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This week, the VoluntEARS make an impact, Halloween time begins, a comedian returns to his magical beginnings, new novelties materialize, Tage & Teresa finish their conversation with Chuck Schmidt and Kevin Rafferty and more!

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News:

VoluntEARS came together to donate and collect over 68,000 school supplies for Anaheim elementary schools. This was a record years, marking the most amount of school supplies ever donated to Orange Grove Elementary School! If that wasn’t magical enough, during a staff meeting Disney Ambassador Raul and Mickey Mouse surprised over 100 teachers and faculty at Orange Grove Elementary. They were there to thank them for their hard work and dedication PLUS gift them all complimentary tickets, for them and one guest, to go and enjoy the 70th celebration at the Disneyland Resort! – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disneyland-supports-anaheim-teachers-this-back-to-school-season/

Halloween time officially begins this week on Friday August 22nd. Decorations have been creeping into the parks. Disney California Adventure had their full spooky transformation and the first Oogie Boogie Bash party happened this past Sunday Night. Over in Disneyland, creepy fan favorites, like the Halloween Tree and Haunted Mansion Holiday, are popping up and the transformation will soon be completed. – https://www.micechat.com/420888-disneyland-update-halloween-begins-avengers-rise-cameras-roll/

The first Oogie Boogie Bash party was this past Sunday Night. Many of our favorite villains returned, including Hades, Ernesto de la Cruz, and Agatha Harkness. Making his bash debut is Syndrome from the Incredibles! His treat trail is located at the Pixar Pier Band Shell. Judge Doom’s treat trail has shifted this year. He can be found by Stage 12 in the Hollywood Backlot. – https://www.micechat.com/420888-disneyland-update-halloween-begins-avengers-rise-cameras-roll/

Steve Martin returned to his magical roots and celebrated his 80th birthday last week at Disneyland. He was there to film a scene for an upcoming project. Filming took place at the Main Street Magic Shop, which is where he worked when he was a Cast Member when he was 15 years old. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-entertainment/steve-martin-oswald-scene-at-disneyland/

PhotoPass is getting an upgrade! The team has been swapping out their old Nikon cameras and replacing them with new full-sensor Sony cameras. – https://www.micechat.com/420888-disneyland-update-halloween-begins-avengers-rise-cameras-roll/

DisneyEats Instagram teased more Halloween novelty items that will be available around the resort soon. The popcorn bucket features everyone’s favorite blue alien, Stitch, dressed as a mummy and ready for trick or treating. Starting on Friday, the Victor Geist’s Spectral Sipper will bring to life the Haunted Mansion’s organ player. The sipper retails at $34.79 and will be available at the Stage Door Cafe and Harbour Galley. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/stitch-mummy-popcorn-bucket-at-disney-parks/ https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/victor-geists-spectral-sipper-disneyland/

SnackChat:

Peach Dole Whip Sundae – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/dole-whip-peach-sundae-at-tropical-hideaway/

Oga’s Cantina transitions away from reservations and to walk up only – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/ogas-cantina-disneyland-walk-up-only/

Discussion Topic:

Marty Sklar with Chuck Schmidt and Kevin Rafferty

Marty, Mickey and Me – Celebrating My Friendship with Disney Legend Marty Sklar – https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/marty-mickey-and-me-celebrating-my-friendship-with-disney-legend-marty-sklar-chuck-schmidt/1147391143

Disney’s Animal Kingdom: An Unofficial History – https://www.amazon.com/Disneys-Animal-Kingdom-Unofficial-History/dp/B0F86HVN2N#:~:text=Beginning%20with%20Walt%20Disney’s%20original,scientists%2C%20engineers%2C%20and%20cast%20members