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9 years 11 months

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David Mumpower

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Knoxville, TN

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United States

Biography

When David's not at Walt Disney World, he's writing about movies and box office analysis, economics, streaming media, technology, travel, and parks and recreation. He's the author of the Disney Demystified and Behind the Ride book series.

Articles by David Mumpower:

Team Universal or Team Disney? Where Do TPT Writers Stand?

Universal, Disney, or Both? Where do you stand in the biggest theme park debate?

8 Serious Concerns That Stress Theme Park Visitors Out

While humanity tries to think positively, paranoia does creep into play at times. Here are eight things that worry people about a Disney visit.

Best Nine Rides at Islands of Adventure

And you're about to see why. Here are the top nine rides at Islands of Adventure.

TPT Roundtable: What Could Disney Do Better?

Our staff debates the best ways to strengthen the dominant force in the theme park industry, The Walt Disney Company. Read on to see whether you agree with us.

Theme Park Tourist Roundtable: Our Favorite Rides

Over the next few weeks, we’re going to pull back the curtains, revealing a bit more about the staff here.

Everything You Think About When Not at Disney

Like most of you, I don’t live close to a Disney theme park. Instead, I spend a great deal of time wistfully wishing that I were there instead

The Ultimate Playlist of Songs From Classic Disney Attractions

These catchy tunes get in your head and force you to sing along, sometimes unwillingly.

By the Numbers -- Daily Disney Theme Park Traffic

Here’s what the average attendance is at Disney theme parks around the world.

Behind the Ride: Kali River Rapids

Kali River Rapids at Disney's Animal Kingdom is more than just a way to cool off on a hot Florida day.

Best Disney Attractions of the 1970s

Let’s take a look at the best Disney attractions of the 1970s.

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