Author: Mr. Daps
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teamLab Planets TOKYO
One of the last days in Japan would turn out to be one of the busiest ones of my trip. After the ferry service was suspended due to wind and we were unable to use them to return after our visit to Chiba and Mount Nokogiriyama, we had to come up with another plan for…
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A Windy Trip to Mount Nokogiriyama
It’s hard to believe it but the end of my trip to Japan is nearly upon us! We really had one day left of adventures before I had to pack up and fly back over the Pacific Ocean back to California. There was one big adventure that we had talked about throughout my entire stay…
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Walking Around Kita-Kamakura
After enjoying checking out the Battleship Mikasa, I realized I still had a good chunk of my day left. I also noticed that the day was getting sunnier. I had a rail pass and realized I could easily find my way around. With that in mind, I started walking toward the train station we had…
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Battleship Mikasa – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
As the trip began to wind down, I found myself with some free time to go and explore the area around me. Deciding to make the most of it, I ventured out to see what I could see. This turned out to be a very full day full of exploring, riding trains, walking, photography, and…
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Guest Appearance on ‘Who’s the Bossk?’ Podcast
Recently I had the opportunity to appear on the Who’s the Bossk? podcast. This is a Star Wars-centric podcast that Mike Celestino hosts. This podcast covers all that is Star Wars and is on the website, Laughing Place. Mr. Daps Who’s the Bossk? Podcast For this podcast, Mike asked me to hop on and talk…
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An Appearance on the NPR Beyond the Mouse Podcast
Recently I had the honor of being interviewed on the Beyond the Mouse Podcast, from NPR Illinois. During the conversation, they interviewed me about Disney content creation, the history of Daps Magic, favorite interviews and experiences, and with D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, we also talked about that as well! This was a fun…
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Pixar Pals Playtime Party at Pixar Fest 2024
Pixar Pals Playtime Party is a new experience that is being offered at the Disneyland Resort as part of the 2024 Pixar Fest. This experience is much more than just a dance party, although that is an element. There are also other activities to be enjoyed, Pixar characters to meet, and photos to be taken.…
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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, that I didn’t entirely know what to think ahead of the trip to this castle park. I had heard that Tokyo DisneySea is…
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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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Sarushima Island – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
The next adventure while in 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…