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
Every Walt Disney Animation Studios Feature, Ranked, Including Moana 2
By Dirk Libbey last updated
Disney has been making animated feature films for over 80 years. It would be crazy to try and rank them, but that's exactly what we did!
'After Going Through Such Hell With His Divorce From Angelina Jolie,' An Insider Opens Up About How Stuff's Going With Brad Pitt’s Relationship With Ines De Ramon
By Dirk Libbey published
What's the latest on Mr. Pitt and his lady?
‘S–t We Got Caught.’ Moana’s Live-Action Movie Shot With Walls Up, But Dwayne Johnson Reveals One Wild Paparazzi Workaround
By Dirk Libbey published
Dwayne Johnson explains how those Moana set pictures were taken.
'Watch And Learn, Kid.' That Time Tom Cruise Shot The Color Of Money With Paul Newman And Totally Got Schooled
By Dirk Libbey published
Paul Newman had a thing or two to teach young Tom Cruise on The Color of Money.
There's Gonna Be A Hidden Easter Egg At Universal Just For Harry Potter Fans, And Where's A Translation Spell When You Need One?
By Dirk Libbey published
Epic Universe's Wizarding World land will include some fun details most of us won't understand.
After Teen Died In Florida Amusement Park Accident, The Manufacturer Is Paying Out A Stunning Amount Of Money
By Dirk Libbey published
The teen fell from a drop tower in 2022.
Paul Walter Hauser Gave One Of His Own Movies A Mid Review On LetterBoxd, And I Can’t Argue With His Explanation
By Dirk Libbey published
Paul Walter Hauser has an honest take on his breakout movie.
Some Sleuthing Redditors Just Pointed Out A Wild Fact About Disneyland And Disney World I Never Noticed, But There's A Problem
By Dirk Libbey published
Have you ever noticed this about Disneyland and Walt DIsney World.
I Just Found Out How Many Kids Tried Out For The New Harry Potter Series, And I'm Having Trouble Even Imagining It
By Dirk Libbey published
Looking for the next Harry, Ron, and Hermione is going to be a herculean task.
Oh Man, Gladiator II's Creators Just Described One Deleted Scene I Absolutely Wish We Would Have Seen
By Dirk Libbey published
There was more Pedro Pascal in Gladiator II.
Disneyland Resort: What's New, Coming Soon Or Closed For Renovations At The California Theme Park
By Dirk Libbey last updated
Disneyland Resort is always changing, but we're keeping track of everything for you.
Walt Disney World Attractions: What's Closed Right Now And What's Scheduled For Refurbishment
By Dirk Libbey last updated
Here's everything that's currently closed at Walt Disney World as well as everything scheduled to close for refurbishment down the road.
Walt Disney World: All The New And Upcoming Attractions (And What We Know About Them)
By Dirk Libbey last updated
Everything we know about the future of Walt Disney World.
No Shot At Alan Rickman, But Why Book Lovers Should Be Really Excited About The Harry Potter TV Series' Rumored Snape Casting
By Dirk Libbey published
The actor rumored to play Snape in the new Harry Potter series is more like the book character in one key way.
Dwayne Johnson Thinks His Jumanji Co-Star Jack Black Is A Big Moana Fan, And They Had A Funny Exchange About The Rock’s Singing: ‘Hey B—ch’
By Dirk Libbey published
Jack Black is apparently a huge Moana fan.
Disney World Fans Feel The Park Isn't Doing Enough To Compete With Epic Universe. Here's Why They're Wrong
By Dirk Libbey published
Disney World is doing everything it needs to do to get ready for Epic Universe
I Wasn't Ready For Disney+'s Out Of My Mind To Make Me Feel So Seen, But One Moment Truly Shows What Living With A Disability Can Be Like
By Dirk Libbey published
Out of Mind understands disability in a way many films like it do not.
Disneyland's Popular New Holiday Snack Isn't Much To Look At, But Fans Are All Over It
By Dirk Libbey published
Disneyland is selling a popular food item after fans started making it themselves.
Taika Waititi Didn't Hold Back While Explaining What It Was Like Dealing With Angry Marvel Fans When He Got Hired To Direct Thor: Ragnarok
By Dirk Libbey published
Taika Waititi was in for a shock when he agreed to direct Thor: Ragnarok.
Following Muppet*Vision, Another Popular Disney World Attraction's Closing Date Has Been Revealed, But This Time There's Actually Good News
By Dirk Libbey published
A favorite Disney World ride is closing, but there is something good
The Wild Story Behind That Time Henry Cavill Got Tom Cruise's Famous Christmas Cake And Had To Be Begged By His Friends To Eat It
By Dirk Libbey published
Tom Cruise's Christmas cake is legendary, but Henry Cavill originally wanted nothing to do with it.
Skeleton Crew Has An Excellent Star Tours Reference, But There's Another Disneyland Easter Egg That Raises Questions
By Dirk Libbey published
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew's first two episodes contain a pair of Disneyland references, but only one is directly connected to Star Wars.
'No Matter What The Haters Say' Some Fans Are Rallying Around Rachel Zegler After The Snow White Trailer Drops
By Dirk Libbey published
Not everybody is trolling the new Snow White trailer.
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