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9 years 11 months

Name

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:

The 12 Best Theme Park Foods of All Time

Eat these 12 signature theme park foods if you want to enjoy the best of the best.

7 Unheralded Characters Everyone Should Meet at Walt Disney World

Character meet and greets represent one of the most enjoyable and memorable aspects of a trip to Walt Disney World.

Behind the Ride: 5 Mind-Bending Tricks Employed by Star Tours: The Adventures Continue

On May 20, 2011, Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios became the first of three Disney theme parks (so far) to host an updated version of arguably the most iconic motion simulator ride in existence: Star Tours

The 2 Major Causes Behind Almost All Roller Coaster Malfunctions

Ride disruptions and breakdowns have plagued Fury 325 at Carowinds in recent days. The park suffered the indignity of their most hyped ride ever stopping three times in a week.

The 7 Most Beautiful Theme Parks in the United States

Not every aspect of an amusement park vacation is predicated upon the rides. Sometimes, you want to relax and enjoy the scenery.

8 Essential Items You Might Not Think to Pack for Your Walt Disney World Trip

So, you think you’re ready for a trip to Disney, eh? Think again.

8 Walt Disney World Restaurants That You'll NEVER Eat At Without a Reservation

Here is a list of the eight restaurants where you must get advance dinner reservations if you want to eat there.

7 FANTASTIC New Thrill Rides We Can't Wait to See in 2015

So, without further ado, here are seven more of the hottest rides ready to debut later this year, plus a bonus attraction that isn't quite ready for prime time yet.

14 Essential Questions About Disney Vacation Club Membership...Answered

Here are a few user-submitted questions we've received over the past few months.

6 HUGE Ways That Theme Parks Will Change by 2020

So, what does the near-future hold for theme park tourists? Let’s make a few educated guesses. Here are six likely improvements, along with one that is wildly unlikely, that could appear in amusement parks over the next few years.

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