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From Guatemala to China & Ranking All the Disney Parks with Kasey DellaPenna
Episode 38
Wednesday, 26 November, 2025
The guys bring on co-worker and extra special guest Kasey DellaPenna - aka @kaseymeetsworld - to share her story of becoming a backpacking digital nomad and travel influencer … who splits her time between living in Guatemala, the U.S., and traveling the world. After a whirlwind trip, she recaps a visit to Hong Kong, Shanghai to cap off her official worldwide ranking of all the Disney parks. Plus, our most beautiful places on earth - and why Kasey is proudly a Disney adult.Thanks to HotelSlash for sponsoring this episode of the show! Try it out today: Use promo code THRIFTYTRAVELER for a free 90-day trial – plus, get $20 off your first prepaid booking!Watch us on YouTube!00:00 - Explaining our time travel-y episode00:40 - Introducing our friend and colleague Kasey, a self proclaimed Disney adult 02:42 - Kasey’s best travel deals including a Hawaii stopover & her expert tip for finding the cheapest flights abroad07:50 - Kasey’s biggest travel mistake: An embarrassing missed flight in Orlando11:45 - A word from our sponsor: HotelSlash, the easiest way to book a cheaper hotel stay - & rebook when prices drop12:35 - Kasey’s travel origin story – and becoming a backpacker and digital nomad24:20 - How she wound up living in Guatemala half the year and her pitch for the perfect Guatemala vacation32:00 - A Disney expert’s tips on how to travel to the parks on a budget36:18 - Walking us through her epic trip through China and Hong Kong – including flying Delta Premium Select42:00 - The Disney parks in Shanghai and Hong Kong & how they compare44:00 - The official ranking of Disney Parks worldwide49:30 - Listener Question: Our most jaw-dropping “wow” destinations53:00 - On the Spot, Haters Edition: Places we don’t need to go back to…Produced by Gunnar Olson and Sylvia ThomasAudio editing by Sylvia ThomasVideo editing by Kyle ThomasShow music: “All That” by Benjamin Tissot Support the show by leaving us a rating and a review wherever you get your podcasts! Have a question you want answered on-air or an idea for the show? Let us know at podcast@thriftytraveler.comGet 20% off your first year of cheap flights and points and miles deals with Thrifty Traveler Premium - use promo code TTPOD to save even more!See what we’re all about at https://thriftytraveler.com - or subscribe to our free weekly points and miles newsletter, The Extra Mile!Follow us on…InstagramYouTubeFacebookBluesky Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
