Let's Just Go

Kayla Shawley
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Welcome to the Let’s Just Go podcast! I’m Kayla, a travel advisor, millennial, and professional suitcase-stuffer here to share stories, tips, and plenty of honest opinions from my adventures around the globe. Each episode, you’ll get destination breakdowns, planning advice, hilarious travel tales, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like working in the travel industry. Whether you’re planning your next big trip or just need a virtual escape, you’re in the right place. Fair warning: I swear sometimes and I’m not here to sugarcoat things. If you’re into real talk with a dash of chaos and a whole lot of travel love, hit play.

  1. 10h ago

    Just Go Talk About Frontier's Go Wild Pass

    In this episode of Let’s Just Go, Kayla shares about her last year of using Frontier’s Go Wild Pass, including what it is, who it works for, and the trip that nearly went wrong. In this episode: How the Go Wild Pass works, including same-day and next-day bookingWhat Kayla paid: $299 for 18 months, purchased during a September 2025 saleBlackout dates throughout 2026, month by monthReal examples: Philadelphia to Charlotte, multiple Orlando trips, and a Philadelphia to LAX bookingThe D23 trip flight change that led to a $500 same-day American Airlines bookingWhy backup flights matter, including a story about her friend SamWhy earlier flights have better odds of actually departingWhy Kayla will not renew the pass for 2027 Curious if a pass like this fits your travel style? Contact Kayla at kaylareneetravel.com or @KaylaReneeTravel.

  2. Oct 19

    Let's Just Go see Miley

    In this episode of Let’s Just Go, Kayla recaps a fast turnaround trip to see Miley Cyrus at the Hollywood Bowl with her friend Jazmine, followed by a solo day at Disneyland before flying home. In this episode: Getting Hollywood Bowl tickets in the presale for under $100 eachA wildfire-related road closure that delayed Jazmine’s drive from San DiegoMissing the start of the show, including Miley’s Dolly Parton tribute and “Jolene”Pre-ordering merch through a mobile QR code before reaching their seatsThoughts on the show itself, including vocal range changes and crowd participationA same-trip solo day at Disneyland in smoky, 90-degree weatherA quiet, early-morning LAX international terminal experienceWhy Kayla is considering mobile recording gear for future travel episodes Planning a concert or theme park trip of your own? Contact Kayla at kaylareneetravel.com or @KaylaReneeTravel.

  3. Oct 12

    Let's Just Go to JW Marriott Bonnet Creek

    In this episode of Let’s Just Go, Kayla shares her recent stay at the JW Marriott Bonnet Creek, a non-Disney-owned property within the Walt Disney World Resort. She stayed there with her friend Sam the night before attending Halloween Horror Nights. In this episode: What Bonnet Creek is and where it sits relative to Disney propertyA nightly award certificate upgrade to a two-bedroom corner suiteRoom features, including in-room bathtubs and a Toto bidet toiletPersonalized service touches, including a care package for Halloween Horror NightsThe breakfast spread and dining experiencePool, spa, and resort amenitiesHow pricing compares to Disney deluxe resortsWho this hotel is a good fit for Planning a Walt Disney World trip and want to explore off-property options? Contact Kayla at kaylareneetravel.com or @KaylaReneeTravel.

  4. Oct 5

    Let's Just Go to Halloween Horror Nights

    In this episode of Let's Just Go, Kayla shares her first experience at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando. Kayla describes herself as easily scared. In this episode: Tips for first-timers who do not like being scaredWhat the Jack and Oddfellow: Chaos and Control haunted house was likeScare zones throughout the park, including Downtown Clown Town and FortnightmaresRockin' Stranger Things Rewind and Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir showsFood and drinks at the event and at the Dead Coconut ClubMeeting the Death Eaters in the Wizarding WorldExpress Pass and RIP Tour optionsEarly house access for day-ticket and annual pass holders Planning a Universal Orlando trip? Contact Kayla at kaylareneetravel.com or @KaylaReneeTravel.

  5. Sep 28

    Let's Just Go to D23 Expo 2026

    In this episode of Let's Just Go, Kayla recaps her first ever D23 Expo, held in August. She traveled with her mom and friends Reggie and Rhonda, staying at Pixar Place Hotel. In this episode: Getting a D23 Gold membership and why it was worth itTicket costs for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, including Honda Center seatsStaying at Pixar Place Hotel in a one-bedroom suiteA last-minute flight change from Frontier to American AirlinesShopping at Mickey's of Glendale, Pandora, and the Disney StoreThe Walt Disney Archives Uncrated exhibitThe Disney Legends Ceremony at the Honda Center, hosted by Ryan SeacrestHey Jonas Live, with a surprise appearance from Jesse McCartneyUsing a Magic Key for park days before and after D23What to expect if D23 returns in 2028 Thinking about attending the next D23 Expo? Contact Kayla at kaylareneetravel.com or @KaylaReneeTravel.

  6. Sep 21

    Let's Just Go to Oogie Boogie Bash

    In this episode of Let's Just Go, Kayla shares her first time attending Oogie Boogie Bash, the Halloween party at Disney California Adventure Park at the Disneyland Resort. She went on August 18 during a trip for D23 Expo. In this episode: What Oogie Boogie Bash is and when it runsWhy there is no Halloween parade this year, and what replaced itMadame Leota's Swinging Wake, including the three places it stopsHow treat trails work and how they differ from Mickey's Not So ScaryCharacters seen this year, including Oogie Boogie, Yzma (new this year), Maleficent, Hades, Syndrome, and Agatha HarknessThe Magic Key treat trail and photo opCostumes, PhotoPass, and merchandiseCars Land overlays, Guardians of the Galaxy: Monsters After Dark, and Villains GroveTicket prices, party hours, and event daysWhy Kayla stayed at the Grand Californian for the party nightWhat to know now if you want to attend in 2027 Planning a Disneyland trip? Contact Kayla at kaylareneetravel.com or @KaylaReneeTravel on socials.

  7. Sep 14

    Let's Just Go Recap Europe

    This is the wrap-up episode for my full Europe series — Dublin, Venice, Verona, Lake Garda, Rome, nine nights on the Disney Dream through the Greek Isles and Malta, Dubrovnik, and back to Rome. Three weeks, four countries, a wedding, a cruise, and a septum piercing. I do this for a living and I still missed the VAT refund, got a hotel room with a dumpster view, and arrived in Corfu on a Sunday when everything was closed. Here is the honest version of everything I learned. In this episode I am covering: Premium economy on the transatlantic flight — when the upgrade is worth it and how to find itPacking light for a multi-city summer Europe trip — the carry-on roller and backpack system, what to pack, and why I am begging you not to bring denimGetting around — Italian trains, premium class, private transfers, and why Venice boat transfers are a James Bond experienceMoney — always carry cash, always decline the conversion, have multiple cards from different networks, and the VAT refund situation I handled badly and how you can do betterThe cruise — the WhatsApp group, the Rainforest Room, port day planning, tendering, and a quick honest note on DCL for European adult itinerariesThings nobody tells you: Sunday closures, smoking on patios, allergies in Italy, the Venice tourist fee, and why European pharmacies are excellentPersonal reflections — what surprised me, what I would do differently, and the human moments that actually stayedThe case for working with a travel advisor on a trip like this — not what you think it means, and why it costs less than you think If any part of this series has made you want to go to Europe, reach out. That is exactly what I am here for. Next up: Colombia. Find me at kaylareneetravel.com and across all socials at Kayla Renee Travel. Until next time — let's just go.

  8. Sep 7

    Let's Just Go to Rome

    Rome bookended the cruise portion of this trip — one night before getting on the Disney Dream, and two days after getting off. Two completely different experiences in the same city, and both were exactly right. In this episode I am covering: The train from Verona to Rome and the moment it changed directions in FlorenceNight one: cacio e pepe, carbonara, and a midnight walk to the Colosseum when the temperature finally dropped into the 70sComing back to Rome post-cruise and staying near the Pantheon — a completely different neighborhood from the train station areaThe taxi ride through what appeared to be sidewalks, which confirmed that driving in Italy is not for meGranita Caffè con Panna — an espresso Italian ice with whipped cream that I am making mandatory for every Rome visitorA food tour: Roman pizza, pasta, porchetta, cheese, gelato, and the revelation that Italian Peroni and American Peroni are not the same productA spontaneous riverside festival after the food tourGetting sick on the last day, the European pharmacy experience (throat spray and dissolving anti-inflammatory powder), and wandering gently near the PantheonAn old shopping mall with a more fashionable Uniqlo than the US version and a great bookstoreNot going to the Vatican, the Spanish Steps, or inside the Colosseum because it was nearly 100 degrees during a European heat wave and I was sickGetting home: Rome to Lisbon, Lisbon to Newark, train to Philadelphia, Lyft with three rolling suitcases and two backpacks Next episode: the full Europe trip wrap-up — logistics, lessons, what I would do differently, and why you should not plan a trip like this alone. Find me at kaylareneetravel.com and across all socials at Kayla Renee Travel. Until next time — let's just go.

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Welcome to the Let’s Just Go podcast! I’m Kayla, a travel advisor, millennial, and professional suitcase-stuffer here to share stories, tips, and plenty of honest opinions from my adventures around the globe. Each episode, you’ll get destination breakdowns, planning advice, hilarious travel tales, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like working in the travel industry. Whether you’re planning your next big trip or just need a virtual escape, you’re in the right place. Fair warning: I swear sometimes and I’m not here to sugarcoat things. If you’re into real talk with a dash of chaos and a whole lot of travel love, hit play.

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  • Creator
    Kayla Shawley
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    130
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Kayla Shawley
  • Show Website
    Let's Just Go