Best Doug McKnight Podcasts (2024)

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RDR 415: There Are No Stupid Disney World Questions 24:10

14h ago24:10

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We hear all the bad questions, today we address them. You Define Magical: A Rope Drop Radio Trip June 3-7th book with T&C. You will get a set of custom luggage tags, rope drop magnet, and a trip sticker. June 4th - MK meet up at the Lunching Pad around 3pm then monorail bar crawl at night. June 5th - Epcot afternoon around the world. Eat and snack …

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Why Ken Fisher Does NOT Want You to Do a Roth Conversion 14:08

2d ago14:08

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Today’s video is from David’s conversation with financial advisor Bruce Hosler. They discuss why financial advisors like Ken Fisher don't want you to do Roth conversions. David reveals why there is a lot of incoming resistance from financial "Gurus" about moving to tax-free and using the tools necessary to get to the 0% tax bracket. David talks abo…

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230. Eric Baker on Designing Props for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter 58:21

4d ago58:21

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We’ve entered a new world of immersive theme park lands that just keep getting more detailed every time. It’s easy to forget that expansions on this scale basically started with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Opening in 2010 at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Hogsmeade set the standard.… Read more... The post 230. Eric Baker on Designing Pr…

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RDR 414: Disney This or That! 37:59

8d ago37:59

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In honor of Doug's birthday today we are doing some This or That, play along with us! You Define Magical: A Rope Drop Radio Trip June 3-7th book with T&C. You will get a set of custom luggage tags, rope drop magnet, and a trip sticker. June 4th - MK meet up at the Lunching Pad around 3pm then monorail bar crawl at night. June 5th - Epcot afternoon …

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How Much of Your Social Security is REALLY Getting Taxed? (and At What Rate?) 9:10

10d ago9:10

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How much of your social security is getting taxed, at what rate, and is there anything you can do about it? Unfortunately, the IRS doesn't make it easy for people to understand how much of their social security is taxable and at what rate. David explains that the best way to understand social security taxation is to first know about provisional inc…

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RDOD 64: 5 Things to Do Different On Your Next Cruise 32:56

11d ago32:56

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Welcome aboard! This week we share some thoughts on 5 things you could do differently on your next cruise. Don't just follow the crowd or get stuck in a rut. Word of the Day - Turnaround Day News - Take the Train, Juneau is making plans to make plans, Baltimore trying to open, and Cruise to the path of totality. Check out Back To the Mouse .com Fin…

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RDR 413: Quick Service Dining Plan Trip Report 55:34

15d ago55:34

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This week we get a very detailed report to see if you can make the Quick Service Dining Plan "worth it." Alex Cenac travel advisor from Touring and Cruises joins us after his trip using this dining plan. He accounts for every penny. Listen to see if he came out "ahead." You Define Magical: A Rope Drop Radio Trip June 3-7th book with T&C. You will g…

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Why Don't More Financial Advisors Recommend Indexed Universal Life? 10:27

17d ago10:27

10:27

This episode addresses whether the mainstream financial planning community is justified in avoiding Indexed Universal Life. Lately, social media has been filled with videos praising the virtues of a financial tool known as Indexed Universal Life (IUL). David explains why the IUL has been taking such a beating from traditional financial planners. Da…

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229. Beignets, Buses, and More: A Walt Disney World Trip Report (Part 2) 1:23:50

18d ago1:23:50

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We’re back for Part 2 of my Walt Disney World trip report, and there’s still a lot more to cover! This episode of the Tomorrow Society Podcast finishes up my park days and then looks at other aspects of our Spring Break vacation.… Read more... The post 229. Beignets, Buses, and More: A Walt Disney World Trip Report (Part 2) appeared first on Tomorr…

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RDR 412: An Average Day at the Magic Kingdom 28:37

23d ago28:37

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This week we explore what an "average" day would be like at the Magic Kingdom if we were just, Average. The average guest shows up late and does about 9 attractions. What do you think an average guest would accomplish. You Define Magical: A Rope Drop Radio Trip June 3-7th book with T&C. You will get a set of custom luggage tags, rope drop magnet, a…

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Your Roth Conversion Roadmap for the Next 10 Years and Beyond 6:54

25d ago6:54

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David discusses how much of your IRA you should convert, in what amounts and over what time frame. If you’re not convinced by the possible dramatic increase in tax rates in 2031 to bump you into the 32% bracket, you’re not alone… A whole battery of experts predict that tax rates will have to rise dramatically to help service the national debt and w…

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RDOD 63: Picking Port Adventures in Alaska 44:22

26d ago44:22

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Welcome aboard! This week we break down our choices for port adventures for our up coming Alaska cruise. We share what and why we picked what we picked. Word of the Day - Inside Passage News - The Treasure can float, A bridge goes down, Carnival on fire, and THE WIGGLES! Check out Back To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of Michelle More…

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228. TRON, Guardians, and More: A Walt Disney World Trip Report (Part 1) 1:17:01

25d ago1:17:01

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It’s been about two years since I visited Walt Disney World, so a return trip was long overdue. It finally happened a few weeks ago during my daughter’s Spring Break. I expected the huge crowds we typically see this time of year, but the result was a big surprise.… Read more... The post 228. TRON, Guardians, and More: A Walt Disney World Trip Repor…

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RDR 411: Excited About Summer at Disney World 2024 34:07

30d ago34:07

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This week we talk about all the announcments recently made about WDW parks. From Tiana's to Lion King turning 40 Disney World has "big" things in store. We also ponder why Star Wars has exciting things coming to Disneyland this summer and not WDW. You Define Magical: A Rope Drop Radio Trip June 3-7th book with T&C. You will get a set of custom lugg…

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Clark Howard Says Fixed Indexed Annuities Stink! (My Response) 9:52

1M ago9:52

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David addresses Clark Howard’s viewpoint that seems to want to invite people to never consider a fixed index annuity. Despite interacting with thousands of financial advisors who offer fixed index annuities every year, David has never heard one of them describe them the same way as Clark Howard. Since financial gurus have to get their points across…

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227. Trevor Bryant on Horizons, Binaural Audio, and Test Track 1:09:27

1M ago1:09:27

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Horizons remains my all-time favorite attraction despite closing more than 24 years ago. It combined everything that I loved about EPCOT Center during the ’80s and ’90s. Trevor Bryant joined WED Enterprises in 1979 and quickly started on Horizons. He worked closely on this pavilion throughout its creation including at the installation in Florida.… …

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RDR 410: Derek's Walt Disney World Spring Break Trip Report 49:49

1M ago49:49

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Derek and his family did 5 days at Walt DIsney World over Spring Break. Hear his review of the Riveria, Space 220, Journey of Water, and Hoop Dee Doo Review! You Define Magical: A Rope Drop Radio Trip June 3-7th book with T&C. You will get a set of custom luggage tags, rope drop magnet, and a trip sticker. June 4th - MK meet up then monorail bar cr…

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Is IUL the Dream Investment that Doug Andrew Claims? 10:23

1M ago10:23

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226. Bob Holland on Constructing EPCOT Center, the Grand Floridian, and Disney Cruise Line 1:04:23

1M ago1:04:23

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An unappreciated reason for the success of Disney’s theme parks and resorts is the brilliant architecture. It creates that feeling of reassurance and immersion that keeps us coming back every year. Imagineer Bob Holland worked closely on a wide range of projects as an architect, project manager, and executive during a period of rapid growth.… Read …

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RDOD 62: Disney Cruise Line Summer 2025 Itinerary Release 43:33

1M ago43:33

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Welcome aboard! This week we break down the Summer of 2025 on Disney Cruise Line Word of the Day - Fish Extenders News - Nassu sets more records, No to the scooter, Haiti, and NYC is worried about things. Check out Back To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of Michelle More of Doug The Original Rope Drop Radio…

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RDR 409: Disney Listener Questions Part 2! 28:44

1M ago28:44

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You asked and we answered! So many questions! It took us two weeks to get them all answered! You Define Magical: A Rope Drop Radio Trip June 3-7th book with T&C. You will get a set of custom luggage tags, rope drop magnet, and a trip sticker. June 4th - MK meet up then monorail bar crawl June 5th - Epcot afternoon around the world. Eat and snack ou…

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The Two 5-Year Roth Rules Explained 7:09

2M ago7:09

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This episode explores the two different five-year rules for Roth IRAs instituted by the IRS to prevent people from abusing them. The first five-year rule applies to earnings on Roth contributions and determines whether those distributions can be taken tax-free. The second rule concerns Roth conversions and lets you know whether conversion principle…

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225. Walt Disney World 2024 Trip Preview 46:08

2M ago46:08

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I’m going to Walt Disney World! It’s been two years since our last Florida trip, and we’ll be returning during Spring Break this year. I’m sure it will be packed like usual at this time of year, but we’re limited to when my daughter is out of school.… Read more... The post 225. Walt Disney World 2024 Trip Preview appeared first on Tomorrow Society.…

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RDR 408: Listener Questions 50:04

2M ago50:04

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You asked and we answered! So many questions! You Define Magical: A Rope Drop Radio Trip June 3-7th book with T&C. You will get a set of custom luggage tags, rope drop magnet, and a trip sticker. June 4th - MK meet up then monorail bar crawl June 5th - Epcot afternoon around the world. Eat and snack our way around June 6th - HS. Pizza rizzos dance …

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Warren Buffet Says AVOID Financial Advisors Like the Plague (Is He Right?) 8:33

2M ago8:33

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At a recent Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting, Warren Buffett shared his thoughts on why he sees financial advisors as the worst people to trust with your money. Buffett believes that financial professionals in aggregate can’t do better than the aggregate of the people who just sit tight. David agrees with Buffett’s view on active versu…

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RDOD 61: Motion Sickness 31:52

2M ago31:52

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Welcome aboard! This week look at motion sickness and how to deal with it! Word of the Day - List News - Palo lets Doug wear shorts Check out Back To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of Michelle More of Doug The Original Rope Drop Radio

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224. Susan Bonds on the Indiana Jones Adventure, Alien Encounter, and Mission: Space 1:04:44

2M ago1:04:44

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It’s amazing to look back at how much growth happened at Disney’s theme parks under Michael Eisner and Frank Wells. During the “Disney Decade”, they added new attractions that have become classics. Imagineer Susan Bonds worked in the middle of this exciting and busy time period.… Read more... The post 224. Susan Bonds on the Indiana Jones Adventure…

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RDR 407: 29 Easy Tips For Walt Disney World 42:41

2M ago42:41

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It's Leap Day, and to celebrate, we're sharing 29 tips for making the most of your Walt Disney World experience, covering everything from travel gear to park strategies and beyond! You Define Magical: A Rope Drop Radio Trip June 3-7th book with T&C. You will get a set of custom luggage tags, rope drop magnet, and a trip sticker. June 4th - MK meet …

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George Kamel Swings and Misses on Indexed Universal Life 18:59

2M ago18:59

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George Kamel recently released a video on index universal life. On the surface, it looks like a ruthless exposé of a financial scam that millions of Americans are falling for. But when you scratch just below the surface, his critique of IUL is a steaming cesspool of half-truths and outright lies that are designed to sell you a term insurance policy…

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223. Spotlight on Indiana Jones with Brandon Kleyla 59:05

2M ago59:05

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With the release of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny last year, the popular franchise has concluded with Harrison Ford donning his trademark hat for the last time. This feels like the perfect time to discuss everything Indy for Disney’s theme parks.… Read more... The post 223. Spotlight on Indiana Jones with Brandon Kleyla appeared first on To…

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RDR 406: Disney Dining Plan Maximization For 2024 49:26

2M ago49:26

49:26

It's all about the Dining Plan on todays episode. We help you navigate and give advice on where to eat. We do a fake 3 night 3 day trip! Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel. Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok Get a no obligation quote, at their website www.touringandcruises.com Want more Rope Drop …

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Is Ken Fisher's Anti-Annuity Stance Illegal? 8:07

2M ago8:07

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According to David, Ken Fisher’s hate toward annuities is visible in what can be considered “one of the most successful attacks on any financial product in history”. David discusses why, in his opinion, Ken Fisher sees annuities as the perfect marketing tool to build his own asset management firm. There are two things annuities can do that no other…

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RDOD 60: What Does $5,000 or $10,000 Get Me? 37:03

2M ago37:03

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Welcome aboard! This week we find out what $5,000 $7,500 or $10,000 get you as far as Cruise fare. Doug fails to understand the homework. Word of the Day - Porter News - NYC thinks Cruises cause noise and traffic - Royal orders another! Check out Back To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of Michelle More of Doug The Original Rope Drop Rad…

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222. Rope Drop Radio’s Doug McKnight and Derek Sasman 1:07:40

2M ago1:07:40

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There’s so much to learn when planning a Walt Disney World trip, particularly if you’re not a frequent guest. It’s not easy to explain the complexities of that visit to people that aren’t experts. A solid resource to help is Rope Drop Radio, a weekly podcast from two guys that regularly travel to the parks.… Read more... The post 222. Rope Drop Rad…

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RDR 405: Last Time I…. At Disney World 37:02

2M ago37:02

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We talk about the last time we did random things at Disney World Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel. Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok Get a no obligation quote, at their website www.touringandcruises.com Want more Rope Drop Radio? Support the show today and Join Patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropR…

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RDOD 59: Rotational Dining 21:56

2M ago21:56

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Welcome aboard! This week we talk about Rotational Dining Word of the Day - apparent wind News - more taxes and a dock has seen better days Check out Back To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of Michelle More of Doug The Original Rope Drop Radio

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Suze Orman vs. Dave Ramsey on Sustainable Withdrawal Rates in Retirement 6:34

2M ago6:34

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Financial expert and author Ric Edelman has stated that, in his opinion, anyone following Dave Ramsey’s 8% retirement withdrawal strategy is…doomed! The 4% rule has been the distribution rates’ gold standard for over 30 years. However, Suze Orman said that she wouldn’t use the 4% rule on any level. David touches upon what he considers a “massive un…

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221. Disneyland’s House of the Future with Author Dave Bossert 1:07:13

3M ago1:07:13

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When I think about which past versions of lands that I’d love to visit in Disneyland, early Tomorrowland is near the top of that list. Despite lacking the high-tech headliners, the mix of weirdness and ambitious visions of the future in the ’50s and ’60s are fascinating.… Read more... The post 221. Disneyland’s House of the Future with Author Dave …

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RDR 404: Disney World A Little of This and a Little of That 33:15

3M ago33:15

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Some random questions we answer on this weeks episode Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel. Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok Get a no obligation quote, at their website www.touringandcruises.com Want more Rope Drop Radio? Support the show today and Join Patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Lots o…

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Is a 100% Tax-Free Retirement Really Possible? 6:59

3M ago6:59

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A recent Penn Wharton study found that the federal government will have to dramatically raise taxes within the next 20 years to avoid sliding into a debt spiral of high interest rates and debt payments. Former comptroller General David Walker has stated several times that taxes would have to double by 2030 or the U.S. will go broke as a nation. Whe…

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RDOD 58: River Cruise ABD with the DCL DUO! 1:11:20

3M ago1:11:20

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Welcome aboard! This week we talk with the DCL Duo of Sam and Brian. They did a Adventures by Disney River Cruise in Europe. Word of the Day - Mooring News - Unlikely Florida Port gets traffic and Carnival shows off its new island. Find the DCL Duo here! Check out Back To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of Michelle More of Doug The Orig…

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220. Jessica Liese’s Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood Holiday Trip 1:13:57

3M ago1:13:57

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Holiday crowds are no joke at theme parks, and many fans avoid them completely in late December. That wasn’t the case for Jessica Liese, who visited both Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood before and after Christmas, respectively. She still had a great time and checked out nearly all the big attractions at the two parks.… Read more... The p…

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RDR 403: Genie Plus How to in 2024 34:30

3M ago34:30

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How on Earth do you use Genie Plus? What is A LL? What is an ILL? We cover all the bases as we try to simplify this topic. Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel. Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok Get a no obligation quote, at their website www.touringandcruises.com Want more Rope Drop Radio? Support…

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A Recent Penn Wharton Study Says that the U.S. has 20 Years to Fix Debt or Face Cataclysm 6:41

3M ago6:41

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Former comptroller general of the federal government, David Walker, believes that tax rates will have to double, in order to avoid a financial collapse. The U.S. Government should be helped in preventing their growth. David McKnight points out a potential course of action that should be followed to avoid a possible financial collapse. Permanent sol…

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RDOD 57: Icon of the Seas Trip Report with Lauren of Touring and Cruises 53:10

3M ago53:10

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Welcome aboard! This week we talk Lauren of Touring and Cruises about her time on Icon of the Seas! Word of the Day - Ship Class News - Blue Lagoon is back! Find Lauren here! Check out Back To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of Michelle More of Doug The Original Rope Drop Radio

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219. Davy Feiten on Animating Figures for Attractions at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, and More 1:07:09

3M ago1:07:09

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We’ve all marveled at audio-animatronic technology at Disney’s theme parks, particularly at the original EPCOT Center. But we rarely think about how much work it took to bring them to life. Davy Feiten was a key part of animating figures around the world for Walt Disney Imagineering.… Read more... The post 219. Davy Feiten on Animating Figures for …

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RDR 402: Reverse Rope Dropping at Walt Disney World in 2024 24:55

3M ago24:55

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Some people like to seleep in, some people travel late, so when you get the parks after everyone else we are here to help. Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel. Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok Get a no obligation quote, at their website www.touringandcruises.com Want more Rope Drop Radio? Support…

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How to Figure Out How Much Money to Save for Retirement 13:11

3M ago13:11

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Today’s episode is part 4 of David’s interview for Jesse Wright’s podcast, and it addresses the best way to figure out how much money you’ll need to be able to retire. David explains how to be able to identify what your retirement shortfall is going to be. There are different approaches and each one comes with its unique traits – David discusses hi…

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218. Tim Grassey on Luminous, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and What’s Next for Disney 1:33:02

3M ago1:33:02

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EPCOT’s major transformation is finally completed! Well, it’s mostly finished. The construction walls are finally down, and we can see Disney’s vision for Walt Disney’s World second park. How does it all look today? Tim Grassey just visited the parks in December and saw the latest nighttime spectacular, Luminous: The Symphony of Us.… Read more... T…

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RDR 401: Ranking All The Walt Disney World Resorts 54:01

3M ago54:01

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This week we share our rankings for all the WDW resorts from 1 to 22. We asked you to do it too! This was a tough task but someone had to do it! Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel. Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok Get a no obligation quote, at their website www.touringandcruises.com Want more Ro…

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