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
A Woman Being Arrested At Disneyland Is Going Viral. Here's What Happened
By Dirk Libbey published
A woman was handcuffed in front of her kids at Disneyland, but there's a lot more to the story.
'I’m A F—ing Jedi!’ Samuel L. Jackson Walks Fans Through The First Day On A Star Wars Set And He’s Like A Kid In A Candy Shop
By Dirk Libbey published
Super cool Samuel L. Jackson lost his cool when he discovered who his Star Wars character would be.
The Rock Sweetly Reveals His Trick At Kid Parties Is To Bust Out His Maui, But Then His Story Takes A Turn With A Seemingly NSFW Adult Trick
By Dirk Libbey published
Dwayne Johnson can do something with a grape that you may not believe.
Son Of Harry Potter’s OG Dumbledore Has Blunt Thoughts About The HBO Series
By Dirk Libbey published
Accio honesty.
Why Some Fans Are Very Upset Jacob Elordi Has Been Cast In The Upcoming Wuthering Heights Adaptation
By Dirk Libbey published
Megalopolis Review: Francis Ford Coppola’s Passion Project Is a One Of A Kind Experience, For Better And Worse
By Dirk Libbey published
Copolla’s reach exceeds his grasp.
Kermit The Frog, Oscar The Grouch And Gobo Fraggle Came Together To Celebrate Jim Henson's Birthday And It’s Wild To See
By Dirk Libbey published
Jim Henson's creations wish him a happy birthday in beautiful tribute
After Joaquin Phoenix Exited Film At The Last Minute, A Producer Opened Up About What She Thinks Is The Most ‘Criminal’ Aspect Of His Decision
By Dirk Libbey published
This is a tragedy...
Pedro Pascal Fans Can't Handle Themselves After Seeing New Gladiator 2 Footage: 'I Apologize For The Person I Will Become'
By Dirk Libbey published
Pedro Pascal fans are ready for Gladiator II.
The West Wing’s Aaron Sorkin Teased Ideas For New Episodes, And All I Can Say Is, ‘What's Next?’
By Dirk Libbey published
Aaron Sorkin may have ideas that could lead to a West Wing revival.
Transformers: One Just Made History For The Franchise, So Are We Getting A Sequel?
By Dirk Libbey published
This story has to be continued... right?
‘I’m So Excited For This One.’ Chris Evans Just Asked The Christmas Question I Was Already Thinking After New Trailer For Red One Dropped
By Dirk Libbey published
Chris Evans is getting my psyched for his upcoming Christmas movie.
Disneyland Had Major Technical Difficulties This Morning And This Is What My Theme Park Nightmare Looks Like
By Dirk Libbey published
I know it's the spooky season but Disneyland got legit scary today.
New On Netflix, Disney+, And More: 5 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (September 23-29)
By Dirk Libbey published
George Clooney and Brad Pitt lead this week's streaming highlights.
‘I’m Out To Make Tom Cruise Look Like A Big Fat P—y’: Jackass Alum Steve-O Discusses His Drive To Keep Performing Wild Stunts At 50
By Dirk Libbey published
If Tom Cruise can do crazy stunts in his 60s, then Steve-O figures so can he.
Charlize Theron Has A Disneyland-Related Take On Spooky Season, And As A Theme Park Lover Myself I Totally Get It
By Dirk Libbey published
Charlize Theron has some important thoughts on Halloween.
The Story Behind How Marvel Characters Ended Up At Universal Orlando Before Disney World
By Dirk Libbey published
Some of Disney's most popular characters are only found at a competitor's theme park.
Both Brad Pitt And George Clooney Have Won Sexiest Man Alive, But Now They're Getting Older The Wolfs Stars Have A Funny, And Geriatric, Take
By Dirk Libbey published
George Clooney and Brad Pitt have a mature take on having been named Sexiest Man Alive decades ago.
'I'm Proud': Arnold Schwarzenegger Was Never Supposed To Work For The Terminator. 40 Years Later, James Cameron Looks Back On One Thing He Did Right
By Dirk Libbey published
Kevin Smith Just Celebrated Mallrats Turning 30 Next Year, And I’ve Never Felt Older
By Dirk Libbey published
Time is flying faster than Walt Flanagan's dog.
A Parkgoer Just Made A Gross Claim About Disneyland's Popular Halloween Bash, And It's A Good Thing People Are Paying For More Than Just The Snacks
By Dirk Libbey published
Disneyland's Halloween party is even scarier than we thought.
Walt Disney Animation Studios Is Making A Huge Behind The Scenes Change, And It's Great News For Frozen Fans
By Dirk Libbey published
A big loss at Walt Disney Animation Studios' back office is a big gain for Frozen.
The Full Story Behind That Time George Clooney 100% Pranked Tom Cruise While Pretending To Be Brad Pitt
By Dirk Libbey published
George Clooney pulled an epic prank on Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt.
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