79. Darling, forever is a long, long time. And time has a way of changin' things. -Disney's The Fox and the Hound. Lots of news from Disneyland this week, so we focus on sharing all of the latest info with you as well as the ever-changing refurbishment list. Plus, we talk about how we miss Disneyland and how we wish we could go eat all of the seasonal deliciousness!

Be sure to follow us on Instagram as this is our last weekly recording for 2022 - we'll have an episode next week, but it's prerecorded and won't include any news (unless something HUGE happens... which, we all know is just our luck!). But, we'll share any news that comes about on Instagram, @ropedrop.parkhop. Also, please take a moment to rate & review our podcast if you can - AND, we have Ropedrop & Parkhop stickers available! Slap them on your water bottle to show your RD&PH love! They're $4 shipped - if you'd like one, reach out via IG, Facebook or email.

And, a huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. If you are looking to plan a special trip of your own, let the agents at MWT help at no extra cost to you. Just visit www.mouseworldtravel.com to receive your free vacation quote!

"I'm Almost There!" - Tiana, Disney's Princess and the Frog. Today we are chatting about our upcoming trip to the OTHER coast, Walt Disney World! We are so excited to have the opportunity to research and explore these parks, and can't wait to share what we learn while planning our trip. In this episode, we'll discuss our planned itenerary - where we're staying, what we're doing, and most importantly, where we're eating. Let us know if we left anything out that's a must do!

A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. And we are even more grateful for the special perk we get to experience courtesy of the agency! If you are looking to plan a special trip of your own, let the agents at MWT help at no extra cost to you. Just visit www.mouseworldtravel.com to receive your free vacation quote!

"It's better to use your head than break your back" - Disney's Swiss Family Robinson. We are so excited for our special guest today, Chris Provost from the hit YouTube channel "Provost Park Pass"! He's an expert in all things Disney, and joins us today specifically to talk about how to score BIG on a few of the rides at the Disneyland Resort. If you've ever wanted to impress your friends or family, or just want to score more than, ahem, 18,000 points, this is the episode for you! You can find the Provost family on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@provostparkpass.

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If you're enjoying the podcast, please feel free to leave us a 5-star rating and review--this really helps us reach a wider audience and share our Disney love with as many people as possible!

"Ladies and gentlemen, the eighth wonder of the world: The backside of water!" Disney's Jungle Cruise. We're super excited to welcome Alex from The Backside of Water podcast! Join us as we work our way through Disneyland and talk about some of his favorite facts and trivia in each land, and we even get him to spill some behind-the-scenes fun from his time as a skipper on the Jungle Cruise attraction! Be sure to check out his podcast wherever your listening right now, and find him on Instagram @the_backside_of_water. 

If you haven't already subscribed to our podcast, we'd love it if you would! And take a second to leave us a rating and review while you're at it. We are taking a week off for Thanksgiving, so we'll be back in two weeks with a new episode. In the meantime, follow us on Instagram @ropedrop.parkhop as we'll continue to post there. And, we want to take this opportunity to let you all know how thankful we are for you - We're so grateful for the support and community you've all helped us build over the past year and a half! Happy Thanksgiving!

"Genie, I wish to be the most powerful sorcerer there is! - Jafar, Disney's Aladdin. In this episode, we do an updated walk-through of Genie+ and give our thoughts on whether we think it's worth using on your next trip. Feel free to follow along with us in the app (if you're not driving...) 

A big thanks to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Go to www.mouseworldtravel.com to get your free vacation quote and see just how magical an MWT agent can make your next trip! 

Also, make sure you're following us on Instagram and Facebook @ropedrop.parkhop, and be sure to leave us a 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! We are so grateful for our listeners! 

"This is SO tinsel!" Disney's Prep and Landing. Today, we're talking about the happiest time of year at the Happiest Place on Earth! There is so much to see and do - from festive decorations, jolly entertainment and the BIG man himself to delicious foods (we're STILL waiting for holiday menus to be released) and wintery attraction overlays! Check it all out! And while you're at it, subscribe rate and review our podcast and give us a follow in Instagram @ropedrop.parkhop

Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Mouse World Travel - If you're planning a Disney vacation, or ANY vacation for that matter, let a Mouse World Travel planner help you! Visit www.mouseworldtravel.com for more info. Use our code ROPEDROP so they know we sent you.

"Boys and girls of every age, wouldn't you like to see something strange?" - Citizens of Halloweentown, The Nightmare Before Christmas. LISTENER ADVISORY--some of the stories in this episode might be a little spooky for younger listeners. Today we are joined by one of our favorite guests, Lynn from The Sweep Spot, as we discuss some of our favorite ghost stories from the Disneyland Resort. We also recap Katie's recent surprise trip to Oogie Boogie Bash.

Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Mouse World Travel - If you're planning a Disney vacation, or ANY vacation for that matter, let a Mouse World Travel planner help you! Visit www.mouseworldtravel.com for more info. Use our code ROPEDROP so they know we sent you.

If you're enjoying our podcast, please leave us a rating and review, and be sure to follow us on IG and FB @ropedrop.parkhop for the most up-to-date info on the parks and fun giveaways!

"Let's go fly a kite, up to the highest height. Let's go fly a kite, and send it soaring!" Disney's Mary Poppins. Prices at Disneyland are SOARING! We woke up last week to news of price increase, across the board. Ticket prices, Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane prices, souvenir prices - everything increased! We break down the expenses for you today so you know what to plan for when planning and booking your Disneyland vacation. And, we discuss the introduction of MagicBand+ at the Disneyland Resort, beginning October 26th. We share news as it happens on our Instagram, so if you're not following us over there, you should! @Ropedrop.Parkhop. And, please subscribe, rate and review our podcast - we appreciate it so much!

Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Mouse World Travel - If you're planning a Disney vacation, or ANY vacation, for that matter, let a Mouse World travel planner help you! Visit www.mouseworldtravel.com for more info!

"Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one. - Mother Willow, Disney's Pocahontas. In this week's episode, we are joined by special guests Jordan and Daniel from the Disneyland 4Ever Podcast! We discuss our top 10 Disneyland vs. Disney World attractions, and some of them were really hard to pick. See if you agree or disagree with any of our assessments. And speaking of Disney World...we also make a fun announcement about an exciting adventure coming up for us in the new year. 

***In this week's news segment, we mention there are rumors of ticket prices going up. Disney did, in fact, announce a price increase the day after we recorded, so be sure to check our IG account and Disney's websites for the most up-to-date information!***

Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook @ropedrop.parkhop, we are doing a big giveaway today!  If you're enjoying the podcast, please please us a 5- star rating and review if you haven't already. We are celebrating 100k downloads, and that is all thanks to our amazing listeners! Thanks, everyone!