
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

Forget Oppenhomies, The Top Gun: Maverick Cast Has Their Own Group Text Going And It’s Gonna Come In Handy With Top Gun 3 Is Coming Out
By Dirk Libbey published
These folks are tight too!

Universal Is Getting A Brand New Event In Fan Fest Nights. Everything We Know From Star Trek To Back To The Future
By Dirk Libbey last updated
Universal Studios Hollywood's first Fan Fest Nights event is looking incredible.

Let’s Talk About The Clever And Specific Easter Egg Marvel Has Dropped As Avengers 4 & 5 Are Coming Together
By Dirk Libbey published
How does this connect to the coming Avengers movies?

After Dealing With Her Own Disney Princess Backlash, Halle Bailey Lent Support To Rachel Zegler On Her Snow White Opening Weekend Post
By Dirk Libbey published
Disney's live-action princesses are sticking together.

Lucky Duck Bob Iger Has Also Seen An Early Cut Of Avatar: Fire And Ash, And His ‘Breathtaking’ Comments Have Me Stoked
By Dirk Libbey published
Disney's CEO said some powerful words about the next Avatar movie.

Universal Orlando And Six Flags Are Both Being Sued Over Major Roller Coaster Injuries, One Allegedly Leading To Death
By Dirk Libbey published
Two different parks are being sued over serious head injuries allegedly sustained on roller coasters.

A Lot Of Fans Have Problems With Disney Remaking Its Classics In Live Action. Why Snow White Actually Needed To Happen
By Dirk Libbey published
Snow White is the remake that actually needed to happen.

While The Percy Jackson Cast Can't Wait For Season 3, They Also Opened Up About Why It Makes Them 'Nervous' (And It Makes Complete Sense)
By Dirk Libbey published
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3 will be a very different experience for the cast.

Disney 2025 Annual Shareholders Meeting Live Blog: I'm Talking Coco 2, The Future Of Disney Parks, And More
By Dirk Libbey last updated
Bob Iger Looks backward and forward at Disney.

How Does Jonathan Majors Actually Feel About Being Dropped By Marvel? He Opens Up About Letter He Wrote Kevin Feige And More
By Dirk Libbey published
Jonathan Majors was going to be Marvel's big bad before the studio dropped him.

As Bruce Willis Turns 70, Samuel L. Jackson Recalls The Advice The Actor Gave Him That Led Him To ‘A 9-Picture Deal To Be Nick Fury’
By Dirk Libbey published
Bruce Willis was a very savvy Hollywood star.

‘They Were Thrifty’: Netflix’s Head Honcho Doesn’t Mince Words While Recalling Partnership With Marvel TV And What He Learned From It
By Dirk Libbey published
Netflix's CEO says Marvel wasn't interested in making good shows when they made their groundbreaking deal.

Years After The Oppenheimer Cast Formed The ‘Oppenhomies’ Group Chat, Jack Quaid Dropped A Sweet Take On Being Part Of The Squad
By Dirk Libbey published
Catching up with the Oppenhomies.

Demi Lovato Broke Out Her 'Camp Rock Knees' At Disneyland, And The Fans And I Think 'She Won The Internet'
By Dirk Libbey published
Demi Lovato said "This is Me" all over Disneyland resort and it's magical.

An Intimacy Coordinator Gets Real About The Big Tell She Thinks Indicates Blake Lively Only Got Uncomfortable With Justin Baldoni Later On The It Ends With Us Set
By Dirk Libbey published
An Intimacy coordinator has thoughts on Blake Lively's relationship on set with Justin Baldoni.

‘F–k, You Know My Name?’ Jason Momoa Was Having A Blast At SNL 50. Then, Meryl Streep Waltzed Into The Room
By Dirk Libbey published
Jason Momoa has an epic Meryl Streep encounter at the SNL anniversary party.

'What Kind Of Fun Is That?' Reacher's Alan Ritchson Just Got Real About Sparring With Another Big Guy In Season 3
By Dirk Libbey published
I can't believe there's someobody bigger than Alan Ritchson.

Pedro Pascal Is Dancing In A Wild Apple Commercial And Rizzing It Up In New Rom-Com Trailer, And Fans Can't Get Enough
By Dirk Libbey published
Pedro Pascal is taking the internet by storm, and more than usual.

The Sheriff’s Office Has Confirmed An Updated Timeline For Betsy Arakawa’s Death After Doctor’s Office Made Its Stunning Admission
By Dirk Libbey published
New details regarding the death of Gene Hackman's wife are changing our understanding of what happened.

Disney Adults Only: There Will Be No Kids Allowed At Epcot's Newest Addition And It Sounds Like Heaven
By Dirk Libbey published
A new Disney World spot will be limited to guests 21 and over.

James Bond’s Naomie Harris Cautions Against The Franchise Being ‘Too Modern’, Offers A+ Choice For The New 007
By Dirk Libbey published
Naomie Harris has some smart thoughts about the future of James Bond.

Nobody's Talking About The Elephant In The Room When It Comes To Massive Changes Disney World And Disneyland Are Making
By Dirk Libbey published
INSERT DUMBO JOKE HERE

Dark Universe Has Its Own Castle At Epic Universe, And It's Like Sleeping Beauty's Digs And Haunted Mansion Had A Baby
By Dirk Libbey published
The first look at Epic Universe is even more epic than I dreamed.
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