Tag: Mr. DAPs
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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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How’d We Get to 700? – Geeks Corner – Episode #700
Welcome to the 700th episode of Geeks Corner! On this week’s episode, the Geeks take a look at the past and also what is going on today in the world of Disney And Positive Stuff! Mr. Daps takes everyone back 700 episodes to the original episode as they discuss the topics from back then. He…
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Geeks on the Sea – Geeks Corner – Episode #698
Welcome to a very special edition of Geeks Corner! This week, the geeks are on the sea! As they float around the Caribbean, they discuss the rain coming down at Disneyland and the future of Disney as a proxy fight heats up. We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Geeks Corner! Join the conversation…
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Meeting Bing Bong! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #697
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week the Geeks have a pretty focused show, with most of it about the Pixar Place Hotel. Mr. Daps attended the opening day festivities for this reimagined hotel at the Disneyland Resort earlier in the day and he shares about his experiences and observations. This includes meeting Bing Bong, seeing…
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Racing Through a Busy Week! – Geeks Corner – Episode #696
Welcome to another episode of Geeks Corner! This week was an incredibly busy week full of exciting things. It started last Wednesday with an event at Walt Disney Imagineering where Lanny Smoot was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Mr. Daps also talks about the tour of Walt Disney Imagineering R&D. Along with…
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What’s on Mr. Daps’ Desk? – “Living The Beatles Legend”
On this week’s episode of Geeks Corner, Mr. Daps shared a new book he is reading during the What’s on Mr. Daps’ Desk? segment of the show. The book this week was Living The Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans by Kenneth Womack. Below is information about this book. Living The Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of…
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A Geeky New Year – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #693
Welcome to the first episode of Geeks Corner in 2024! There are new things and a renewed focus this year for Geeks Corner that we hope you will enjoy. We are going to have more segments, more community, and this episode introduces a new logo that is more in line with the Daps Magic brand…
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Boxing Day? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #692
Welcome to the last episode of Geeks Corner for 2023! This week there is a lot to chat about as the year wraps up. Along with talking about Boxing Day and Christmas, the Geeks also talk about the upcoming year of entertainment at Disneyland, what is coming from a galaxy far, far away, and also…
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Rockin’ Around the Geekmas Tree – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #691
Welcome to the Geekmas episode of GEEKS CORNER! This year continues the tradition of random celebrations, gift exchanges, Mr. Daps’ new instrument, a musical moment, and of course puppets! This year’s Geekmas episode also focuses on supporting The Carousel of Possibilities to help support The Thompson Autism and Neurodevelopment Center at CHOC. This continues the support…
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A Holiday Trip – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #690
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the Geeks have just returned from experiencing the holidays at Walt Disney World Resort. They talk about the highlights of the holiday offerings of their trip, the debut of Luminous – The Symphony of Us, and other Disney news throughout the course of this episode. There are also a…
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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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Opening, Promoting, & Cancellation – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #687
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is plenty of ground to cover as Mr. Daps broadcasts from Japan and Caitie from California. Through the course of the episode, there is an in-depth discussion on the international dateline before pivoting into this week’s Disney and positive stuff. Check out the stories below and also join the conversation…
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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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Sunday Spotlight: World of Color – Winter Dreams
In 2013, a holiday version of World of Color came to the Disneyland Resort. World of Color – Winter Dreams ran from November 15, 2013 through January 6, 2014. For the world premiere of this version of World of Color, the voice of Olaf Josh Gad was on hand to kick the show off the…
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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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Contributors – Day Eight – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
Daps Magic is not the sole effort of Mr. Daps. Yes, I know I’m talking about myself in the third person. However, that isn’t the point. My point is that Daps Magic happens because there are a lot of people who contribute in one way or another to create content, build community, and help the…
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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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Photography – Day Three – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
For the third day of 23 Days of Thanksgiving I thought it would only be appropriate to write about something that I grow increasingly thankful for as time goes by. I have always loved to travel and take photos. However, it wasn’t until my late 20s that I discovered the joy of photography beyond just…
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The Electric Mayhem – Day Two – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
There is so much to be thankful for this year. As I think back over the last year, a few things definitely stand out. One of these highlights of the year definitely had to be when I got an email asking if I wanted to interview the cast of The Muppets Mayhem. A few emails…
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Community- Day One – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
Happy November 1st! After having so much fun spending a few minutes each day sharing what we are thankful for last year for our 24 Days of Thanksgiving, we thought we would do it again this year. Of course, this year Thanksgiving is on the 23rd of November so we will be celebrating 23 Days…
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Halloween in the Corner – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #684
Welcome to the annual Halloween episode of GEEKS CORNER! This year we thought we’d do something a bit different. Instead of simply ghost hunting, decorating, or doing other traditional Halloween activities, we thought it’d be fun to spend the night in the corner… for better or for worse. See what happens during an all-night adventure…
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Arriving in Japan and Exploring Parks – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
Konnichiwa! Greetings from a lovely evening in Japan! As I write this (not necessarily when publishing it) I have completed my first full day in Japan. I thought about writing a post yesterday, however, most of that day was spent on a plane so it didn’t seem like it was going to be that exciting.…
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Haunting a Ship – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #683
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week is the last episode before our Halloween episode! This week’s episode goes all over the place as the Geeks talk about plenty of random things. This includes talking about the holidays at Walt Disney World Resort (mainly Disney Jollywood Nights), the opening of Pixar Place Hotel, Shanghai Disneyland’s Zootopia-themed…