Rope Drop Radio: A Disney Travel Podcast

By Rope Drop Entertainment

We are two midwesterners 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 hav... more

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Number 1: 10 WORST-RATED Disney World Attractions — Should You Ride Them?
Are the lowest-rated attractions at Walt Disney World actually bad? Or are some of them hidden gems that deserve another chance? Doug and Lauren take on 10 of Disney World's lowest-rated attractions and debate whether you should skip them, ride them anyway, or give them a little more love. 🎢 The 10 Lowest-Rated Attractions at Walt Disney World Not every attraction at Walt Disney World can be a runaway hit. This week on Rope Drop Radio, we're looking at 10 of the lowest-rated Disney World attractions and asking the question every Disney fan wants answered: Are they really that bad? Doug and Lauren break down each attraction, discuss why it may have earned a lower rating, and explain whether they think you should skip it, give it a try, or keep it on your Disney World itinerary. We'll talk about attractions that may be overlooked because they're older, less exciting, less popular, or simply don't live up to the hype surrounding other Walt Disney World experiences. In this episode: 🏰 10 of the lowest-rated attractions at Walt Disney World 🎢 Why some attractions receive low ratings 🤔 Are the ratings actually fair? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Which attractions might still be great for families? ⏱️ Which ones are worth your valuable park time? ⭐ Which low-rated attractions deserve another chance? 🚫 And which ones might actually deserve their bad reputation? Whether you're planning your first Disney World vacation or you've visited Walt Disney World dozens of times, this episode might convince you to add something unexpected to your next itinerary — or finally give you permission to skip it. And we're guessing there will be at least a few attractions on this list that you'll strongly disagree with! ALSO COME CHEER US ON AT THE SPRING TIME SURPRISE In April of 2027 Support the show on Patreon: Patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Follow us on social media for Disney news, tips, and updates Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Apple Podcasts! ✈️ We're excited to welcome The Lincoln Airport as the official airport of Rope Drop Radio! With direct flights to Orlando (MCO) on Breeze Airways, you can skip the stress and get to the magic faster! 🎉 Thank You to our sponsor, Touring and Cruises Travel! Be sure to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok. Get a no-obligation quote at their website: www.touringandcruises.com We have a website! www.RopeDropPod.com Want more Rope Drop Radio? Support the show today and Join Patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Lots of great levels on Patreon, Get access to the After Show, Bonus Audio, News Episodes, Ad Free Shows, 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! This helps to promote the show as well. Watch us on YouTube! 🧳 Kingdom Strollers – Premium stroller and scooter rentals delivered right to your resort. Travel light and stress-free. Get It HERE! Follow us on social media - @RopeDropRadio Check out our spin off cruise show - @RopeDropOnDeck Thank you to our top Patreons at the Cinderella Suite level - Molly Hemphill, CT Swiech, Mark Vicksinich, Gaylyn Foxworthy, Jill Michener, Alex Cenac, and Mary Place.
September 04, 202636min
Number 2: Disneyland Paris vs. Disney World: Lauren's Trip Report
Lauren left Walt Disney World behind and crossed the Atlantic for a Disney adventure in France! How does Disneyland Paris compare to Disney World? What surprised her? Which attractions are worth the trip, and what would a Walt Disney World veteran do differently? Lauren brings us her full Disneyland Paris trip report! 🇫🇷 Lauren Takes Rope Drop Radio to Disneyland Paris! This week on Rope Drop Radio, Lauren is back from an adventure across the Atlantic with a full Disneyland Paris trip report! As a longtime Walt Disney World fan, Lauren gets to experience Disneyland Paris from a very different perspective. From the parks and attractions to food, resorts, transportation and the overall Disney experience, we're finding out what makes Disneyland Paris unique — and how it compares to Walt Disney World. Lauren shares the highlights from her trip, the things that surprised her, the attractions she loved, and the moments that made this European Disney vacation special. ALSO COME CHEER US ON AT THE SPRING TIME SURPRISE In April of 2027 Support the show on Patreon: Patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Follow us on social media for Disney news, tips, and updates Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Apple Podcasts! ✈️ We're excited to welcome The Lincoln Airport as the official airport of Rope Drop Radio! With direct flights to Orlando (MCO) on Breeze Airways, you can skip the stress and get to the magic faster! 🎉 Thank You to our sponsor, Touring and Cruises Travel! Be sure to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok. Get a no-obligation quote at their website: www.touringandcruises.com We have a new website! www.RopeDropPod.com Want more Rope Drop Radio? Support the show today and Join Patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Lots of great levels on Patreon, Get access to the After Show, Bonus Audio, News Episodes, Ad Free Shows, 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! This helps to promote the show as well. Watch us on YouTube! 🧳 Kingdom Strollers – Premium stroller and scooter rentals delivered right to your resort. Travel light and stress-free. Get It HERE! Follow us on social media - @RopeDropRadio Check out our spin off cruise show - @RopeDropOnDeck Thank you to our top Patreons at the Cinderella Suite level - Molly Hemphill, CT Swiech, Mark Vicksinich, Gaylyn Foxworthy, Jill Michener, Alex Cenac, and Mary Place.
August 20, 202645min
Number 3: Disney Trip Report Part 2: Magic Kingdom, Halloween & MORE!
RDR Trip Report: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT & Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - Part 2 TEASER Part 1 was only the beginning! The Rope Drop Radio Walt Disney World trip continues with Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, new attractions, rope drop strategies, and Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Doug and Lauren continue their massive Disney trip report—and this time we're picking up right where Part 1 left off: Magic Kingdom rope drop. ABOUT THIS EPISODE If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, go back and check it out first. But now it's time to continue the adventure! We start with our Magic Kingdom rope drop, then make our way through more of Walt Disney World. We talk about the attractions Lauren experienced for the first time, including: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Soarin' We also break down our rope drops at: 🏰 Magic Kingdom 🌐 EPCOT 🎬 Hollywood Studios But the biggest party of the trip was still waiting for us... 🎃 MICKEY'S NOT-SO-SCARY HALLOWEEN PARTY We get into our experience at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, including: 🦆 Getting in line early for Donald 🐭 Meeting Mickey 🎃 Halloween treats and candy 🎭 The parade 🎆 Halloween fireworks 🎢 Riding attractions during the party 👻 Our overall thoughts on the event And, of course, we tackle the eternal Disney debate: Is it better to watch the first parade or the second parade? You'll have to listen to find out where we land! THE ROPE DROP RADIO COMMUNITY One of the biggest highlights of this trip wasn't a ride or a restaurant. It was meeting so many Rope Droppers in person. From drinks and ice cream at Hollywood Studios to meetups at EPCOT and Magic Kingdom, this trip reminded us how special the Rope Drop Radio community has become. Whether you're planning your first Disney World vacation or you've visited Walt Disney World dozens of times, this episode might convince you to add something unexpected to your next itinerary — or finally give you permission to skip it. And we're guessing there will be at least a few attractions on this list that you'll strongly disagree with! ALSO COME CHEER US ON AT THE SPRING TIME SURPRISE In April of 2027 Support the show on Patreon: Patreon.com/RopeDropRadio OUR MERCH STORE Follow us on social media for Disney news, tips, and updates Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Apple Podcasts! ✈️ We're excited to welcome The Lincoln Airport as the official airport of Rope Drop Radio! With direct flights to Orlando (MCO) on Breeze Airways, you can skip the stress and get to the magic faster! 🎉 Thank You to our sponsor, Touring and Cruises Travel! Be sure to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok. Get a no-obligation quote at their website: www.touringandcruises.com We have a website! www.RopeDropPod.com Want more Rope Drop Radio? Support the show today and Join Patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Lots of great levels on Patreon, Get access to the After Show, Bonus Audio, News Episodes, Ad Free Shows, 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! This helps to promote the show as well. Watch us on YouTube! 🧳 Kingdom Strollers – Premium stroller and scooter rentals delivered right to your resort. Travel light and stress-free. Get It HERE! Follow us on social media - @RopeDropRadio Check out our spin off cruise show - @RopeDropOnDeck Thank you to our top Patreons at the Cinderella Suite level - Molly Hemphill, CT Swiech, Mark Vicksinich, Gaylyn Foxworthy, Jill Michener, Alex Cenac, and Mary Place.
September 18, 20261h 3min
Number 4: We Took Over Disney World! | Rope Drop Radio Trip Report Part 1
RDR Trip Report: Rope Drop Radio Takes Over Walt Disney World! | Part 1 TEASER What happens when the Rope Drop Radio crew actually takes over Walt Disney World? A whole lot of rope drops, great food, listener meetups, new rides, Disney snacks, and way more fun than we could possibly fit into one episode! In Part 1 of our Rope Drop Radio Walt Disney World Trip Report, Doug and Lauren recap an unforgettable trip filled with meetups with Rope Droppers, new experiences, favorite Disney restaurants, and multiple early-morning rope drops. And this trip was so packed with Disney fun that we had to make it two episodes! ABOUT THIS EPISODE Doug and Lauren are back from a Walt Disney World trip that was all about experiencing the parks together—and meeting the amazing listeners who make Rope Drop Radio such a fun community. We start with where we stayed, how we got around, and some of the listener meetups that made this trip special. Then we dig into the food, including stops at: Satu'li Canteen Rodeo BBQ Regal Eagle Smokehouse Via Napoli Garden Grill Columbia Harbour House And then it's time for the main event: ROPE DROPS! We break down our Animal Kingdom rope drop and share what worked, what surprised us, and what it was like putting our Disney park strategies to the test. Plus, we talk about the special moments that come from meeting Rope Droppers in person throughout the parks. And that's only PART ONE! Part 2 picks up with our Magic Kingdom rope drop and continues through EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and plenty more Disney fun. ALSO IN THIS EPISODE 🏨 Our resort and room 🚌 Disney transportation 🚗 Rental car strategy 👋 Rope Drop Radio listener meetups 🍽️ Our favorite meals of the trip 🎢 Lauren's new-to-her attractions 🌳 Animal Kingdom rope drop Whether you're planning your first Disney World vacation or you've visited Walt Disney World dozens of times, this episode might convince you to add something unexpected to your next itinerary — or finally give you permission to skip it. And we're guessing there will be at least a few attractions on this list that you'll strongly disagree with! ALSO COME CHEER US ON AT THE SPRING TIME SURPRISE In April of 2027 Support the show on Patreon: Patreon.com/RopeDropRadio OUR MERCH STORE Follow us on social media for Disney news, tips, and updates Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Apple Podcasts! ✈️ We're excited to welcome The Lincoln Airport as the official airport of Rope Drop Radio! With direct flights to Orlando (MCO) on Breeze Airways, you can skip the stress and get to the magic faster! 🎉 Thank You to our sponsor, Touring and Cruises Travel! Be sure to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok. Get a no-obligation quote at their website: www.touringandcruises.com We have a website! www.RopeDropPod.com Want more Rope Drop Radio? Support the show today and Join Patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Lots of great levels on Patreon, Get access to the After Show, Bonus Audio, News Episodes, Ad Free Shows, 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! This helps to promote the show as well. Watch us on YouTube! 🧳 Kingdom Strollers – Premium stroller and scooter rentals delivered right to your resort. Travel light and stress-free. Get It HERE! Follow us on social media - @RopeDropRadio Check out our spin off cruise show - @RopeDropOnDeck Thank you to our top Patreons at the Cinderella Suite level - Molly Hemphill, CT Swiech, Mark Vicksinich, Gaylyn Foxworthy, Jill Michener, Alex Cenac, and Mary Place.
September 11, 202650min
Number 5: Is Adventures by Disney Worth It? Lauren's Italy Trip Report
What happens when you combine Disney magic, Italy, and the entire family? Lauren is back from an incredible Adventures by Disney vacation through Italy, traveling from Rome to Venice! This week, she takes us along for the journey and shares what it's really like to experience Italy with Adventures by Disney. 🇮🇹 Lauren's Adventures by Disney Italy Trip Report This week on Rope Drop Radio, we're leaving the Disney parks behind and heading to Italy! Lauren recently experienced an Adventures by Disney Italy vacation with her entire family, traveling from Rome to Venice and experiencing some of the most incredible sights, food, history, and culture Italy has to offer. From the excitement of Rome to the beauty of Venice, Lauren walks us through the trip and shares what made this Adventures by Disney vacation so memorable. We're talking about what it's like to travel through Italy with Adventures by Disney, how the experience works for a family, and whether having Disney's guides and planning behind you changes the way you experience a destination. ALSO COME CHEER US ON AT THE SPRING TIME SURPRISE In April of 2027 Support the show on Patreon: Patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Follow us on social media for Disney news, tips, and updates Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Apple Podcasts! ✈️ We're excited to welcome The Lincoln Airport as the official airport of Rope Drop Radio! With direct flights to Orlando (MCO) on Breeze Airways, you can skip the stress and get to the magic faster! 🎉 Thank You to our sponsor, Touring and Cruises Travel! Be sure to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok. Get a no-obligation quote at their website: www.touringandcruises.com We have a website! www.RopeDropPod.com Want more Rope Drop Radio? Support the show today and Join Patreon www.patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Lots of great levels on Patreon, Get access to the After Show, Bonus Audio, News Episodes, Ad Free Shows, 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! This helps to promote the show as well. Watch us on YouTube! 🧳 Kingdom Strollers – Premium stroller and scooter rentals delivered right to your resort. Travel light and stress-free. Get It HERE! Follow us on social media - @RopeDropRadio Check out our spin off cruise show - @RopeDropOnDeck Thank you to our top Patreons at the Cinderella Suite level - Molly Hemphill, CT Swiech, Mark Vicksinich, Gaylyn Foxworthy, Jill Michener, Alex Cenac, and Mary Place.
August 28, 202656min