
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

Sydney Sweeney's Wild Bra Stunt On The Hollywood Sign Could Have Legal Ramifications
By Dirk Libbey published
Anothre controversial ad capaign for Sydney Sweeney.

I Was Pumped About Those Galaxy's Edge Changes, But There's One Downside We Need To Talk About
By Dirk Libbey published
I'm not mad, just disappointed.

Disney World Won't Be The Only Theme Park With Its Own Christmas Movie This Year
By Dirk Libbey published
It's going to be a theme park Christmas in 2026.

James Cameron’s Move From Hollywood To New Zealand Had Less To Do With Avatar Than You’d Guess
By Dirk Libbey published
Why James Cameron left Hollywood for New Zealand.

Disney+’s Disneyland Handcrafted Review: A One-Of-A-Kind Documentary For A One-Of-A-Kind Place
By Dirk Libbey published
You may have seen Disneyland, but never like this.

Harry Styles Has Dated A Lot Of Famous Women, But Things With Zoë Kravitz Sound Like They’re Getting Serious
By Dirk Libbey published
Are these two stars in it for the long haul?

I've Ridden Rise Of The Resistance Several Times, But I Had Never Noticed This Amazing Effect
By Dirk Libbey published
Were you aware of this cool Rise of the Resistance effect?

Elijah Wood Isn't Happy About One Big Change Being Made To Alamo Drafthouse Theaters, And A Lot Of People Agree With Him
By Dirk Libbey published
Don't upset Master Frodo.

Jennifer Lawrence Shares SNL Hosting Regrets And Makes Strong Case To Be Invited Back (Beyond Just Being Jennifer Lawrence)
By Dirk Libbey published
Jennifer Lawrence doesn't have fond memories of her SNL hosting gig, but for a good reason.

Mark Hamill Reveals His Favorite Star Wars Quote (And It’s A Solid Choice)
By Dirk Libbey published
Mark Hamill's favorite line in Star Wars is probably yours too.

The Moment High School Musical's Director Knew They Had A Disney 'Juggernaut'
By Dirk Libbey published
Kenny Ortega knew he had lightning in a bottle.

I Was Hoping We'd Get A New Fast And The Furious Ride, But I'm Honestly More Pumped About The Other Ride Closing
By Dirk Libbey published
Things are FINALLY going to get fast and Furious at Universal Studios Florida.

‘I’m Gonna Get Fired.’ Ryan Coogler Was So ‘Stressed’ Filming Black Panther. How Chadwick Boseman Supported Him
By Dirk Libbey published
The bond between these two was so special.

David Beckham Was Asked About Son Brooklyn’s Viral Comments (And It Was Awkward)
By Dirk Libbey published
There is strife in the Beckham family.

Why Ben Affleck Vomiting In Front Of Bruce Willis During An Armageddon Scene ‘Probably Made The Scene Better’
By Dirk Libbey published
Ben Affleck's inexperience led to Armageddon's most emotional moment.

Matt Damon Just Revealed One Netflix Note That's A Big Yikes (And I Think Explains A Lot About The Content On The Streamer)
By Dirk Libbey published
I don't love the way Netflix changed the new movie with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.

A Man Who Threatened To Blow Up Disneyland Is Now Facing Federal Prison
By Dirk Libbey published
Vice President JD Vance visited Disneyland last year.

New On Netflix, HBO Max, And More: 6 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (January 19- 25)
By Dirk Libbey published
Dwayne Johnson's Golden Globe-nominated role, and more, are streaming this week.

'Was That Necessary?' Ben Affleck And Matt Damon Roasted Themselves Over Their ‘Jack--s’ Good Will Hunting Oscars Speech
By Dirk Libbey published
It's a great speech.

Disney's Hunt For A New CEO Should Take A Lesson From Lucasfilm's Recent Changes
By Dirk Libbey published
Lucasfilm's changes at the top should be a blueprint for Disney's CEO hunt.

AMC Is Getting A Classic LOTR Anniversary Popcorn Bucket, And Please Take My Money
By Dirk Libbey published
Another reason to check out The Lord of the Rings in theaters again.

Mickey Rourke Calls Out 'Cruel Embarrassment' Of GoFundMe, Says People Should Be More Focused On Eric Dane's Health
By Dirk Libbey published
Mickey Rourke has strong words for the GoFundMe set up in his name.

Chevy Chase's Wife Defends His Controversial Behavior In New Doc
By Dirk Libbey published
Jayne Chase has a problem with people who have a problem with Chevy.
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