
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

If You Love John Wick, Las Vegas Has The Totally Perfect Place For Fans Until Chapter 5 Comes Out
By Dirk Libbey published
Check in to The Las Vegas Continental

One Edge Henry Cavill Has Over Other 007 Possibles, According To One James Bond Expert
By Dirk Libbey published
There's a good reason Henry Cavill might be the next James Bond.

Tom Hardy Thinks The Oscars Stunt Category Is 'A Great Start,' However, He Also Explained Why 'It's Not Enough'
By Dirk Libbey published
Tom Hardy wants more from the Oscars for stuntpeople.

Ahead Of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Franchise’s Flash Thompson Actor Shares One Hope For The Character (And I Have Mixed Feelings)
By Dirk Libbey published
Let's talk about this, Spider-Man fans.

Ahead Of Those Avengers: Doomsday Announcements, Marvel Fans Couldn’t Stop Joking About This Awkward Chris Pratt Interaction
By Dirk Libbey published
Will Star-Lord return?

The Accountant 2 Is Blowing Ben Affleck's Original Movie Out Of The Water On Rotten Tomatoes
By Dirk Libbey published
The Accountant 2 is outperforming the original in a big way.

After Footage Of People Running In Epic Universe Went Viral, A Theme Parkgoer Got Real About What Being At Opening At Disneyland Is Like
By Dirk Libbey published
How does the new Epic Universe compare to the original Disneyland?

‘A Weird Kind Of Unintentional But Collective Cruelty.’ Ben Affleck Has A Lot Of Empathy For Britney Spears And What She’s Gone Through In The Press
By Dirk Libbey published
Ben Affleck gets it.

Someone Asked Dave Filoni About An Idea For A Mandalorian And Grogu Popcorn Bucket, And Please Take My Money
By Dirk Libbey published
The perfect Star Wars popcorn bucket doesn't exi....

Sure, Ryan Coogler Is Not Opposed To Making Another Black Panther Movie, But His Enthusiasm Is Not What I Would Have Hoped
By Dirk Libbey published
Does Ryan Coogler really want to make Black Panther 3?

Shazam's Director Opens Up About 'Death Threats' And Why He's Tried Avoiding Big IPs After The DC Franchise
By Dirk Libbey published
Shazam's director had a rough time on the DC franchise.

‘I Saw A Lot Of Money Being Spent.’ Ryan Reynolds Gets Real About Learning What Not To Do On The Set Of Green Lantern
By Dirk Libbey published
Green Lantern was a major learning experience for Ryan Reynolds.

Modern Theme Park Lands Like Galaxy's Edge And The Wizarding World Have Me Longing For A Discarded Idea For Indiana Jones At Disneyland
By Dirk Libbey published
Indiana Jones almost got his own theme park land years before Harry Potter.

'They Want To Know How To Be Famous.' Josh Brolin Gets Real About What's Changed In Hollywood And Why He Wants Actors Who 'Get In The Soup’
By Dirk Libbey published
Josh Brolin has blunt thoughts about Hollywood today.

The Conners' Bosses Tried To Get George Clooney's Roseanne Character For The Final Season, But I Honestly Totally Get Why He Said No
By Dirk Libbey published
Clooney makes a lot of sense here.

‘He’s Looking At No Shoes In His Closet.’ Ben Affleck Explains Why He Drew A Hard Line When It Came To Buying His Kid $6,000 Shoes
By Dirk Libbey published
Ben Affleck is rich, but he's not buying $6,000 shoes for his kids.

I've Been To the Weirdest Attraction In Las Vegas, And It's A Grocery Store
By Dirk Libbey published
Do you shop at Omega Mart?

Video Of People Running At Epic Universe So They Can Be The First To Get To Nintendo World Has Some Theme Park Fans Unhappy
By Dirk Libbey published
Epic Universe fans are getting a little too excited.

The Big Changes For Smuggler's Run At Galaxy's Edge Have Me Worried About The Future Of Another Ride
By Dirk Libbey published
Could changes to one Star Wars ride be bad news for another?

After Anora's Mikey Madison Allegedly Passed On Star Wars, Fans Have A Lot Of Thoughts About Her Decision
By Dirk Libbey published
Reaction to the Oscar winner turning down Star Wars is surprising.

Celebrities Might Look Amazing On The Red Carpet, But Florence Pugh Just Got Real About How Insane Thunderbolts* Premiere Day Has Actually Been
By Dirk Libbey published
Florence Pugh's big day has started out rough.

Dave Filoni Is Building Out The Star Wars Universe, And Reveals How They’re Taking Notes From Marvel ‘Inspiration’ Kevin Feige
By Dirk Libbey published
One major Disney franchise is taking notes from another.

A Bunch Of Disneyland Moms Went To Disney World, And Their Reactions Are So Relatable For Anyone Who's Done Both
By Dirk Libbey published
That first trip to Disney World's Magic Kingdom can be a shock.
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