
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

The Story Behind Val Kilmer’s Improv Moment With Tom Cruise On The Set Of Top Gun That Led To Genuine Laughter Among The Cast
By Dirk Libbey published
Val Kilmer added the perfect line while filming the original Top Gun.

Disneyland Is Adding A New Twist, And It's One Longtime Fans Of California Adventure Should Enjoy
By Dirk Libbey published
As if we needed a reason to enjoy a popular show at Disney California Adventure more than once.

DC Fans Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop Making Alan Ritchson Into Batman With Fan Art
By Dirk Libbey published
That's one big Batman.

Warner Bros. Was Previously Sued By An Extra Over Russell Brand's Conduct. Now They're Handing Over Hours Of Outtakes
By Dirk Libbey published
A movie you forgot existed is now at the heart of a lawsuit against Russell Brand.

New On Netflix, Disney+, And More: 6 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (April 7 -13)
By Dirk Libbey published
The Last Of Us, Black Mirror, and more are streaming this week.

I Just Found Out Kaley Cuoco Is A Huge Disneyphile, And I Love Her Sweet Dream To Introduce The Theme Parks To Her Own Kid
By Dirk Libbey published
Kaley Cuoco loves Disneyland as much as the rest of us.

Channing Tatum Makes A Point About Superheroes I’d Love To See More Movies Explore: ‘Why Can’t I Just Be Fat, And Eat Cheetos And Blow Up Buildings?’
By Dirk Libbey published
The man has a point.

Amid Snow White’s Box Office Struggles, An Analyst Responds To Claims The Film Is Flopping Because It’s ‘Woke’
By Dirk Libbey published
Was Snow White too woke?

One BIG Thing I Love Way More About The Snow White Live Action Movie Vs The Original, And One Thing I Didn't
By Dirk Libbey published
There's something great about Snow White and something not so great too.

I Just Discovered Deep Space Nine's Horror Episode, And Now I Need A Star Trek Slasher Movie
By Dirk Libbey published
I need more!

I Visited The New Epic Universe Theme Park, And My Favorite Part Was Not At All What I Expected
By Dirk Libbey published
I thought I knew what I'd enjoy most at Epic Universe, but I was wrong.

Universal Horror Unleashed Will Have Incredible Haunted Houses, But I’m More Excited About What Will Happen Outside Of Them
By Dirk Libbey published
Exclusive Universal Horror Unlesahed is more than haunted houses.

Ana De Armas' Story Behind Meeting Keanu Reeves Involves Her Accidentally Saying She'd Never Seen The Matrix: 'That Will Never Not Be Embarrassing'
By Dirk Libbey published
Before Ballerina, Ana de Armas made another movie with Keanu Reeves.

‘This Isn’t Going To Be The Movie I Pitched ’: The Marvels Director Gets Real About Not Fully Being In Control Of Her MCU Movie
By Dirk Libbey published
Nia DaCosta opens up about her experience working for Marvel Studios.

James Cameron Just Dropped Some 3D Avatar: Fire And Ash Footage In Front Of An Audience, And They Reacted: ‘Absolutely Stunning’
By Dirk Libbey published
James Cameron may already have another winner.

Donnie Yen Had A Simple Four-Word Response For Keanu Reeves After His John Wick Spinoff Got Announced
By Dirk Libbey published
Donnie Yen is ready to return to the World of John Wick.

Kaitlyn Dever Almost Played The Last Of Us' Ellie In A Movie, And I'm Shocked By How Many Spoilers She Learned Years Before Joining The Show
By Dirk Libbey published
That's a long time to keep spoilers.

After Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday Cast Announcement, Another X-Men OG Got Real About Returning
By Dirk Libbey published
Will Halle Berry rejoin her X-Men castmates in Avengers: Doomsday?

David Schwimmer Couldn't Stand Friends' Theme Song For Years After It Ended, But Shared The Sweet Reason Why He Started Appreciating It Again
By Dirk Libbey published
David Schwimmer will be "there for you" once more.

Kanye West Compares Himself To Diddy And Seemingly Confirms Bianca Censori Left Him In New Rap Song: 'She Ran Away'
By Dirk Libbey published
Kanye West seemingly reveals the true status of his marriage to Bianca Censori.

Ben Affleck And Matt Damon Are Still Doing Stunts In Their 50s, And I Appreciate Just How Honest The Accountant 2 Star Is About It
By Dirk Libbey published
Living that stunt life.

Will Poulter Absolutely Punched Dave Bautista In The Face On Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3, And The Gold Paint Moment Makes The Story Even More Memorable
By Dirk Libbey published
Punching Dave Bautista doesn't seem like a good way to stay healthy.

After John Wick 5 Is Announced, Kanye West Has A (Valid) Question About The Keanu Reeves Sequel
By Dirk Libbey published
He's not wrong.
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