
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

One Way Shooting F1 Was Way Freaking Different Than Shooting Top Gun: Maverick ‘On An Aircraft Carrier 100 Miles Off The Coast’
By Dirk Libbey published
Filming Brad Pitt racing was tougher than filming Tom Cruise flying in one major way.

An Only Partially Dressed Woman Was Arrested In Disneyland This Weekend, And It's Looking Like She Didn't Get The Snopes Memo
By Dirk Libbey published
The best Disneyland day starts with...clothes.

‘That Was The First Time I’d Seen Him Nervous’: Mission: Impossible’s Simon Pegg Recalls The Stunt That Even Had Tom Cruise Feeling Uneasy
By Dirk Libbey published
It turns out Tom Cruise is human after all.

Blake Lively’s Another Simple Favor Director Says It Ends With Us Viewers Have A Misconception About What Goes On On Movie Sets Amidst Lawsuits
By Dirk Libbey published
Paul Feig tries to set the record straight on Blake Lively.

I Just Found Out How Much More Rob McElhenney And Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham Football Club Is Worth Now They've Taken Over, And Wow
By Dirk Libbey published
Apparently, buying a soccer team is a really good investment.

I Had MCU Fatigue, But I'm Excited Again - Thank You, Thunderbolts*
By Dirk Libbey published
The Thunderbolts* have me looking forward to the future of the MCU.

'They Think Walt Disney Is A Company’: Imagineer Explains Why Controversial New Disneyland Show Needed To Happen, And The Reasons Make Sense
By Dirk Libbey published
Here's what he said.

Cujo Actress Recalls Stephen King Thanking Her For Insisting The Ending Changed From The Book
By Dirk Libbey published
The one time Stephen King was glad his book was changed for the movie.

We've Finally Seen What The Rock Will Look Like In The Smashing Machine, But What Drew Him To It Instead Of 'Hard As S--T To Make' Blockbusters?
By Dirk Libbey published
The Smashing Machine is not your normal Dwayne Johnson movie.

Blue's Clues' Steve Burns Saw All Those Rumors About Him Being Dead And Said They Made Him Feel Like He Was 'Supposed To Be'
By Dirk Libbey published
Steve Burns talks about what the urban legend surrounding his death did to him.

David Harbour Meeting Red Guardian At Disneyland Is The Best Thing You'll See All Day
By Dirk Libbey published
David Harbor met his alter ego at Disneyland, and the result is magic.

As Star Wars: Revenge Of The Sith Turns 20, Ian McDiarmid Reflects On The Most ‘Satisfying’ Aspect Of The Film For Him
By Dirk Libbey published
Ian McDiarmid reflects on Star Wars: The Revenge of the Sith 20 years later.

How To Train Your Dragon's Popcorn Bucket Is So Adorable I Almost Feel Bad Using It
By Dirk Libbey published
Who would be scared of this dragon?

Ever Wondered How Tom Cruise Preps For A Massive Stunt? (I Honestly Would Not Have Guessed 'Almost A Dozen Eggs')
By Dirk Libbey published
Tom Cruise starts off his big stunts with a big breakfast.

‘This Did Not Age Very Well’: Freakier Friday’s Manny Jacinto Shared His Concerns About ‘Problematic’ Asian Representation After The Original
By Dirk Libbey published
Some parts of 2003's Freaky Friday could use improvement.

David Harbour Addresses Black Widow Character Noticeably Missing From Thunderbolts*, And It's A More Optimistic Answer Than I Expected
By Dirk Libbey published
One Black Widow star is conspicuous for their absence.

Why Walton Goggins Would Call His Pal Pedro Pascal If He Felt Like His White Lotus And Fallout Fame Was Getting Out Of Hand
By Dirk Libbey published
Walton Goggins and Pedro Pascal are two friends with similar career paths.

We Knew Conclave Was Popular After Pope Francis’ Death, But Netflix Just Released A Stunning Stat For The Two Popes, Too
By Dirk Libbey published
Netflix's 2019 Papal drama is putting up huge numbers.

Thunderbolts’ Director Released Explosion-Filled Phone Footage From The Making Of The Movie, And Yes, I Am Even More Hyped Now
By Dirk Libbey published
Thunderbolts* is just looking better and better.

A Former Disney World Employee Is Going To Prison Following Hacking Attempt
By Dirk Libbey published
A simple change at Disney World could have had disastrous consequences.

I Went To Universal Studios Hollywood's First Fan Fest Night And I’m Afraid It’s Ruined Halloween Horror Nights For Me
By Dirk Libbey published
Universal Studios Hollywood's Fan Fest Nights are not to be missed.

A Mom Is Suing Disney For Millions Over Allegedly Being 'Violently Struck By A Sudden And Forceful Wave'
By Dirk Libbey published
Disney World is being sued over an alleged water park injury.

Dwayne Johnson Had A Big Birthday Cake Fail With His Daughter, But All The Fan Comments Are About Something Totally Different
By Dirk Libbey published
Dwayne Johnson's daughter's birthday has his fans talking.
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