
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

Paramount Isn't Done Trying To Buy Warner Bros, And Now Its Going To Court
By Dirk Libbey published
The battle for Warner Bros. is moving to a courtroom.

I Don’t Know How Steve Martin And Martin Short Would Feel About It, But Chevy Chase Has A Fun Idea For An Onscreen Reunion
By Dirk Libbey published
These three together again would be in-famous.

A Clip Of Milo Manheim Talking About Playing Flynn Rider Resurfaced, And Tangled Fans Are So Here For It: ‘King Of Manifestation’
By Dirk Libbey published
Milo Manheim may have spoken his Tangled casting into existence.

John Stamos, Candace Cameron Bure And More Full House Stars Shared Emotional Tributes For Bob Saget On 4th Anniversary Of His Death
By Dirk Libbey published
Bob Saget's friends and co-stars remember him on this unfortunate anniversary.

Sophie Turner Is In The Throes Of Tomb Raider Training: ‘I Feel Like I Could Probably Beat You Up Right Now.’
By Dirk Libbey published
Sophie Turner is ready to raid some tombs.

I Wish I Could Have Been A Fly On The Wall As Shawn Levy Reveals What Steven Spielberg And Tom Cruise Were Doing On The Starfighter Set
By Dirk Libbey published
Two Hollywood heavy hitters visited the set, and one got his hands (and feet) dirty.

Before Stranger Things' ConformityGate, Fans Of Another Show Pushed The Same Conspiracy Theory
By Dirk Libbey published
Time is a flat circle.

Why Gene Wilder Was Dwayne Johnson's First 'Cinematic Crush'
By Dirk Libbey published
Honestly, not a bad choice.

Walt Disney World: All The New And Upcoming Attractions (And What We Know About Them)
By Dirk Libbey last updated
Everything we know about the future of Walt Disney World.

Why Matt Damon And Ben Affleck Said They 'Were Like Rocky' While Making Good Will Hunting
By Dirk Libbey published
It's an underdog story to be sure.

Marvel Confirms Thunderbolts* Funny Scene With Bucky Was Totally An Accident
By Dirk Libbey published
A great Thunderbolts* moment wasn't in the script.

Milo Manheim Shared The Sweetest Reaction To Being Cast As Flynn Rider In The Live-Action Tangled
By Dirk Libbey published
But can he do the smoulder?

The Wild Story Behind Jodie Foster Being Mauled By A Lion On Set: ‘Scariest Thing That Has Happened To Me’
By Dirk Libbey published
Jodie Foster looked into the jaws of death, literally.

Someone Went Viral For Using Their Disneyland Annual Pass To Hit Fitness Goals, And The Results Are Inspiring
By Dirk Libbey published
I need to exercise more, guess I should go to Disneyland soon.

Matt Damon Revealed How He Lost A Lot Of Weight For The Odyssey, And It Surprisingly Didn't Take A Ton Of Personal Trainers
By Dirk Libbey published
Matt Damon credits one thing above all for getting him in shape to lead The Odyssey.

‘How Does It End?’ Kevin Hart And Kenan Thompson Put Simu Liu In The Hot Seat And Asked About All The Avengers: Doomsday Spoilers
By Dirk Libbey published
Simu Liu is no Tom Holland.

Fans Can't Stop Roasting Disneyland Over The Pink Milk On The New Star Wars Menu
By Dirk Libbey published
Pink Milk looks good, but fans are calling foul.

Michael B. Jordan Admitted One Movie He Cries During, And I 100% Did Not See It Coming
By Dirk Libbey published
Not on my 2026 bingo card.

Another Brawl At Disneyland, This Time Over Indiana Jones Line Cutting
By Dirk Libbey published
Authorities are searching for a man who attacked another in line for a Disneyland ride.

Sigourney Weaver, A Harry Potter Vet, And More Just Joined Prime Video's Tomb Raider, And I’m Getting Pumped
By Dirk Libbey published
Prime Video's Tomb Raider series is filling out its cast.

‘If I’ve Learned Anything’: Shawn Levy Explains How Stranger Things Influenced His Work On Star Wars: Starfighter
By Dirk Libbey published
The newest franchise sensation helped Shawn Levy work on one of the first.

How Does Jimmy Kimmel Really Feel About The Future Of Late Night?
By Dirk Libbey published
Jimmy Kimmel has some blunt thoughts about the future of shows like his.

New On Netflix, HBO Max, And More: 5 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (January 5 -11)
By Dirk Libbey published
The Pitt returns, and even more arrives on streaming this week.
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