The Thrifty Traveler Podcast From Guatemala to China & Ranking All the Disney Parks with Kasey DellaPenna
Nov 26, 2025
Kasey DellaPenna, a backpacking digital nomad and travel influencer known for her adventures between Guatemala and Disney parks, shares her journey in this engaging discussion. She reveals her best travel hacks, like routing through Hawaii to find cheaper flights. Kasey recounts her most embarrassing travel blunder—a missed flight in Orlando—and offers tips for budget-friendly Disney visits. She also shares insights from her recent trip to China, ranking Disney parks worldwide and highlighting must-see destinations.
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Use Multi-Stop Flights To Save Big
- Try multi-stop routing to add value and save money by flying to an intermediate destination like Hawaii then onward to your final city.
- Kasey used this to visit Hawaii for the same price as a direct flight to Seattle.
Book To The Region, Then Hop Around
- Focus on getting to the cheapest entry point for a region, then book cheap regional connections to your true destination.
- Kasey says $50 regional flights often connect you to the city you actually want to visit.
Redeem Points Opportunistically
- Redeem points for premium cabins on sale to maximize value, as Kasey did with Iberia business class for 42,500 points plus $150.
- Track award charts and act before airlines raise prices.