Dirk Libbey

Dirk Libbey

Content Producer/Theme Park Beat

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 McAvoy and Samuel L. Jackson in separate shots from Glass
James McAvoy’s F-Bomb-Laced Take On Being Friends With Samuel L. Jackson Is Giving Me FOMO

By Dirk Libbey Published

The Beast and Mr. Glass are friends.

Movies
Flynn Rider's smolder in Tangled
Milo Manheim Just Answered Every Question I Had About Perfecting Flynn Rider's Smolder

By Dirk Libbey Published

Milo Manheim is working on what matters for the upcoming live-action Tangled movie.

Movies
Side by side logos for Netflix, Warner Bros. and Paramount Pictures
‘The Short Answer’ Behind Why Netflix Head Honcho Says They Backed Out Of That Warner Bros. Sale

By Dirk Libbey Published

Why didn't Netflix up its bid to buy Warner Bros.?

Movies
Blake Lively smiling in It Ends With Us
It Ends With Us Author Calls Blake Lively Lawsuit Aftermath ‘Unfortunate,’ But Believes There’s A Silver Lining

By Dirk Libbey Published

Colleen Hoover is looking on the bright side.

Movies
Nicolas Cage in National Treasure
Is Nicolas Cage's National Treasure 3 Ever Going To Get Made? Producer Shares Update

By Dirk Libbey Published

Let's go steal...the script for National Treasure 3

Movies
Robert Downey Jr. posing with Mickey Mouse topiary on board the Disney Adventure
I Love How Robert Downey Jr. Is Giving Full-On Tony Stark Vibes During His Disney Cruise Tour

By Dirk Libbey Published

Tony Stark met up with Spider-Man and Loki while touring the Disney Adventure.

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Paul McCartney In The Beatles: Get Back documentary
I Watched The New Paul McCartney Documentary, And It Reminded Me Of My Favorite Pop Culture Conspiracy Theory

By Dirk Libbey Published

The Walrus was Paul.

Streaming News
WB and paramount logos
Studio Insiders Have Strong Feelings On Paramount’s Warner Bros. Acquisition: ‘It’s A F--king Joke’

By Dirk Libbey Published

Some in Hollywood don't love where things are going.

Movies
Ed in Captain's seat in The Orville: New Horizons
The Orville Season 4 Gets Huge Update From Seth MacFarlane That's Both Exciting And Frustrating

By Dirk Libbey Published

Good news for The Orville fans, but not great news for The Orville fans.

Streaming News
Kratos watching his son shoot a bow.
God Of War's Creator Had No Issue Ripping The TV Show's First Look To Pieces: 'Let's Be Incredibly Clear'

By Dirk Libbey Published

God of War's creator does not mince words.

Streaming News
Lacey Chabert stands in front of the famous castle lit up at night and statue of Walt Disney at Disney World.
Lacey Chabert’s Wrap Party For Her Hallmark Movie At Disney World Sounds Like A Blast For The Cast

By Dirk Libbey Published

The most magical wrap party on earth.

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Tom Cruise props himself up in a crevace with a look of concern in Mission: Impossible 2.
That Time Free Solo's Alex Honnold Called Out Tom Cruise For Not Doing All Of His Own M:I Stunts

By Dirk Libbey Published

Wait, did Tom Cruise not do that stunt?

Movies
Throughout Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., vibrant colors and bold banners take over Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, Downtown Disney District and the Hotels of Disneyland Resort. Themed décor such as a 50-foot sculpture inspired by the Sleeping Beauty Castle will be in the Esplanade, while the floral Mickey is adorned with vibrant flowers. Guests can "celebrate happy” during the limited-time Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration beginning May 16, 2025.
Two Changes I've Wanted To See At Disneyland Will Probably Never Happen, But Now I Understand Why

By Dirk Libbey Published

Disneyland is changing, but not like this.

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Mother Gothel in Disney's Tangled/Kathryn Hahn in Agatha All Along
Kathryn Hahn Was Asked About Playing Tangled’s Mother Gothel, And Her The Studio Co-Stars Had A+ Reactions

By Dirk Libbey Published

The Studio cast knows best.

Movies
Sydney Sweeney in Immaculate
Insider Denies That Sydney Sweeney’s Ex ‘Used Her’ As They Dissolve Their Production Company

By Dirk Libbey Published

Sydney Sweeney is cutting the last tie with her ex-fiancé.

Movies
Harry Potter looking at the Hogwarts Express for the first time in The Sorcerer's Stone movie.
Daniel Radcliffe Revealed The Projects He's Most Recognized For Outside Of Harry Potter (And One Of Them He's Not Even In)

By Dirk Libbey Published

These are great movies too.

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Bo-Katan outside her palace talking to Grogu in The Mandalorian
The One Reason Katee Sackhoff Feels Supremely Confident She’ll Be Playing Bo-Katan ‘Forever’

By Dirk Libbey Published

Katee Sackhoff has a role for life.

Star Wars
Princess Anna smiling in Frozen II
Kristen Bell Responds To Claims She's Getting Paid $60 Million For The Next Two Frozen Movies

By Dirk Libbey Published

If you are ever offered that much money, don't "let it go."

Movies
Scrooge surrounded by money and looking sneaky in Mickey's Christmas Carol
A Rant About How Expensive Disney Has Gotten Is Going Viral, But Not Everyone Is Buying It

By Dirk Libbey Published

Is Disney World really this expensive?

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Hero Finnes Tiffin as Sherlock Holmes
New On Netflix, Prime Video And More: 6 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (March 2 - 8)

By Dirk Libbey Published

Sherlock Holmes has never been hotter.

Streaming News
Kate McKinnon, Cecily Strong, and Ryan Gosling in "Close Encounter" from Saturday Night Live
Ryan Gosling Famously Broke Character During SNL's 'Close Encounters Sketch,' And It Was Kate McKinnon's Fault

By Dirk Libbey Published

Ryan Gosling explains why Kate McKinnon always made him laugh.

Television
Walt Disney speaking to audiences during the early years of Disneyland Park. Disneyland Handcrafted brings these historic scenes to life through rare footage and original audio. Audiences can stream the film on Disney+ and Disney YouTube on January 22.
The New Disneyland Documentary Is Fantastic, And I'm Shocked At How Close It Came To Not Happening

By Dirk Libbey Published

The best new thing on Disney+ almost didn't happen.

Theme-parks
Pamela Anderson in red swimsuit in Bawatch
One Thing McG Says The Baywatch Reboot Absolutely Will Not Do

By Dirk Libbey Published

Prepare for a change from the original.

Television
McKenna Grace smiling during interview on The Kelly Clarkson Show
One Of The First People Mckenna Grace Told About Playing Daphne Was An OG Scooby-Doo Cast Member

By Dirk Libbey Published

And the response she got was excellent.

Streaming News
The fan-favorite parade, “Paint the Night,” which features stunning colors, vibrant floats and more than a million brilliant LED lights returns to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif. for a limited time. Guests can "celebrate happy” during the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration beginning May 16, 2025.
Disneyland Is Making Family Vacations Easier (And Cheaper), And As A Disney Dad, I Approve

By Dirk Libbey Published

There's never been a better time to take the kids to Disneyland

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