
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

Dear Disney And Universal, Please Stop Crowding My Summer With Your Halloween Events
By Dirk Libbey published
Halloween is out of hand at Disney and Universal theme parks.

As A Beatles Fan, This Disney+ Release Is The Best News I've Gotten Since I Ditched My VCR
By Dirk Libbey published
It's a great day to be a Beatles fan

It’s Been One Year Since Ben Affleck And Jennifer Lopez Split. As The Movie She Shot During The Break-Up Comes Out, An Insider Talks How She (Allegedly) Feels
By Dirk Libbey published
JLo's new movie might bring back old memories.

That Time Black Widow’s Writer Ran Marvel Lines With Scarlett Johansson (And It Didn’t Go Quite How He Expected)
By Dirk Libbey published
Black Widow's writer was a brave man.

Disneyland Has Ended A Major Perk For Hotel Guests, But Its Replacement Is So Much Better
By Dirk Libbey published
It's not a lot, but you'll actually use it.

James Gunn Says The DCU Is More Inspired By Game Of Thrones Than The MCU. Here’s Why
By Dirk Libbey published
James Gunn says the DCU isn't following in the footsteps of the MCU.

There's A Rumor Going Around About The Batman 2 Losing A Major Cast Member, But Hold On A Second
By Dirk Libbey published
This would be bad news for The Batman Part II.

Eagle-Eyed Fans Are Pointing Out Sweet Connections Between Thor And Loki I’d Never Realized
By Dirk Libbey published
Thor's love for Loki is so much greater than I knew.

That Time Matt Damon Had A Medical Emergency While At Jimmy Kimmel’s House: ‘I’m Going To Prison For The Rest Of My Life’
By Dirk Libbey published
That time the Matt Damon/Jimmy Kimmel "feud" could have ended in death.

A Wednesday Viewer Joked That Jenna Ortega Looks Like Gwendoline Christie’s 'Labubu’ On The Red Carpet, And Now I Can’t Unsee It
By Dirk Libbey published
This picture of Jenna Ortega and Gwendoline Christie is blowing away the internet.

Christopher McQuarrie Reveals ‘The Hardest Thing’ He’s Ever Had To Do For Mission: Impossible (And It Wasn’t A Stunt)
By Dirk Libbey published
This honestly makes sense.

This Video Of Luigi Falling Over At Universal Studios Has Fans Laughing, But I Have So Many Questions
By Dirk Libbey published
Luigi had a rough day at Universal Studios.

Journalist Who Got Infamous Marvel Spoiler From Tom Holland Reveals What Happened In The Aftermath: ‘My Secret Is I Didn’t Dob Him In’
By Dirk Libbey published
Tom Holland is bad at hiding spoilers, as one journalist knows firsthand.

I Can’t Get Enough Of Jason Momoa Giving Proud Dad Vibes While Revealing How His Son Landed ‘F–ing Dune’ Part Three
By Dirk Libbey published
We're getting double the Momoa in the Dune threequel.

New On Netflix, HBO Max, And More: 5 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (August 18 - 24)
By Dirk Libbey published
Peacemaker Season 2 and more come to streaming this week.

Ian McKellen Confirmed His Return For LOTR: The Hunt For Gollum, But I Have Questions
By Dirk Libbey published
Gandalf will be on The Hunt for Gollum, and that's not all.

I Just Found Out There's A Magical Way To Celebrate If Your Kid Loses A Tooth At Disneyland
By Dirk Libbey published
Good news, the Tooth Fairy visits Disneyland, too.

Spike Lee And Denzel Washington Keep Getting Told About Their Cool Working Milestone, But I'm More Interested In How Prince Connects To Highest 2 Lowest
By Dirk Libbey published
Spike Lee's newest film reunites him with Denzel Washington and, in a small way, Prince.

Ted Lasso Star Swears He Wasn't Just Hanging Around Richmond To 'Try And Get Spotted.' Why He Was There ALL The Time
By Dirk Libbey published
One Ted Lasso star was spotted in Richmond a lot, but for a good reason.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Set Photo Features Possible Venom Reference (And Fans Are Debating What It Actually Means)
By Dirk Libbey published
Could Venom be on his way to the MCU already?

See JLo Respond After A Giant Bug Crawled Up Her Neck In The Middle Of A Concert
By Dirk Libbey published
JLo's biggest fan is actually quite small.

Fans Are Highlighting Movies 'Misunderstood By Critics,' And Yeah, There Are Some Bangers That Got Bad Reviews
By Dirk Libbey published
Sometimes critics really do just get it wrong.

There’s Been A Culture Clash After Splash Mountain Became Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, But J.D. Vance Is Quietly Touting How Great The Ride Is
By Dirk Libbey published
J.D. Vance's favorite Disneyland ride is a bit of a surprise, perhaps.
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