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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:

How Uber Can Save You Time, Money, and Aggravation at Disney

The phrase “game changer” is one of those shamelessly overused business terms that gets thrown around too often, much like “synergy,” “thinking outside the box,” and “my boss is an idiot.” Sometime

Disney Vacation Club Has Changed Again. Here's What You Need to Know!

The rules of the Disney Vacation Club have only changed dramatically twice in 25 years.

Duplicated at Almost Every Disney Park, this is One Attraction that is Truly Iconic

After more than 40 years in existence, Space Mountain still causes debates about what it was and when it began. In this article, we’ll settle a few of those, at least as much as we can

You've Met These Characters Before. But Did You Know Their Dark and Dreadful History?

“Welcome, foolish mortals, to The Haunted Mansion. I am your host, your GHOST HOST. Kindly step all the way in, please, and make room for everyone. There's no turning back now.”

Behind the Ride: 4 Mind-Blowing Facts about The Simpsons Ride

Here are four ways The Simpsons Ride excels in bringing the hilarity of Springfield and its residents to life.

5 Things You Never Knew About the Secret Life of Costumed Cast Members

Here are five things you might not know about Disney costumes.

9 Hidden Gems at the Magic Kingdom Every Guest Should Experience at Least Once

Below is a list of nine things you must do at least once while you’re at Magic Kingdom.

5 Amazing Things You Didn't Know About These Classic Disney Entertainers

The Dapper Dans are a fascinating curiosity of theme park folklore.

This Pavilion Could Have Closed Forever. But a Little Fish Saved it From Destruction

Here’s the story of why The Living Seas didn’t work as well as the turning point when the company introduced a new premise that proved much more entertaining to kids and their parents.

Delays, Cancelations and Death: The Strange But True History of Disney's Animal Kingdom

A lot has happened in the nearly 20 year history of Disney's Animal Kingdom...

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