Category: Mr. DAPs
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A Quick Thank You is All it Takes
Throughout the month of November, let’s #keepkind and share gratitude.
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Four Years of Magic: Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast at Tokyo Disneyland
Mr. Daps shares his experience and thoughts about Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast as it celebrates its fourth anniversary.
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Pictorial: Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite
On June 18, 2024, the first Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite of 2024 was held. This hard-ticketed after hours event celebrates the diversity that makes everyone unique. The Daps Magic team attended the opening night of Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite. Here are pictures from this evening that were taken on my Canon 6D with…
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It’s Time for More Mayhem From The Muppets
A year ago this week, The Muppets Mayhem arrived on Disney+. This series told the story of The Electric Mayhem recording their first album after being on tour for decades. Of course, Dr. Teeth and the rest of the band have their own unique approach to, well, everything. This means that creating an album isn’t…
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Looking Through the Lens: Photos from Star Wars Day at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
May the 4th was the annual celebration of all that is Star Wars. At Disneyland, the center of this celebration was found at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on Star Wars Day. On that day, I stopped by the Disneyland Resort to enjoy being around other Star Wars fans and just capture moments and things that…
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Tokyo Disneyland – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
As the end of my trip to Japan began to near, it was time to visit the Tokyo Disney Resort once again. This time, the destination was Tokyo Disneyland. I will admit, I didn’t entirely know what to think ahead of the trip to this castle park. I had heard that really Tokyo DisneySea is…
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A Walk Around Disneyland on a Rainy Day as Seen Through a 35mm Lens
Saturday, March 2, 2024 was an interesting day. It couldn’t decide exactly what it wanted to be. At times, it was pouring with a cold rain. At other times, the sun was shining and Pixar-like clouds made the skies seem happy. And then there were the other times when the day just didn’t know what…
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Mount Fuji Adventures and a Fish on a Stick – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
There are a few iconic scenes that come to mind when I think of Japan. Obviously, Mount Fuji is one of those icons. Another is the Chureito Pagoda, which overlooks Mount Fuji. The Chureito Pagoda has been seen in countless photos, postcards, books, and many other media forms showing off Japan. Many guides say that…
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PICTORIAL: Final Day of Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession
The Lunar New Year celebration at Disney California Adventure has once again come and gone. This annual tradition celebrates Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean customs traditions and ran from January 23 through February 18. This year saw some fun surprises, like the arrival of Meilin Lee and her mother Ming Lee from Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red…
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PICTORIAL: Magic Happens Returns to Disneyland
On February 2, 2024, Magic Happens made its return to the Disneyland Resort. After a very rainy Thursday, the sun peeked through the clouds and the parade was able to be performed at both 3:00 PM and 5:30 PM. The Daps Magic team was on hand to see the return of this parade. The day…
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Sarushima Island – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
The next adventure while at Japan was a second try to go to Sarushima Island. Thankfully, this time was successful. The wind had died down and the sun was out in force as we made our way back to the ferry terminal to take the quick ride out to this island. I should say, it…
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A Surprise Trip to Yokohama – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
After a “rest day” from our trip to Enoshima, Izu Peninsula, and Odawara Castle, we decided to take a local boat out to Sarushima Island. It was a windy morning as we made our way to the ferry (a catamaran that was like a tour boat). Arriving at the office for the ferry, we discovered…
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An Island, a Peninsula, and a Castle – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
Some days in Japan one adventure would lead to the next… and then lead to the next. What started out as a rather simple excursion turned into quite the adventure on this specific day. The original plan was to go to Enoshima Island. This can be reached by either train or by car. In our…
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An Evening at Knott’s Merry Farm Through a 35mm Lens
Tonight I stopped by Knott’s Berry Farm to enjoy a couple of hours of it’s holiday celebration, Knott’s Merry Farm. I brought my Canon 6D with a 35mm lens attached and thought it would be fun to just take a few photos as I strolled around the park. Below is a look at Knott’s Merry…
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The Kannonzaki Roller Slide – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
The next adventure that we went on in Japan was a shorter, albeit exciting. It was a trip back to Kannonzaki, where we had previously seen the lighthouse. This time, however, we were going to another part of this fairly massive park. On this side of the park, my sister and the kids told me…
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A Trip To a Volcano – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
One of the things on the list of destinations for me to visit while in Japan is a place called Hakone. There are quite a few things that are pretty awesome and worth checking out there. This includes a volcano that is active, a beautiful lake, great views of Mount Fuji, the Hakone Shrine, and…
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A Big Thank You On Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! This is one of my favorite holidays of the year. For me it is a chance to slow down and reflect on what I’m thankful for and express gratitude. Today, I’d like to do that here in Japan as well. This year, in particular, I am incredibly thankful to the community that surrounds…
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Fushimi Hakuseki Shrine – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
Our next adventure was the Fushimi Hakuseki Shrine in Yokosuka, Japan. This is a shrine that is found up in the jungle behind a farm and requires a bit of a hike and a bit of a climb. I will say this, it was totally worth it. The day we chose to go visit this…
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McDonald’s – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
McDonald’s are everywhere. I have flown around the globe and if there is one constant thing I have seen everywhere, it is the Golden Arches. This trip to Japan is no different. Although I’ve been in Japan for a few weeks, today was the first day I had Japanese McDonald’s. We stopped by one of…
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Visiting Nikko – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
Nikko is a couple of hours north in Japan from where I’m staying. Getting there involves a drive through Tokyo (and a REALLY long tunnel) that continues through the countryside and then into the mountains. Nikko itself is nestled in the middle of the mountains. As we drove and got closer to the town I…
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Another Stop in Kamakura – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
One of the great things about Japan is that there are lots of trains. Because there are lots of trains, there are also a lot of opportunities to go on adventures. One adventure that I’ve really been enjoying is taking the train to Kamakura. Really, I should say taking the train to different parts of…
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Climbing Kannonzaki – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
Kannonzaki is a park that is not too far from where I’m staying in Japan. It is a beautiful park that is on the northeastern tip of the Miura Peninsula that offers gorgeous views of the ocean. It also has a lighthouse that is found on the top of the hill that the park is built…
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A First Visit to Tokyo DisneySea – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
Earlier this week I had the opportunity and pleasure of going to Tokyo DisneySea for the first time as I continue to have adventures throughout Japan. This first visit was everyone one could hope for. It was full of magic, beautiful vistas, amazing food, and incredible cast members (and guests for that matter)! For this…
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A Trip to Kamakura – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
The second grand adventure of my trip to Japan was to visit Kamakura. This day trip involved train rides, walking, temples, shrines, and a beautiful day. This was a great day that was full of some really amazing cultural experiences. It also was a day that really impressed me with how kind the Japanese people…