Part 3 of Jessica & Ashleigh’s three part series on Planning a Disney Wedding. Ashleigh got married at Walt Disney World in Fall of 2022 and is ready to spill all the beans (er, rice? Flower petals?) In this third episode, you FINALLY hear the story of Ashleigh’s wedding!

2:24 - Ashleigh breaks down all her plans and choices

24:48 - What happened the week of the wedding that threatened to change everything

60:10 - Ashleigh gets a shocking call

65:21 - The wedding weekend begins

71:11 - Ashleigh gets ANOTHER shocking call

82:02 - The Welcome Party and the big announcement

95:18 - Wedding Day!

115:28 - Ashleigh looks back and gives her overall thoughts, as well as advice to future brides and grooms, specifically Disney brides and grooms.

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Jessica - @actorjessicagardner

Ashleigh - @happygoashleigh

Art by Billie Denise McGhee billiedenise.com

Theme song by Thomas Gardner Jr. thomasgardnerjr.com

Part 2 of Jessica & Ashleigh’s three part series on Planning a Disney Wedding. Ashleigh got married at Walt Disney World in Fall of 2022 and is ready to spill all the beans (er, rice? Flower petals?) In this second episode, they go more in depth for those REALLY looking to get the details. This is everything you’ve EVER wanted to know.

0:59 - Where to find info online, the email you must send, and when to send it

4:51 - Letter of Agreement

8:00 - Where to find pricing info

11:00 - The best $14 Ashleigh spent on wedding planning

17:28 - What to remember about Facebook groups

26:40 - “Ashleigh Approved” Facebook groups

34:05 - Deposits

38:40 - Your Planning Kit/Planning Session/BEO

44:15 - Booking vendors

49:31 - When planning REALLY begins

50:54 - Disney Floral

57:20 - Working with your planner

61:15 - Food and Beverage

69:01 - Cake!

72:47 - Can you see your venue before your wedding?

84:44 - Communication concerns and Disney’s communication with DFW

105:00 - Setting expectations, delegating, coordinating, and what NOT to forget

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Hosts

Jessica - @actorjessicagardner

Ashleigh - @happygoashleigh

Art by Billie Denise McGhee billiedenise.com

Theme song by Thomas Gardner Jr. thomasgardnerjr.com

Co-hosts Jessica & Ashleigh bring you a three part series on Planning a Disney Wedding. Ashleigh got married at Walt Disney World in Fall of 2022 and is ready to spill all the beans (er, rice? Flower petals?) In this first episode, they discuss the basics. Part 2 will go more in depth for those REALLY looking to get the details, and Part 3 will be the story of Ashleigh’s wedding with some final thoughts from her you won’t want to miss!

2:42 - Did Ashleigh always want to have a Disney wedding?

3:50 - History of Disney Fairytale Weddings

7:49 - What made Ashleigh and her fiancé consider a Disney wedding?

16:45 - What made them decide ultimately to have a wedding at WDW?

20:00 - How many venue options are there at WDW?

22:05 - Looking back, would she have made the same decision? Is there anyone who she thinks should NOT have a WDW wedding?

29:52 - Ashleigh’s estimated guest numbers and where she chose to stay, have her welcome party, rehearsal, wedding, and reception. Cliffhanger!

Part 2 drops Monday, March 20, 2023.

Part 3 drops Monday, March 27, 2023.

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Hosts

Jessica - @actorjessicagardner

Ashleigh - @happygoashleigh

Art by Billie Denise McGhee billiedenise.com

Theme song by Thomas Gardner Jr. thomasgardnerjr.com

Jessica & Ashleigh (The Theme Parkettes) discuss Ashleigh’s first trip to “The Carolinas’ Premier Entertainment Destination,” aka Carowinds. If you’ve ever considered a trip to this park - even if only to ride Fury 325, the World's Tallest and Fastest Giga Roller Coaster - this episode is for you.

Jessica & Ashleigh (The Theme Parkettes) are back with part two of a two-parter all about Theme Park Shopping Districts. Acres of shopping, dining, snacking, drinking, live entertainment, movie theatres, play zones, photo opps, and free fun - they break down why these destinations are worth your vacation time no matter what kind of vacation you’re planning, how to fit them into your trip, their top recommendations at each location, and, of course, some fun facts, laughs, and park history.

Part 1 Southern California

1:57 - Downtown Disney, Disneyland Resort

43:14 - Universal CityWalk, Universal Studios Hollywood

58:19 - California Marketplace, Knott’s Berry Farm

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Jessica - @actorjessicagardner

Ashleigh - @happygoashleigh

Art by Billie Denise McGhee billiedenise.com

Theme song by Thomas Gardner Jr. thomasgardnerjr.com

Jessica & Ashleigh (The Theme Parkettes) are back with a two-parter all about Theme Park Shopping Districts. Acres of shopping, dining, snacking, drinking, live entertainment, movie theatres, play zones, photo opps, and free fun - they break down why these destinations are worth your vacation time no matter what kind of vacation you’re planning, how to fit them into your trip, their top recommendations at each location, and, of course, some fun facts, laughs, and park history.

Part 1 Orlando

4:05 - Disney Springs, Walt Disney World Resort

44:33 - Universal CityWalk, Universal Orlando Resort

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Jessica - @actorjessicagardner

Ashleigh - @happygoashleigh

Art by Billie Denise McGhee billiedenise.com

Theme song by Thomas Gardner Jr. thomasgardnerjr.com

Season 2, Episode 3 - Crushing on America’s First Theme Park, Knott’s Berry Farm, with special guest Brian Cavallaro

Jessica and Ashleigh (The Theme Parkettes) and returning special guest, writer/director/producer Brian Cavallaro, discuss how Jessica has recently rediscovered America’s first theme park, Knott’s Berry Farm. And by “rediscovered,” we mean she has completely fallen head over heels for this park. Jessica and Brian tell Ashleigh and all the listeners why they should give Knott’s Berry Farm a chance (especially if a certain other Southern California park is stressing them out.) After hearing about its fascinating history, great coasters, saloon, and affordable ticket prices, you may just be planning a trip to Knott’s before the episode is over. Count how many times we say the word “cute” as an extra bonus.

0:57 - Welcome back Brian Cavallaro!

3:00 - Why haven’t we talked about Knott’s before?

13:01 - Pricing, passes, and add-ons

18:30 - Discovering the history of the park and its connections to Disney

33:00 - Why some people are suddenly discovering this park

39:00 - Does Knott’s have a branding/theming problem?

48:00 - The Ghost Town actors

50:44 - Camp Snoopy and Merry Christmas Snoopy

54:47 - How the park has something for everyone

57:00 - The rollercoasters!

59:44 - Why we think Knott’s might need some branding help

60:09 - Should you have a touring plan for this park?

60:12 - Jessica’s top tip for visiting Knott’s Berry Farm

60:16 - Special Knott’s Edition of The Theme Parkettes 5 Questions

60:23 - What Brian is working on and where to find him online @briancavallaro

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Jessica - @actorjessicagardner

Ashleigh - @happygoashleigh

Art by Billie Denise McGhee billiedenise.com

Theme song by Thomas Gardner Jr. thomasgardnerjr.com

Jessica and Ashleigh (The Theme Parkettes) along with special guest Luke Adams, a Studio Tour Guide at Universal’s World-Famous Studio Tour, go “behind the behind the scenes” of Universal Studios Hollywood. If you love movies, television, filmmaking, and theme park history, you’ll love this episode.

0:18 - Meet Luke Adams!

5:46 - Becoming a Studio Tour Guide

8:40 - Some history of the Studio Tour

10:29 - Why you should take the Tour more than once

11:45 - Luke’s HOT TIPS for having the best Tour experience

18:32 - Advice for those interested in being a Studio Tour Guide

20:32 - Ashleigh and Jessica’s favorite parts of the Studio Tour

24:25 - Why you should ALWAYS have your cameras ready

26:33 - Luke’s favorite Tour fact

29:21 - Are any of the soundstage HAUNTED?!

30:20 - The not-so-secret residents of the Universal Backlot

33:08 - The person connected to EVERY part of the park

39:58 - Luke’s Dick Van Dyke story!

42:32 - A little about the VIP Tour Experience

44:58 - Why the Studio Tour is so historic

47:39 - The Theme Parkettes 5 Questions for Luke Adams!

1:01:49 - Where to find Luke Adams online http://www.lukeadams.com/

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Jessica - @actorjessicagardner

Ashleigh - @happygoashleigh

Art by Billie Denise McGhee billiedenise.com

Theme song by Thomas Gardner Jr. thomasgardnerjr.com

Jessica and Ashleigh (The Theme Parkettes) are back for Season 2! After being vaccinated, they decided to take a weekend trip to Walt Disney World and hit all four major parks in two days. They break down how they planned it, if it was worth it, and help you decide if a weekend WDW trip is right for you. They, of course, also sprinkle in their HOT TIPS as well as reviews of the restaurants they went to, drinks and snacks they had, and Disney resort they stayed at.

0:21 - Welcome back!

1:49 - Catch up with Ashleigh

3:46 - Catch up with Jessica

6:10 - The Theme Parkettes started a TikTok! @themeparkettes

7:01 - Clearing the air about some Disneyland Kennel Club online negativity . The Yahoo article: https://www.intheknow.com/post/disneyland-fans-are-just-finding-out-the-park-has-a-secret-spot-for-dogs/

11:00 - Quickly planning a long weekend trip to WDW

12:28 - All about Disney’s Pop Century Resort

22:31 - Choosing how to visit 4 parks in 2 days

27:00 - Ashleigh’s tips for driving to Orlando instead of flying

31:32 - Erin McKenna’s Bakery, Jessica’s Skyliner fail

33:19 - Coffee at the Boardwalk, Beaches and Cream, Disney Springs, review of Art Smith’s Homecomin’, having a bakery delivery

38:40 - Magic Band vs Apple Watch App

39:53 - Hollywood Studios

42:02 - Memory Maker

44:02 - Oga’s Cantina

47:21 - Woody’s Lunchbox

49:38 - Magic Kingdom

50:55 - Crystal Palace

54:50 - Electric Water Pageant

56:18 - Animal Kingdom

59:30 - Nomad Lounge

1:03:46 - EPCOT, The Rose and Crown

1:05:58 - Drinking Around the World HOT TIPS

1:12:40 - Final thoughts on doing 4 parks in 2 days

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Instagram - @thethemeparkettes

Jessica - @actorjessicagardner

Ashleigh - @happygoashleigh

Art by Billie Denise McGhee billiedenise.com

Theme song by Thomas Gardner Jr. thomasgardnerjr.com

Have you ever wondered how some of your favorite theme park attractions were designed and created? Jessica & Ashleigh (The Theme Parkettes) are joined by special guest, award winning attraction designer/creative executive/producer/filmmaker/inventor Eddie Newquist to discuss what really goes into the making of a successful attraction. As someone who worked on some of the world’s most success attractions like Jurassic Park, Waterworld, Kongfrontation, Twister, Jaws, and Terminator 2: 3D, Eddie has fantastic stories to share!

2:05 - Meet Eddie Newquist!

6:05 - How Eddie started working in theme parks and helped build Universal Orlando

10:24 - The Horror Make-Up Show, Steven Spielberg, and unearthing legendary props on the Universal Hollywood backlot

16:30 - Eddie = King Kong?!

19:13 - A Monster of a Soundbite!

20:57 - Jurassic Park: The Ride, Iwerks Entertainment, and going back to Universal

25:00 - The process of creating an attraction from a brand

28:18 - Waterworld - Universal Studios Hollywood’s #1 show 25 years running

32:33 - Why dreaming big during brainstorming or “sparks” sessions are so important when creating attractions like Twister…Ride It Out

37:40 - Working with film directors and producers on attractions like Terminator 2: 3-D

43:40 - What makes a “successful” theme park attraction

47:18 - Why Eddie doesn’t feel sad when attractions he’s worked on are replaced or changed

51:00 - Looking back at some of his favorite professional memories and forward at some exciting upcoming exhibitions he’s working on with MinaLima LA

54:12 - Eddie’s advice to anyone who wants a career like his

58:15 - The Theme Parkettes 5 Questions for Eddie Newquist!

64:09 - What Eddie’s working on right now and how to follow his work

Twitter: @enewquist

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/enewquist

www.minalima.com

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Instagram - @thethemeparkettes

Jessica - @actorjessicagardner

Ashleigh - @happygoashleigh

Art by Billie Denise McGhee billiedenise.com

Theme song by Thomas Gardner Jr. thomasgardnerjr.com