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
After Riding Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Disneyland and Disney World, One Is Clearly Better. Here's Why.
By Dirk Libbey published
Tiana's Bayou Adventure is basically the same ride at Disneyland and Disney world, but actually one is better.
Months After Glen Powell Admitted He And Sydney Sweeney Played Into Affair Rumors While Promoting Anyone But You, He Shared An Honest Take: 'I Don't Think It's Duplicitous'
By Dirk Libbey published
Glen Powell doesn't apologize for playing into his "affair" with Sydney Sweeney.
The Rock Says His Daughters 'See Themselves' In Moana. It's A Big Reason Why Playing Maui Is So Important To Him
By Dirk Libbey published
Playing Maui in Moana is a family affair for Dwayne Johnson.
'Maybe I'm Being Punk'd.' After John Krasinksi Was Named Sexiest Man Alive The Internet Has All The Memes
By Dirk Libbey published
John Krasinski can't believe he's the Sexiest Man Alive, and apparently neither can the internet.
Bob Iger's CEO Replacement Could Come From Outside Disney, But As A Huge Fan, I Have Big Concerns
By Dirk Libbey published
Disney's CEO search is getting wider.
Joseph Kosinski Was A Great Choice For Top Gun: Maverick, But If Things Had Gone Differently The Movie Would Have Had A Bigger Connection To Tony Scott
By Dirk Libbey published
A very fitting director was considered to take over for Tony Scott on the Top Gun sequel.
Ryan Reynolds Celebrated Deadpool And Wolverine’s Arrival On Disney+ With A Funny Video, And Of Course That Wild Popcorn Bucket Was Involved
By Dirk Libbey published
Deadpool & Wolverine is now on Dsney+
‘I Was At One Of What I Believe To Be P. Diddy’s Freak Offs.’ Woman Who Says She Was Flown By A Prince To Diddy’s Home In Miami Opens Up About What She Saw Inside
By Dirk Libbey published
A woman claims to have attended one of Diddy's famous parties and reveals what she saw inside.
Josh Gad Offers Exciting Update About Spaceballs 2
By Dirk Libbey published
Good news for fans waiting for Spaceballs 2.
Ethan Hawke Could Have Starred In Independence Day Instead Of Will Smith. The Story Behind How He Mocked It And Threw The Script Out Instead
By Dirk Libbey published
Will Smith's breakout role almost went to Ethan Hawke.
Quentin Tarantino Once Stopped Hugh Grant To Express Love For One Of His Rom-Coms— But It’s Not The One I Would Have Guessed
By Dirk Libbey published
Quentin Tarantino's favorite Hugh Grant rom-com is a surprising, but excellent, choice.
Ahead Of This Year’s Sexiest Man Alive Reveal, Patrick Dempsey Gets Real About What It’s Like Having The Title
By Dirk Libbey published
Patrick Dempsey has thoughts about being named Sexiest Man Alive, one year later.
New On Netflix, Disney+, And More: 5 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (November 11 - 17)
By Dirk Libbey published
Twisters makes its streaming debut and an Oscar contender comes to Netflix this week.
Dwayne Johnson Admits To Peeing In Bottles, But His Setmates Defended Claims About Bad Behavior On Set
By Dirk Libbey published
Dwayne Johnson has responded to allegations of unprofessional conduct on the set of Red One.
An Absolute Murderers Row Of Celebrities Showed Up For Leonardo DiCaprio’s 50th Birthday, And I Wish I Could Have Been A Fly On The Wall
By Dirk Libbey published
Leonardo DiCaprio's 50th birthday party looks to have been a wild night.
A Video Thinks It Shows A Connection Between Samuel L Jackson's Infinity War And The Incredibles. It's Pure Fan Fiction, But I'm Loving The Comments
By Dirk Libbey published
Fans are drawing a strange connection.
We Almost Got A Haunted Mansion Animated Series, And After Hearing About One Scene, I’m Hoping It Still Might Happen
By Dirk Libbey published
The director of a rejected Haunted Mansion series still wants to make it.
The Borderlands Movie Bombed At The Box Office, Why The Company’s CEO Still Says It ‘Didn't Hurt’ The Franchise
By Dirk Libbey published
Take-Two's CEO says the Borderlands movie flop isn't that big a problem.
The 'Sweet' But F-Bomb Oriented Thing James Cameron Told Ridley Scott After Taking Over For Aliens
By Dirk Libbey published
James Cameron did not hold back when discussing Alien with Ridley Scott
Ariana Grande Says Her Mom Wants To Spread Her Ashes At Walt Disney World, But There’s One Pretty Major Problem
By Dirk Libbey published
Ariana Grande's mom wants to spend eternity at Walt Disney World
Ultraman: Rising Cut A Key Scene, And It Completely Changes The Story
By Dirk Libbey published
Netflix's Ultraman movie almost had an intriguing twist.
New Red One Pics Have Chris Evans Growing Out His Hair And Beard (And The Rock Absolutely Not Growing Out His Hair And Beard)
By Dirk Libbey published
Chris Evans is looking shaggy, but good, in new Red One pictures with Dwayne Johnson.
Channing Tatum Weighed In On Hugh Jackman And Ryan Reynolds’ Friendship And It's The Wholesome Celebrity On Celebrity Comment I Needed This Week
By Dirk Libbey published
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds are friendship goals.
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