
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

After Daredevil: Born Again, Will Jessica Jones Get Her Own New Disney+ Show? Marvel Exec Offers Update I Wasn't Ready For
By Dirk Libbey published
Well, that was honest...

A Disney World Guest Has Died In An 'Apparent Suicide.' Here's What We Know
By Dirk Libbey published
One of Disney World's first resorts has seen a tragic event.

After Jared Leto’s Tron: Ares Flopped, An Insider Name-Dropped Ryan Gosling In Blunt Appraisal Of Poor Box Office
By Dirk Libbey published
Whose fault is Tron: Ares' poor box office performance?

The Sweet Way Robin Williams Had An Impact On Jumanji Co-Star Kirsten Dunst: ‘It Makes Me So Sad Thinking About Him’
By Dirk Libbey published
This movie's still a classic.

One Key Way Rian Johnson Says Knives Out 3 Is Different From The First Two Movies (And I’m So Excited)
By Dirk Libbey published
The third Benoit Blanc mystery may change up the formula.

The Great Piece Of Hollywood Advice Tom Hanks Gave Tim Allen During Toy Story That's Stuck With Him Ever Since
By Dirk Libbey published
Tim Allen reveals a key piece of advice he got from Tom Hanks.

'It's So Goofy.' Tessa Thompson Gets Candid About What Filming Marvel Movies With Chris Hemsworth Is Really Like
By Dirk Libbey published
Tessa Thompson doesn't hold back on what it's like making movies with Chris Hemsworth.

Stephen King Has Seen Glen Powell’s The Running Man Remake, And He Name-Dropped An Iconic Action Movie To Describe It
By Dirk Libbey published
Stephen King is bringing out the big guns to praise The Running Man.

One Complaint About Epic Universe I'd Never Really Thought About (But Is Legit)
By Dirk Libbey published
Epic Universe has a lot of something you don't see in many theme parks.

New On Netflix, Disney+, And More: 6 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (October 13 - 19)
By Dirk Libbey published
The Diplomat returns for Season 3, and more great shows and films debut on streaming this week.

Blake Lively’s It Ends With Us Contract Apparently Offered A Big Bonus If She Had Won An Oscar
By Dirk Libbey published
Blake Lively missed out on a major payout.

Extraction's Starting To Feel Like The New Avatar, But The Director Just Shared A Thrilling Update
By Dirk Libbey published
If you're waiting for Extraction 3, you may be waiting for a while.

Hollywood Is Freaking Out Over A New AI 'Actress,' But This isn't The First Time That's Happened
By Dirk Libbey published
The world's new AI "actress" isn't quite as new as you think.

Keira Knightley Totally Forgot She Was In Pirates Of The Caribbean 5, And Her Reaction After Being Reminded Is A+
By Dirk Libbey published
Look, a lot of people are trying to forget Pirates of the Caribbean 5.

I Love Theme Parks And MasterChef, So This Latest Disneyland News Has Me Absolutely Thrilled
By Dirk Libbey published
I never expected Disneyland to have a connection to my favorite cooking competition, but here we are.

Glen Powell Asked Tom Cruise 'How To Survive' A Movie Like Running Man. All The Takeaways From His Hours-Long Call With Him
By Dirk Libbey published
Glen Powell enlisted his Top Gun: Maverick co-star for some advice on The Running Man.

Disney's Raising Prices (Again). One Reason I Think The Costs Are Still Worth It
By Dirk Libbey published
Disney World and Disneyland just got more expensive, but maybe don't cancel your trip yet.

Jimmy Kimmel Opens Up About Why He Was So Surprised By ABC's Decision To Suspend Him: 'I Didn't Think There Was A Big Problem'
By Dirk Libbey published
Jimmy Kimmel admits he was shocked by the decision to suspend him.

Bad Bunny Faces More Super Bowl Backlash After Donald Trump Weighs In, And Baseball Fans Say He Sat During ‘God Bless America’
By Dirk Libbey published
Bad Bunny is getting backlash from the world of football and baseball all at once.

Disney World Is Fixing The Worst Part Of The Frozen Ride And I'm So Glad They Finally 'Let It Go'
By Dirk Libbey published
Frozen Ever After is set to get a very welcome upgrade early next year.

Rumors Of Disneyland Haunted Mansion Death Have Been Clarified By Local PD, But Questions Remain
By Dirk Libbey published
Disneyland has seen a tragic event take place.

Elijah Wood Knows Way Too Many Details About LOTR's Hunt For Gollum Movie To Not Be In It, So What's Happening?
By Dirk Libbey published
Just what is going on with Elijah Wood and The Hunt for Gollum?

I’m Living For George Clooney Admitting To The Internet He Got Wildly Drunk At The Tonys
By Dirk Libbey published
George Clooney may be 64, but he doesn't have to act like it.
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