
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

Toy Story 5 Finally Cast Another Non-Toy Character, And I Dunno Whether To Be Pumped Or Worried
By Dirk Libbey published
My list of Toy Story 5 questions just keeps growing.

Disney World's Planned Villains Land Almost Got A Magical Addition (And I Think It Could Still Happen)
By Dirk Libbey published
I'm not giving up hope on this.

Full Masters Of The Universe Trailer Revealed Jared Leto's Voice As Skeletor, And I've Got Thoughts
By Dirk Libbey published
By the power of Greyskull, I am confused.

I'll Never Doubt Brie Larson's Super Mario Galaxy Fandom After Her Funny Boyfriend-Related Reveal
By Dirk Libbey published
Brie Larson is hardcore.

Hoppers’ Writer Explains How One Of The Movie's Best Jokes Came To Be, And The Story Is Just As Funny
By Dirk Libbey published
Hoppers is one of Pixar's funniest movies.

New On Netflix, Hulu And More: 5 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (March 30 - April 5)
By Dirk Libbey published
The great 28 Years Later sequel you (probably) skipped in theaters hits streaming this week.

‘My Relationship Is The Thing I Keep Most Sacred.’ Tom Holland On Zendaya (And Why You Don’t See Him At Hollywood Parties)
By Dirk Libbey published
Tom Holland explains why his relationship matters and Hollywood doesn't.

I'll Be Absolutely Gobsmacked If Disney Doesn't Buy Another Studio ASAP
By Dirk Libbey published
I'm sure this is going to happen, and probably soon

'I'm Really Worried:' Fans Are Trying To Drum Up Support For A Universal Studios Attraction That Isn't Even Closed Yet
By Dirk Libbey published
Show some love to the best attraction at Universal Studios Florida.

‘War Machine Prophetic Now.’ Alan Ritchson Didn't Hold Back While Calling Out Haters Of His Netflix Movie
By Dirk Libbey published
Alan Ritchson is having fun with War Machine "haters."

There Can Only Be One Highlander (Wife), And Karen Gillan’s Jumping Straight From Jumanji 4 To Play Her
By Dirk Libbey published
Karen Gillan is excited to be Scottish again

J.K. Rowling Shares Her Thoughts On Harry Potter Footage, As Fans Are Divided
By Dirk Libbey published
Strong feelings on all sides.

Steven Spielberg Realized Jaws Would Be A Hit After One Gross Interaction
By Dirk Libbey published
Well, that's disgusting.

BB-8 Actor Defends The Star Wars Sequels (And Shots Fired At Fans Who Weren't Alive When The Prequels Came Out)
By Dirk Libbey published
He's got a point.

Ewan McGregor's New Movie Has J.J. Abrams' Mystery-Box Fingerprints All Over It (For Better Or Worse)
By Dirk Libbey published
This could be great, or not.

The Next Jumanji Movie Is Trying To Get Out Of The Way Of Dunesday, But I Don’t Think It’s Enough
By Dirk Libbey published
Jumanji is still trying to find its place on the release calendar.

The Key Advice Steve Carell Got From Stephen Colbert That Made Awkward Daily Show Interviews Easier: ‘I Did Not Like It, At First'
By Dirk Libbey published
The early days of The Daily Show were wild.

'If I Could Get Through The Chippendale Sketch, I Could Get Through Anything.' Kevin Nealon On Lorne Michaels Hating When SNL Stars Broke
By Dirk Libbey published
He has a point.

Plot Twist: Police Say Alan Ritchson Could Have Actually Been The One To Press Charges In Viral Fight Incident
By Dirk Libbey published
Alan Ritchson has been cleared by police in viral fight incident.

'And That Day Tatooine Was Killed.' The Big Names Behind Why Disney World's Original Star Wars Plans Were Changed
By Dirk Libbey published
This change has proven to be a bad idea.

Is Tom Cruise’s Space Movie Actually Doable? Neil DeGrasse Tyson Weighs In
By Dirk Libbey published
Tom Cruise wants to go to space.

Another Day, Another TikTok Of Bad Behavior Caught On Camera At A Walt Disney World Resort
By Dirk Libbey published
Why does this keep happening?

As Disney Parks Enter A New Era, There’s One Trend I Hope We Never See Again
By Dirk Libbey published
Let's leave this in the past, please.
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