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
Why I'm Surprised Peter Jackson Is Bringing Another Classic Beatles Documentary To Disney+ After Get Back
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Peter Jackson is going back to the well after Get Back and bringing a classic Beatles documentary to Disney+.
After Ghostbusters OG Ernie Hudson Went Viral For Looking Ageless During Frozen Empire Premiere, He Explained Why He Was Wearing A T-Shirt At The Event
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Earnie Hudson reveals the reason he went to the Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire premiere in a t-shirt.
Apparently Tom Hiddleston’s Loki Has A Die Hard Connection, And I Can See It
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The best Marvel villain and the best Die Hard villain have something in common.
'Thanks Uncle J!' Full House's Jodie Sweetin Celebrated The Perfect Disneyland Weekend With Her Daughter Thanks To John Stamos
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Jodie Sweetin's TV uncle John Stamos helped her give her daughter the perfect Disneyland birthday.
Henry Cavill Talks Date Nights Changing With A Baby On The Way, Feeling More Confident In His 40s
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Henry Cavill reflects on entering his 40s and the way life has changed with his first child on the way.
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Singer Teases When The New Sequel Will Arrive… And It’s Soon
By Dirk Libbey published
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse may be here sooner than we think.
What's Going On With Tom Cruise's Space Movie? Here's What Elon Musk Says
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Elon Musk speaks out on Tom Cruise's plan to make a movie in space.
Superman’s Nathan Fillion Is Pranking Buddy James Gunn On Set, And Their Interaction On Social Media Has Me Hyped For The DC Flick
By Dirk Libbey published
James Gunn is accusing Nathan Fillion of some on-set shenanigans, but the actor is denying everything.
New On Netflix, Max And More: 8 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (April 15-21)
By Dirk Libbey published
The return of Conan O'Brien and Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon: Part Two are among the eeks' streaming highlights.
‘You’d Just End Up With A Droopy One’: Henry Cavill’s Mustache For Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare Required Tons Of Work, But It’s So Worth It
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Henry Cavill has an incredible mustache in The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare, and it took more work than you might expect.
Cody Rhodes, You Just Won The WWE Championship. What Are You Going To Do Next? Go To Disney World, Of Course
By Dirk Libbey published
The new WWE Champ celebrated his success at the most magical place on earth.
Simu Liu Responds To The Rumors Shang-Chi 2 May Have Been Canceled By Disney
By Dirk Libbey published
What's going on with Shang-Chi 2? Simu Liu has some answers.
32 Of The Best Lines From Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
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Party on, dude, and enjoy the best lines from Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.
After Fallout Drops, People Can't Stop Making The Last Of Us Comparisons
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Fallout is already a hit series based on a video game, so of course people are comparing it to the last one.
Disneyland Resort Is Being Sued After A Guest Was Allegedly Injured By Goofy
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Disneyland is facing a lawsuit after a woman claims she was injured by a Cast Member dressed as Goofy.
I Just Rewatched Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure For The First Time In Years, And It Led To Me Falling Down A Time Travel Rabbit Hole
By Dirk Libbey published
Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure is still excellent, but I am still trying to figure out how the time travel makes any sense.
After OJ Simpson’s Death, Rumors Swirled He Was Cast In Terminator Before Arnold Schwarzenegger. Now A Producer Has Responded
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One of The Terminator's producers sets the record straight on the rumor O.J. Simpson was offered the role played by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Disney World And Disneyland Have Made A Major Change And Are Promising Lifetime Bans For Guests Who Don't Follow It
By Dirk Libbey published
Disney Parks are making a major change to one service, and the ultimate punishment awaits those who abuse it.
‘I Feel Like It’s So Embarrassing’: Gina Carano Opens Up About Suing Disney, Claims The Company Tells People ‘Exactly’ How To Apologize
By Dirk Libbey published
Gina Carano talks about her lawsuit against Disney and she's not holding back.
'Today Was A Struggle Day': Jeremy Renner Admits He's Still Having Setback After His Snowplow Accident
By Dirk Libbey published
Jeremey Renner admits he still has bad days over a year after snowplow accident.
Frozen 3: What We Know So Far About The Disney Sequel
By Dirk Libbey published
Everything we know about the future of Anna and Elsa in Frozen 3.
Alien: Romulus Brought Back FX Artists From James Cameron's Aliens, And One Star Remained Scared Even While Rerecording Dialogue
By Dirk Libbey published
FX artist from Aliens are back for Alien: Romulus, and this led to Cailee Spaeny remaining scared even while rerecording her dialogue.
Universal Studios Hollywood Is Being Sued After Guests Got Stuck On A Harry Potter Ride, And It Sounds Like Hell
By Dirk Libbey published
Guests are suing for injuries they claim they sustained on a Harry Potter ride.