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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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We love travel and can't wait to share the latest on luxury ocean and river cruises, tours, all-inclusive vacations, and luxury villa rentals. We bring the best travel experts on our show, so have a listen and let's get traveling!
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Each week, travel across the globe with Sherry Kennedy, an authority on "slow travel" via cruise ships, river boats and trains. Sherry chats with local folks and travel experts as they share their reviews, colorful insight, fun activities and insider tips about their hometown. Learn the latest trends in cruise and train travel plus news and reviews. With a focus on destinations in Europe, the Caribbean and the USA, discover where to stay, sip, eat and play on your next vacation.
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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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#10: Personalized, Private-Guided Journeys
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Welcome aboard! This week we discuss the announcments about the Disney Treasure. This ship is the second in its class. How will it stack up to the Disney Wish. Word of the day - Wake News- The whole darn show. 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 Mor…
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Welcome aboard! This week we discuss our favorite ports for... We cover a wide range of things from snorkeling to art and everything in-between. Word of the day - deck plan News- loss of Jimmy Buffett, Ice in a drink, and disruptions to plans. Make sure to check out Back to the Mouse Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for a q…
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Welcome aboard! This week we compare what we love about big ships and little ships! Word of the day - Capacity News- Australia scraps Vaccination, Cookie Drama, and More parking at the busiest Port. 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 T…
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RDOD 39: Rhine River Cruise Adventures By Disney (ABD)
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Welcome aboard! This week we welcome on guests Jacqueline and Daniel. They share the stories from their recent river cruise that is also a ABD! Word of the day - Leeward News- Norwegian donates money, Dry embarking, Disney announcing that they will announce things, and will your name be on a wall on Castaway? Make sure to check out Back to the Mous…
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RDOD 38: Trip Report 7 Night Eastern Caribbean on The Disney Fantasy with Sarah
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Welcome aboard! This week we welcome on guest Sarah. She is fresh off the Disney Fantasy Eastern Caribbean Sailing. Find her @stolch314 on Twitter or X which ever you call it. Word of the day - Windward News- Charging For Pizza? Wild Fires, Viva Sails, and Up, Up, and Away is under maintenance. Make sure to check out Back to the Mouse Find us on So…
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RDOD 37: Cruise Vacations Vs Theme Park Vacations
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Welcome aboard! This week we are debating the differences between a Cruise Vacation and a theme Park Vacation. Word of the day - Galley News- Nude Cruise, Cancelled Show, Development of Ocean Cay, and DCL internet prices. Make sure to check out Back to the Mouse Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for a quote michelle@touringp…
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RDOD 36: 25 Things We Love About Disney Cruise Line With Back To The Mouse
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Welcome aboard! This week we celebrate Disney Cruise Lines 25th Anniversary by sharing 25 things we love about the line. We also do this with friend of the show - Joe of Back to the Mouse .com Word of the day - Bulkhead News- Kids on railings and fighting, Amsterdam almost makes a law. Make sure to check out Back to the Mouse Find us on Social Medi…
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EP #6: Riverboat Cruises with Cindy Christen
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Welcome aboard! This week we are explaining guaranteed rooms. This is a type of room booking that is complicated! Michelle confuses Doug several times. Word of the day - Lido Deck News- Bahamas taxes passed on, Comicon, Halmark, and Europe travel! Make sure to check out Back to the Mouse Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for…
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Welcome aboard! This week we talk about 10 Tips for Tipping. We want you to feel prepared for when to and when not to tip while crusing on the 7 seas. Word of the day - Cruise Director News- Norweigan bans again and what to do about cheats. Make sure to check out Back to the Mouse Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for a quot…
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Welcome aboard! This week we talk about 13 cruise cabin hacks. We share some ways to make the most of your space on the ship. Word of the day - Gangway News- Celebrity has some good and bad news. 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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RDOD 32: Trip Report Disney Fantasy 7 Night Western Caribbean (Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, and Castaway Cay)
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Welcome aboard! This week we set sail on a 7 night adventure on the Disney Fantasy! Visiting ports of Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Falmouth Jamaica, and Disney's Castaway Cay. We share stories of the sailing from our port adventures to a delay in embarkation! Word of the day - Customs News Royal gets in on the 3/4 night market with a new ship! Make sure …
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RDOD 31: What our kids love about cruising!
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Welcome aboard! This week we talk to our kids! We ask the whole McKnight house hold why they love to cruise. They share their opinions! We also talk about a few highlights from our recent cruise. You will get the full trip report next week about our 7 night cruise. No word of the day or news this week. Make sure to check out Back to the Mouse Find …
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RDOD 30: The Suite Life with Chris / Celebrity Alaska Trip Report
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Welcome aboard! This week we talk to Chris after a sailing to Alaska on Celebrity Cruise Line. We talk about the Suite life with him as well as Alaska excursions. Find Chris on twitter @Chris_Magic_DCL Word of the day: Suite Cruise News! Make sure to check out Back to the Mouse Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for a quote m…
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Welcome aboard! This week we preview our upcoming cruise on the Dinsye Fantasy. We chat about why we booked, what we booked, and what we will do. Word of the day: Cruise Cruise News! 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…
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EP #5: The Luxury Villa Experience with Steve Lassman
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RDOD 28: Is the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser a Cruise?
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Welcome aboard! This week we ask the question, Is the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser a Cruise? Doug is back from a Rope Drop Radio trip and answers all of Michelle's questions about the cruise. We also each give our thoughts on why it's closing. Word of the day: Cruise Cruise News! Make sure to check out Back to the Mouse Find us on Social Media Mo…
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RDOD 27: Interview with Ryan - DCL Cruiser
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Welcome aboard! This week we were in Disneyland before Doug went to Disney World to do the Starcruiser. So, this is a short little show with an interview of one of the guys cruising with Dour on the Starcruiser, Ryan. Make sure to check out Back to the Mouse Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for a quote michelle@touringplans…
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Welcome aboard! This week we answer your FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Word of the day: All Aboard Cruise News! 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 RadioBy Rope Drop Media
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Welcome aboard! This week we talk about pampering those special people in our lives (or just ourselves) in the spirit of Mother's Day. Word of the day: Underway News of Nassau port enhancements Make sure to check out Back to the Mouse Find us on Social Media More of Michelle More of Doug The original Rope Drop Radio…
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EP #4: The Luxury Train Vacations Experience
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RDOD 24: 11 Tips for a Smooth Disembarkation
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Welcome aboard! This week we talk about everyones least favorite part of the cruise... The End. We share 11ish tips about how to get off the ship in a way for smooth sailing! Why 11? because Doug cant count. Word of the day: Helm News of Royals Beach Club and the environment, New Terminal at Port Canaveral, and Disneys new check in windows. Make su…
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RDOD 23: Odyssey of the Seas Trip Report with Anthony
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Welcome aboard! This week we set sail with Anthony on the Odyssey of the Seas. We enjoy the details of his 8 night cruise. Word of the Day - Bridge News of ship limits in Juno and Can you fish off your balcony? Check out Back To The Mouse find us on social media Find Michelle More of Doug The original Rope Drop Radio…
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