
Dirk Libbey
The Background: Dirk began writing for CinemaBlend as a freelancer in 2015 before joining the site full-time in 2018. He has previously held positions as a Staff Writer and Games Editor, but has more recently transformed his true passion into his job as the head of the site's Theme Park section. He has previously done freelance work for various gaming and technology sites. Prior to starting his second career as a writer he worked for 12 years in sales for various companies within the consumer electronics industry. He has a degree in political science from the University of California, Davis.
What He's Into: As the head of CinemaBlend's Theme Park Beat Dirk is a theme/amusement park junkie. Time not spent in a park is largely spent wishing he was in a park. He prefers Disneyland Resort to Walt Disney World in nearly all circumstances. He loves a good third-wave coffee house or a glass of red wine. He would enjoy video games if he ever had time to play them anymore. The Carthay Circle Lounge is his happy place.
What He's Excited About Right Now: Walt Disney World's Transformation of Epcot, Universal Orlando Resort's Epic Universe park, DisneylandForward
Latest articles by Dirk Libbey

Harrison Ford’s ‘Terribly Concerned’ About The Future Of Movie Theaters (And Same)
By Dirk Libbey published
Harrison Ford is worried about movie theaters, too.

Universal Is Testing A Huge Change At Epic Universe, Which Could Be The Best Or Worst Idea In The History Of Theme Parks
By Dirk Libbey published
Epic Universe is about to change the theme park game...again.

Jumanji’s New Movie Title Finally Got Announced, And As A Writer I Am So Grateful
By Dirk Libbey published
Thank you, Jumanji, for making my life so much easier.

It Happened So Fast And Furiously: A TikTok User Caught Some Of The First Riders Getting On Universal's Drift Coaster
By Dirk Libbey published
Get ready to Hollywood Drift

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie And Project Hail Mary Are Both Crushing At The Box Office, But (Surprise!) Neither Is No. 1
By Dirk Libbey published
Another movie has beaten Mario and Rocky at the box office (so far).

Disney World Has Started Teasing The Muppets Rock 'N' Roller Coaster Songs, And I'm Already Concerned
By Dirk Libbey published
Is this what we're in for?

Ving Rhames Learned A 4-Word Lesson From M:I’s Tom Cruise That's Stuck With Him In Hollywood
By Dirk Libbey published
Tom Cruise had great advice for Ving Rhames

New On Netflix, Prime Video And More: 7 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (April 13 -19)
By Dirk Libbey published
Oscar Isaac leads a new season of Beef on Netflix

Britney Spears Posted One Final Dancing Video Before Heading Into Rehab
By Dirk Libbey published
Spears will likely be off social media for a while.

One Of Disney World's Best Rides Would Never Get Made Today, And I Hate That
By Dirk Libbey published
We may never see anything like it for one important reason.

Simu Liu Knows Shang-Chi Was A Win For Asian Representation On-Screen, Says Barbie Was A Win In A Totally Different Way
By Dirk Libbey published
Simu Liu is making a great point.

Cameron Diaz Admits To Kids Crying When They Find Out She's Princess Fiona In Shrek
By Dirk Libbey published
Awkward!

Prices Are Still Going Up At Walt Disney World (But It’s Quieter This Time)
By Dirk Libbey published
Be aware of these less noticeable price increases.

I Knew Popcorn Buckets Were A Hot Commodity, But I Didn't Realize Just How Much People Will Pay For The Devil Wears Prada 2 Merch
By Dirk Libbey published
Do they know it's not actually Prada?

Pokèmon Fans Are Shouting Out Emily Blunt's Devil Wears Prada 2 Poster, And Now I Can't Unsee It
By Dirk Libbey published
Emily Blunt X Pokèmon? Yes, please

I Didn't Know Kirk Cousins Was Such A Disney Nerd He Lived On Property, But His Park Favorites Are So Good I Guess I'm a Raiders Fan Now
By Dirk Libbey published
The new Las Vegas Raiders quarterback is a serious Disney Adult.

I Just Found Out About One ‘Not Fair’ Emmys Rule That Has Massively Screwed Over Meryl Streep
By Dirk Libbey published
How could the Emmys do this to Meryl?

The Punisher: One Last Kill's Trailer Proves Jon Bernthal's Special Is Even More Brutal Than I Expected
By Dirk Libbey published
One Last Kill looks rough, in the best way.

See Oprah Take Stephen Colbert’s Chair And Ask Him What He’ll Miss Most About Late Night
By Dirk Libbey published
This is wonderful.

Keanu Reeves Has Expletive-Laced Advice For Young Actors (And He’s Proof That It Works)
By Dirk Libbey published
Keanu Reeves knows of what he speaks.

How Stephen Colbert Landed A Secret Cameo In New Streaming Series As Late Show Winds Down: 'I Knew That He'd Be Available'
By Dirk Libbey published
Did you hear a familiar voice?

Disneyland's Avatar Expansion May Be In Jeopardy, But I Honestly Prefer The (Possible) Alternative
By Dirk Libbey published
Is Disneyland's Avatar land being rethought?

Days After Incident With Neighbor, Alan Ritchson’s Co-Star Reveals What It’s Really Like To Spend Time With The Reacher Star
By Dirk Libbey published
Alan Ritchson is the nice guy he appears to be, according to one co-star.
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