Rope Drop Radio: A Disney Travel Planning Podcast

Today we are joined by Jami and Kristi from the Hakuno Moscato Moms Blog.  We discuss strategies for taking your little ones to the parks.  From the best age to go to what rides to go on.  We even joke about bringing booze into the parks. Visit the Moscato Moms today at www.hakunamoscatomoms.com Twitter: @hakunamoms IG/FB: @Hakuna Moscato Moms Become a patreon for Rope Drop Radio www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Book your next vacation today.  Email Michelle for a free quote.  Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com Be sure to subscribe, leave a review and follow us @RopeDropRadio

Have you ever wanted to take a VIP Disney Tour? Of course, we all have, but they don't come cheap.  Today we welcome back Disney Travel agent Alec Cenac who has not only booked a bunch of VIP tours but he has taken a few himself.  Alex discusses cost, type, and everything included.  For more about Alex follow him @ajcenac Take a look at our new website WDWRopeDroppers.com Want to make us feel like a VIP, support us via patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio And if you'd like to take a magical Disney Vacation, let our own VIP travel agent help you out.  You can email Michelle at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com Be sure to surbscribe for more episodes and follow us @RopeDropRadio

Doug gives his take on the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco.  Be sure to follow us @RopeDropRadio And book your next Disney vacation with Michelle.  Email her for a quote today Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com 

Today we welcome to the show, the amazing Mrs DrLupo.  She is a Harry Potter super fan and discusses with us her take on Universal Studios, Wizarding World.  We talk about riding Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey as well as Escape from Gringots.  We dive into the food options and butter beer.  Finally we share strategies on how to get all Harry Potter in and some tips to make your trip magical. For more episode be sure to subscribe and follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio For more with Mrs DrLupo you can follow her @MrsDrLupo For special episode and more please join our patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Thinking about taking a Universal or Disney Vacation? Let Michelle McKnight plan it for you.  You can email her for a quote today Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com    

Today Doug's 9 year old daughter joins us to give her input on the Walt Disney World trip their family took without their dad.  She talks rope drops, dining, Toy Story Land hard ticket event, and what it's like to visit an urgent care on vacation.  She also dishes on her dad and what's like to not have him on vacation. We would love for you to become a patreon, visit our site at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Be sure to subscribe and follow us @RopeDropRadio And be sure to contact Michelle for your next magical Disney vacation.  You can email her at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com

Today Kent Mullins from Park Escape Games and Larry Welnowski from the Disney Food Allergy group join us to play a game called Keep, Refurbish, and Replace.  We discuss all 4 Walt Disney World Theme Parks and tackle not only rides but food as well that we would love to see never change or our ideas on how to make things better. We also talk about some recent Disney news from they new fireworks show at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party to the ticket increase over the holiday season. We'd love for you to join our patreon community, visit our website at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Be sure to subscribe and follow us online @RopeDropRadio And if you'd like to take a Magical Disney Vacation please contact Michelle McKnight for all your travel needs.  You can email her today at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com  

Today Derek and his wife Madison discuss the strategies needed to take a baby on a Disney Cruise Line ship.  Are you worried about your little one falling overboard?  They discuss that (don't be) and more in this bonus episode of Rope Drop Radio. Follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio To book a Magical Disney Vacation, contact Michelle.  You can email her at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com  

Today we we discuss bad advice that you hear all the time on Disney social media groups.  Like "Don't buy fastpasses" or "Sleep in, you are on vacation"  And thank  you listeners for sharing yours, we discuss those on today's show as well. If you'd like be a patreon please visit our site at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Also subscribe and follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio And the best advice, use a travel agent.  We recommend Michelle McKnight and you can email her at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com Thank you for listening

Check out this week's episode as we dive into Derek's family cruise on the Disney Magic! Four nights with three kids, one 90 second rainstorm, port excursions and a special guest at the end of the episode.  If you are looking at doing a Disney Cruise, this show is for you. Thank you to our newest patreon Angel Woodard, we would love it if you'd help us grow our podcast by becoming a patreon, visit this site at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Take our survey www.surveymonkey.com/r/YN3DF6Z And to book a Magical Disney Cruise you need to contact Michelle for dates and prices.  You can email her at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com Be sure to subscribe and follow us @RopeDropRadio

Today we are walking around Disney's Pop Century Resort and discussing all the things we have liked and disliked during our stay. If you'd like to help support our show please visit our Patreon site: www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio And to book Pop or any other Walt Disney World resort contanct Michelle Today.  You can email her at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com  Please take our survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YN3DF6Z

We all know that a vital part of the “Disney difference” is in their cast members - they help make the magic real! We’ve got an inside look at what it means to work for our favorite mouse from Mitchell and Amanda of popular YouTube channel Happily Everett After. Have you wondered what it takes to work at the parks? Get the scoop on this week’s episode! for more about Happily Everett After check out and subscribe to their Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyql7wpZorMtnZpg5Pcbyg and twitter: @Everett_After Please take a minute to fill out our survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YN3DF6Z Thinking about visiting the Disney parks then talk to Michelle about where to start.  Email her today at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com Follow us online @RopeDropRadio Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and subscribe for more shows!  

Toady we have some fun with another Disney Podcast playing would you rather.  Example Would you rather do a 7 Walt Disney World Vacation or a 7 Day Disney Cruise? Or would you rather do a character meal at Tusker House or Garden Grill?  Play along as we discuss some common questions we get. We recommend you follow Part of our World Podcast online @poowpodcast   and check out their show partofourworld.podbean.com To become a patreon of Rope Drop Radio visit our site www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Ready for a Disney Vacation, then you need to talk to Michelle, email her today Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com Thank you for listening, subscribe for more and follow us online @RopeDropRadio

Today we are live from Walt Disney World and we discuss Epcot's Festival of the Arts.  We talk about the food options, activities for both kids and adults, and how this festival compares to other festivals at Epcot. Also thank you to everyone entered our pin contest, we start today's show by announcing the winner! And thank you to Lauren for becoming at Rope Drop Radio Patreon.  We'd love to have you join our group.  Visit www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio  for more information If you'd like to visit Festival of the Arts or any of Epcot's amazing festivals, contact Michelle for all your travel planning needs.  You can email her at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com Be sure to subscribe and follow us online @RopeDropRadio

You voted for Doug to ride Space Mountain, so we did a Live podcast!  This is one you don't want to miss.  Thank you for voting! Be sure to leave a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts Follow us @RopeDropRadio Contact Michelle for all your Disney travel needs... Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com  

Today Doug and Derek talk about their recent trip to Walt Disney World.  This episode is full of strategies, dining, and a lot of fun as the guys share some embarrassing and fun moments.   To become a patreon click the link and join.  www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Be sure to follow on social media @RopeDropRadio and subscribe for future episodes  Now is the time to book a magical vacation. Contact Michelle for quotes and strategies.  Click the link to email her today Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com  

The Fastpass system has changed quit a bit over the last decade at Walt Disney World, and for people who have not gone in awhile, it can be confusing.  Today on Rope Drop Radio we answer some common questions, like how long before my trip can I book fastpasses, and give some tips for our more seasoned fastpass listeners. If you need help with fastpasses and want to book a trip, get a quote today.  You can email Michelle directly at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com   Be sure to follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio And please if you like what you hear, leave us a review!

Today we welcome to the show Len Testa who is the Co Author of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, Co-host of the Disney Dish Podcast, and founder of Touring Plans.  Len brings some amazing stories of how he started the guide book and the strategies people have used to navigate Disney. We also play a little game of odds makers and Len answers the lighting round questions! For more information about Len you can follow him @LenTesta Check out his website Touringplans.com You can also email Len directly Len@touringplans.com If you'd like to book a magical Disney Vacation contact Michelle McKnight who can give you a free quote.  You can email her at Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com Be sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and follow us @RopeDropRadio  

Today we are answering your questions about the Disney Cruise Line with special guest Lance P.  If you'd like to book a Disney Cruise, let Michelle do it for you.  You can email her by clicking Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com.   Also if you'd like to support Rope Drop Radio visit our Patreon  www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio   Here is a complete list of questions 1.  I want to get on the cruise as soon as possible, How do I do that? Gotta get on the Aqua Duck ASAP!   2.  First time cruiser here...what are some things I should pack that i probably won’t think of?   3. We’ve never been to the Bahamas. We’d like to get off at Nassau to say we’ve been but are there any excursions you’d say to do? 4. We are going on a double dip to Castaway Cay. How should we plan our days on Castaway Cay? We for sure want to do the 5k but what else?    5. How does the photo package work?   6. How do the tips work?    7. What activities do you like to do when at sea?    9. What are the don’t-miss activities for Star Wars day a

Today we discuss everything the Disney Dining Plan has to offer.  From the different levels and structure to tips and strategies.  If you are debating if the Dining Plan is right for you, then this show is a must.   If you'd like to take a Disney Vacation, with or without the dining plan, contact Michelle today.  You can email her by clicking Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com Follow us on social media @RopeDropRadio and be sure to subscribe for future episodes!

A lot has happened in 2018 and it's fun to remember everything and look to the future of what's to come. Wonder what our top 5 shows where of 2018... we will share them, and our least downloaded show.   We also discuss movies, what came and what will become a blockbuster next year. 2018 was the release of both our patreon and our website.  You can visit them both at WDWRopeDroppers.com And to book a trip in 2019 you'll need a travel agent.  Email Michelle Today, especially if you want to see Star Wars Land.  Michelle.McKnight@mei-travel.com