
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

Jerry Bruckheimer Has A Very Optimistic Update About Heat 2 And Its Production
By Dirk Libbey published
Heat 2 may be closer than we thought.

The Warner Bros Sale Has Been Wild To Watch Unfold, And We're Not Even Talking About How It Could Affect Theme Parks
By Dirk Libbey published
The theme park industry could be changed forever by the Warner Bros. sale.

Fans Cannot Get Over How Christmas Came Early For Jason Momoa With Street Fighter And Supergirl Drops: ‘First Lobo And Now Blanka?’
By Dirk Libbey published
Blanka vs. Lobo when?

Brendan Fraser Told The Rock How Even The CGI Team Was Not Happy With The Way The Mummy Returns Came Out: ‘It’s Charming In It’s Own Way Now
By Dirk Libbey published
The Mummy Returns has CGI so bad it's famous.

Disney Just Made A Major Deal To Bring Its Characters To AI, And I Have Concerns As A Fan
By Dirk Libbey published
Disney and OpenAI have made a huge deal, and now I'm worried.

Gayle King Cooly Addresses Rumors That She's Being Strongarmed Out Of CBS News Job: 'What Have You Heard?
By Dirk Libbey published
Rumors have indicated Gayle King could be leaving CBS Mornings

‘Filmmakers Have To Put Out Foot Down.’ Best Picture Winner Just Weighed In On Netflix’s Deal With Warner Bros
By Dirk Libbey published
The Anora director has strong feelings about Netflix's impending purchase of Warner Bros.

I Can't Believe One Of My Favorite Canceled Shows Could Come Back To Life Over A Decade Later
By Dirk Libbey published
It's been 16 years, 5 months, and 26 days since we got a new episode of this one.

Magic Mountain Is Removing Two Classic Rides, Including One With A Connection To Disneyland
By Dirk Libbey published
A historic ride that's older than Magic Mountain is set to close at the park.

Rumor About Doctor Strange's Avengers: Doomsday Role Offers Connection To Multiverse Of Madness (And I Hope It's Legit)
By Dirk Libbey published
Doctor Strange may return in Avengers: Doomsday, and he may not be alone.

Rachel Maddow Blasts CBS For 'Absolutely Transparent' Cancellation Of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Then Has One Request
By Dirk Libbey published
Rachel Maddow knows how to handle The Late Show situation, and it's pretty simple.

Mark Hamill Went ‘All Fanboy’ When Meeting Sigourney Weaver, And There’s An Adorable Photo To Prove It
By Dirk Libbey published
Two major sci-fi franchises collide in the cutest way.

I Just Found Out Guillermo Del Toro Was Approached For Man Of Steel, And I Get His Reason For Turning It Down
By Dirk Libbey published
Could we really have seen Guillermo del Toro's Man of Steel?

Jerry O’Connell Dressed Up As His Stand By Me Character And Fans Are Obsessed In The Comments Section
By Dirk Libbey published
Vern is back, and he brought cherry Pez.

'Please Don't Use Me Or My Work To Take Sides Or Talk Sh-t.' After Royalty Comments Went Viral, Miles Morales' Co-Creator Did Not Hold Back
By Dirk Libbey published
The veteran comics artist makes it clear where she stands.

I Thought Dick Van Dyke Sharing Delightful Walt Disney Memories Would Be Lovely, But It Also Made Me Feel Really Sad
By Dirk Libbey published
Dick Van Dyke's thoughts on Walt Disney are lovely but also heartbreaking.

Netflix Head Honcho Ted Sarandos Does Not Seem To Be Sweating That Paramount Counter Deal
By Dirk Libbey published
Netflix is chill.

Even After Netflix Landed Dibs, Paramount's Bosses Are Making A New Move To Try And Buy Warner Bros.
By Dirk Libbey published
Paramount hasn't given up on taking over Warner Bros. just yet.

Dwayne Johnson Finally Got To Thank Brendan Fraser For Giving Him His Start In The Mummy Franchise: 'Felt Like Raiders Of The Lost Ark'
By Dirk Libbey published
The stars of The Mummy Returns reunited, and it's all a massive love fest.

New On Netflix, Disney+, And More: 5 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (December 8 - 14)
By Dirk Libbey published
Benoit Blanc returns to Netflix.

Connie Chung Gets Real About ‘Greedy’ Changes To CBS News (And Doesn’t Hold Back)
By Dirk Libbey published
Connie Chung doesn't hold back on her feelings about her former employer.

Somebody Has Ridden A Disneyland Ride Almost 15,000 Times. As A Theme Park Junkie, I'm Impressed
By Dirk Libbey published
I thought I loved theme parks, but this guy has me beat.

SeaWorld Is Being Sued After A Bird Hit A Woman On A Roller Coaster. Why The Park Is Trying To Get Out Of It
By Dirk Libbey published
SeaWorld is looking to dismiss a lawsuit over a roller coaster accident.
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