This week is all about news, plus some updates on Tiana's Bayou Adventure and more food! A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Mark your calendars for February 7-10, 2025 for our next podcast meetup at the Disneyland Resort! We'll be participating the in amazing Gumball Rally among other fun things that weekend. Hope to see you there! Our Patreon is LIVE! Go check it out at https://patreon.com/ropedropparkhop for extra content, early ad-free episodes and more!
"We are Groot." - Groot, Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 3. In this week's episode, we are joined by The Ropedrop Kids to countdown our top favorite songs we would add to Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout. Hop on over to social media and tell us which songs you would you pick and checkout our playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0XhTXGAGb1TYtXk6YicxH1?si=267200ffb8f242c0 A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please reach out at www.mouseworldtravel.com and get your free vacation quote today! If you're enjoying the show, please feel free to leave us a 5-star rating and review, and you may hear your review read on the podcast! We are so grateful for everyone that has let us know how the podcast has helped them so far, and we want to help as many as possible have their best Disney trip. Thanks for helping us get the word out!
"Beignets? Got me a fresh batch just waitin' for you. - Tiana, Disney's The Princess and the Frog. In today's episode, we are recapping part of our Walt Disney World adventure, starting with our hotels and our first day exploring. We, of course, also dive into all the news that dropped out of Disneyland this week. A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel! We are so grateful that they made this trip to WDW possible so we could share all we learned with our awesome listeners about the east coast parks. Let the agents at Mouse World Travel help you with your next vacation, whether it's to the theme parks, on a cruise, or even an all-inclusive somewhere warm and tropical. Go to www.mouseworldtravel.com and fill out a free quote request! If you're enjoying the podcast, please take some time to rate and review us, it really helps us get the word out and share our love of Disney with as many people as possible! Thank you! And be sure to follow us on social media @ropedrop.parkhop and feel free to message us with any questions or suggestions. We love our listeners!
"The only limit is your imagination." - Big Hero 6. The Ropedrop Kids are still on Christmas Break, so we invited them to discuss all the attraction overlays that can be found at the Disneyland Resort. We also talk about some fun ideas we have for future overlays! A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel! Be sure to go grab your free vacation quote at Mouse World Travel and tell them we sent you! If you're enjoying the podcast, we'd love for you 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!
"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. A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel! Be sure to go grab your free vacation quote at Mouse World Travel and tell them we sent you! 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!
"Isn't it great? It's my birthday gift to ME. I'm so happy." -Kuzco, The Emperor's New Groove - Erin got to make a last-minute trip to The Happiest Place On Earth, so this week’s episode will just be a quick news drop by Katie and we’ll be back together next week for an awesome trip recap!
"Togetherness, for me, means teamwork" - Walt Disney. The time has finally come for our much anticipated CHOC Adventure in the Park! We were so excited to be able to raise enough money for the Children's Hospital of Orange County and get a special invite to an after-hours event in Disney California Adventure. In this episode, we recap the first half of our weekend at the parks, and hope we can relay as much current, useful information as possible from our time there. A huge thank you again to those of you who donated to our fundraiser, we're so grateful to have been part of this event honoring the families of CHOC. Enjoying the podcast? Follow us on IG and FB for real-time Disneyland planning info @ropedrop.parkhop, and please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast!
"I eat danger for breakfast!" -Rhino, Disney's Bolt. For this week's episode, we are discussing all the places you can find breakfast at the Disneyland Resort, including sit-down options, quick service, and grab-and-go. We talk about our personal favorite breakfast spots and we hope our suggestions can help you plan how you'll fuel the start to your perfect Disney day! If you're enjoying our episodes, make sure you are following us on IG and FB @ropedrop.parkhop. And please subscribe, rate and review the show if you haven't already! Don't forget, we are still raising money for the Children's Hospital of Orange County and would love your support. The fundraiser ends August 20th, and we are so close to our next goal. Visit our fundraising websites: www.chocwalk.org/RopedropKatie and www.chocwalk.org/RopedropErin. This episode is sponsored by - Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
"There's a great, big, beautiful tomorrow! Shining at the end of every day!" Magic Kingdom's Carousel of Progress. D23 (the annual Disney conference where the BIG, HUGE announcements are made) is quickly approaching, and as usual, the rumors are flying. And, as usual, most of the rumors involve a revamp of Tomorrowland. Will this year be Tomorrowland's year to shine? We talk about what we would do if we were in charge - and we're curious what YOU would do, too! Head over to our Instagram @ropedrop.parkhop and lets discuss! Don't forget - we're raising money for the Children's Hospital of Orange County, and we're inching closer and closer to our goal! Thank you SO MUCH to those who have donated! If you would still like to donate (every dollar helps!), you can visit our websites: Katie's is www.chocwalk.org/RopedropKatie and Erin's is www.chocwalk.org/RopedropErin
"Sisters! All Hallow's Eve has become a night of frolic, where children wear costumes and run amok!" - Disney's Hocus Pocus. If you read that, and then finished with AMOK! AMOK! AMOK! then you know you're in the right place! In today's episode, we share the most recent news from the Disneyland resort, and since Oogie Boogie Bash tickets went on sale this week - and we know we have quite a few listeners who are going - we wanted to share some of our tips for making the most of your time while attending OBB. Chime in on Instagram and let us know if you're going to OBB this year (insert sad face here - neither of us have plans to attend at this time...) so we can live vicariously through you! @Ropedrop.Parkhop, and subscribe, rate and review the podcast if you haven't already!
"Don't worry old fellow, it's not *entirely* hopeless." - Disney's The Great Mouse Detective. Today, we're talking with Melissa (@MixInSomeMagic) and Ashley (@DisneyPlannerBabe) about which seat you should ask for to have the best ride experience on Disneyland attractions. Did you know there is a particular row you can and should request on Soarin'? And, what row will give you the most thrilling experience on Big Thunder Mountain? Well, we're going to tell you! So, listen up and tuck these tips and tricks in your back pocket for your next trip to The Happiest Place on Earth! Make sure you're following Melissa and Ashley on Instagram, and us too: @Ropedrop.Parkhop! And, be sure to listen to Melissa's podcast "Mix In Some Magic," and be sure to visit Ashley's Facebook Group "Disneyland Planning Tips & Tricks." AND, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review our podcast, too!
Today, the Ropedrop Kids talk about all of the entertainment at the Disneyland Resort! You'll get to hear about World of Color, Fantasmic, Parades and Fireworks, and each Ropedrop Kid tells you their favorite!
"In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun!' -Disney's Mary Poppins. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MONTH to Ropedrop & Parkhop! To celebrate, we invited some of our VERY FAVORITE Disney content creators to join us all month long! This week, we're joined by one of our very favorite Disneyland experts - Casey from DisneylandDaily.com! Not only is she hilarious, but she knows her stuff! We talk about how she got her start in blogging, touch a little on her signature park strategies, and chat about what it's like when Disneyland becomes your job! If you're not already following Casey, you're missing out! Her blog, disneylanddaily.com, is a fantastic resource, and you can find her on Facebook and Instagram: @DisneylandDailyCasey. While you're at it, make sure to give us a follow on IG: @Ropedrop.Parkhop and subscribe to, rate and review our podcast!
This week, the cute Ropedrop Kids discuss (in detail) their favorite foods, snacks and treats from the Disneyland Resort! If you have a trip coming up, and you're a kid (or you have them!), this episode is for you. Find out our tried and true favorites - the yummy things we have to get on every trip! Jack, Kenley, Asher and Linden want to thank you ALL for the love and support you've given them on their bonus episodes - they're having fun, and can't wait to do more!
"The party lasted an entire week, and honestly, I don't remember most of it." - Disney's Tangled. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MONTH to Ropedrop & Parkhop! To celebrate, we invited some of our VERY FAVORITE Disney content creators to join us all month long! We kick things off strong with Joey (@TheDisneyWizard on Instagram) and talk about all things alcohol! Joey walks us through some of the best drinks you can get on Disneyland property and where to find them! Because Happy Hour is anytime, right!? Give Joey some love - find him on Instagram (he's an awesome follow) and while you're there, make sure you're following us @Ropedrop.Parkhop. And, thanks so much for all the reviews that came through last week - you guys are amazing! If you haven't done it yet, subscribe rate and review the podcast - it helps so much and we're so grateful!
Do you know what an "Easter Egg" is? In our very first summer bonus episode, The Ropedrop Kids (with a little help from their moms) tell you about some of their favorite Easter Eggs at the Disneyland resort! We talk a little bit about Critter Country, Adventureland, Fantasyland and Avenger's Campus, and you'll for sure have some new stuff to look for next time you visit Disneyland!
"A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away." - Star Wars. Katie just got back from a quick but action packed trip to Disneyland. Dessert Party! Tomorrowland Terrace Skyline Lounge! Tale of the Lion King! Canoes! Star Wars After Hours event! Disneyland Hotel! We should have probably made some sort of bingo card for this episode, because we talk about a little of everything - even turkey legs (I know. You're surprised!). GUYS! DON'T FORGET! Our kids' bonus episodes start NEXT WEEK! We're so danged excited, and so are they - so please be sure to give them a listen and leave them some love, too! And, speaking of love, thank you always for subscribing, rating and reviewing! And, give us a follow on IG while you're at it, @ropedrop.parkhop!
“They say if you dream a thing more than once, it’s sure to come true.” Disney's Sleeping Beauty. First of all... YOU GUYS! EPISODE 50! If you're new here, WELCOME! And, if you've been here all along, thanks for hanging in there with us! Today, Erin tells you about her trip to Disneyland last week - she got to have some pretty awesome experiences! From meeting Disneyland celebrities to getting to experience a once-in-a-lifetime bucket-list item... It was a really great trip! AND, we FINALLY let you in on our secret - we hope you're as excited as we are! As if that weren't enough, we're celebrating our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY in June with some fun guests all month long - so you'll definitely want to stick around. And, over on our Instagram account, we have some fun stuff happening (hint: maybe a quick giveaway?!) so you'll want to follow us over there... and for sure subscribe, rate and review us here!
"The only way to get what you want in this world is through hard work." - Disney's Princess and the Frog. Disneyland is expensive. It just is. And, when you're trying to plan a trip to The Happiest Place on Earth, every penny counts! So, today we talk about some ways to save some of your hard earned money! Whether you're trying to save for a once in a lifetime trip, or you want to go to Disneyland more often, of you want to offset the cost of all the churros you plan on eating - we can help! And, we'd love to know some of YOUR best money-saving tips! Head to Instagram and share them with us! @Ropedrop.Parkhop - give us a follow if you haven't already, and subscribe, rate and review our podcast, too!
"Guys! I'm eating junk and watching rubbish! You better come out and stop me!" - Home Alone. Technically not Disney, but owned by Disney now, so it counts! There are SO MANY yummy sounding foods on the seasonal menu right now - we kind of want to plan a Disneyland trip and just eat everything! While a couple of things miss the mark for us, most everything sounds fantastic and totally worth a try! If you're planning a trip to Disneyland anytime soon, you'll want to follow along as we chat about all the deliciousness to be had! Also, Erin is headed to Disneyland this weekend - follow along on our Instagram @ropedrop.parkhop AND she'll be taking over @hojoanaheim on May 16th, so follow along there! And, if you haven't done it yet - SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW our podcast - we appreciate it so much!