The Theme Parkettes

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 -...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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 -...

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,...

With the pandemic still in full swing, many theme parks are testing out different ways to open their gates this holiday season. Jessica and Ashleigh (The Theme Parkettes) attend two types of these holiday events - a completely contactless drive-thru park experience at Six Flags Magic Mountain and a mostly contact-free outdoor food festival at Knott's Berry Farm - and report their findings. Is it worth it for theme parks to pivot to these type of events and are they worth your $$$? By the end...

Jessica & Ashleigh (The Theme Parkettes) are joined by special guest, theme park journalist Arthur Levine from AboutThemeParks.com. They discuss their favorite rides, parks, and themed lands from around the world—any one of them worth planning a trip for! If you love roller coasters, Arthur's recommendations will have you dreaming about your next vacation. Plus, find out what they still have yet to experience on their "theme park bucket lists." 0:57 - Meet Arthur Levine! 8:23 - An Ohio...

In their first bonus episode, Jessica & Ashleigh (The Theme Parkettes) discuss Ashleigh's big contest win and her Zoom meet and greet with Mark Ruffalo, Paul Rudd, Scarlett Johannson, Don Cheadle, Robert Downey, Jr., The Russo Brothers, and...Senator Kamala Harris. Hear them break down the audio from the zoom, find out what Ashleigh spoke to everyone about, and why Cedar Point and Don Cheadle tweeted The Theme Parkettes after the event. #votersassemble iwillvote.com www.themeparkettes.com...

If you’ve never been to Universal Orlando or haven’t been in many years, this is the episode you need to hear! Jessica and Ashleigh (The Theme Parkettes) with special guest Yuri Rodriguez chat about Universal Studios Orlando, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay, Universal CityWalk Orlando, and more. 1:10 - Meet Yuri Rodriguez! 4:38 - What IS Universal Orlando? 6:00 - Transportation to the parks 7:10 - Resorts! 8:34 - Yuri’s resort Hot Tip for those traveling with pets 12:09 -...

Disney Parks and Disney fans online use SO many acronyms. Jessica and Ashleigh (The Theme Parkettes) want to know how many you know! Take their quiz! Don’t worry if you don’t know all of the acronyms and terms; by the end of this episode, you’ll be an expert. 3:30 - DISNEY ACRONYM TRIVIA! 1:03:49 - How did you score? Tell us on Insta @thethemeparkettes Knew less than 10: Parkette Cadet Didn’t know 9-8: Parkette Scout Didn’t know 7-6: Parkettes 1st Class Didn’t know 5-4: Parkette Pilot Didn’t...

Disney Parks and Disney fans online use SO many acronyms. Jessica and Ashleigh (The Theme Parkettes) want to know how many you know! Take their quiz! Don’t worry if you don’t know all of the acronyms and terms; by the end of this episode, you’ll be an expert. 3:30 - DISNEY ACRONYM TRIVIA! 1:03:49 - How did you score? Tell us on Insta! @thethemeparkettes Knew less than 10: Parkette Cadet Didn’t know 9-8: Parkette Scout Didn’t know 7-6: Parkettes 1st Class Didn’t know 5-4: Parkette Pilot...

Jessica and Ashleigh (The Theme Parkettes) chat about all things Dollywood and Dolly Parton with special guest, Dollywood performer, Tony Feole. 1:30 - Meet Tony Feole! Learn about his audition for Dollywood and how he became a Gem Tone. 6:13 - How many days should you plan on spending in the park? 7:00 - Best time of year to visit Dollywood 8:08 - The DreamMore Resort 9:12 - All about Dolly Parton! 12:23 - The Eagle Sanctuary 13:07 - Rides! 14:24 - The snack you MUST try 15:25 - Food and...

Jessica and Ashleigh (The Theme Parkettes) are joined by special guest, bestselling author Farrah Rochon, to discuss planning a girlfriends trip to Walt Disney World. Whether you want to feel young at heart, have some peace and quiet, spend time in nature, or indulge and party hard, Farrah and The Theme Parkettes are here to help you plan the perfect vacation you and your best girls will never forget. *Disclaimer: Even though we are calling this episode "girlfriends trip," our advice could...

Jessica and Ashleigh (The Theme Parkettes) are celebrating their one year anniversary of podcasting! Join them for an episode packed with questions from listeners. 2:35 - The Disney Princess discussion. 3:43 - How far in advance should I plan my Disney vacation? Is it possible to start planning too early? If I want to work with a Vacation Planner, when should I reach out? 7:20 - How quickly can a Vacation Planner help plan a trip to Disney if I suddenly come into some “cash and free time?”...

Jessica and Ashleigh (The Theme Parkettes) are joined by special guest Sparkly Nicole from SparklyEverAfter.com. Vegans and people with dietary restrictions should know they don’t have to miss out on all the fun and delicious theme park food! Find out Sparkly Nicole’s hot tips and best recommendations for plant-based eaters planning their Disney vacation, with advice for visiting Universal, the Orlando area, and Disneyland as well. 0:15 - Meet Sparkly Nicole from SparklyEverAfter.com 5:40 -...