In the spring of 2004, Mr. Daps founded Daps Magic as a positive place on the internet where people could celebrate their love of Disney and positive stuff in a safe environment. A long-time student of Disney and leadership, Mr. Daps wanted to build a culture of kindness for fans of Disney and beyond. A journalist in college, Mr. Daps soon found that rather than using his music and history studies, he was using journalism as he covered the Disneyland Resort. Through the years this has expanded to cover the rest of The Walt Disney Company and other topics that are positive and intriguing. This includes Knott’s Berry Farm, Star Trek, programs on Apple TV+, and more!
As Daps Magic was building, Mr. Daps was also an executive in the media industry where he oversaw television, communications, and direct mail campaigns. Early in the morning and late at night he would devote to Daps Magic. In 2022, he stepped back from the rat race to devote his full-time efforts to Daps Magic. The experience has been rewarding and a lot of fun. Daps Magic continues to be a positive place that covers Disney and other topics. Along with offering news, there are many other topics that interest Mr. Daps now on the site. This includes Disney history, food and cooking (he loves to cook) in the Geek Eats section, and much more!
We also love using Daps Magic to make a positive impact in the world. At the end of the day, the culture of Daps Magic is not just positivity but also kindness. We want to be kind and we want to make a difference. We do this with our interactions with friends and new friends in the parks. We also do this by supporting the CHOC Walk in the Park each year at the Disneyland Resort. This raises funds for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County to provide care and support for the children and their families who visit this hospital (Walt Disney himself was one of the founders!).
Mr. DAPs is an amateur photographer who has enjoyed taking photos worldwide. Photos from these adventures are shared on this blog and also on MrDaps.com. He also has a love of trains and is building two model railways. One is in his garage and is HO-Scale. The other is a G-scale (gauge) train that is being built in his backyard. Both of these hobbies can be found on this page. If you’d prefer one or the other, you can find them here:
You can also visit Mr. Daps’ website at mrdaps.com.
Mr. Daps’ Blogs
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Pictorial: Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite
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It’s Time for More Mayhem From The Muppets
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Looking Through the Lens: Photos from Star Wars Day at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
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Tokyo Disneyland – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
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A Walk Around Disneyland on a Rainy Day as Seen Through a 35mm Lens
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Mount Fuji Adventures and a Fish on a Stick – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
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PICTORIAL: Final Day of Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession
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PICTORIAL: Magic Happens Returns to Disneyland
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Sarushima Island – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
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A Surprise Trip to Yokohama – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
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An Island, a Peninsula, and a Castle – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
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An Evening at Knott’s Merry Farm Through a 35mm Lens
Mr. Daps’ Photos
If you like the photos you see on this photoblog and want to see more of what Mr. DAPs is interested in, take a moment and find him on the following social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, and YouTube.
Mr. Daps’ Articles
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Legendary Actress Dame Maggie Smith Dies at 89
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Pleasure Island | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 27, 2008
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It’s a New Cruise Ship Story Aboard ‘Doctor Odyssey’
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New ‘Winnie the Pooh’ Themed Water Bottle Filling Station Arrives at Disneyland’s Pooh Corner
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D23 Offers Second Merchandise Shopping Opportunity For D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Merchandise
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John Landgraf, Chairman of FX, Talks Emmys Wins and What’s Next for FX