Rope Drop Radio: A Disney Travel Planning Podcast

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

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

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  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  

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

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 www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Follow Kent online at @UCFKent And to book a Disney Vacation contact Michelle Today.  You can email her at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

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  

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 Do

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  

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  

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

Spoilers!  Doug and Derek discuss their thoughts of Marvels Avengers Endgame! Join us on patreon  www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio   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    

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