
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

A Disney World Ride I Usually Skip Is Getting A Much-Needed Update, And It's Already Convincing Me To Try It Again
By Dirk Libbey published
A popular Disney World ride is getting some much-needed love.

Marvel Live Blog: Avengers: Doomsday Cast Reveal Including Chris Hemsworth, The X-Men, And A Lot Of Chairs
By Dirk Libbey last updated
So. Many. Chairs.

Andrew Garfield. Paul Mescal. Glen Powell. ‘I Have Worked With Basically All Of The Internet’s Boyfriends,’ Admits Daisy Edgar-Jones (And She’s Not Wrong)
By Dirk Libbey published
Your internet boyfriend is spending a lot of time with Daisy Edgar-Jones.

'It Is Foul': Disney World Fans Report A Strange Smell At A Popular Location, And It Sounds Awful
By Dirk Libbey published
What's that smell?

Why Fans Think Sydney Sweeney And Her Fiancé Are Broken Up (Again)
By Dirk Libbey published
Sydney Sweeney's relationship status is once again in question.

After Gwyneth Paltrow Made Viral Comments About Working With An Intimacy Coordinator, An Exec Didn’t Mince Words
By Dirk Libbey published
Not everyone shares the same opinions about intimacy coordinators.

Oppenheimer’s Jack Quaid On The ‘Favorite’ Moment He ‘Never In A Million Years Thought’ He’d Have With Director Christopher Nolan
By Dirk Libbey published
Jack Quaid's favorite Oppenheimer moment makes perfect sense when he explains it.

Epic Universe Isn't Even Open Yet But One Merch Item Is Already Sold Out, And I Really Need It To Come Back Before I Get There
By Dirk Libbey published
The coolest piece of Epic Universe merch is already gone.

Charlie Cox Snuck Into A Theater To See Spider-Man: No Way Home, And His Funny Story Sounds A Bit Different From His Old Pal Andrew Garfield’s Screening
By Dirk Libbey published
Charlie Cox had a wild experience on the opening night of Spider-Man: No Way Home

That Time Will Smith Walked Up To Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone And Bruce Willis And Ended Up Getting Some Major Movie Star Advice
By Dirk Libbey published
Will Smith learned from the best.

New On Netflix, Disney+, And More: 5 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (March 24 - 30)
By Dirk Libbey published
Mufasa: The Lion King and more are streaming this week.

Forget Oppenhomies, The Top Gun: Maverick Cast Has Their Own Group Text Going And It’s Gonna Come In Handy With Top Gun 3 Is Coming Out
By Dirk Libbey published
These folks are tight too!

Universal Is Getting A Brand New Event In Fan Fest Nights. Everything We Know From Star Trek To Back To The Future
By Dirk Libbey last updated
Universal Studios Hollywood's first Fan Fest Nights event is looking incredible.

Let’s Talk About The Clever And Specific Easter Egg Marvel Has Dropped As Avengers 4 & 5 Are Coming Together
By Dirk Libbey published
How does this connect to the coming Avengers movies?

After Dealing With Her Own Disney Princess Backlash, Halle Bailey Lent Support To Rachel Zegler On Her Snow White Opening Weekend Post
By Dirk Libbey published
Disney's live-action princesses are sticking together.

Lucky Duck Bob Iger Has Also Seen An Early Cut Of Avatar: Fire And Ash, And His ‘Breathtaking’ Comments Have Me Stoked
By Dirk Libbey published
Disney's CEO said some powerful words about the next Avatar movie.

Universal Orlando And Six Flags Are Both Being Sued Over Major Roller Coaster Injuries, One Allegedly Leading To Death
By Dirk Libbey published
Two different parks are being sued over serious head injuries allegedly sustained on roller coasters.

A Lot Of Fans Have Problems With Disney Remaking Its Classics In Live Action. Why Snow White Actually Needed To Happen
By Dirk Libbey published
Snow White is the remake that actually needed to happen.

While The Percy Jackson Cast Can't Wait For Season 3, They Also Opened Up About Why It Makes Them 'Nervous' (And It Makes Complete Sense)
By Dirk Libbey published
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3 will be a very different experience for the cast.

Disney 2025 Annual Shareholders Meeting Live Blog: I'm Talking Coco 2, The Future Of Disney Parks, And More
By Dirk Libbey last updated
Bob Iger Looks backward and forward at Disney.

How Does Jonathan Majors Actually Feel About Being Dropped By Marvel? He Opens Up About Letter He Wrote Kevin Feige And More
By Dirk Libbey published
Jonathan Majors was going to be Marvel's big bad before the studio dropped him.

As Bruce Willis Turns 70, Samuel L. Jackson Recalls The Advice The Actor Gave Him That Led Him To ‘A 9-Picture Deal To Be Nick Fury’
By Dirk Libbey published
Bruce Willis was a very savvy Hollywood star.

‘They Were Thrifty’: Netflix’s Head Honcho Doesn’t Mince Words While Recalling Partnership With Marvel TV And What He Learned From It
By Dirk Libbey published
Netflix's CEO says Marvel wasn't interested in making good shows when they made their groundbreaking deal.
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