Rope Drop Radio: A Disney Travel Planning Podcast

Thank you everyone who submitted a question for us to discuss today.  For a full list of questions see below. Follow Mike @DisDadTV and us @RopeDropRadio www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com   Odds park hopping returns to being able to park hop anytime and not just after 2 pm. Hugging characters again? Over under of March if 2022 O/U from when they announce what are gonna replace Primeval Whirl to when it actually open. I say 5 years. Odds Disney announce a new domestic park / land before Epic Universe. What are the odds they'll bring back Halloween and Christmas parties next year. What are the odds of Enchantment or Harmonious changing at the end of the 50th celebration after their poor initial receptions. Over under for when the Railroad comes back to Magic Kingdom.  Pick a month. Odds Derek can get a Ohana reservation for his upcoming trip. Odds of Derek getting Doug on the new Guardians ride. When will the Dining Plans return?  Odds the return before Ch

Want to do something with no wait at Walt Disney World? Today Derek and Doug share their favorite things to do at all four parks with no lines. Please leave a review and check out our patreon at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com  

Today we are asking the hard questions like What if cover never happened, or Harry Potter Land was never built, or if Walt himself built Epcot.  Join us in our discussion and more. And for our full What If review visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com  

Big Episode Today!  Doug and Michelle share all about their recent trip during the 50th Celebration of Walt Disney World.  They talk about the final Happily Ever After, the beginning of Enchantment, Epcot's Harmonious, Animal Kingdoms Kite Tails, Space 220, Incredibles theme at the Contemporary, and MORE. Te hear more about the VIP Tour check out our patreon at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and book you trip to the 50th today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com  

Today we welcome from TouringPlans, Jon Self who helps us with our discussion on the best quick service and sit down meals at all four Walt Disney World Parks, Disney Springs, and Universal Studios Florida. For more with Jon follow him @pastorjonself on twitter Be sure to leave a review and visit out patreon at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com  

Today Derek and Doug both share a bunch of Walt Disney World memories.  With the 50th coming up, it's always good to look back and the fun times we have had at the parks. Please leave a review and follow us @RopeDropRadio For patreon visit www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com  

You Asked and We Answered!  Lots of questions about Disney Cruise line right now.  We also start the show with some dinning news.  Scroll below for a complete list of questions Leave a review! and follow @RopeDropRadio support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and book a trip by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com Do you expect the overall prices for Disney world vacations to go back down in the future? Seeing the price increase over the last few years and seeing it climb will they bring anything down to offset it or is this just the new normal? What are the new timelines for different parts of check in? Is there any benefit to being platinum any more? What are the post COVID DCL changes you like and those you dislike? For someone who has never been on a cruise with 2 adult 2 kids 5 and 10 what would be a good one to do? And I get sea sick on sail boats do I need to worry on a cruise ship?? Is there any down time while on the cruise ships during the day? Are the days full of things to do during sailing or

Today Derek and Doug each give their Top 5 Disney Bucket list things they want to do.  These can be big trips, cruises, dinning, or more.  But you can only pick one thing (not say all the parks).  Enjoy and let us know what we missed @RopeDropRadio support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com  

Doug and Michelle did stay at Walt Disney World before and after their recent Disney Cruise.  Hear about their stay and the newly refurbished Polynesian as well as some attractions they did at the parks Book a trip today by emailing Michelle@touringplans.com  

After 18 months the McKnights are back out at sea on the Disney Dream.  Hear all about he new covid procedures, dinning, shows, Castaway, and more!  If you are thinking or already have a Disney Cruise booked, you need to listen to this weeks episode. and too book a cruise email Michelle@TouringPlans.com Follow us @RopeDropRadio and help support the show www.Patreon.com/RopeDropRadio

Disney Genie was been announced, and to answer all your questions we welcome on the Co-Athour of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and the man in charge of Touring Plans, Len Testa.  We talk with Len about the future of fast passes and how that looks as well as some strategies and what is happening with the DAS system. Len discusses more with the Star Wars hotel on this weeks patreon episode, check that out at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Follow Len @LenTesta and check out is book our our website www.RopeDroppers.com and book your next trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com  

Today we count down some of the things we are looking forward to as Walt Disney World turns 50!  We discuss attractions opening, special events they are doing, merchandise, resorts, dinning, and more. Make sure you take a trip to Walt Disney World as it turns FIFTY by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com follow us @RopeDropRadio leave a review and check out our patreon at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio  

Today we welcome a special guest, TouringPlans Destination Specialist Lauren Shields who just had a vacation at Disney's Aulani in Hawaii.  Hear about this incredible paradise that's perfect for kids and adults.  We talk food, pools, travel, dole whips and more!  For more with Lauren follow her @TouringPlansLauren and us @RopeDropRadio Become a patreon at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio  and book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com    

Today we are discussing the best rides and shows for those kids who just are not tall enough.  We welcome fellow podcasters from the My DVC points newscast Shannon Ford to share with us.  She has a five year old and plenty of experience navigating the hight requirements at Walt Disney World.  For Shannon Follow her online @mrsshannonford and us @RopeDropRadio help support the show www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com  

Today Doug and Derek discuss their favorite Walt Disney World Resorts.  We share our favorites at each level.  We discuss dinning, amenities, transportation and more.  Follow us @RopeDropRadio to join in the discussion. Book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com and become a Patreon at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio  

Michelle just got back from a trip to Walt Disney World with her three kids. Hear all about the new procedures, Happily Ever After, and the revised menu and Ohana. Follow Michelle @RopeDropQueen and us @RopeDropRadio To book a trip with Michelle email her today at Michelle@TouringPlans.com For Patreon visit www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio    

Time for some Adult Disney.  That's right Derek and his wife just spent a few days in Las Vegas.  Hear all about what Sin City is like right now on this weeks Bonus Episode. www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Book your own trip to Vegas by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com  

Doug and Michelle just got off a Royal Caribbean cruise and they share all about it.  What its like with Covid procedures from embarking and dinning, to shows and ports.  We also talk about the fun they had in Nassau and Perfect Day at CoCo Cay.  And finally Doug makes is Disney Cruise Line predictions.  If you are ready to cruise check out this weeks episode Follow us @RopeDropRadio and leave a review www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio and book your trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com  

Doug and his family went to Washing DC for the Fourth of July and he shares all about it.  We discuss were to stay, museums and actives that are open, lack of dinning, and more. Be sure to leave a review and follow us @RopeDropRadio Book a trip today with Michelle@TouringPlans.com  

Today we are discussing the Counter Services choices at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.  We go park by park giving our top 2 and our least favorite place to dine.  To help us out with have Guy Selga from the Unofficial Guide to Disneyland and TouringPlans.  You can find more with him @GuySelga Follow us to find out how you can win a free book @RopeDropRadio Become a patreon at www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Book a trip today by emailing Michelle@TouringPlans.com