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9 years 11 months

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David Mumpower

Location

Knoxville, TN

Country

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:

Is the Twilight Zone Tower of Tower REALLY The Best Dark Ride of All Time?

Here are the eight most popular dark rides of the 2000s.

The Fascinating (And Strange!) History of the Magic Kingdom's Worst-Kept Secret | Theme Park Tourist

Have you ever felt like you were ten feet off the ground? If you’ve ever visited Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, you should.

5 Key Things to Keep in Mind When You Are Planning The Ultimate DVC Getaway

Something you’ll need to keep in mind when you prepare for your trip is that you’ll have to plan differently. Once you’re onsite, everything will work the same, but a DVC vacation requires a bit more strategy.

Turning Point: The Force Awakens at Walt Disney World's Sleepiest Park

Why is Disney investing so heavily in Star Wars Land?

Behind the Ride: Soarin' Around the World

Here are three more mind-blowing facts about the conversion from Soarin’ Over California to Soarin’ Around the World.

The Living Seas: How Budget Cuts, Broken Promises and a Killer Dolphin Doomed an Epcot Classic

How did Disney build such an amazing facility, why did it struggle, and what does the future hold for Epcot’s oddest pavilion? Let’s dive into the complex history of what we once knew as The Living Seas.

Here's How DVC Experts Hack the Holidays at Walt Disney World

Spending the holidays at a Disney park is one of the greatest opportunities for a theme park tourist. And who would understand the best strategies for such a visit more than the Disney Vacation Club experts who participate in our roundtable discussions?

The Best Blazing Fast Steel Roller Coasters in the World

This year’s list of the seven best steel roller coasters contains only two new entries, but the order has changed dramatically

Turning Point: An Iconic Piece of Disneyland is Lost Forever to a Galaxy Far, Far Away...

The construction of Star Wars Land at Disneyland meant the loss of an iconic piece of the park's identity...

The SHOCKING Truth about Magic Kingdom Prices

Do you remember the good ole days when a family could afford to go to a Disney theme park without worrying about the cost?

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