This week we are diving into some of the frequently asked questions straight from the Disneyland website. Plus our initial thoughts on night one of Oogie Boogie Bash!

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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!

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Hopefully you're not tired of hearing us read food menus, because there are even more to discuss this week! From the new Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree to Oogie Boogie Bash exclusive foods, we are here to go over it all. If you listen carefully, you can hear our tummies grumbling while we talk about our favorite new and returning snacks.

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!

Please leave us a rating and review and follow us on IG and FB @ropedrop.parkhop and join our fun FB discussion group, Ropedropping and Parkhopping! Our email is ropedrop.parkhop at gmail dot com.

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 and hit the subscribe button and leave us a rating and review!

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"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!

"Oh, there's a big surprise! I think I'm gonna have a heart attack and die from that surprise!' Disney's The Lion King. Surprise! Erin took Linden to Disneyland for a couple of days and we had a BLAST! We got to do somethings for the first time ever (like pilot the Mark Twain and take the Amtrak Surfliner) and we also did some tried and true favorites (like Splash Mountain and Autopia... over and over again). It was a great trip and we can't wait to share all of the fun with you guys! AND GUESS WHAT, GUYS! By the time you listen to this episode, the ROPEDROP & PARKHOP PODCAST will have celebrated our ONE HUNDRED THOUSANDTH DOWNLOAD! We are blown away - thank you so much for listening, and since YOU are the reason we've reached this milestone, we want to do a giveaway - our BIGGEST giveaway yet! Head on over to our Instagram, @Ropedrop.Parkhop for the giveaway details and THANK YOU 3000 for your support! 

"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!

"I can show you the world. Shining, shimmering, splendid..." -Disney's Aladdin. This week, we're recapping the rest of d23 including news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line. We covered everything Disneyland last week, but this week, we hop all around the world and touch on everything else! What was your favorite thing announced during d23? Share it with us on Instagram: @ropedrop.parkhop. And, please! For the love of everything Disney, subscribe, rate and review our podcast! See you real soon!

"Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination in the world." - Walt Disney. In today's episode, we dive deep into all the announcements made for the Disneyland Resort at the D23 Conference in Anaheim last weekend. Some things were exciting, and some things were notably absent - see if we discuss your favorites from the big reveals! Next week we'll be talking about all the announcements from the other parks and miscellaneous Disney properties, so stay tuned!

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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.

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"A most gratifying day. For the first time in 16 years, I shall sleep well."-Disney's Sleeping Beauty. In today's episode, we're going over the 2nd half our recent Disneyland trip - and this is the part where we have all the tips and tricks! We had some unique experiences, we learned some important lessons, and we tried out a few new things just so we could know whether to recommend these tips and tricks to you guys! Have you already subscribed to our podcast? If not, click the subscribe button, and while you're at us, leave us a rating and a review because we appreciate them so much! And, don't forget to head over to Instagram and Facebook and give us a follow there, too: @Ropedrop.Parkhop See you next week!

"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!

“It’s called wayfinding, princess. It’s not just sails and knots, it’s seeing where you’re going in your mind. Knowing where you are by knowing where you’ve been.” -Disney's Moana. So... maybe you don't want to spend *all* of your southern California days at Disneyland (which sounds crazy to us, but we won't judge you!) and you need some ideas for other things to do nearby... This episode is you're guide to some of the most popular local-ish attractions near Disneyland that aren't.... well.... Disneyland. Speaking of Disneyland - we'll be there this weekend, so be sure to follow along with all of our fun on our Instagram, @ropedrop.parkhop, and HEY! Have you subscribed, rated and reviewed? If not, we'd appreciate it if you did! Thanks!

Sad news, friends - this is the last Ropedrop Kids episode for the summer! The kids had so much fun making this, and today Kenley, Asher and  Linden share their perfect Disneyland days! Jack was off soaking up the last fun summer had to offer before school starts back up this week, so he wasn't here, but we were sure to include him and plan his perfect Disneyland day, too! Thanks so much for listening to these fun episodes all summer! We can't wait to do this again!

"Chim chiminey, chim chiminey, chim chim cher-ee; A sweep is as lucky as lucky can be!" Disney's Mary Poppins. We are so excited to be joined today by our good friend Lynn from The Sweep Spot podcast! Lynn is a former custodial cast member, and in this episode, he gives us some tips on how to make CMs lives easier and shares a couple of his favorite stories from his time as a CM at the Disneyland Resort! We have always really appreciated Lynn's support as we've tried to get our podcast up and running, and we're so happy to finally have him on our show! Be sure to give his podcast, The Sweep Spot, a listen - he's had some very impressive guests and it's a lot of fun to hear things from a cast member's perspective!

Saturday, August 20th is the final day to donate to our CHOC Fundraiser! Thank you SO MUCH for the donations that have already been made, and if you'd like to donate before the deadline, visit our fundraising websites: www.chocwalk.org/RopedropKatie or www.chocwalk.org/RopedropErin. And if you haven't already subscribed, rated and reviewed our podcast, we'd love it if you'd take a second to do that now! And, while you're at it, head on over to Instagram and give us a follow @ropedrop.parkhop. While you're there, follow @thesweepspot too!

We had so much fun doing our "This or That" episode, we decided to let the Ropedrop Kids in on the action! In this episode, we throw a few fun questions their way and let them debate - would they choose THIS or THAT?

"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.

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"Always let your conscience be your guide." -Disney's Pinocchio. For this week's episode, we asked our Instagram followers to give us some Disneyland "This or That" options... and we chose a few of our favorites to discuss! What we learned was... Erin is indecisive! Play along with us and let us know if any of our this-or-thats stump you like they did us! Do you like episodes like this? Follow us on IG so you can participate in the fun: @ropedrop.parkhop. And, please subscribe, rate and review the podcast if you haven’t already! And don’t forget, we’re raising money for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County! Our fundraiser ends August 20th. Visit our fundraising websites: www.chocwalk.org/RopedropKatie and www.chocwalk.org/RopedropErin. We appreciate any and all donations and are so glad to support such a great organization!

In this episode, the Ropedrop Kids rank the rides at Disney California Adventure and discuss their favorites. See if you agree with their picks! Only a couple more episodes remain for the kids this summer, we hope you've enjoyed them.

"For To March and Drill Over Field and Hill...Is a Military Goal!" -- Disney's The Jungle Book. In today's episode, we have a special guest, Hannah, who shares how to take advantage of all the discounts available to those in military service at both Disneyland and Disney World. You won't want to miss this one!

Find Hannah @hannahlearningdisney on IG and make sure you're following us on social media as well @ropedrop.parkhop. Don't forget to donate to our CHOC Foundation fundraiser going on now. Our websites to accept donations are www.chocwalk.org/ropedroperin and www.chocwalk.org/ropedropkatie. Thanks so much to all of you who have donated so far!

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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?

In this episode, the Ropdrop Kids visit each land at Disneyland, and rank the rides! They share their favorites, as well as their "one-and-done" rides. You'll find you might agree with some of their rankings... but, some might also be a bit controversial!

"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

"The cold never bothered me anyway." -Disney's Frozen. Today, we're talking about COMFORT! The best way to have a great day at Disneyland is to make sure you have a good pair of shoes, and to not get too hot or too cold. So, today, we share some of our tips for beating the heat, staying warm when it gets chilly, and keeping your feet nice and happy! 

Don't forget - we're raising money for the Children's Hospital of Orange County, and we need your help! If you'd like to donate, please visit our fundraising links: Katie's is www.chocwalk.org/RopedropKatie and Erin's is www.chocwalk.org/RopedropErin. We are each more than half way to our individual fundraising goals, and every little bit helps, so THANK YOU! And, if it's not asking too much, we'd love it if you'd subscribe, rate and review the podcast and join us on Instagram - @ropedrop.parkhop

We are HALFWAY through our Summer Series with the Ropedrop Kids, and this week Jack, Kenley, Asher and Linden discuss the attractions they've done but don't ever want to do again.... and the attractions they haven't done but would really like to try.... and the attractions they've never done and have no desire to do! And, they throw a few food choices into those categories, too! 

There won't be a Ropedrop Kids episode next week since both Jack and Kenley will be out of town - but we'll be back in two weeks! Thanks for listening!

"Ohana means family, and family means that no one gets left behind or forgotten." -Disney's Lilo & Stitch. Today, we go over some of our very favorite Guest Services that are available to you at the Disneyland Resort - the baby care and first aid centers. We also share some of the tips that have worked for us when preparing for and/or handling losing our kids! Disneyland is a busy place, and it's not too hard to get separated from your kiddos, so having a game plan is an important part of planning for your day at the parks. 

Also, we are participating in the 2022 CHOC Walk supporting the Children's Hospital of Orange County, and we'd love your support! We each have a required $250 fundraising goal, and we'd love to raise at least $1000 (or more!) between the two of us! If you're interested in donating to this awesome cause, please visit our fundraising websites: Katie's is www.chocwalk.org/RopedropKatie and Erin's is www.chocwalk.org/RopedropErin. And, if you'll be in the Disneyland area the last week of August and you'd like to join our team, let us know! We'd love to have you!

Thanks so much for subscribing, rating and reviewing our podcast! And, please give us a follow on Instagram: @ropedrop.parkhop

Today, the Ropedrop Kids are talking about the lands and areas and attractions throughout the Disneyland Resort that they like better at night! 

"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! 

The Ropedrop Kids take a trip down memory lane and share some of their favorite Disneyland/Walt Disney World memories! This episode was so fun for all of us! We hope you enjoy!

"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! 

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!

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Please leave us a rating and review and follow us on IG and FB @ropedrop.parkhop and join our fun FB discussion group, Ropedropping and Parkhopping! Our email is ropedrop.parkhop at gmail dot com.

"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!

"Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate!" Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean Today, we're excited to welcome Debbie from Designer Park Company (Instagram: @designerparkco). She and her husband are big fans of Disneyland, and with all of their experience, they designed the PERFECT Disney Parks bag! She tells us a little about how they came up with the design, what makes their bags special and different, and she shares some of her tips for packing your bag to ensure an amazing day at Disneyland! We want to give one of these bags away, so head to our Instagram (@ropedrop.parkhop) for details! And, if you are looking for an awesome Disney bag, be sure to check out Designer Park Company: www.designerparkco.com and use our code ROPEDROP for 10% off your purchase!

"Today's special moments are tomorrow's memories." - Disney's The Return of Jafar. Katie just got back from a quick weekend trip to The Happiest Place on Earth, and she's here to tell us all about it! She got to visit with her Jack-Jack, and her sister and seven year old niece came along for the ride! It was her niece's FIRST TIME at Disneyland, so this trip was extra special! Join us as we talk about the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade and World of Color (do we recommend the dessert party - why, yes! We do!) And, thank you for SUBSCRIBING, RATING and REVIEWING our podcast - and follow us on Instagram @ropedrop.parkhop because we have some fun over there, too!

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.

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The world is a carousel of color! We can't wait to cry while watching World of Color and the Main Street Electrical Parade (both return to Disneyland on April 22, 2022), and there are some dining packages available to make your viewing of these fun nighttime entertainment spectaculars easier! We discuss the different packages that are available and give some details on each event. And, if you're budgeting every penny, we even share which dining package we'd splurge on! Are you as excited for the return of nighttime entertainment at the Disneyland Resort as we are!? Let us know - follow us on Instagram, @ropedrop.parkhop. ALSO - our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY is coming right up, and we have some very exciting things in the work, so you'll want to be subscribed to our podcast so you never miss an episode... and if you haven't yet, please rate and review!

"The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all." -Disney's Mulan. In today's episode, we're talking about all the fun we had on Instagram the past few weeks! If you're not following us @ropedrop.parkhop, you're missing out! Thanks to our Instagram followers (hopefully you're a part of that!), we have crowned winners for best attraction at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, as well as best snack, best quick-serve restaurant and best sit-down restaurant - all chosen by YOU! Are you surprised by any of the winners? Let us know! And, if you haven't already we would love it if you could hit that subscribe button and leave us a rating and a review!

"You guys made me ink!" - Pixar Disney's Finding Nemo Okay. So it's not that we're scared. But, there are some attractions we typically avoid for various reasons, and we want to share these with you today. Some make Erin sick. Some make Katie hot. Some make us both wish we were doing something else... but, we always suggest that you try them all out for yourselves! Don't take our word for it! You might love something that we don't, but these are the rides that we tend to walk right by on our way to something we enjoy a little bit more! We'd love it if you head to our Instagram (@ropedrop.parkhop) and let us know which attractions YOU don't love! And, before you head to IG, be sure to subscribe, rate and review our podcast because we LOVE and are so GRATEFUL for all of the ratings and reviews!