Rope Drop Radio: A Disney Travel Planning Podcast

You asked, we answered! Doug and Lauren tackle your Walt Disney World listener questions — from  dining to resorts, and more! It’s time for another Rope Drop Radio Listener Q&A! Doug and Lauren are diving into your Disney questions about park strategy, Lightning Lanes, dining plans, resorts, transportation, and everything in between. Whether you’re planning your first trip or your 50th, we’re answering questions that will help you make the most of your next Disney vacation. We share insider tips, honest opinions, and plenty of laughs along the way. ✨ Plus, we shout out our newest Patreon supporters and Apple Podcast reviews, and tease what’s coming up next on Rope Drop Radio! Support the show on Patreon for unfiltered after shows, weekly Disney news, and a chance to win a $25 gift card: patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Visit us online: www.ropedroppod.com VOTE FOR PLATTSMOUTH in the FN5GL   Support the show on Patreon: Patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Follow us on social media for Disney news, tips, and updates Leave

From new attractions and overlays at Walt Disney World to Disney Cruise Line surprises and Villains Land details, we’re breaking down everything announced at D23 and what it means for your next trip. RDR 485: D23 Announcements & Walt Disney World Updates Disney just dropped a wave of announcements at D23, and in this episode of Rope Drop Radio we’re breaking down all the Walt Disney World updates and what they mean for your next trip. From new attractions to overlays, construction walls, and even the future of Villains Land, this is your guide to every big change revealed at D23 Expo. We go park by park to cover the latest: Animal Kingdom: Dinoland closing, Indiana Jones overlay, Encanto-themed expansion, and Zootopia show opening November 7. EPCOT: Test Track updates and Spaceship Earth’s downtime. Hollywood Studios: Muppets moving, Monsters-themed coaster, and Smugglers Run update. Magic Kingdom: Big Thunder closure, Carousel of Progress refresh with a new Walt Disney animatronic, Tron Ares over

We’re dishing out our love-it-or-hate-it takes on every Magic Kingdom quick service restaurant. RDR 485: Love It or Hate It – Magic Kingdom Counter Service Dining Hungry at the Magic Kingdom? We’ve all been there—and today we’re tackling one of the most divisive topics in Disney dining: Magic Kingdom quick service restaurants.

RDR 483: Fandom Focus – All the Star Wars Magic at Walt Disney World Grab your lightsaber and hop in your landspeeder—because this week we’re kicking off our brand-new Fandom Focus series, starting with a galaxy far, far away! Doug and Lauren are diving into all things Star Wars at Walt Disney World, from classic attractions to the latest immersive experiences. We’ll start with a quick history of how Star Wars first arrived in the Disney Parks and trace its evolution to the incredible, detailed worlds we have today. Then we break down everything a Star Wars fan can find right now across the parks, including: Star Tours: The Adventures Continue – the OG Star Wars ride that started it all Star Wars Launch Bay – meet characters, explore props, and take in the nostalgia Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – the ultimate immersive land with: Out-of-this-world food and drinks (yes, blue milk!) Unique shopping experiences from droids to lightsabers Attractions like Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run (with an update c