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 are two dads who love Disney. Our goal is help you navigate all things Disney from the parks to the cruise. We want to share tips and tricks, travel plans, and must see's to help you have an amazing Disney trip!
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Doug Kaufmann, the host of the popular TV show, Know The Cause, he became interested in the subject of fungus as it pertains to disease while working in the area of food allergy. Doug was a U.S. Navy Medical Corpsman attached to the 7th Marine Division in 1970. Upon coming home from Vietnam in 1971, he had strange symptoms that until the early 1980’s, he thought were related to food allergies. A research paper in 1980 entitled “Antigenically Intact Food Macromolecules Exiting The Gut Lumen” ...
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RDR 426: 5 Low Key Tips for Epcot With cast member Alyssa
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Today we welcome Alyssa from Creations at Epcot, we share 15 low key tips about Epcot! Next rope drop trip will be The RunDisney Spring Time Surprise in April of 2025. April 3rd-6th. Doug plans (at the moment) to run the 10 mile event on the 6th. You don't have to run to join in the fun. Book with Touring and Cruises Travel for special perks! Thank…
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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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RDR 425: WDW Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass FAQ
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Change is in the air! This week we break down the FAQ's of the new Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Walt Disney World that replaces Genie Plus. It's not FastPass but it kinda is... Listen to hear what changes are heading to the parks starting July 24th 2024. Next rope drop trip will be The RunDisney Spring Time Surprise in April of 2025. April 3rd-6th.…
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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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RDR 424: 5 Best and Worst Things Of Rope Drop
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Today we talk about Rope Drops, the best and worst of it Next rope drop trip will be The Spring Time Surprise in April of 2025. April 3rd-6th. Doug plans (at the moment) to run the 10 mile event on the 6th. Book with Touring and Cruises for special perks! Thank You to our sponsor Touring and Cruises Travel. Be sure to to follow them on Facebook, In…
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RDR 423: Tiana Bayou Adventure Preview With Michelle McKnight of Touring and Cruises
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Michelle got to ride Tiana's during the media event. We hear all about that, the new things at Epcot, her drone show review, and more. Next rope drop trip will be The Spring Time Surprise in April of 2025. April 3rd-6th. Doug plans (at the moment) to run the 10 mile event on the 6th. Book with Touring and Cruises for special perks! Thank You to our…
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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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Derek and Doug just had a few days at Walt Disney World and we talk about it. We discuss character dinning, Doug going on Tron, Monorail bar crawl, and drinking around the world! Next rope drop trip will be The Spring Time Surprise in April of 2025. April 3rd-6th. Doug plans (at the moment) to run the 10 mile event on the 6th. Book with Touring and…
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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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We answer YOUR questions! We love your questions and we like to give you an answer. We didn't say it was a good answer but we will give you one! Lots of great ones in this episode. Next rope drop trip will be The Spring Time Surprise in April of 2025. April 3rd-6th. Doug plans (at the moment) to run the 10 mile event on the 6th. Book with Touring a…
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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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RDR 420: 8 Years of Rope Drop Radio Disney Magic
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It's been 8 years of Rope Drop Radio! We can't believe it either! This week we talk about all the things that have happened in the last 8 years, and some of the attractions we have out lasted. Thank you so much for supporting us over the years. You Define Magical: A Rope Drop Radio Trip June 3-7th book with T&C. You will get a set of custom luggage…
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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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Today we talk about all the ages to take kids and the pros on doing so. We are also joined by our oldest, Samantha McKnight and Olivia Sasman, they share their experiences being Disney Kids. 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 …
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RDR 418: Favorite/Least Favorite things at Magic Kingdom
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Today it's all about Magic Kingdom and breaking down favorite and least favorite attractions and dinning 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…
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RDR 417: TPS Report Animal Kingdom Pandora and Africa With Gina of Touring and Cruises
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TPS reports are in for the Animal Kingdom! All 4 of our bosses stopped by the desk and let us know we needed to get this one turned in. We do Pandora and Africa with Gina of Touring and Cruises. 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 …
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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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RDR 416: WDW Room Types and What to Expect
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We break down everything you get in a Walt Disney World room 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…
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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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RDR 415: There Are No Stupid Disney World Questions
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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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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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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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RDR 413: Quick Service Dining Plan Trip Report
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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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RDR 412: An Average Day at the Magic Kingdom
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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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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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RDR 411: Excited About Summer at Disney World 2024
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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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RDR 410: Derek's Walt Disney World Spring Break Trip Report
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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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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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RDR 409: Disney Listener Questions Part 2!
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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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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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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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RDR 407: 29 Easy Tips For Walt Disney World
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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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RDR 406: Disney Dining Plan Maximization For 2024
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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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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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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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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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RDR 404: Disney World A Little of This and a Little of That
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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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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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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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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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RDR 402: Reverse Rope Dropping at Walt Disney World in 2024
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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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RDR 401: Ranking All The Walt Disney World Resorts
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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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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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RDR 400: Why Disney in 2024 with Annette owner of Touring and Cruises Travel
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A lot of things are happening in Disney this year and you should book a trip! Today we talk all about it with Annette Jackson the new owner of Touring and Cruises Travel. Be sure to to follow them @Touringandcruises visit their website www.touringandcruises.com Book a trip today Support the show today www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Lots of great lev…
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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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RDR 399: How To Rope Drop Disney World In 2024
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Today we cover the big question of how to Rope Drop in 2024! This is the show to give the low down on the where and the what of rope dropping. Support the show today www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Lots of great levels on Patreon, Get access to the After Show, Bonus Audio, or monthly zoom calls. Check out the patreon page to see what fits for you. Le…
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RDR 398: End of the Year (2023) Review With A New Lightning Round
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Today we look back on the new attractions at Disney World, our trips, and a new version of the Lightning round! Thank you everyone has downloaded and listened to our show this year! Support the show today www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Lots of great levels on Patreon, Get access to the After Show, Bonus Audio, or monthly zoom calls. Check out the pa…
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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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RDR 397: Top 7 Ways To Relax On Your Walt Disney World Vacation
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Pool day, dinner and more. You can absolutly relax at Disney and today we discuss how. Support the show today www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Lots of great levels on Patreon, Get access to the After Show, Bonus Audio, or monthly zoom calls. Check out the patreon page to see what fits for you. Leave a review - we will read your 5 star review on air! G…
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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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