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
Madame Web Ending Explained: Where It Leaves Dakota Johnson And Sydney Sweeney's Characters
By Dirk Libbey published
We break down what happens to Dakota Johnson and the rest of the cast at the end of Madame Web.
Two of 2024's Most Exciting New Roller Coasters Aren't Coming From Disney Or Universal
By Dirk Libbey published
You won't find these two exciting roller coasters in California or Florida.
'It's So Disrespectful': The Story Behind Why The Road House Reboot Is Going Straight To Streaming (Instead Of Movie Theaters)
By Dirk Libbey published
The Road House remake will not get a theatrical release, which has caused a rift between Amazon and the film's director.
After Sad Affleck Grammys Memes Dropped, Jane Fonda Was Freaking Out. Then JLo Revealed Ben Affleck’s Amused Response
By Dirk Libbey published
The latest round of "sad Affleck" memes got a great response from the actor, according to his wife Jennifer Lopez.
JLo Follows In Taylor Swift’s Grammys Footsteps And Wears A Corset Dress And Gloves On This Is Me… Now’s Red Carpet
By Dirk Libbey published
Jennifer Lopez's new red carpet look reminds us of Taylor Swift's Grammy's ensemble.
Fans All Have The Same Comment About Tiana's Animatronic Having A Real Face (As Opposed To A Screen) On New Splash Mountain Replacement Ride
By Dirk Libbey published
The first look at the new Tiana animatronic for Disney World's new attraction has fans talking.
Tiana's Bayou Adventure: Everything We Know About The New Attraction Coming To Disneyland And Walt Disney World
By Dirk Libbey last updated
Splash Mountain is gone at both Disneyland and Disney World, and here's everything we know about what's replacing it.
The ‘Good’ Advice Paul Rudd Gave Ant-Man Co-Star Kathryn Newton When She Joined The MCU
By Dirk Libbey published
Kathryn Newton says the advice Paul Rudd gave her is good for "whatever you do in life."
The Last Of Us' Isabela Merced Told Us She Finished The Game In A Crazy Amount Of Time, Even Without Owning A PS5
By Dirk Libbey published
Isabela Merced blasted through The Last of Us Part II ahead of joining the HBO series.
Tiana's Bayou Adventure Is Opening At Disney World A Lot Sooner Than We Thought
By Dirk Libbey published
The replacement for Splash Mountain will open at Magic Kingdom earlier than initially projected.
Critics Have Seen Madame Web, And They’re Brutal On Dakota Johnson And Sydney Sweeney’s New Movie
By Dirk Libbey published
Critics are not being kind to Dakota Johnson's Madame Web.
Madame Web Review: Sony's Latest Live-Action Spider-Verse Experiment Doesn’t Know Why It Exists Either
By Dirk Libbey published
Madame Web is neither trashy fun nor exciting cinema.
I Love How Stoked Brittany Mahomes Is About Going To Disneyland In The Theme Park's Annual Super Bowl Commercial
By Dirk Libbey published
The Kansas City Chiefs are going to Disneyland, and somebody seems extra excited about it.
James Gunn Asked Fans Who Dave Bautista Should Play In The DCU, And There’s Some Killer Choices
By Dirk Libbey published
Fans have some excellent ideas about who Dave Bautista should play in James Gunn's DC Universe.
Captain America Brave New World Crew Gift Seemingly Confirms Major Fan Theory
By Dirk Libbey published
Rumors of a certain Marvel character debuting in Captain America: Brave New World just got a lot more evidence.
New On Netflix, Disney+ And More: 9 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (Feb 12-18)
By Dirk Libbey published
From Oppenheimer to The Color Purple to the new Season of Love is Blind, there's great streaming content this week.
Start Your Weekend Right With A Service Dog Sleeping Next To Mickey Mouse At Disney World In Adorable TikTok
By Dirk Libbey published
Turns out service dogs love to meet Mickey Mouse as much as people do.
Has Coyote Vs. Acme Been Shelved Again? Here’s The Latest
By Dirk Libbey published
Coyote vs. Acme was looking for a new home after Warner Bros. announced plans to shelve the unseen project.
Dakota Johnson Thought The Nepo Baby Debate Was 'Lame.' Of Course, She Is A Nepo Baby
By Dirk Libbey published
Dakota Johnson is so over the whole nepo baby thing.
A History Of The Beef Between Disney And Elon Musk
By Dirk Libbey last updated
Bob Iger is already in a fight with Florida, and now he's battling a billionaire in Elon Musk.
All Of Disneyland's California Adventure Rides, Ranked
By Dirk Libbey last updated
Disneyland Resort's second gate has some of the best rides on the property, but which is the best?
‘I Have This Meltdown’: Margot Robbie Admits She Was Fully Freaking Out The Day Before Barbie Started Shooting (And Greta Gerwig Confirms)
By Dirk Libbey published
Margot Robbie had a "crisis" at Greta Gerwig's house before filming started on Barbie.
Epic Universe: Everything We Know About The New Park Coming To Universal Orlando
By Dirk Libbey last updated
Universal Orlando Resort's new theme park is looking as epic as its name implies.