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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

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

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. Subscribe so you won't miss it! 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

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 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

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

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 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

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/ 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

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 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

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 www.themeparkettes.com Instagram - @thethemeparkettes Jessica - @actorjessicagardner Ashleigh - @happygoashleigh Art by Billie Denise McGhee billiedenise.com Theme song by Thomas Gardner Jr. thomasgardnerjr.com

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 of this episode, hopefully The Theme Parkettes help you decide. 1:30 - A little disclaimer… 2:40 - The parks that are currently “open” and why they may feel busy even though capacity is limited 7:17 - The brand new “drive-thru” experience a few parks are experimenting with this holiday 7:52 - Jessica’s evening at Six Flags Magic Mountain Holiday in the Park 2020 16:13 - The third way some parks are pivoting to partially open their gates 19:24 - Jessica’s day at Knott’s Berry Farm Taste of Merry Farm 2020 26:10 - Why the Knott’s app might be the best of all theme park apps we’ve used and why it was great for Taste of Merry Farm 35:02 - Some other ways a theme park fan could celebrate the holidays without going to a park right now www.themeparkettes.com Instagram - @thethemeparkettes 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 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 rollercoaster you must ride. 13:23- Arthur (and Jessica's) overall favorite coaster! 18:36 - The most thrilling, freakiest coaster. 21:13 - The Best Roller Coaster Park in the USA? 21:50 - Arthur's criteria for evaluating and reviewing coasters. 22:52 - The wooden coaster and park Arthur likes to recommend. 28:00 - Historic coasters and parks that are living pieces of history. 30:15 - A spinning coaster you'll flip for. 31:50 - Arthur's favorite steel coaster and wooden coaster 34:40 - Ashleigh and Jessica's favorite coasters. 38:39 - Bucket List Coasters yet to try 40:10 - Bucket List Parks yet to see 44:56 - Dark Rides - the favorites and the bucket lists. 53:01 - What many of the best dark rides have in common (hint: Imagineers!) 57:41 - Themed Lands 1:05:20 - The Theme Parkettes Five Questions for Arthur Levine! Read Arthur's work: AboutThemeParks.com Connect: twitter.com/aboutthemeparks www.themeparkettes.com Instagram - @thethemeparkettes Jessica - @actorjessicagardner Ashleigh - @happygoashleigh Art by Billie Denise McGhee billiedenise.com Theme song by Thomas Gardner Jr. thomasgardnerjr.com