RopeDrop vs TouringPlans Lines
Lines is the established Disney World touring-plan app with a deep content library. Pick RopeDrop for Disneyland or the international parks, dining alerts, or Lightning Lane data.
What TouringPlans Lines is
The long-running Disney World touring-plan app from TouringPlans.com. Made by TouringPlans.com (Magnolia Consulting, Inc.), available since 2011; App Store rating 4.8 from 4.9K ratings.
Side by side
| RopeDrop | TouringPlans Lines | |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Tokyo, Paris, Hong Kong, Shanghai | Walt Disney World |
| Platforms | Web, iPhone, Android | Web, iPhone, Android |
| Day plan | Route optimizer (Google OR-Tools); +30 min a day vs an expert-written plan, 80% of days | Step-by-step touring plans, re-optimized during the day |
| Wait forecasts | Hourly forecasts with published per-ride accuracy | Statistical wait model plus user-reported waits |
| Crowd calendar | Free, full year, no sign-up | Crowd calendar and park picks |
| Dining alerts | 10 free alerts (push + email), WDW, Disneyland, Tokyo | Not listed |
| Lightning Lane | Price history, buy/skip advice, live return times; auto-booking in beta | Lightning Lane suggestions |
| Price | Free plan; $5.99/mo or $29.99/yr | $24.99/yr (includes TouringPlans.com) |
Pricing
RopeDrop
| Free | $0 | planner, optimizer, forecasts, crowd calendar, 10 dining alerts |
| Individual | $5.99/mo or $29.99/yr | 25 dining alerts, Lightning Lane alerts |
| Pro Planner | $14.99/mo | for travel agents: client trips, 50 alerts |
TouringPlans Lines
| Free | $0 | app with limited plans |
| One year | $24.99 | includes TouringPlans.com access |
Where TouringPlans Lines is better
- Decades of touring-plan experience and a big, trusted following (4.8 stars from about 4,900 App Store ratings).
- A large library of guides, forums and the Disney Dish podcast around the app.
- User-submitted wait times on top of their model.
Where RopeDrop is better
- Six Disney resorts, including Disneyland and the international parks. Lines covers Walt Disney World.
- Dining reservation alerts (10 free) in the same account.
- Lightning Lane price history and live return times, not just suggestions.
- A free plan with the optimizer, crowd calendar and forecasts.
What RopeDrop doesn't do (yet)
We don't cover Universal or other non-Disney parks, we don't send text messages, and our Lightning Lane auto-booking (Park Concierge) is still an invite-only beta. If any of those is the deciding factor, TouringPlans Lines or another app in our full comparison may suit you better.
Common questions
What is TouringPlans Lines?
The long-running Disney World touring-plan app from TouringPlans.com. Made by TouringPlans.com (Magnolia Consulting, Inc.).
Which parks does TouringPlans Lines cover?
Walt Disney World. RopeDrop covers Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Tokyo, Paris, Hong Kong, Shanghai.
How much does TouringPlans Lines cost?
$24.99/yr (includes TouringPlans.com) (as listed on 2026-10-16). RopeDrop: Free plan; $5.99/mo or $29.99/yr.
Does TouringPlans Lines have dining reservation alerts?
Not listed. RopeDrop includes 10 free dining alerts with push and email.
Is RopeDrop a good TouringPlans Lines alternative?
Lines is the established Disney World touring-plan app with a deep content library. Pick RopeDrop for Disneyland or the international parks, dining alerts, or Lightning Lane data.
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