
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

Cardi B Admits To Buying $13K Butt Piercing, Then Losing It Down The Toilet
By Dirk Libbey published
Brings new meaning to the phrase "flushing money down the toilet."

My Favorite Disneyland Spot Just Had Its Reopening Delayed For Months, And I Think I Might Cry
By Dirk Libbey published
I've been waiting for months, and now I have to wait even longer.

That Time Margot Robbie Thought She Was Going To Get Cut Out Of The Wolf Of Wall Street: 'I'm Not Saying This To Try To Be Humble’
By Dirk Libbey published
Can you imagine The Wolf of Wall Street without Margot Robbie?

One Of Tom Cruise's A+ Former Directors Revealed He 'Would Have Loved' Directing A Mission: Impossible Movie, And Now I Need A Time Machine To Make It Happen
By Dirk Libbey published
Somebody please find a way to make this happen.

The Same Week A Slew Of Users Canceled Disney+, The Streamer Announced Another Big Price Hike (Yes, Really)
By Dirk Libbey published
Read the room, Disney.

Sylvester Stallone Reacts To Noah Centineo Playing Young Rambo, And Weighs In On How The Prequel Could Be ‘Great’
By Dirk Libbey published
Here are his thoughts.

My Daughter Is Refusing To Watch Superman With Me, And I Blame DC League Of SuperPets
By Dirk Libbey published
Superman was defeated by Krypto.

'No Complaints' About The Hollywood Path Chris Hemsworth Chose. But If He Could Do It All Again?
By Dirk Libbey published
Chris Hemsworth is a movie star, but he had other dreams.

I Love To See Hollywood Titans Leonardo DiCaprio And Benicio Del Toro Reacting After Finding Out Steven Spielberg Saw One Battle After Another
By Dirk Libbey published
Steven Spielberg already loves the new Paul Thomas Anderson movie.

Scarlett Johansson Just Blurted Out The Funny Nickname She Gave Robert Redford On The Set Of The Horse Whisperer: ‘Now I’ve Told Everyone!’
By Dirk Libbey published
Robert Redford worked with a 12-year-old ScarJo on The Horse Whisperer.

Universal Orlando Reveals Some Answers After Tragic Epic Universe Death
By Dirk Libbey published
Updates from the park about the incident at Epic Universe.

Marvel Exec Reveals The Black Panther Project The Studio Was Apparently Considering Before Chadwick Boseman Passed Away
By Dirk Libbey published
This could have been amazing.

New On Netflix, Disney+, And More: 5 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (September 22 -28)
By Dirk Libbey published
Gary Oldman, Jessica Chastain, and more headline this week's best streaming options.

‘In Some Ways I Really Won The Lottery.’ Emma Watson Gets Real About Harry Potter Being Lightning In A Bottle And What She Doesn’t Miss About Acting
By Dirk Libbey published
Emma Watson hasn't been on screen since 2019.

I Just Rewatched Tron: Legacy, And Now I Have A Big Question About Ares
By Dirk Libbey published
A minor detail in Tron: Legacy could turn out to be important in Ares.

Mark Hamill Went To See Star Wars In The Theater When It Came Out, But I Did Not See His Wife's Response To The Movie Coming
By Dirk Libbey published
Mark Hamill's wife had a unique opinion of the original Star Wars.

Why Marvel Fans Think Avengers: Doomsday Has Wrapped Principal Photography
By Dirk Libbey published
Has filming completed on Avengers: Doomsday?

Top Disney Brass Told Bob Iger Not to Handle Jimmy Kimmel Live This Way. What Else Is Reportedly Going On Behind The Scenes
By Dirk Libbey published
There may be dissension in the House of Mouse.

I Attended SeaWorld's Howl-O-Scream For The First Time, And It Proved That Sometimes Less Is More
By Dirk Libbey published
Sea World San Diego's Howl-O-Scream is a unique Halloween experience.

I Just Learned About One Optical Illusion at Disney World's Pandora - The World Of Avatar That Is Blowing My Mind
By Dirk Libbey published
I thouhgt I'd seen it all, but I hadn't seen this.

Steven Spielberg Opens Up About Trying To ‘Tempt Mother Nature’ While Making Jaws, And It Doesn’t Sound Like It’s For The Faint Of Heart
By Dirk Libbey published
The making of Jaws was brutal.

I Have A New Most Anticipated Theme Park Ride Of 2026, And It's Not From Disney Or Universal
By Dirk Libbey published
Next year's best new ride may not come from the major theme park players.

Diddy Hired Escorts For His Infamous ‘Freak Offs.’ Now, His Legal Team Is Hoping They’ll Help Him Out In Court
By Dirk Libbey published
Diddy's sentencing is fast approaching.
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