
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

Walt Disney World: All The New And Upcoming Attractions (And What We Know About Them)
By Dirk Libbey last updated
Everything we know about the future of Walt Disney World.

My Favorite Ride At Islands Of Adventure Is Making A Major Change, And It’s One I Can Fully Get Behind
By Dirk Libbey published
I'm down for this.

After Top Gun: Maverick’s Success, Why Did The Team Make F1 With Brad Pitt Instead Of Tom Cruise?
By Dirk Libbey published
There's a reason Top Gun: Maverick's director is glad Tom Cruise isn't starring in F1.

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Had My Favorite Tom Cruise Stunt Sequence, Until One Thing Nearly Ruined It
By Dirk Libbey published
My favorite part of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning only has one problem.

The Savannah Bananas Lip Syncing The Jonas Brothers At Disneyland Is The Greatest Thing You'll See Today, But Now The Song Is Stuck In My Head (Again)
By Dirk Libbey published
The Savannah Bananas know how to "Celebrate Happy."

Fans Were Freaking Out After Chris Hemsworth Posted (Seemingly) A Goodbye To Thor, But They're Missing One Key Detail
By Dirk Libbey published
Chris Hemsworth gave Thor fans a scare.

James Gunn Debunks Superman Rumor About The Runtime While Offering Thrilling Update About The DC Flick
By Dirk Libbey published
The Man of Steel will be here soon.

Why The Alleged Kid Cudi Car Bomb Failed, According To An Arson Expert Familiar With The Diddy Case
By Dirk Libbey published
The fire that destroyed Kid Cudi's car could have been much worse.

Someone Spent Three Months Putting Together Epic Universe's Frankenstein's Manor In LEGO Form, And Please Take My Money
By Dirk Libbey published
This looks Epic.

Margot Robbie’s New Office Has A Major Nod To Her Billion Dollar Movie, And ‘Hi, Barbie’
By Dirk Libbey published
It's only fitting.

As Brad Pitt Breaks His Silence On Finalizing Divorce From Angelina Jolie, He Got Real About His Personal Life Being ‘In The News’
By Dirk Libbey published
Brad Pitt makes rare public comments about his divorce and his current relationship.

Wow, The Critics Really Did Not Like Lilo And Stitch As Much As The Audience Did
By Dirk Libbey published
Audiences and critics were in agreement on one of last weekend's big movies, but not the other.

Fans Watched Dogma At Cannes, And Kevin Smith Shared The Incredible Response
By Dirk Libbey published
Dogma returned to Cannes, and Kevin Smith is very happy

The Karate Kid: Legends Popcorn Bucket Is The Best Around, And Nothing's Gonna Ever Bring It Down
By Dirk Libbey published
I may have to buy this for the Glory of (Popcorn) Love.

I Would Be Scared S--tless To Tell Tom Cruise 'No,' But M:I Director Said He Did It Once
By Dirk Libbey published
Even Christopher McQuarrie doesn't (usually) say no to Tom Cruise.

New Lilo & Stitch Promo Throws Back To One Of Disney World's Most Infamous Moments. How They Avoided Making Parkgoers Mad This Time
By Dirk Libbey published
Stitch trashed the castle... again.

New On Netflix, Disney+, And More: 6 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (May 26 - June 1)
By Dirk Libbey published
Doctor Who, The Hunger Games, and more are the best choices for streaming this week.

After Watching All Of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, I Need To Ask A Really Obvious Question About The Franchise
By Dirk Libbey published
I can't be the only one asking this.

I Didn’t Have Disney Head Honcho Wishing Universal Good Luck During Epic Universe's Opening Weekend On My Bingo Card
By Dirk Libbey published
Walt Disney World is welcoming the competition.

I'm A Disneyland Expert Who Went With Somebody On Their First Visit, And It's Changed The Way I See The Park
By Dirk Libbey published
I've seen Disneyland in a whole new way.

After Seeing The Final Reckoning, I Know These Mission: Impossible Fans Are Not Going To Be Happy
By Dirk Libbey published
Fans are likely going to feel a way about this.

AMC Thinks We Have Another Barbenheimer With Lilo And Stitch And M:I, And I Can’t Get Over The Name
By Dirk Libbey published
Will Tom Cruise and Stitch make box office history?

Chris Pratt Was Asked Where His Avengers: Doomsday Chair Was, And He Had An A+ Response
By Dirk Libbey published
Will the legendary Star-Lord return?
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