
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

I Just Found Out Guillermo Del Toro Was Approached For Man Of Steel, And I Get His Reason For Turning It Down
By Dirk Libbey published
Could we really have seen Guillermo del Toro's Man of Steel?

Jerry O’Connell Dressed Up As His Stand By Me Character And Fans Are Obsessed In The Comments Section
By Dirk Libbey published
Vern is back, and he brought cherry Pez.

'Please Don't Use Me Or My Work To Take Sides Or Talk Sh-t.' After Royalty Comments Went Viral, Miles Morales' Co-Creator Did Not Hold Back
By Dirk Libbey published
The veteran comics artist makes it clear where she stands.

I Thought Dick Van Dyke Sharing Delightful Walt Disney Memories Would Be Lovely, But It Also Made Me Feel Really Sad
By Dirk Libbey published
Dick Van Dyke's thoughts on Walt Disney are lovely but also heartbreaking.

Netflix Head Honcho Ted Sarandos Does Not Seem To Be Sweating That Paramount Counter Deal
By Dirk Libbey published
Netflix is chill.

Even After Netflix Landed Dibs, Paramount's Bosses Are Making A New Move To Try And Buy Warner Bros.
By Dirk Libbey published
Paramount hasn't given up on taking over Warner Bros. just yet.

Dwayne Johnson Finally Got To Thank Brendan Fraser For Giving Him His Start In The Mummy Franchise: 'Felt Like Raiders Of The Lost Ark'
By Dirk Libbey published
The stars of The Mummy Returns reunited, and it's all a massive love fest.

New On Netflix, Disney+, And More: 5 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (December 8 - 14)
By Dirk Libbey published
Benoit Blanc returns to Netflix.

Connie Chung Gets Real About ‘Greedy’ Changes To CBS News (And Doesn’t Hold Back)
By Dirk Libbey published
Connie Chung doesn't hold back on her feelings about her former employer.

Somebody Has Ridden A Disneyland Ride Almost 15,000 Times. As A Theme Park Junkie, I'm Impressed
By Dirk Libbey published
I thought I loved theme parks, but this guy has me beat.

SeaWorld Is Being Sued After A Bird Hit A Woman On A Roller Coaster. Why The Park Is Trying To Get Out Of It
By Dirk Libbey published
SeaWorld is looking to dismiss a lawsuit over a roller coaster accident.

Fans Won’t Stop Roasting Gwyneth Paltrow Over RDJ’s Viral ‘Forgetting’ Tom Holland Story, But I Remember This Happening (Twice)
By Dirk Libbey published
Is Tom Holland really that forgettable?

50 Cent Reacts After Allegedly Being Sent Flowers By Diddy
By Dirk Libbey published
Well, I did not see that coming.

Walton Goggins Dropped Some F-Bomb-Laced Praise For One Aspect Of Fallout Season 2, And Now I’m Thinking Each Episode Will Need Multiple Viewings
By Dirk Libbey published
Exclusives The star needs you to pay attention to Fallout Season 2.

Will Netflix Release Warner Bros Movies In Theaters Following Major Acquisition?
By Dirk Libbey published
The future of Warner Bros. theatrical releases is still a big question.

George Clooney Is Always Good For A Batman Joke, But The Time He Trolled This Interviewer May Take The Cake
By Dirk Libbey published
George Clooney thinks he's the best Batman, or at least he likes to say that.

I'm Still Waiting For Hugh Jackman's Real Steel 2, But What's This? Vin Diesel Is Making His Own Robot Fighting Movie
By Dirk Libbey published
Vin Diesel is going to take the robot boxing crown from Hugh Jackman.

Ke Huy Quan Went Full Short Round On Disneyland's Indiana Jones Ride, And Dr. Jones Would Be Proud
By Dirk Libbey published
"Hold on to your potatoes!"

Gwyneth Paltrow Said Robert Downey Jr Would ‘Complain’ About Getting Up Early For Her Award, But He Made The Loveliest Comment
By Dirk Libbey published
Tony and Pepper forever.

Something I've Always Avoided At Disney World Is About To Get A Lot Less Skippable
By Dirk Libbey published
I may be changing plans the next time I visit Walt Disney World.

James Cameron Called Out Theaters For Problems With 3D. I Know Exactly What He Was Talking About
By Dirk Libbey published
James Cameron's problems with 3D presentation just hit very close to home.

'It Really Was At Ludicrous Speed.' Josh Gad's Spaceballs 2 Wrap Post Should Have Us Excited For Whatever Happens Now
By Dirk Libbey published
Whatever happens now is happening now.

Man Of Tomorrow Actor Shortlist For Brainiac Revealed As James Gunn Confirms One Character We Won't Be Seeing
By Dirk Libbey published
The rumored villain of the Superman sequel now has a rumored shortlist of great actors.
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