Join us On Deck as we cover Cruise News, Planning, Trip Reports, and More. We will sail from Royal to Disney to Norwegian. With Michelle McKnight of TouringPlans Travel and Doug McKnight of Rope Drop Radio.
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RDOD 81: Deep Questions with Wes The DCL Dude and Joe of Back To The Mouse Part 2
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Welcome aboard! This week we replace Michelle with Joe of Back to the mouse and we invite on Wes from the DCL Dude Podcast. We take turns asking each other some deep questions. Word of the Day - None Cruise News - By Back To The Mouse.com No Camo an FYI Check out Back To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of Michelle More of Doug The Origi…
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RDOD 80: Deep Questions with Wes The DCL Dude and Joe from Back To The Mouse Part 1
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Welcome aboard! This week we replace Michelle with Joe of Back to the mouse and we invite on Wes from the DCL Dude Podcast. We take turns asking each other some deep questions. Word of the Day - Barnacle Cruise News - By Back To The Mouse.com Every thing is bigger in Texas Disney Destiny booking opens Check out Back To the Mouse .com Find us on Soc…
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RDOD 79: Norwegian to Alaska on the Norwegian Encore
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Welcome aboard! This week we sail north again to Alaska but this time on the Norwegain Encore. We welcome on Heather who recently sailed with a large group to the last frontier and shares all about it. Word of the Day - Free At Sea Cruise News - By Back To The Mouse.com Adventure details No more plastic wrap for Norwegian Check out Back To the Mous…
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RDOD 78: Favorite Sailings and Excursions with Sam
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Welcome aboard! This week we Sam gives us their favorite sailings and excursions from all of their sailing experiences. It was good to get this chat in before they headed off to college at the University of Kansas. Word of the Day - 1820 Society Cruise News - By Back To The Mouse.com Ducks ruin a cruise Treasure gets Moana Destiny gets Hercules 4 n…
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RDOD 77: Iceland and Norway On Disney Dream with Lauren
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Welcome aboard! This week we sail out of Southhampton to the great north. Stops in Norway, Iceland, and England with Lauren of Touring and Cruises on the DIsney Dream. We explore each port and some inbetween. More of Lauren HERE Word of the Day - The Mid-Atlantic Ridge Cruise News - By Back To The Mouse.com State of Florida stands in the way. Treas…
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Welcome aboard! Hurricane season is picking up and altering cruises. Why would anyone want to sail during it? We answer that question and more. Word of the Day - Hurricane - Also Doug admits he is wrong Cruise News - By Back To The Mouse.com Treasure floats Destiny announcement Virgin voyages starts a running club Jewelry heist on MSC Check out Bac…
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Welcome aboard! This week we share some simple things not to do when selecting a cabin. There are some that are expected but maybe others you might over look! Word of the Day - Batten Down The Hatches Cruise News - No fun on Princess Barcelona does the expected More Fun Ships Check out Back To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of Michelle…
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RDOD 74: Utopia of the Seas Preview Sailing with Sarah of Touring and Cruises
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Welcome aboard! This week we explore the ultimate weekend or the biggest weekend on the Utopia of the Seas with Sarah Goff of Touring and Cruises. We hear about her whirl wind time on the ship. Is this the right ship for you? Do you want a weekend get away? How is it different from other Oasis ships? Lots to discover on the Utopia. Word of the Day …
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Welcome aboard! This week we take a short cruise on the Allure of the Seas with Anthony. He talks about some of the great reasons to hop on a short sailing. Word of the Day - Port Canaveral Cruise News - bingo Disney to Japan Utopia arrives in FL Nassau to build water park Juneau is on the ballot 10/1 Bag in the ocean Check out Back To the Mouse .c…
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RDOD 72: Greek Isles With Joe From Back To The Mouse
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Welcome aboard! This week we sail from Barca to Roma with all of Greece inbetween. Joe from Back To The Mouse joins us to share all the fun. You can find more with Joe on the Rope Drop Radio Pateron. Word of the Day - Guide Cruise News - Sitka, No More MDRs, and Godmothers Check out Back To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Mo…
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RDOD 71: Alaska Disney Cruise Trip Report
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Welcome aboard! We are back from our Alaskan cruise on the Disney Wonder. We had a wonderful 7 nights in the last frontier. Alaska is hard to describe just how amazing it is but we will do our best. Word of the Day - Alaska Cruise News - The Dream gets Dreamier Check out Back To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of Michelle More of Doug T…
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RDOD 70: Lookout Cay at Light House Point with Chris
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Welcome aboard! Chris in the concierge lounge is back to share about his double dip to Lookout Cay at Light House Point. He was on the Disney Fantasy on the first paid guest sailing to the new destianation. Hear all about it from his first hand accounts. He aslo shares about his stop at Castaway. Word of the Day - Coral Reef Cruise News - Royal get…
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RDOD 69: Our Top 5 Cruises with Alden (spoiler all Disney)
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Welcome aboard! Alden is back to share his top 5 cruises and why. Its a look into what he thinks makes for a great crusie. From Crusies in Europe to Alaska to Bermuda he covers it all. Word of the Day - Sports Deck Cruise News - New port for Disney, Barr Harbor Back in the news, Too Much Rain, and A teen follows the Rules. Check out Back To the Mou…
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Welcome aboard! This week we chat with Ed about his voyage on Quantum of the Seas to Alaska. Ed is a very experanced cruises on many different lines. Don't miss this one about cruising out of Seattle to the inside passage of Alaska. Word of the Day - Azipod News - Royal loyal, Big packing mistake, Spain hates big ships, and its not an Ice Chest. Ch…
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Welcome aboard! This week we are back! Alden joins us to talk about cruising with a teen. We share some tips on how to make traveling with these special creatures better for everyone. He also wants you to follow his photography instagram @shotbyalden Alden will be posting lots of pictures of Alaska and the Disney Wonder on that account. Word of the…
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RDOD 66: Celebrity Silhouette Trip Report with Lauren of Touring and Cruises
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Welcome aboard! This week sail on the Celebrity Silhouette with Lauren of Touring and Cruises. Word of the Day - CLIA News - No news because we recorded early Check out Back To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of Lauren More of Michelle More of Doug The Original Rope Drop Radio
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Welcome aboard! This week embark on Icon of the Seas with Anthony. Here what this experienced cruiser has to say about a week on the Icon. Word of the Day - Fleet News - Carnival celebrates Arbor Day, Royal takes a gamble and makes a deal, and Royal starts to move some dirt and sand in Nassau. Check out Back To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Medi…
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e136—Per Bylund, Mises Institute Senior Fellow
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Mises Institute Senior Fellow Per Bylund joins Aaron to talk about his recent book, How to Think About the Economy: A Primer, as well as the connection between social media and democracy and the economics of AI. TakeHumanAction.com
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RDOD 64: 5 Things to Do Different On Your Next Cruise
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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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RDOD 63: Picking Port Adventures in Alaska
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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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RDOD 62: Disney Cruise Line Summer 2025 Itinerary Release
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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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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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RDOD 60: What Does $5,000 or $10,000 Get Me?
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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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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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Tom Woods joins Aaron to discuss his new book, Diary of a Psychosis: How Public Health Disgraced Itself During COVID Mania. TakeHumanAction.com
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RDOD 58: River Cruise ABD with the DCL DUO!
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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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RDOD 57: Icon of the Seas Trip Report with Lauren of Touring and Cruises
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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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Welcome aboard! This week we talk about why 2024 is the year you should take a cruise! Word of the Day - Passport News - Someone wants thier bill paid, The Bank of NCL is closed, Nassua wants more, and a new Icon is born. 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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Chris "Bootleg" Darnell (vice chair of LPTN and host of Not a Real Podcast) updates Aaron on how the LP and other activists in Tennessee are fighting for 2A rights, Defend the Guard legislation, and ballot access. TakeHumanAction.com
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RDOD 55: Disney Dream New Years Eve Double Dip Trip Report
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Welcome aboard! This week we take you along on our 5 night Disney Dream Double Dip over New Years Eve. We had a great time. We stayed in a catagory 8A Stateroom. Two days at Castaway Cay too. Word of the Day - Don News - People are Quacking Mad Check out Back To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of Michelle More of Doug The Original Rope …
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Happy Holidays from the Rope Drop On Deck Crew Make sure to check out Back to the Mouse Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for a quote michelle@touringandcruises.com More of Doug The original Rope Drop Radio
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e133—Bob Murphy on the morality and practicality of pacifism
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On a very special Christmas episode of Decentralized Revolution, Bob Murphy (host of The Bob Murphy Show, author of Choice Cooperation, Enterprise, and Human Action) joins Aaron Harris to discuss his views on the morality and practicality of pacifism. TakeHumanAction.com
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Welcome aboard! This week we talk about our upcoming double dip on the Disney Dream over NYE! Word of the day - Adrift News-Age Changes to Disney Cruise Line Kids Club Make sure to check out Back to the Mouse Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for a quote michelle@touringplans.com More of Doug The original Rope Drop Radio…
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RDOD 53: Private Island Show Down- Perfect Day Coco Cay vs Castaway Cay
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Welcome aboard! This week we have the show down of private islands. We compare Perfect Day Coco Cay and Castaway Cay. Word of the Day - Private Island News - The Star is bookable Check out Back To The Mouse Find us on Social Media Email Michelle at Michelle@TouringPlans.com The original Rope Drop Radio…
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Welcome aboard this week we take you on a 3 night sailing on the Allure of the Seas. Hear about our state room, dining, activites, and cabana as we sail through the adventure. Word of the day - Crew Member News from our own sailing Check out Back To The Mouse Find us on social media The Orginal Rope Drop Radio…
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RDOD 51: How To Dress Your Best on a Cruise
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Welcome aboard! This week we talk about how dress your best on the cruise. We talk about what type of clothing you might want to pack. Word of the day - Galley News-New terminal in the Everglades, Gummies get you banned, and more news. Make sure to check out Back to the Mouse Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for a quote mic…
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e132—Joseph Solis-Mullen, author of The Fake China Threat
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Joseph Solis-Mullen joins Liam McCollum to discuss Solis-Mullen's new book, The Fake China Threat. To buy The Fake China Threat, click HERE TakeHumanAction.com
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Welcome aboard! This week we talk about Why to Verandah, or when to Verandah? Word of the day - Anchor News- Galveston spends some money, Port Canveral sets a new bar, and BLACK FRIDAY DEALS! Make sure to check out Back to the Mouse Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for a quote michelle@touringplans.com More of Doug The orig…
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e131—Derrick Broze, liberty activist and independent journalist
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Derrick Broze talks about how and why he was kicked off the ballot in his run for Houston mayor—and how a ballot issue he spearheaded might significantly limit the power of the eventual winning candidate. Livestreamed on Nov. 6, 2023 TakeHumanAction.com
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Welcome aboard! This week we explore all the unwritten rules of cruising. Word of the day - Shore Power News- new info on light house point, and tips are looking up on Royal Make sure to check out Back to the Mouse Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for a quote michelle@touringplans.com More of Doug The original Rope Drop Rad…
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e130—Kyle Anzalone on Palestine/Israel, Ukraine & Taiwan.
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Kyle Anzalone (The Libertarian Institute and Antiwar.com) joins Aaron Harris to discuss how the Washington War Party is making things worse in Palestine/Israel, Ukraine & Taiwan. TakeHumanAction.com
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Welcome aboard! This week we talk about the plans for our upcoming cruise on the Allure of the Seas. Word of the day - Ballast News- New Bar for Disney, Sitka at it again, and Itinerary releases. Make sure to check out Back to the Mouse Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for a quote michelle@touringplans.com More of Doug The …
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e129—Nathan Polsky and the Texas rEVOLution
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Nathan Polsky is running for chair of the Libertarian Party of Texas and looking to bring big changes there. He joins Michael Heise to talk about his plans, his history in the movement, and the Project Decentralized revolution strategy. TakeHumanAction.com
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RDOD 47: Planning Excursions with Joe From Back To The Mouse
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Welcome aboard! This week we help Joe from Back To The Mouse plan his Excursions for Greece and Italy! Word of the day - Stabilizer News- Petition Failure in Alaska and Did we get the stage show we all wanted on the Disney Treasure? Make sure to check out Back to the Mouse Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for a quote michel…
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Welcome aboard! This week we build our own ship! Yep we talk about what we would like to see on a ship made just for us and why. Word of the day - Ship Yard News- Changes in the Med, we learn the name of a big ship, and time to go SOLO! Make sure to check out Back to the Mouse Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for a quote mi…
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Welcome aboard! This week we answer your listener questions! Word of the day - Bulbous Bow News- Name change for Royal Lounge, Celebration Key opening dates, and did we just "Rope Drop Radio" some age limits? Make sure to check out Back to the Mouse Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for a quote michelle@touringplans.com More…
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Decentralized Revolution #128—Colorado rEVOLution! w/ Jessica Fenske (@ForestMommy) & Hannah Goodman (@ChairLPCO).
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Colorado is leading the charge on the Project Decentralized Revolution Strategy with solid local wins, more great local candidates and a strategy to play kingmaker in larger elections—Jessica Fenske (@ForestMommy) & Hannah Goodman (@ChairLPCO) talk it over with @MisesChair, @creatrix_ttv, and @libertyaaron. TakeHumanAction.com…
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RDOD 44: Adults Only on Disney Cruise Line???
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Welcome aboard! This week we answer a question we have gotten a few times. Why should I do adults only on Disney Cruise Line. Word of the day - Swell News- Another Port wants limits and more Disney Bands coming to a ship near you. Make sure to check out Back to the Mouse Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for a quote michelle…
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Dr. Michael Rectenwald joins Michael Heise, Brandi Bishop & Aaron Harris to talk about why he's launched his bid for the 2024 LP presidential nomination. Recorded live at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, 9/17/23. TakeHumanAction.com
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Welcome aboard! This week we discuss multigenerational trips. Why would you want to do such a thing? We cover the pros and the cons of this topic. Word of the day - Transfer News- Adult only area on Coco Cay Make sure to check out Back to the Mouse Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for a quote michelle@touringplans.com More …
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