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.
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 property
A nightly award certificate upgrade to a two-bedroom corner suite
Room features, including in-room bathtubs and a Toto bidet toilet
Personalized service touches, including a care package for Halloween Horror Nights
The breakfast spread and dining experience
Pool, spa, and resort amenities
How pricing compares to Disney deluxe resorts
Who 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 (kaylareneetravel.com) or @KaylaReneeTravel.
5 Oct 2026
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 scared
What the Jack and Oddfellow: Chaos and Control haunted house was like
Scare zones throughout the park, including Downtown Clown Town and Fortnightmares
Rockin' Stranger Things Rewind and Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir shows
Food and drinks at the event and at the Dead Coconut Club
Meeting the Death Eaters in the Wizarding World
Express Pass and RIP Tour options
Early house access for day-ticket and annual pass holders
Planning a Universal Orlando trip? Contact Kayla at kaylareneetravel.com (kaylareneetravel.com) or @KaylaReneeTravel.
28 Sept 2026
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 it
Ticket costs for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, including Honda Center seats
Staying at Pixar Place Hotel in a one-bedroom suite
A last-minute flight change from Frontier to American Airlines
Shopping at Mickey's of Glendale, Pandora, and the Disney Store
The Walt Disney Archives Uncrated exhibit
The Disney Legends Ceremony at the Honda Center, hosted by Ryan Seacrest
Hey Jonas Live, with a surprise appearance from Jesse McCartney
Using a Magic Key for park days before and after D23
What to expect if D23 returns in 2028
Thinking about attending the next D23 Expo? Contact Kayla at kaylareneetravel.com (kaylareneetravel.com) or @KaylaReneeTravel.
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11,693
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Apple Podcasts (US)
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1 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 76 / 100
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Social presence
90
YouTube
72
Engagement
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