
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

New Star Wars Rumor Claims That New Movies Will Be Inspired By The Mandalorian, And I Have Thoughts
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The future of Star Wars on the big screen may be taking inspiration from the small screen.

‘After A While Nothing Surprised Me.’ Stans Director Got Real About Tracking Down Fans For Eminem Doc, And What People Told Him Was Wild
By Dirk Libbey published
The Eminem documentary filmmaker had to keep the stans out of Stans.

'Wasn't That Lucky?' How A Choice About Tom Cruise And Mission: Impossible Led Sir Ian McKellen To Lord Of The Rings And X-Men Instead
By Dirk Libbey published
Thank god Ian McKellen said no to Tom Cruise.

Someone Just Asked A Major Paramount Investor If CBS News Would Be Compromised As The Skydance Merger Finalizes And Colbert Gets The Axe
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Paramount's top investor shared his thoughts.

If You Thought Disney Wait Times Were High In Orlando, Just Wait 'Til You Head To DisneySea In Tokyo
By Dirk Libbey published
If you want to ride some of Disney's best attractions, you'll have to wait a while.

Apologies To The 400+ People Who Auditioned To Play Superman After James Gunn Had Already Latched Onto David Corenswet
By Dirk Libbey published
A lot of people tried to be James Gunn's Superman. Turns out they never had a chance.

I Just Found Out Why Robert Downey Jr. Wore Sunglasses A Lot In Iron Man, And It Makes So Much Sense
By Dirk Libbey published
Tony Stark's sunglasses aren't there to just look cool.

Could Halloween Horror Nights Come To Epic Universe? Here's What Universal Orlando Says
By Dirk Libbey published
Exclusives Halloween Horror Nights and Dark Universe together sounds like horror heaven.

Margot Robbie’s Wuthering Heights Movie Has Apparently Screened, And Audiences Are Calling Horse Rein Sex And More ‘Aggressively Provocative’
By Dirk Libbey published
This is not your mother's Wuthering Heights.

I Like What Prime Video's War Of The Worlds Was Going For, Even If It Fails Miserably
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The new War of the Worlds is an homage to the greatest version of the story.

The Cute Way Ministry Of Magic Cast Members Have Been Combatting Those Harry Potter Wand Rumors At Universal Orlando
By Dirk Libbey published
Please watch your wands at Epic Universe.

I Wondered Why Chris Hemsworth Posted That Viral Thor Tribute Video That Had Fans Talking, And I’m Glad He Finally Commented On It
By Dirk Libbey published
Chris Hemsworth sets the record straight on his future as Thor.

Disney Earnings Call Live Blog: Bob Iger Talks ESPN/NFL Deal, Disney Parks, And More
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Is Scarlet Witch Really Dead In The MCU? WandaVision’s Director Shares A Three-Word Response
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Will Wanda return to the MCU?

Dean Cain Explained Why Teri Hatcher Would Cry 'Every Single Time' They Had A Flying Scene In Lois And Clark (And I Can't Say I Blame Her)
By Dirk Libbey published
This sounds awful.

Forget Popcorn Buckets, Disney World's Newest Lounge Has A Mug I Absolutely Need
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Why is the rum gone? Because I drank it all from this amazing Disney World souvenir mug.

A Juicy Internet Rumor Claims A Man Had To Edit Tom Holland's Bulge For 'Months' In Infinity War, And Fan Wants Disney To 'Release The Penis Parker Cut'
By Dirk Libbey published
Just call him your VERY friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.

I've Been Bummed About The MCU's Multiverse Saga From The Beginning, But After Seeing Fantastic Four, I've Totally Changed My Tune
By Dirk Libbey published
The Fantastic Four: First Steps shows how brilliant Marvel's Multiverse could have been, and maybe still can be.

Why Masters Of The Universe Is ‘The Complete Antithesis’ Of Barbie, According To A Mattel Exec
By Dirk Libbey published
Mattel is ding something totally different after Barbie.

New On Netflix, Disney+, And More: 5 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (August 4 - 10)
By Dirk Libbey published
Wednesday, King of the Hill, and more return to streaming this week.

How The Rock’s Role In The Live-Action Moana Remake Was Reportedly Going To Involve A.I. Before Plans Were Scrapped
By Dirk Libbey published
Disney's idea to use A.I. in the Moana remake won't be happening after all.

A Popcorn Bucket Hater Just Went Off About Owning Disney Ones, And A Bunch Of Stans Responded
By Dirk Libbey published
Disney World fans are sounding off on popcorn buckets

‘Hardly A Master Jedi’: Star Wars’ Liam Neeson Got Real About Qui-Gon’s Jinn’s Death
By Dirk Libbey published
Liam Neeson admits how he really feels about Qui-Gon Jinn's death.
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