disney World room
    You Define Magical: A Rope Drop Radio Trip June 3-7th
    book with T&C. You will get a set of custom luggage tags, rope drop magnet, and a trip sticker.
    June 4th - MK meet up at the Lunching Pad  around 3pm then monorail bar crawl at night.
    June 5th - Epcot afternoon around the world. Eat and snack our way around
    June 6th - HS Pizza rizzos dance party and smugglers run meet up to end the night
    June 7th - AK blast off to Pandora
    Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel.  Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok
    Get a no obligation quote, at their website www.touringandcruises.com
    Want more Rope Drop Radio?  Support the show today and Join Patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio
    Lots of great levels on Patreon, Get access to the After Show, Bonus Audio, or monthly zoom calls.  Check out the patreon page to see what fits for you.
    Leave a review - we will read your 5 star review on air! This helps to promote the show as well. 
    Follow us on social media - @RopeDropRadio
    Check out our spin off cruise show - @RopeDropOnDeck
    Thank you to our top Patreons at the 'Ohana Bread Pudding level - Brain Flock, Molly Hemphill, CT Swiech, Chris Clark, and Kaylie Wittwer.

    • 45 min
    RDR 415: There Are No Stupid Disney World Questions

    RDR 415: There Are No Stupid Disney World Questions

    We hear all the bad questions, today we address them.
    You Define Magical: A Rope Drop Radio Trip June 3-7th
    book with T&C. You will get a set of custom luggage tags, rope drop magnet, and a trip sticker.
    June 4th - MK meet up at the Lunching Pad  around 3pm then monorail bar crawl at night.
    June 5th - Epcot afternoon around the world. Eat and snack our way around
    June 6th - HS Pizza rizzos dance party and smugglers run meet up to end the night
    June 7th - AK blast off to Pandora
    Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel.  Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok
    Get a no obligation quote, at their website www.touringandcruises.com
    Want more Rope Drop Radio?  Support the show today and Join Patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio
    Lots of great levels on Patreon, Get access to the After Show, Bonus Audio, or monthly zoom calls.  Check out the patreon page to see what fits for you.
    Leave a review - we will read your 5 star review on air! This helps to promote the show as well. 
    Follow us on social media - @RopeDropRadio
    Check out our spin off cruise show - @RopeDropOnDeck
    Thank you to our top Patreons at the 'Ohana Bread Pudding level - Brain Flock, Molly Hemphill, CT Swiech, Chris Clark, and Kaylie Wittwer.

    • 24 min
    RDR 414: Disney This or That!

    RDR 414: Disney This or That!

    In honor of Doug's birthday today we are doing some This or That, play along with us!
    You Define Magical: A Rope Drop Radio Trip June 3-7th
    book with T&C. You will get a set of custom luggage tags, rope drop magnet, and a trip sticker.
    June 4th - MK meet up at the Lunching Pad  around 3pm then monorail bar crawl at night.
    June 5th - Epcot afternoon around the world. Eat and snack our way around
    June 6th - HS Pizza rizzos dance party and smugglers run meet up to end the night
    June 7th - AK blast off to Pandora
    Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel.  Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok
    Get a no obligation quote, at their website www.touringandcruises.com
    Want more Rope Drop Radio?  Support the show today and Join Patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio
    Lots of great levels on Patreon, Get access to the After Show, Bonus Audio, or monthly zoom calls.  Check out the patreon page to see what fits for you.
    Leave a review - we will read your 5 star review on air! This helps to promote the show as well. 
    Follow us on social media - @RopeDropRadio
    Check out our spin off cruise show - @RopeDropOnDeck
    Thank you to our top Patreons at the 'Ohana Bread Pudding level - Brain Flock, Molly Hemphill, CT Swiech, Chris Clark, and Kaylie Wittwer.
     

    • 37 min
    RDR 413: Quick Service Dining Plan Trip Report

    RDR 413: Quick Service Dining Plan Trip Report

    This week we get a very detailed report to see if you can make the Quick Service Dining Plan "worth it."  Alex Cenac travel advisor from Touring and Cruises joins us after his trip using this dining plan. He accounts for every penny. Listen to see if he came out "ahead."  
     
    You Define Magical: A Rope Drop Radio Trip June 3-7th
    book with T&C. You will get a set of custom luggage tags, rope drop magnet, and a trip sticker.
    June 4th - MK meet up at the Lunching Pad  around 3pm then monorail bar crawl at night.
    June 5th - Epcot afternoon around the world. Eat and snack our way around
    June 6th - HS Pizza rizzos dance party and smugglers run meet up to end the night
    June 7th - AK blast off to Pandora
    Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel.  Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok
    Get a no obligation quote, at their website www.touringandcruises.com
    Want more Rope Drop Radio?  Support the show today and Join Patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio
    Lots of great levels on Patreon, Get access to the After Show, Bonus Audio, or monthly zoom calls.  Check out the patreon page to see what fits for you.
    Leave a review - we will read your 5 star review on air! This helps to promote the show as well. 
    Follow us on social media - @RopeDropRadio
    Check out our spin off cruise show - @RopeDropOnDeck
    Thank you to our top Patreons at the 'Ohana Bread Pudding level - Brain Flock, Molly Hemphill, CT Swiech, Chris Clark, and Kaylie Wittwer.

    • 55 min
    RDR 412: An Average Day at the Magic Kingdom

    RDR 412: An Average Day at the Magic Kingdom

    This week we explore what an "average" day would be like at the Magic Kingdom if we were just, Average.  The average guest shows up late and does about 9 attractions.  What do you think an average guest would accomplish.
     
    You Define Magical: A Rope Drop Radio Trip June 3-7th
    book with T&C. You will get a set of custom luggage tags, rope drop magnet, and a trip sticker. June 4th - MK meet up at the Lunching Pad  around 3pm then monorail bar crawl at night.
     
    June 5th - Epcot afternoon around the world. Eat and snack our way around
     
    June 6th - HS Pizza rizzos dance party and smugglers run meet up to end the night
     
    June 7th - AK blast off to Pandora
    Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel.  Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok
    Get a no obligation quote, at their website www.touringandcruises.com
    Want more Rope Drop Radio?  Support the show today and Join Patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio
    Lots of great levels on Patreon, Get access to the After Show, Bonus Audio, or monthly zoom calls.  Check out the patreon page to see what fits for you.
    Leave a review - we will read your 5 star review on air! This helps to promote the show as well. 
    Follow us on social media - @RopeDropRadio
    Check out our spin off cruise show - @RopeDropOnDeck
    Thank you to our top Patreons at the 'Ohana Bread Pudding level - Brain Flock, Molly Hemphill, CT, and David Smith.

    • 28 min
    RDR 411: Excited About Summer at Disney World 2024

    RDR 411: Excited About Summer at Disney World 2024

    This week we talk about all the announcments recently made about WDW parks.  From Tiana's to Lion King turning 40 Disney World has "big" things in store.  We also ponder why Star Wars has exciting things coming to Disneyland this summer and not WDW.
     
    You Define Magical: A Rope Drop Radio Trip June 3-7th
    book with T&C. You will get a set of custom luggage tags, rope drop magnet, and a trip sticker. June 4th - MK meet up at the Lunching Pad  around 3pm then monorail bar crawl at night.
     
    June 5th - Epcot afternoon around the world. Eat and snack our way around
     
    June 6th - HS Pizza rizzos dance party and smugglers run meet up to end the night
     
    June 7th - AK blast off to Pandora
    Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel.  Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok
    Get a no obligation quote, at their website www.touringandcruises.com
    Want more Rope Drop Radio?  Support the show today and Join Patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio
    Lots of great levels on Patreon, Get access to the After Show, Bonus Audio, or monthly zoom calls.  Check out the patreon page to see what fits for you.
    Leave a review - we will read your 5 star review on air! This helps to promote the show as well. 
    Follow us on social media - @RopeDropRadio
    Check out our spin off cruise show - @RopeDropOnDeck
    Thank you to our top Patreons at the 'Ohana Bread Pudding level - Brain Flock, Molly Hemphill, CT, and David Smith.

    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
618 Ratings

618 Ratings

BraxBerrey ,

Yes!

Heck yeah bro!

True braj ,

My weekly go-to Disney podcast!

I’ve been listening to these fellas for several years and really enjoy the candid reviews about all topics. Please keep the tips and hacks coming because they are greatly appreciated!

L. Sacaridis ,

A must-listen podcast before you go to Disney World

I was planning my family’s first ever vacation to WDW and was in a panic about Genie+, LL’s, navigating all 4 parks and prioritizing attractions. I found Doug and Derek’s podcast, and I’m so glad I did. I had such a great time listening to the podcasts—laughing while learning. I just came back from my trip, and I completely mastered the rides system with the tips from this podcast. My kids kept talking about how much we “rope dropped” each day. I’m grateful for all of the help! Doug and Derek are A+ genies!

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