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
‘I Am Going To Protect Myself’: Lucy Liu Reflects On Confrontation With Bill Murray On Charlie’s Angels Set
By Dirk Libbey published
Liu looks back on her famous fight with a Charlie's Angels co-star.
Universal Orlando Is Throwing Dinosaur-Sized Shade At Disney World Following Major Closure
By Dirk Libbey published
Disney World says goodbye to dinosaurs but Universal Orlando is celebrating its own.
The Russo Brothers Get Real About Why They Decided To Return For More Avengers Movies, But I'm Just Here For The Writer Dropping An F-Bomb With His Funny Response
By Dirk Libbey published
Not everybody was as excited as The Russo Brothers to return to the MCU.
Most Disney Fans Have Heard Of 'Go Away Green,' But This Supercut Really Shows How Wildly Effective It Is
By Dirk Libbey published
Take a look at what you've never noticed at Walt Disney World.
Reacher’s Alan Ritchson Becomes Batman In Cool DC Fan Art, And I’m Totally Down For This Casting
By Dirk Libbey published
Alan Ritchson looks pretty good in a cowl.
Sebastian Stan Takes A Playful Dig At Anthony Mackie When Talking About Filming Thunderbolts* Without Him (Because Of Course)
By Dirk Libbey published
Sebastian Stan has some fun at the expense of his friend Anthony Mackie.
New On Netflix, Disney+, And More: 6 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (January 13 - 19)
By Dirk Libbey published
Jamie Foxx, Megan Markle, and Diddy are among the week's streaming highlights.
Disneyland's Walt Disney Animatronic Is A Controversial Decision, But There's A Big Reason I Think It's The Right Choice
By Dirk Libbey published
An audio-animatronic Walt Disney is a worthy way to honor a great man.
Sebastian Stan Just Compared His Upcoming Marvel Movie To A Brat Pack Film, And I Did Not See The Reference Coming
By Dirk Libbey published
Honestly, if Thunderbolts* is like this, I'm in.
What’s Going On With The Brave And The Bold Movie? We Just Got A Discouraging Update From Director Andy Muschietti
By Dirk Libbey published
It's looking like we won't see the DCU Batman for a very long time.
Christmas Might Be A Solid Day For Food In Prison, But I Just Found Out What Inmates At Diddy's Prison Were Offered On New Year's
By Dirk Libbey published
Diddy did not have a happy new year, at least when it came to food.
After All Those Netted Shirt Workout Photos (And Funny Ribs From His Daughter), Lenny Kravitz Gets Real About Why Sometimes Zoë Sees Him As An 'Embarrassment'
By Dirk Libbey published
Lenny Kravitz reveals how he feels about his daughter's constant jokes.
Colin Jost Made A Splash Mountain Joke While Hosting Pop Culture Jeopardy And I Think He Might Be A Secret Disney Adult
By Dirk Libbey published
Colin Jost talks a little too much about Walt Disney World to just be a casual fan.
Even X-Men Stars Love Meeting Other X-Men Heroes, As Nicholas Hoult's Story About Halle Berry Proves
By Dirk Libbey published
Nicholas Hoult was "starstruck" by his X-Men co-star.
Deadpool & Wolverine Was Huge, But Rob Liefeld Shares A Big Critique That I Kind Of Agree With
By Dirk Libbey published
Somebody was missing from Deadpool & Wolverine.
A Commentator Ties Back Diddy's Recent Suits To The Me-Too Movement: 'The First Significant Reckoning'
By Dirk Libbey published
The lawsuits against Diddy are being connected that spring up around the allegations against Harney Weinstein.
I Just Watched Interstellar For The First Time. Why I'm Glad I Waited On The Christopher Nolan Movie Until I Had Kids
By Dirk Libbey published
Interstellar was worth waiting a decade to see.
The Best Show At Disneyland Has Ended, And I Think The Park Has Made A Terrible Mistake
By Dirk Libbey published
This should really be reconsidered.
Fallout Just Got Some Bad News Right As Production On Season 2 Was About To Start, And As A Fan Who’s Pumped, I Hope It’s Not A Big Setback
By Dirk Libbey published
Fallout Season 2 has hit a snag.
Vin Diesel Addresses Viral Dwayne Johnson ‘Feud’ Interaction From The Golden Globes With New Post
By Dirk Libbey published
What is going on between Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson?
Chris Pratt, Mark Hamill, And More Stars Speak Out As California Wildfires Devastate, Lead To Evacuations
By Dirk Libbey published
Some major names are being impacted by the wildfires burning near Los Angeles.
Sonic The Hedgehog 3’s Writers Want To Adapt Another Video Game For The Big Screen, And Sign Me Up
By Dirk Libbey published
This is the video game movie we deserve.
After News About Grimm Coming Back Ran Around, I'm Much More Intrigued By One Word In Bitsie Tulloch's Reaction
By Dirk Libbey published
A new Grimm movie is coming, but what is it exactly?
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