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
Disney World Fans Feel The Park Isn't Doing Enough To Compete With Epic Universe. Here's Why They're Wrong
By Dirk Libbey published
Disney World is doing everything it needs to do to get ready for Epic Universe
I Wasn't Ready For Disney+'s Out Of My Mind To Make Me Feel So Seen, But One Moment Truly Shows What Living With A Disability Can Be Like
By Dirk Libbey published
Out of Mind understands disability in a way many films like it do not.
Disneyland's Popular New Holiday Snack Isn't Much To Look At, But Fans Are All Over It
By Dirk Libbey published
Disneyland is selling a popular food item after fans started making it themselves.
Taika Waititi Didn't Hold Back While Explaining What It Was Like Dealing With Angry Marvel Fans When He Got Hired To Direct Thor: Ragnarok
By Dirk Libbey published
Taika Waititi was in for a shock when he agreed to direct Thor: Ragnarok.
Following Muppet*Vision, Another Popular Disney World Attraction's Closing Date Has Been Revealed, But This Time There's Actually Good News
By Dirk Libbey published
A favorite Disney World ride is closing, but there is something good
The Wild Story Behind That Time Henry Cavill Got Tom Cruise's Famous Christmas Cake And Had To Be Begged By His Friends To Eat It
By Dirk Libbey published
Tom Cruise's Christmas cake is legendary, but Henry Cavill originally wanted nothing to do with it.
Skeleton Crew Has An Excellent Star Tours Reference, But There's Another Disneyland Easter Egg That Raises Questions
By Dirk Libbey published
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew's first two episodes contain a pair of Disneyland references, but only one is directly connected to Star Wars.
'No Matter What The Haters Say' Some Fans Are Rallying Around Rachel Zegler After The Snow White Trailer Drops
By Dirk Libbey published
Not everybody is trolling the new Snow White trailer.
‘She Gave Him The Opportunity To Settle The Case.’ Diddy’s Legal Issues Might Have Been Quashed Before They Began If Things Had Gone Differently
By Dirk Libbey published
The first lawsuit against Diddy may have started the rapper's avalanche of legal problems.
‘Madness Ensued’: Suicide Squad’s David Ayer Addresses Rumor About His Version Of The Film Being Scrapped Due To Poor Test Screenings
By Dirk Libbey published
Suicide Squad director David Ayer drops new info about his ill-fated movie.
Why Dune's Hans Zimmer Isn't Eligible This Oscars Season, And How He Feels About What Happened: 'I Am Potentially Confronted With An Odd Problem'
By Dirk Libbey published
There's at least one Oscar Dune: Part Two can't win.
‘The Whole Point Is That She’s Going To Come Out Completely Naked.’ Margot Robbie Shares New Details About That Wolf Of Wall Street Nude Scene Years Later
By Dirk Libbey published
Margot Robbie's iconic nude scene in The Wolf of Wall Street could have been very different.
Moana 2 Was Almost A Disney+ Series, And After Seeing The Movie, I Kinda Wish It Had Stayed That Way
By Dirk Libbey published
Moana 2 was a good movie but it would have been a better TV show.
The Story Behind The Worst Tasting Drink At Epcot, And Why Everybody Tries It
By Dirk Libbey published
The worst thing to drink at Epcot is also one of the most popular.
The Thanksgiving Parade Was Rainy, But The Internet Loved Jennifer Hudson’s Umbrella Holders
By Dirk Libbey published
Jennifer Hudson is staying dry this Thanksgiving.
Lewis Pullman Revealed How Doing Stunts For Salem’s Lot Compared To His Work On Top Gun: Maverick, And I’m Sore Just Thinking About It
By Dirk Libbey published
Making Salem's Lot was hard work for Top Gun: Maverick star Lewis Pullman.
'Get Off My Girls': Moana Star Auli’i Cravalho Defends Ariana Grande And Cynthia Erivo’s Emotional Wicked Press Tour
By Dirk Libbey published
The star of Moana 2 is defending the stars of Wicked as their movies go head-to-head at the box office.
Someone Turned The Cast Of The Boys Into Pixar Characters, And I'd Honestly Be Down For That Movie
By Dirk Libbey published
The Boys cast as Pixar characters work way better than they should
What To Eat At Disneyland: The Best Foods To Try In The Lands, Hotels, And Downtown Disney
By Dirk Libbey last updated
You have to eat at some point during your Disneyland trip, you might as well start here.
Tokyo Drift’s Creator Knows Christopher Nolan Loves The Fast Movie, And There’s A Sweet Part 2 To The Story
By Dirk Libbey published
Christopher Nolan lives life a quarter mile at a time.
Everything New And Upcoming On Disney+
By Dirk Libbey last updated
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, new Doctor Who, and the NFL and NBA are coming to Disney+.
Jennifer Aniston’s New Disney+ Film Has A Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Critics Score (And A 94% Audience Score To Boot)
By Dirk Libbey published
Everybody loves the newest addition to Disney+.
I Did Not Have Scarlett Johansson Giving An Update On Colin Jost And Pete Davidson's Staten Island Ferry On My Bingo Card, But Tis The Season
By Dirk Libbey published
Scarlett Johansson has news on husband Colin Jost's infamous ferry purchase.
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