
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

Harry Potter Vet Reacts To Fans Criticizing The TV Series For Casting A Black Actor As Snape
By Dirk Libbey published
A Harry Potter film actor isn't holding back on those criticizing a member of the upcoming series cast.

What’s It Like Having A No. 1 Hit On Netflix? The Old Guard 2’s Director Speaks Out
By Dirk Libbey published
The Old Guard 2 is another hit on Netflix

New On Netflix, Disney+, And More: 6 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (July 7 -13)
By Dirk Libbey published
Netflix's newest Trainwreck, singing Zombies, and Jaws are streaming this week.

This Street Fighter Fan Art Of Cody Rhodes' Guile, 50 Cent's Balrog (And More) Is Exactly What I'm Hoping To See In The Movie
By Dirk Libbey published
Could the Street Fighter movie really work after all?

I Confess I'd Never Seen Jaws, But I Fixed That For Its 50th Anniversary, And I'm Actually Glad I Waited This Long
By Dirk Libbey published
Open the beaches. I'm watching Jaws.

Taika Waititi's At Disneyland This Week, And His Reaction Has Me In Stitches As A Disney Adult Myself: 'Please Nobody Tell My Kids'
By Dirk Libbey published
Taika Waititi may be the king of the Disney Adults.

An F1 Star Sat Behind Tom Cruise At The Movie's Premiere, And It Helped Her Have One Big Realization
By Dirk Libbey published
Don't watch the movie. Watch Tom Cruise watch the movie.

Tributes Pour In For Reservoir Dogs And Donnie Brasco's Michael Madsen After His Death At 67
By Dirk Libbey published
Michael Madsen has passed away, and fans are saying goodbye.

Nintendo Just Got Real About What's Going On With Super Mario Bros. Movie 2, And Shigeru Miyamoto Even Weighed In: 'First Of All...'
By Dirk Libbey published
Here we go...again.

Months After Finalizing Divorce With Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt Made Cryptic Comments About How ‘Life Throws Struggles Your Way’
By Dirk Libbey published
Brad Pitt knows a little about struggles in life.

A Fan Made A Great Point About Disney Ride Wait Times, But I Think There's A Lot More Going On
By Dirk Libbey published
What do wait times at Disney World really mean?

Mortal Kombat's Co-Creator Has Already Seen The Sequel: 'Just Finished'
By Dirk Libbey published
What does the co-creator of Mortal Kombat think of the new film?

‘Does Travis Kelce Have Dyslexia?’ Trended After The Chiefs Star Opened Up About ‘F—ed’ SNL Situation
By Dirk Libbey published
Fans are wondering about Travis Kelce following a very honest admission from Mr. Taylor Swift.

Indiana Jones’ Alfred Molina Recalls The Funny Way He Teased His Brief Role To Friends After Being Featured In All The Trailers
By Dirk Libbey published
Alfred Molina's friends thought he was a bigger part of Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Ahead Of St. Elmo’s Fire 2, Rob Lowe Reveals His Favorite Part Of Filming The OG Movie: ‘It Doesn’t Get Any More 1980s’
By Dirk Libbey published
Rob Lowe embraces the most '80s part of St. Elmo's Fire.

How Will Avatar: Fire And Ash Handle Quaritch And Spider’s Relationship? Stephen Lang Shares His Thoughts
By Dirk Libbey published
Stephen Lang reveals key character details for Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Jurassic World: Rebirth's Final Cut Was Supposed To Be Under Two Hours. The Studio Note That Changed Things
By Dirk Libbey published
Jurassic World: Rebirth is a bit longer than director Gareth Edwards intended.

That Time Emma Watson's Dad Reached Out With A Warning For The New Harry Potter TV Series Actors: 'You Have To Be Scared'
By Dirk Libbey published
The world is about to change for the new Harry Potter stars.

New On Netflix, Disney+, And More: 5 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (June 30 - July 6)
By Dirk Libbey published
Sinners, Sandman and more are streaming this week.

What Is The Truth Of The Pizza Moon To Go Box Controversy At Epic Universe? A Saga
By Dirk Libbey published
The Epic Saga Of Pizza Boxes At Epic Universe.

Jerry Bruckheimer Explained Why Seeing Johnny Depp For The First Time As Jack Sparrow Made Him Think 'How Are We Going To Get This Past Disney?'
By Dirk Libbey published
Nobody was sure Captain Jack Sparrow would ever work.

Scarlett Johansson's Update On The Tower Of Terror Movie Is Encouraging, Considering I Thought The Project Was Lost In The Twilight Zone
By Dirk Libbey published
Hey, the Tower of Terror movie isn't dead after all.

Disneyland And Disney World Both Have Massive Expansions Underway, But That Has Me Concerned About The Future Of One Classic Land
By Dirk Libbey published
A focus on expansion may mean a key part of Disneyland and Magic Kingdom will continue to be ignored.
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