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
James Gunn Debunks Superman Villain Rumors, And As A DC Fan I’m Relieved
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James Gunn shoots down the latest rumor regarding his upcoming Superman movie, and I couldn't be happier.
New On Netflix, Disney+ And More: 8 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (April 8-14)
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Prime Video's Fallout series and an extra-long Bluey are among this week's streaming highlights.
That Time Glen Powell And His Dad Ran Into Matthew McConaughey And His Dad Got Super Weird
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Glen Powell's dad embarrassed his son when they met Matthew McConaughey.
Disney Is Vowing To Spend $60B On Its Parks, And We Have A Rough Idea Where It'll Go
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Disney is spending a lot of money on the parks over the next decade.
The Mandalorian And Grogu: What We Know About The Star Wars Movie
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Here are the details we know about The Mandalorian movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Upcoming Disney Movies: Full List Of Titles And Release Dates
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Here are all the movies Disney has coming up in 2024 and beyond.
Epcot Was Just Celebrating The End Of Construction Walls At The Park, But That Won't Last Long
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Following the end of one major Epcot construction [project, another is getting underway.
Why Angelina Jolie And Brad Pitt's Winery Battle Could Come Down To A Single Dollar
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been fighting over millions, and they may fight to the last dollar, literally.
Suki Waterhouse Shares First Look At Her Little ‘Angel' With Robert Pattinson After Birth Reports
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Tiana's Bayou Adventure May Not Have The Massive Quantity Of Animatronics As Splash Mountain, But The Quality Makes Up For It
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Tiana's Bayou Adventure goes for quality over quantity when compared to Splash Mountain.
’I’d Seen A YouTube Of Him At 16 Doing Weird Dances’ Mike Tyson Gets Real About Jake Paul’s Past, But He’s Still Taking Their Fight Seriously
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Mike Tyson is very clear on who he'll be fighting in April.
Kingsley Ben-Adir Got His Ken On In Barbie, But The Really Cool Story Is How Greta Gerwig Set Him Up So He Could Work On Bob Marley At The Same Time
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The Barbie director helped one of her Kens prepare for his starring role as Bob Marley.
Disneyland Is Making A Massive Change To An Original Tomorrowland Attraction, And It’s About Time
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A classic Disneyland ride is looking to make a major change, finally.
Apparently Tom Holland's Spider-Man Suit Has A Helmet And Without It, He Says You Can See 'How Strange' His Head Shape Really Is
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Tom Holland says his head would look "strange" in the Spider-Man mask without its particular design.
Disney 2024 Shareholders Meeting Live Blog: Bob Iger Talks The Future Of Disney Following Bitter Proxy Fight
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The fight for the Disney Board of Directors comes to an end, one way or another, as Disney shareholders vote, and Bob Iger responds.
F1 Star Lewis Hamilton Turned Down A Role In Top Gun: Maverick, And The Actor Who Ended Up Playing That Character Thanked Him In The Best Way
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F1 star Lewis Hamilton was almost in Top Gun: Maverick but the actor who got the role is very glad it didn't happen.
The Acolyte’s Dafne Keen Reveals The Key Way Her Jedi Character’s Relationship With Her Master Differs From Anakin And Obi-Wan’s Dynamic
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The Acolyte will give Star Wars fans a very different look at a Jedi Master and their Padawan.
Did Deadpool 3 Merch Reveal Another Surprise Character?
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Wolverine & Deadpool merch may have revealed one of the film's upcoming cameos.
Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House Is Reportedly Doing Insane Numbers For Amazon, But I Still Wish It Had Gotten A Theatrical Run
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Road House is a hit on Prime Video, but I still wish I had seen it in theaters first.
Universal Studios Hollywood Is Bringing Back A Classic Jaws Element And More For The Studio Tour's 60th Anniversary
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The Back to the Future DeLorean, a classic look, and a beloved shark are all coming to celebrate 60 years of the Universal Studios Tour.
The Rock Declares His Grandmother 'The Real Final Boss' As The WWE Prepares To Induct Her Into The Hall Of Fame
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The Rock's grandmother will join his father and grandfather in the WWE Hall of Fame.
Ludacris Weighed In On The Fast And Furious Franchise’s Future, And Now I’m Wondering If The Fast X Sequel Will End The Series As Planned
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Ludacris talks Fast and Furious's future and he's not so sure the franchise is ending soon.
After Josh Gad Went Viral On TikTok For Giving A Hilarious Tour On Disneyland Railroad, And I Have An A+ Idea For Which Ride He Should Narrate Next
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Josh Gad just narrated his second Disneyland attraction and I'm ready for more.