Rope Drop Radio: A Disney Travel Planning Podcast

Today we welcome back a very special guest, Lauren Shields, TouringPlans Destination Specialist.  She just visited Walt Disney World with her family of 6 over the July 4th holiday.  Hear more about her experience with Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Art of Animation, what it's like to travel with 4 kids and more! for more with Lauren follow her @touringplanslauren and us @RopeDropRadio and @touringplans Book a trip today by visiting www.TouringPlans.com/Travel and mention Rope Drop Radio. Join us September 11-14 for our Rope Drop Radio event. http://wdwropedroppers.com/events/ Leave a review and subscribe for more! Start your podcast today at www.Libsyn.com and use promo code "Friend" for a free month of podcast hosting. 

We finally made it to the Animal Kingdom.  Today we go around the park and share what attracations you must do, the ones you should do, and the don't even think about it just skip it attractions. Join us on our Rope Drop Trip Sept 11 - 14 book today with www.TouringPlans.com/Travel Support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and leave a reivew!  If you are thinking about starting a podcast try www.Libsyn.com and use key word FRIEND  

We start this show by sharing some recent Disney news.  We then follow up by discussing the Epcot resorts.  We compare dinning, distance, ammeneties, rooms and more at Beach Club, Yacht Club, Boardwalk, Riveria, and Caribbean Beach Resort.  If you are thinking of staying at one of these resorts, then this episode is for you. Follow us @RopeDropRadio and leave a review to support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Book a trip today at www.TouringPlans.com/Travel (click the Rope Drop Tab)  and if you want to start a podcast be sure to use www.Libsyn.com and keyword "Friend"

Today we are discuss all things Marvel and Star Wars in Disney World and why somethings are different in Disneyland.  To help us we welcome a special guest from TouringPlans Savanna Sanders.  You can find her writting the MCU Direct and the Star Wars Direct blogs on www.TouringPlans.com you can follow her online at @DisneyParkSavvy Leave a review and help us get to 400 Book your next trip today at www.TouringPlans.com/Travel and let them know Rope Drop Radio sent you Support the show at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio  

Today we discuss Disney's Hollywood Studios.  We dive into each show and attraction to debate if it's a must do, should do, or skip, all to help you naviagte the park. We also celebrate our newsponsor visist www.touringplans.com/travel and when you book a trip say Rope Drop Radio sent you support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Leave a review and follow @RopeDropRadio  

Derek's son Declan celebrated his 9th birthday at Walt Disney World.  He went with his mom instead of his dad.  Hear about that, Savi's Workshop, his lightning round and more on this bonus trip report. Support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio  

Doug was at Epcot on Opening day of Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, hear how he got on and how the ride went.  He also talks about his stay at Disney's Polynesian resot.  His family also got to eat the the new Connections Eatery.  As well as some more tips with Genie Plus and Lightning Lanes. Book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com Support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Subsribe and Leave a Review 

You ask and we answer!  For a complete list of questions scroll below. To hear our patreon epsiode click this link www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com Leave a review and follow us @RopeDropRadio Obligatory; “When do you think the dining plan is returning?”   What do you guys think of the new Genie + changes?   What are the top 3 tips for first timers that know nothing about Disney parks?   What’s one recent Disney change, park pass reservation, genie plus etc you wish hadn’t of happened. And why? Rank all 4 parks for 1. Family with small children 2. Family with teens 3. Young adults without kids 4. Seniors How would your “rope drop” plans change for off property guests?   What WDW restaurant do you want to try that you have not been to yet? If you could retheme one attraction which one would it be and what changes would you make? Is Darth Vader's mask a humidifier or a dehumidifier? ... AND... our strategy for the Studios h

Today we are joined by Kingdakha as we dive into things people might miss at Walt Disney World.  Could be a ride that's overlooked, or a meal you don't think about.  Maybe a hidden bathroom, or a magical secret spot to watch fireworks.   You can follow KingdaKha at @Kingdakha92 and us @RopeDropRadio Book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com Support the show at www.Patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and leave a review!

Today we break down our top.... 12ish tips for helping you navigate Genie plus.  It's becoming a necessary evil and it can be stressful trying to figure out what Lightning Lanes to get.  A lot more planning goes into a Walt Disney World Vacation, so let us help you. Follow us @RopeDropRadio support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com  

Today we welcome back the Disney Deciphered podcast.  We discuss things we didn't know we didn't know when traveling to Watl Disney World.  Learn from our mistakes and let us know yours.  For more with Leslie and Joe follow them @DisneyDeciphered and check out www.tripswithtykes.com Follow us @RopeDropRadio Book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com Support the show by leaving a review and visisting www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio    

Today we welcome friends of the show, Brian and Sam aka the DCLDuo!  We talk about the new Disney Cruise Line itineraries that were just anoucned as well as some new covid proticals.  Sam shares her recent experience testing positive with covid on the Disney Wonder and of course does the lightning round. Follow them online @DclDuo and us @RopeDropRadio Check out thier website www.DCLDuo.com Book a cruise today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com and support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropradio  

We are live on Disney's Galactic Starcruier, sharing all of the spoilers and fun we had over the two day experince.  We talk missions, food, characters, and more.  If you want to do this without any knowledge, maybe skip this episode.  SPOILERS Book a trip to the Galactic Starcruiser by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com follow us @RopeDropRadio and support the show www.patreon.com/ropedropradio  

Derek and Doug just got off the newest Disney Resort, the Galacatic Starcruiser.  This one of a kind Star Wars experince is truly out of this world.  Hear all about the dinning, missions, characters, and more!   To book this expeirence email Michelle@TouringPlans.com Support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Leave a revie and follow @RopeDropRadio  

Today we break down all the attractions at the Magic Kingdom.  We share our philosphy on which attractions you must do and which attractions you can skip.  Let us know what we got right and wrong @RopeDropRadio and support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com  

Today we welcome back food blogger Jon Self to discuss all the dinning options at Disney Springs.  We share our favorite sit down meals and restuaratns and ones you need to skip.  We also dive into counter service and snacks options you can also find at Disney Springs.  Follow Jon today @pastorjonself  and us @RopeDropRadio Book a trip by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio  

Derek and his family just spent 5 nights at Walt Disney World.  Hear their review of the Disney Riveria, Droid Depot, how they did with Lightning Lanes, dinning, and more. Hear more stories from Derek at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Book your trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com leave a review and follow us @RopeDropRadio  

Welcome Back Doug and Michelle!  They just spent a few days with two of their kids at Walt Disney World for Spring Break.  Hear how the crowds are back, Lightning Lane Stratgies, were they stayed, and more! Book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com Follow her @RopeDropQueen and us @RopeDropRadio support the show by leaving a review and visiting www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio  

Today we play a little game of this or that with our good friend Steve from the DCL Podcast.  For example would you rather eat at T-rex cafe or Rainforest cafe?  Would you prefer staying at Wilderness Lodge or Animal Kindgom Lodge? Any many more. Follow Steve @DCLPodcast and us @RopeDropRadio Book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com Leave a review and support the show at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio  

Today we welcome back Destination Specalist Alex Cenac, who just experience a trip on the Galactic Starcruiser!  We pepper him with questions to understand what we need to do to be prepared for our Rope Drop Star Wars Trip.  This episode is mostly spoiler free! follow alex @alexjcenac and us @RopeDropRadio Book a trip on the Starcruiser today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com Support the show today at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio