i'm moving to NEW YORK CITY (yes really) 🗽🚖🍎

[@OXGiaNinaXO]

KZbinrs who live in New York are so popular “moving to NYC” “my NYC apartment” have a lot of views. When you move I think it will be a great opportunity to grow your YT! Please film the experience! Good luck ✨

[@JessMedley]

I have definitely watched a ton of them so I'm excited for the opportunity!! I've got lots of vlog content in mind for sure! Thank you Gia!! 💕✨😊

[@DisneyMagic95]

And that, ladies and gentleman, is how the next Anastasia arrived to New York😍

[@SuperBananaChannel]

YAY JESS!! My friend Ian and I are hoping to move back to NYC this year too! You're gonna love it! A lot of my friends who are still there are in Washington Heights while others are in Astoria, SOHO/NOHO, the Upper East Side (I was in Yorkville when I was there), and some spots in Brooklyn so I recommend checking out listings in those areas. Obviously get yourself a metro card, know where local 24 hour convenient stores are in case of an emergency, and don't forget that museums are pay what you want. Also if you have friends that are looking for roommates/to move apartments, connect with them and see if you and them want to live together. Best of luck to you and hope to see you there.

[@ugoaa]

i’ve been following u for a while now and to see this moment is just really incredible!! u being a ginger again also is just so nostalgic haha! i hope u get ur time to shine and become the cherry on top queen!!!❤️

[@MickeyGirl518]

Omg congratulations!!! Venturing beyond the Disney reef is so hard but SO SO rewarding!! I am so incredibly happy for you!!

[@JessMedley]

It is for sure difficult, but I'm very excited for the challenge, thank you!! ❤️💕

[@corinnehall2662]

Congratulations!! I spent my early 20s living and working in NYC! My advice is buy a little fold up shopping cart. They are inexpensive and easy to store and will be a life saver if you need to bring home groceries or take laundry to laundry mat. Hopefully your building will have a laundry center in house but very few new York appts have in unit laundry. I also would recommend a window air conditioner unit. Very few Apts in NYC have central air and you will be grateful during the warm summer months

[@JessMedley]

VERY HELPFUL thank you!! That little cart is going to come in SOOO handy hahah

[@CaliVMK]

Congrats! I am also a former Disney employee turned New Yorker. So some moving to NY tips: download the Citizen app, sign up for Gothamist and Time Out emails to know about current events/ things to do in NY, look into getting a NY State ID for cheap museum access/ library card, make sure you can tap your credits or debit card at a Subway station cause itll save you time and hassle in having to get a MetroPass, sell your car when you can, look into joining Gypsy Housing on FB for roommates if needed and also you can look for rooms on Roomi or even Craigslist (always bring a friend to view), sign up for a cheap gym membership so you always have access to a private bathroom (Planet Fitness is perfect), buy a cart for carrying groceries/laundry.

[@riss_papa]

this seems like the perfect move for you!!! i’ve lived in new york my whole life i’d love to connect ❤️❤️❤️

[@charlietheis4048]

Haven‘t even watched the video yet but OMG JESS IM SO EXCITED FOR YOU

[@genebean305]

Literally kept refreshing at the top of the hour for this video!

[@sophieleicht6450]

“End of May or early June” took me out😂😂

[@emmaskitch7321]

Yes, this is so exactly what I saw for you! You are going to crush it out there!

[@JessMedley]

Awww that's so sweet thank you so much!! 😊✨💕

[@taylorgray8036]

Very excited for you!! Went to college in NYC, and I miss it every day. Hope we get to see you on Broadway someday 🤩

[@JessMedley]

I hope so too!! 😊❤️

[@MayasDream]

Congratulations! This is an amazing new chapter in your life - it's everything you've been waiting for and I am so excited for you!!

[@JessMedley]

Thank you so much!! 💕

[@roguess23]

This is really exciting. I've never moved away from my home town in Wales and im 35 (life had other ideas to my dreams, so I didn't get the opportunity). so I'm really happy I get to follow your adventure. Please video everything. E.g. packing, road trip, empty apartment/room tour. First few days in the city etc...

[@JessMedley]

Definitely going to be having tons of vlog content for sure!! 💕✨

[@roguess23]

@@JessMedley you could even do a last few days in Florida/Disney/Universal videos and even a 'things I'll miss or things I won't miss' video etc... Xx

[@DanielleDoherty]

I'm so excited for you! And I really think it's a perfect time to move here as a performer. I'm thinking Broadway will slowly start coming back this Fall, and auditions for that and other things will probably start gearing up in the summer. It's gonna be an amazing summer in the city with the vaccines rolling out. Welcome to New York!

[@DanielleDoherty]

also the end of may or early june reference - dead

[@JessMedley]

I was thinking the same thing! Summer in the city is just going to be so enjoyable and I'm so excited to be there for it!! 💕✨

[@jackierose4876]

Wow! How exciting to move to NYC! That is the place you belong. Good luck and God bless!

[@annikarudolph5572]

I am so excited for you! I moved back to NYC in October and it was a great experience, even with the pepperoni pizza! My biggest advice would be to wait to order your furniture until you get to the city. Oftentimes, you will be able to find quality pieces on the street (especially now that everyone and their brother are moving). Also, consider the distance from your apartment to the subway. Keep in mind that you will need to be able to get to midtown easily for auditions :) I’d be happy to chat if you have any other questions!

[@JessMedley]

Super helpful tips, thank you!! 💕

[@michelle3756]

God the way I saw this and said “let’s be FRIENDS IN NYC” 😭 but anyway i’m excited for you!!

[@JessMedley]

Yassssss!! New friends in NYC!!

[@michelle3756]

@@JessMedley !!! I know how it is moving to a different state by yourself! Would love to show you around once Covid is over :P Can't wait for the vlogs to see the process

[@lovelylinds]

I love Orlando and Disney, but NYC is the closest city to me here in CT so I am actually very excited for this new NYC content. I’m happy for you!!!

[@JessMedley]

It'll definitely be a lot different but I'm very hype for it!! 💕

[@nicolemillermusic548]

I have been watching you for years, I am so proud of you! I swear every time I watch a singing video of you I get my mom to come sit down and listen to your voice. Her and I are 110% sure you are going to be starring in Wicked. DJ is going to the big city!

[@JessMedley]

This is so sweet, Nice! Thank you so much!! ✨💕

[@sarapeterson9646]

New sub from Kellyanne's channel. Looking forward to your NY adventures!

[@david_dor]

Congrats! I'm also moving from FL to NYC in May. It is time for a new chapter in our lives.

[@margomalter8362]

Hey Jess, Listings Project can be a decent resource for housing, especially if you're looking for a sublet to land in while looking for a permanent dream home or if you're looking for a room in a shared apartment. Good luck with your move!

[@JessMedley]

Thank you for tips, I super appreciate it!! ✨

[@abeamzn1898]

Congrats. Welcome to NYC state of mind..so great you already have people here. Since the big P a big bite has been taken out of life here. But we are tough up here. You are going to love it.

[@JessMedley]

Thank you so much!!

[@erogers2687]

I'm excited for this move. I'm excited for future NYC content. 🗽🌃🍎

[@JessMedley]

so much content for sure!! 🥳💕

[@rachelaughs23]

Congrats Jess!!! So excited to watch this new journey for you. Would love a video on the Equity card too!

[@JessMedley]

Yes I will definitely plan one soon!! 😊💕

[@WeCanShowYoutheWorld]

I recommend leaving your clothes on your hangers and put them in trash bags! Makes it so easy! - K

[@kierstonsaunders]

I did the exact same thing when I moved... 🤣

[@WeCanShowYoutheWorld]

@@kierstonsaunders it saves so much time! - K

[@JessMedley]

I have done this every time I've moved and it is the BEST trick!!

[@grayk7455]

Girl, when you're in a broadway show, I will without a doubt want to see you perform. You can do it!

[@amy_louise5375]

YAS! I love you Ginger! You look so pretty!!

[@JessMedley]

Thank you!! 💕❤️

[@maliasylvester8789]

Congratulations!! Obviously cannot wait to see what the future holds and I KNOW those NYC vlogs are going to be beautiful 🥳

[@JessMedley]

So many vlogs are a-comin!! 😂💕

[@lalalalaaAa123]

I hear you. When I moved to LA (also very expensive) after drama school it was scary to take on that super high rent! But when there's a will, there's a way. I love my $1450/month box 🥺💕

[@JessMedley]

I'm excited for my lil box 🥺🥺

[@haleyoliviasweat8540]

congratulations sweet girl! i’m so so excited for you and i can’t wait to follow you along on all of your new york adventures!! cheers to the future! 🥂💗

[@aliyahk0069]

Heyyyyyyy welcome to NYC!!!

[@JessMedley]

Thank you!! 💕✨

[@k001daddy]

Good luck in the big apple!

[@___catittaaaa]

I can’t wait to see you on Broadway someday! ❤️

[@JessMedley]

I hope so too!! 😊💕

[@RhoadesLessTraveled]

So excited for you! I'm also really glad to hear you already have people up there you know. I think a solo big move would be harder going somewhere where you knew no one. Sending lots of love and hoping everything goes smoothly! Looking forward to seeing your journey to NYC.

[@JessMedley]

I fully agree! I'm definitely glad I'll be having friends and family up there! Thank you so much!! 💕✨

[@aliyahk0069]

Lots of us fans are from nyc and we got lots of tips and tricks about living in nyc!!!! Plus as an sag actor and actor equity card is a huuuuge plus in nyc you can still do acting in nyc if you are non sag you got lots of acting opportunities in nyc ✌🏻

[@cianarobertson4747]

Omg congrats girl!! Welcome to New York!!

[@Lolo-yi5gu]

That hair color is beautiful! What dye did you use?

[@ialor3137]

🎉🎉🎉 To new adventures!!!

[@JessMedley]

Thank you so much!! 💕🥺

[@MsMaddieTheOdd]

Congrats on making the call to make a change! Also-love your top 😀

[@JessMedley]

Thank you!! 😊

[@laurahope1998]

So excited for you Jessica! And to follow along!! Best of luck with your move :))

[@JessMedley]

Thank you so much!! 😊✨

[@avivabush]

Omg this is so exciting!!

[@JessMedley]

I'm am veryyyy hype for it!! ❤️✨

[@kelliannesafarik6714]

YAY JESS!!! 🎉🎉🎉 This is such exciting news it's going to be amazing!!! I felt allllll the same ways. Also "end of May or early June" was so hilarious and I'm so excited to meet you too!!! 😍❤️

[@JessMedley]

INTERNET FRIENDS!! I'm so happy to have found someone who has been through this all before too! So excited to meet you!! 💕😊

[@aubreypostier1006]

SOOOOO EXCITED FOR YOU AAAAA

[@JessMedley]

Thank you so much, Aubrey!! 🥺💕✨

[@jencahuantzi7352]

Congrats girl! What an exciting chapter.

[@JessMedley]

I'm very excited for sure, thank you so much!! 💕😊

[@RetroAli]

So happy for you!

[@Peacheschan1]

Congratulations and I can’t wait to see your New York move in videos also your new videos from New York too.

[@JessMedley]

Thank you so much!! So much NYC content coming!! 💕😊

[@woahitsbrooke92]

This is SO EXCITING!!!

[@RachaelChau]

Yay so exciting!! Big tip: if possible, find a building with an elevator. Moving furniture in & out of my one floor walk-up in Hell's Kitchen was a PAIN in the booty (and the arms and the legs), even with 3 other people helping. Good luck! Feel free to DM on Instagram if you have any specific q's 😊

[@JessMedley]

That is definitely the goal to find an elevator!! 😂

[@143LoveMeDead]

JESS!!! this is so exciting! I’m SO excited for you. congratulations!! 🎉 💕

[@JessMedley]

Thank you so much, Laurel!! I'm very excited too!! 😊💕

[@imalilrascal86]

I had hoped you would go to new york...I'm in your same boat. I lost my job, got a new one 3 hours away and I'm moving next week. I just bought a house too. Gah! Let the packing commence! Also....panera bread, pan dulce, pamela anderson, panDemiLovato, pandemonium, parallelogram...your welcome

[@deepwaterlife48]

there goes the dream of meeting and sweeping jess off her feet in orlando HEH XD. Good luck jess! have fun with the snow and all the crazy maniacs up there! best of luck! as someone who has lived in two countries and five states and has done more than one cross country moves, rubber storage tubs and getting a dolly that can also be used as a cart will save your life. renting a uhaul will cost around $800 to $1200 bucks. id highly advise you have someone with you to split the driving when you do it. when i moved to orlando it was a 15 hour drive.

[@cocakelady]

Best wishes on your new adventure! I love ur hair - I always thought red was ur color!

[@JessMedley]

Thank you!! I'm very happy with the change too! 💕

[@marissae]

So excited for you! :) Can’t wait to join you on your journey

[@JessMedley]

Thank you!! 💕😊

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Congratulations on this big step!

[@JessMedley]

Thank you so much 🥺💕

[@RebeccaBrenna]

Definitely felt you'd move there eventually! Well done on making it happen! :D

[@JessMedley]

I sure did not see it, but I am very happy about it!! 😂💕

[@DisabledAtDisney]

Wishing you a very happy new chapter

[@JessMedley]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@emgladerc1756]

It’s so cool that you got your Equity card! I’m so excited for you to move to NYC and that you are able to work remotely there! So proud of you and hope you have the best of luck with your move! Edit: Your ginger hair looks really good! And I love the DEH reference!

[@JessMedley]

Thank you so much!! 🥺💕

[@annacho2606]

Holy crap this is amazing! I hope I run into you!

[@marandagallo4033]

So exciting! The east coast is beautiful!

[@JessMedley]

I'm so excited to experience all 4 seasons of it too!! ✨

[@carlyhearts]

Congrats! Loved my time in NYC and I know you will too. ✨

[@JessMedley]

Yay! Thank you so much!! 💕😊

[@itsalwaysbrooke]

I'm so excited and happy for you!!

[@JessMedley]

Thank you so much, Brooke!! 😊💕

[@anniealbright7575]

you are going to THRIVE in NYC !!

[@JessMedley]

thank you 🥺🥺

[@kayjajones6762]

CONGRATS!!!!!!!! So happy for you ❤️

[@JessMedley]

Thank you, Kayja!! 🥺❤️

[@swentz002]

This is very exciting Jess!! I love your channel and think you're going to continue to flourish there. I'm in the philly area and would love to maybe get the chance to meet you. Enjoy this process!

[@JessMedley]

Thank you so much!! 💕✨

[@AvivaRuth]

I'm so excited for you!!! This is a great step for you and I can't wait to follow you along on the journey

[@JessMedley]

So many moving vlogs are coming!! 😂💕

[@elledaspitzer4183]

Congrats!!!! So exciting!!!!!

[@JessMedley]

Thank you so much, Elleda!!! 😊❤️💕

[@taylorbray3834]

I’m so excited for you and to see what happens once you’re in New York!

[@JessMedley]

Thank you so much, Taylor!! 😊💕❤️

[@eltongargano2271]

Congratulations! Honestly goals!!!!

[@JessMedley]

Thank you so much 😊💕

[@fionaclair8197]

Congrats! Real random, but I worked at DJDP during my CP before moving to New York, so it’s fun that you’re always creating relevant content for me! My advice is 1. Don’t write off Brooklyn! I love her and rent is usually a litttttle more reasonable. 2. Yes, figure out your ideal neighborhoods, but even more important, figure out your ideal subway line that you want to live by!

[@JessMedley]

So many helpful tips thank you so much!! 💕✨

[@jcolorguard123]

YAS!! So proud of you! Cant wait to see what you get up too in NYC! If this panini press has shown me anything is that sometimes its better to take the plunge and live life to the fullest! Wishing you all the best

[@JessMedley]

Absolutely!! Thank you so much! 💕✨

[@alyssapereira7097]

So excited for you!!!!

[@JessMedley]

Thank you so much Alyssa!! 😊💕✨

[@alicia_grace]

congrats! this is so exciting!! i’ve lived in new york all my life and it’s the absolute best, there is so much to offer! i have so many recommendations for places to see :)

[@JessMedley]

Thank you so much!! I'll any and all recommendations for sure!! 😊💕✨

[@alicia_grace]

@@JessMedley i usually hang out with my family near lower manhattan, so these are my recommendations. most of them surround washington square park. at night the park is super beautiful! before the pandemic there would be a ton of performers and artists, i’m not sure about now but if you have the chance, it’s a really relaxing walk. a good restaurant around lower manhattan is oilo e piu, i’ve been there a couple times after having a day in the city. it’s next to a pretty flower shop, and has some outdoor seating too. if you like fries, pommes frites is a little place i go to, they have a ton of interesting sauce options. it’s a tiny squished shop, but the atmosphere feels very warm and friendly. Amorino is a great place to get gelato, they have a rose flavor, which they’re pretty well known for. it’s a must try! another good dessert place is cha’an, they serve japanese desserts in a lovely environment. it’s also a bit squished, but beautifully decorated (you go up to the second floor). not completely sure if they offer seating right now, but if you’re up to try some new desserts it’s a great place to go. the bryant park christmas marketplace is my personal favorite, but that’s not until december. they have a ton of little shops and sweets :) sorry this was so long haha, but i hope you do get to experience some of these!

[@chelsealeighnicole764]

I am so excited to watch the moving vlogs 🥳🥳

[@JessMedley]

I'm so excited to film and share them!! 🥺🥺

[@Soft_Nurse_Life]

Welcome to NYC Jess!!!!

[@JessMedley]

Thank you so much, Desiree!! 😊❤️

[@Brunes2]

Im soo happy for you girl! Cant wait to see the next step 🥰

[@JessMedley]

Thank you so much!! 😊✨

[@DreamEnglandBeauty]

Bravo Jess, trop hâte de venir te voir! - Lara 🧡

[@JessMedley]

Merci beaucoup ma biche !! 😘😘

[@SarahBethBeauty]

I’ve never understood the NYC hype 🤷🏻‍♀️ I have family there and have visited multiple times. It’s smelly, everything is expensive, yucky humid during the summer and crazy cold in the winter, and so many people. But I’m glad that you’ve got a new goal/dream!! Life isn’t life unless you’re pursuing something!

[@JessMedley]

To each her own! I personally really like it up there so I'm excited to have a more permanent residence for the foreseeable future 💕

[@VampPrincess11]

I moved from California --> Boston 6 years ago. Here's my biggest recommendation: You don't need all the things you think you need. Take only what you're 100% sure you cannot replace in New York. It's tempting to take everything to not have to buy it again; however, the stuff you have now is going to be a) a pain (and expensive) to get there b) probably not going to fit in your new (presumably smaller) apartment and c) easily replaceable with things that fit your new lifestyle better. Bigger cities like NYC & Boston have really really great opportunities for getting really really great things second hand for almost free. A lot of the things you have now will be designed to work with your current lifestyle, with a bigger apartment, driving, and the sun. You may not realize that a lot of that stuff is just non-optimal in the city, and you're going to have it taking up very valuable space in your apartment, and find it very frustrating that you spent all this effort moving it to just get rid of it anyway. It's not worth having to lug it up. Start fresh with only the things you know you 100% need.

[@JessMedley]

Veryyyyy helpful tips thank you!! 💕😊

[@RyansChannel0203]

Hope you love it there

[@maddyleigh687]

Try to get rid of clothes/other things that you haven’t used in a while/don’t serve you anymore. Buy new toiletries/cleaning supplies/pillows. Do not wait to pack your stuff up so you can pack intentionally (putting like things together). Label everything in your boxes (will help with unpacking).

[@maddyleigh687]

Also, I would love to see “bye orlando” content. Like saying see ya later to the theme parks, favorite food/hang out spots. Best of luck with your move!!

[@JessMedley]

I'm definitely planning some Goodbye Orlando content!! Thank you for the tips ( because I'm totally known to wait for packing hahaha)

[@bobamanifestos]

I’m also an NYC actor!! Maybe I’ll see you at auditions when they finally go back to in person!!

[@JessMedley]

YAS!! I'm hopeful they'll be starting up soon!! 😊💕

[@leahclo4857]

Where in NYC do you feel is the most affordable now? Queens??

[@JessMedley]

Honestly I've been looking mostly Manhattan, but rent prices in all the boroughs have gone down quite a bit!

[@leahclo4857]

@@JessMedley Nice! My daughter graduates next year from Millikin. Prices will probably be back up by then. But that will mean theatre is back, so it’s all good! Bet you didn’t know old ladies watch your channel!🤓

[@UrbexAPeakInside]

Your face is beautiful it's so gorgeous.

[@cecelurve]

Do you have an apartment lined up yet?!

[@JessMedley]

Not yet! Apartment listings in NYC are very last minute, so it's kind of a waiting game until things get a little closer 💕

[@sarahkramp1502]

OMG do I see a familiar face on the USO website?!?!?!?!

[@JessMedley]

What is the uso website? 😂

[@elisakluger9147]

CONGRATULATIONS JESSICA!!! This is amazing and I am so happy that you're moving to NYC! I was born and raised in New York City and still live here and I really like it, so you're gonna love it too. It's also great that you're gonna be closed to your sister and her husband and that you still have your same job. If you have any NYC questions, feel free to DM me on insta @elisabelle__

[@JessMedley]

Thank you so much, Elisa!! 💕❤️

[@elisakluger9147]

You’re welcome! ❤️

[@ryanblagg9942]

That hanging plant in the background though...

[@JessMedley]

don't bring it up 👀

[@tomalex1612]

Welcome to the sinking city

[@Thepixiebella]

NYC is iconic but too bad it’s literally awful there and like a dump. There are people pushing people onto the subway tracks and the mayor doesn’t do a damn thing. The state of NY really sucks in general

[@JessMedley]

To each her own! I've been many times and really like the vibe 😊

[@Thepixiebella]

@@JessMedley of course! I lived there too. Got sick of it ya know :) I’m just really sad to see an awesome city be treated poorly

[@jayviation9455]

Congrats on the awful choice Rats, homeless ppl, gang activity, crimes Trust me I live in NYC

[@jayviation9455]

Btw be careful rats and mjce crawl up thr piping here in nyc