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Theme park aficionados, Disney nerds, and best buds Jessica and Ashleigh (aka The Theme Parkettes) from ThemeParkettes.com know that navigating the most Magical places on earth can be overwhelming. With humor, a dash of park history, and a little pixie dust, they share their tried-and-true tips from coast-to-coast. Join them on their adventures.
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Season 2, Episode 9 - Planning a Disney Wedding, Part 3
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.
www.themeparkettes.com
TikTok - @themeparkettes
Instagram - @thethemeparkettes
Hosts
Jessica - @actorjessicagardner
Ashleigh - @happygoashleigh
Art by Billie Denise McGhee billiedenise.com
Theme song by Thomas Gardner Jr. thomasgardnerjr.com -
Season 2, Episode 8 - Planning a Disney Wedding, Part 2
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
www.themeparkettes.com
TikTok - @themeparkettes
Instagram - @thethemeparkettes
Hosts
Jessica - @actorjessicagardner
Ashleigh - @happygoashleigh
Art by Billie Denise McGhee billiedenise.com
Theme song by Thomas Gardner Jr. thomasgardnerjr.com -
Season 2, Episode 7 - Planning a Disney Wedding, Part 1
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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www.themeparkettes.com
TikTok - @themeparkettes
Instagram - @thethemeparkettes
Hosts
Jessica - @actorjessicagardner
Ashleigh - @happygoashleigh
Art by Billie Denise McGhee billiedenise.com
Theme song by Thomas Gardner Jr. thomasgardnerjr.com -
Season 2, Episode 6 - Carowinds 101
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.
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Season 2, Episode 5 - Shop, Dine, and Play at Theme Park Shopping Districts - Part 2, Southern California
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
www.themeparkettes.com
TikTok - @themeparkettes
Instagram - @thethemeparkettes
Jessica - @actorjessicagardner
Ashleigh - @happygoashleigh
Art by Billie Denise McGhee billiedenise.com
Theme song by Thomas Gardner Jr. thomasgardnerjr.com -
Season 2, Episode 4 - Shop, Dine, and Play at Theme Park Shopping Districts - Part 1, Orlando
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
www.themeparkettes.com
TikTok - @themeparkettes
Instagram - @thethemeparkettes
Jessica - @actorjessicagardner
Ashleigh - @happygoashleigh
Art by Billie Denise McGhee billiedenise.com
Theme song by Thomas Gardner Jr. thomasgardnerjr.com