
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

Fans Think They Figured Out Doctor Doom's Connection To The Fantastic Four In The MCU (And It Actually Tracks)
By Dirk Libbey published
Based on the little evidence we have, this could be true.

Why Nintendo Fans Think The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Is Hiding Another Villain In Plain Sight
By Dirk Libbey published
Has Bowser Jr. brought some friends to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie?

Bond Director Drops F-Bomb When Offering Advice To Denis Villeneuve
By Dirk Libbey published
Casino Royale's director has some advice for the man set to take on James Bond next.

Epic Universe Just Won A Bunch Of Awards, But There's Another Winner That Has Me Even More Excited
By Dirk Libbey published
Epic Universe was the big winner, but it wasn't the only winner.

Avengers: Secret Wars Theory Claims Josh Brolin's Thanos Might Return In A Big Way (But I Don't Buy It)
By Dirk Libbey published
Could Thanos return for the end of the MCU's Phase 6?

Daniel Radcliffe Still Can't Believe 'Cool Kid' Tom Felton Saw Him As A ‘Big Inspiration’ Ahead Of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child Debut
By Dirk Libbey published
Daniel Radcliffe's reaction to inspiring Tom Felton is priceless.

See The Lovely Words Keanu Reeves Wrote To Law Enforcement After They Tracked Down His Very Much Stolen John Wick Watch
By Dirk Libbey published
Keanu Reeves sent a special thank you to the people who got back his watch.

Ariana Grande Hilariously Explains Why Filming Focker-In-Law Is Actually More Physically Taxing Than Wicked
By Dirk Libbey published
Who knew working with Robert De Niro could be so exhausting?

I Just Learned About A Disney World Hidden Mickey That Can Only Be Seen One Day A Year, And It's Wild
By Dirk Libbey published
Blink and you'll miss it, literally.

Austin Butler Had A Cryptic Response When Asked About Those Dating Rumors About Him And Emily Ratajkowski
By Dirk Libbey published
The two were seen in a restaurant together recently.

I’m Also Shook By The One Response That Really ‘Surprised’ Stephen Colbert When He Found Out The Late Show Had Been Axed
By Dirk Libbey published
The response was almost a surprising as the cancellation.

I Did Not See It Coming When Kit Harington Revealed Why Filming New Romance Scenes With Sophie Turner Was 'A Bit Weird'
By Dirk Libbey published
It's not what you think.

I’ve Been Waiting For An Alita: Battle Angel 2 Update, And James Cameron's Latest Comments Are Music To My Ears
By Dirk Libbey published
Could Alita: Battle Angel finally get that sequel?

‘Fans Will Be Pissed Off’ When They Find Out About Mark Harmon’s Comment Regarding Gibbs’ Rules
By Dirk Libbey published
Mark Harmon may need to remember Rule 6: Never say you're sorry. It's a sign of weakness.

Disneyland's Holiday Celebration Showed Me That Even In The Worst Weather, You Can Still Have The Best Day
By Dirk Libbey published
Visiting Disneyland in the rain may have actually enhanced my recent experience.

Disney Had The Beach Boys (And John Stamos) Play At Epcot, And The Crowd Was Absolutely Nuts
By Dirk Libbey published
Disney Adult John Stamos visited Epcot, and he brought a band.

The First Live-Action Moana Trailer Is Here, And Fans Of The Original Will Be Impressed
By Dirk Libbey published
The live-action Moana looks incredible.

New On Netflix, Peacock, And More: 6 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (November 17 - 23)
By Dirk Libbey published
It's a good streaming week for Netflix, with A Man on the Inside just one of the things worth watching.

Former Players Mourn Last Chance U’s John Beam After His Death In Tragic School Shooting Incident
By Dirk Libbey published
The coach

There's One Part Of The Original Running Man Movie I Wish The Remake Had Revived
By Dirk Libbey published
The best part of the original Running Man could have made for something amazing in the remake.

Dwayne Johnson Recalls Meeting With Christopher Nolan After He Praised His Smashing Machine Performance, And Does Someone Have A Tissue?
By Dirk Libbey published
This meeting has me way more emotional than I expected.

Doctor Strange 3 Rumor Suggests Benedict Cumberbatch Is Eyeing An Oscar-Winning Director, And This Would Be A Great Pick
By Dirk Libbey published
Doctor Strange 3 might be on the way, and I love where it's (allegedly) going.

A Disneyland Guest Gave His Peg Leg To Jack Sparrow, And The Reaction Is Priceless
By Dirk Libbey published
You'd think a pirate had seen a peg leg before.
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