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
'America's Best Theme Park' Is Getting A Massive Expansion, Including Something It Desperately Needs
By Dirk Libbey published
It's not Disney or Universal.
Ilona Maher Announced She'll Be Dancing To An Encanto Song For DWTS’ Disney Night With A Viral TikTok, And Fans Are Freaking Out
By Dirk Libbey published
Ilona Maher is embracing the magic of Encanto.
‘He Thought Of Himself As A King’: Insider Reveals What It Was Like From Inside Diddy’s Parties
By Dirk Libbey published
A former employee of Diddy speaks out about what it was like to work for the now jailed mogul.
A Planned Disney World Attraction Has Been Delayed into 2025, But That May Be Good News For Muppets Fans
By Dirk Libbey published
A new attraction being delayed at Disney World might actually be good news.
If You Haven't Heard Of The Midweek 'F---Its,' The Rock Is Here To School You On The Best Way To Get Through 'Em
By Dirk Libbey published
The Rock knows how to handle those times when you just say "F--- It."
‘That’s Exactly The Point Of This Movie’: Alien: Romulus Director Tells Us The ‘Perverse Exercise’ Of Making Us Love His Characters, So It Hurts When He Kills Them
By Dirk Libbey published
Fede Álvarez loves to kill off the characters we love.
New Lawsuit Against Diddy Alleges Another Assault, And Tupac Is Involved In The Drama
By Dirk Libbey published
Diddy's legal woes are only getting worse.
Epic Universe Is Opening Soon, But Buying Tickets Is Going To Be A Little Tricky
By Dirk Libbey published
Here's the deal of Epic Universe.
I Enjoyed Netflix's Tomb Raider Series, But It Makes One Big Creative Choice I Don't Agree With
By Dirk Libbey published
Netflix's new Tomb Raider animated series is good, but it might not be quite as accessible to all audiences.
‘This Is The Wildest, Most Offensive Thing I Have Seen’: Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo Calls Out Fan Edits Of Poster
By Dirk Libbey published
Cynthia Erivo is going off on people who made edits to a recent Wicked movie poster.
Disney World And Disneyland Just Added A Wildly Expensive New Line Skipping Option, But It Might Actually Be A Good Thing
By Dirk Libbey published
Welcome Lightning Lane Premier Pass.
Noted Pixar Animator Reportedly Charged With Child Sex Abuse Charges
By Dirk Libbey published
Bolhem Bouchiba was reportedly charged with crimes that include sexual abuse.
Johnny Depp’s A Nightmare On Elm Street Co-Star Recalls The Sweet Way They Bonded Before Filming
By Dirk Libbey published
Heather Langenkamp and Johnny Depp bonded before filming the horror flick.
Universal Orlando's Epic Universe Park May Be Opening Earlier Than We Thought
By Dirk Libbey published
Could Epic Universe really be opening this soon?
Viral TikTok Shows Why You Don’t Try To Speak Wookiee At Galaxy’s Edge If You’re Not Fluent
By Dirk Libbey published
Let the Wookiee win.
I Didn't Think It Was Possible For Marvel's Secret Invasion To Still Make Me Mad, But Don Cheadle's Latest Armor Wars Comments Definitely Did It
By Dirk Libbey published
The worst Disney+ Marvel series is somehow still getting worse.
New On Netflix, Disney+, And More: 5 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (October 14 - 20)
By Dirk Libbey published
Shrinking Season 2 and Anna Kendrick's directorial debut are streaming this week.
I Just Discovered Disney Had A 'Cinematic Universe' Decades Before The MCU, And My Mind Is Blown
By Dirk Libbey published
Did Disney invent the cinematic universe back in the '60s? Kinda.
Ewan McGregor Reveals Hopes For Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2, And I Totally Agree
By Dirk Libbey published
If Obi-Wan Kenobi gets a Season 2, Ewn Mcgregor has some ideas about what it should be about.
Wild Venom 3 Theory Would Bring The Symbiote To The MCU, And I Don’t Hate It
By Dirk Libbey published
Could Venom be joining the MCU?
Disneyland Is Teasing The Return Of A Fan Favorite Event And I Am Freaking Out Right Now
By Dirk Libbey published
When Can We Do This Again?
Diddy's Lawyers Just Revealed The 'Roughest' Part Of His Prison Time, And It's Probably Not What You Are Thinking
By Dirk Libbey published
Prison is bad but for Sean "Diddy" Combs one part of it is worse than the rest.
32 Things About The Lion King That Still Stick With Me Years Later
By Dirk Libbey published
The Lion King is still amazing after three decades.
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