RDR 496: Building Disney Friendships: The Story Behind MeetUpOnMain.com
Rope Drop Radio: A Disney Travel Podcast
Rope Drop Entertainment
5 • 707 Ratings
🗓️ 14 November 2025
⏱️ 39 minutes
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Summary
What happens when Disney fans from around the world finally have a place to meet, connect, and build real friendships — or even love stories — all through their shared passion for the parks? 💙
Episode Description:
This week on Rope Drop Radio, Doug and Lauren welcome Robby, the creator of MeetUpOnMain.com — a new online community designed just for Disney fans who want to connect beyond social media.
We dive into how his love for Disney started, what makes his site different from other fan groups, and how he's creating a safe, fun way for park lovers to find friends (and maybe more!) through shared Disney experiences. From building magical friendships to the heartwarming stories that have come out of the community — this episode is full of Disney joy and connection.
Plus, Robby takes on our Disney Lightning Round, sharing his all-time favorite park, snack, and bucket-list experience.
✨ In this episode:
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How MeetUpOnMain.com helps Disney fans connect safely
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What inspired Robby to build an online home for the Disney community
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Real stories of friendships and relationships born from Disney magic
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Lightning Round favorites: rides, food, movies, and more
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| 0:00.0 | We have had other success stories where people have gotten engaged and then we actually just |
| 0:07.9 | came back from a wedding this year we were invited to. |
| 0:12.9 | So they met on our site, they got engaged at the theme parks in Florida and then we got a wedding invitation and we attended their wedding. |
| 0:23.6 | We want to give a big thank you to our sponsor, Turin and Cruises. Here's something you might not know. |
| 0:29.6 | Booking with a travel advisor doesn't cost you anything. Disney pays them after you travel. You'll pay the same price you see online, but Tourine and Cruises adds an enhanced level of service. |
| 0:41.3 | Their expert advisors watch for discounts and apply them automatically, even after you book. |
| 0:46.3 | And it's not just Disney, they can help with Cruises, Universal and all kinds of vacations. |
| 0:52.3 | Whether you want help planning at all, or just someone in your corner, if plans change, |
| 0:57.0 | they're here to help. |
| 0:58.2 | And yes, they'll wait on hold with Disney four hours, so you don't have to. |
| 1:03.3 | So when you're ready to plan your next trip, head to truing and cruises.com and tell them |
| 1:08.4 | RopeDrop Radio sent you. |
| 1:10.6 | Now, let's Rope Drop. |
| 1:13.7 | Helping you navigate the Disney Parks. |
| 1:16.5 | With the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world. |
| 1:21.2 | You're listening to Rope Drop Radio. |
| 1:26.1 | Welcome to another Rope Drop Radio. |
| 1:29.0 | I am Doug McKnight here with Lauren Shields. |
| 1:31.8 | And Lauren, did you see the Northern Lights tonight? |
| 1:35.0 | I did. |
| 1:35.8 | It was my first time ever seeing them. |
| 1:37.5 | I was very excited. |
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