Today, we're joined by Philander - everybody's favorite VIP tour guide at the Disneyland Resort! We talk about all sorts of things - his start and his future with the Disney company, his ⁠#ImagineeringMonday⁠ series and his thoughts on Disneyland's progress. It was such a pleasure to sit and visit with him - we hope you enjoy! Be sure you follow Philander on Instagram - ⁠@PhilanderC85⁠, and while you're there, make sure you're following ⁠@Ropedrop.Parkhop⁠. And, while you're HERE, go ahead...

Michelle of Mouse World Travel joins us to talk about her recent cruise Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point (she was part of the first ship to cruise to Disney's newest island). Then we chat about her experience previewing Tiana's Bayou Adventure at WDW! We are so excited for this to debut at Disneyland, and hearing her review made us even more anxious for it to open. A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation...

The Ropedrop Kids are officially back for a summer series, and this week, they're discussing all things Tomorrowland. What do you think of their ideas? What would you change or keep about Tomorrowland?

This week we are talking about things you might consider when deciding when to book your next Disneyland trip. Weather, special events, crowd levels, etc. might influence your decision, and we break down the specifics for you! No matter when you go, you'll have a magical time with our tips and tricks. A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our Patreon is LIVE! Go check it out at...

It's officially summer, which means it's time to bring back the Ropedrop Kids for a few episodes! Today, they are discussing solo trips vs. family trips vs. big group trips. Which type has been their favorite, and why. A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our Patreon is LIVE! Go check it out at https://patreon.com/ropedropparkhop for extra content, early ad-free episodes and...

There are so many good reasons to use a travel planner! We've seen a lot of seasoned Disneyland goers post about issues or questions lately that we know could have been taken care of so easily if they had used a Disney travel planner. We wanted to clear up any misconceptions people might have about what it means to use a planner, and how we can help you have the most magical vacation ever. A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and...

In this episode, we are discussing the new changes to Disability Access Services that were recently implemented at the WDW resort and coming next month to the DL resort. Disclaimer: neither of us are experts nor do we have a ton of knowledge about how ADA accommodations work and the ins and outs of accessibility. We are empathetic to the families that were previously able to qualify for DAS that are finding they no longer qualify for the service. It's not a fun topic to discuss, but we felt...

We finished out our fun Orlando week with a couple days at Walt Disney World and we tried some new things, did some of our old favorites, and overall had a fantastic time. Hear all about what we ate, rode and experienced at the Most Magical Place On Earth! A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our Patreon is LIVE! Go check it out at https://patreon.com/ropedropparkhop for extra content,...

We are back from our intense and amazing training trip to Universal Florida and brought back as much useful information as we could to pass on to you. If you're planning a trip to this fun resort anytime soon, we hope to be able to help! A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our Patreon is LIVE! Go check it out at https://patreon.com/ropedropparkhop for extra content, early ad-free...

"You ain't never had a friend like me." - Genie, Disney's Aladdin. This is one of our favorite episodes we've ever recorded, sit back and enjoy our interview with Danny Stiles who is currently an Adventure Guide with Adventures by Disney, but has a very fascinating Disney past! A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our Patreon is LIVE! Go check it out at...

"Knowing where you are by knowing where you've been." Maui, Moana. We are celebrating 150 episodes with a listener Q&A! We are so grateful for you all, and look forward to the next 150 episodes with you! A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our Patreon is LIVE! Go check it out at https://patreon.com/ropedropparkhop for extra content, early ad-free episodes and more! Please leave us...

"Life is full of possibilities. You just need to know where to look." - Joe Gardner, Disney/Pixar's Soul. This week, we are letting you in on all the exciting details for Pixar Fest, coming up this summer at the Disneyland Resort! From food to entertainment to collectible novelties, this is a huge celebration you won't want to miss. A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our Patreon is...

"What could be more important that a little something to eat?" Winnie the Pooh. Our WDW 103 planning episode is here, and it's all about the food! We tell you some of our favorites and the ins and outs of dining at Disney World. A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our Patreon is LIVE! Go check it out at https://patreon.com/ropedropparkhop for extra content, early ad-free episodes and...

"I like firsts. Good or bad, they're always memorable." Ahsoka Tano, The Mandalorian. This week we are discussing all things Star Wars and the upcoming "Season of the Force". Fun merch, menus and more will be available during this month-long celebration at the Disneyland Resort. A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our Patreon is LIVE! Go check it out at...

"The only thing predictable about life is its unpredictability." - Ratatouille. This week, it's all about catching up on the latest news from Disneyland, Disney World and more! A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our Patreon is LIVE! Go check it out at https://patreon.com/ropedropparkhop for extra content, early ad-free episodes and more! Please leave us a rating and review and follow...

"And we'll be friends forever, won't we?" - Tod, Disney's The Fox and the Hound. This week we are recapping our recent trips to Disneyland. First, our training in February, and last weekend, our amazing meetup with our lovely podcast listeners! We had the best time, and can't wait to do it again next year. Stay tuned for details and we hope you'll plan on joining us in 2025. A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your...

"Be a glutton. Stuff yourselves." - Disney's Pinnochio. This week, we have special guests from our podcast meetup weekend join us to talk about all the tasty treats we tried at Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival! A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our Patreon is LIVE! Go check it out at https://patreon.com/ropedropparkhop for extra content, early ad-free episodes and...

"If I go there's just no telling how far I'll go." - Moana, Disney's Moana. This week we have a special guest to chat about this year's Gumball Rally! While we were sad to miss it this year, we are so grateful to get to live vicariously through (spoiler alert) the winner of the rally in the influencer division. Who wants to join us all next year? A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our...

"I want adventure in the great wide somewhere." - Belle, Beauty and the Beast. This week, we are fresh off our fabulous training trip to the DL Resort. We wanted to give our listeners a sneak peak at what we offer in our Patreon, so after the news segment, we are treating you to one of our exclusive episodes from December where we talk about all the wonderful places we've gotten to travel and where we would like to go still! We'd love to hear what you think we should put on our bucket...

"If you are what you eat, then I only wanna eat the good stuff." Remy, Ratatouille. Food and Wine Festival menus are out, and you better believe we are reading them for you! Let us know what you're most excited to try! A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our Patreon is LIVE! Go check it out at https://patreon.com/ropedropparkhop for extra content, early ad-free episodes and...

"Come on everybody, here we goooo!" Peter Pan, Peter Pan's Flight. In this week's episode, we are back to tackling Walt Disney World planning and going over the basics of the parks on property, how to schedule your days, and how tickets work. Reach out if you have any questions and have a trip coming up! A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our Patreon is LIVE! Go check it out at...

"Don't fear failure. Be afraid of not having the chance." - Pixar's Cars 3. This week we are joined by Christian from Drafting the Magic as Erin and Katie go head-to-head with their picks for the perfect Pixar fantasy team! Who will win??? A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our Patreon is LIVE! Go check it out at https://patreon.com/ropedropparkhop for extra content, early ad-free...

"The way to get started is to quit talking and start doing." - Walt Disney. This has been in the works for awhile and we've had a lot of requests to do some Disney World planning content, so here it finally is! Join us for WDW 101 - where we are talking all about how to travel to WDW, transportation in the area, and our recommended places to stay. Keep in mind, these tips are all from the perspective of us veteran Disneyland goers, but hopefully you find some helpful info if you are planning...

"You are one lucky bug." Mushu, Disney's Mulan. This week we are finishing the recap from Katie's runDisney weekend, and, lucky you--we are reading the menus from the Lunar New Year offerings! A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our Patreon is LIVE! Go check it out at https://patreon.com/ropedropparkhop for extra content, early ad-free episodes and more! Follow us on IG and FB...

"I am on my way. I can go the distance." - Hercules. Katie is fresh off her weekend at Disneyland for the return of the runDisney Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend! This is part 1 of a two-part recap (our audio stopped recording halfway through without us knowing.) So stay tuned for part 2 next week! A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our Patreon is LIVE! Go check it out at...