
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

Netflix Just Made A Big Decision About Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon, And It’s Really Bumming Me Out
By Dirk Libbey published
It feels like Netflix has made the wrong call regarding Zack Snyder's Reel Moon.

Harry Potter’s Bonnie Wright On A Possible Cursed Child Movie With The Original Cast
By Dirk Libbey published
Bonnie Wright discusses the possibility of turning the Harry Potter stage plan into a film, and why it could work.

Bob Chapek May Have Handed The Disney Reigns Back To Bob Iger But Now They’ve Been Cited In Another Lawsuit Together
By Dirk Libbey published
Disney's Bobs are both being sued over alleged issues with Disney+ financials.

What's Coming To Disney+ In September 2023
By Dirk Libbey published
September on Disney+ brings Ahsoka, classic Disney cartoons, and more.

The First Look At Epcot's Moana Attraction Is Here, But Not Everybody Is Excited
By Dirk Libbey published
Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana is almost here, but not all DIsney World fans are happy about it.

Tom Felton Visited Daniel Radcliffe's Hollywood Star, But I'm Just Here For The Harry Potter Fan Comments
By Dirk Libbey published
Harry Potter fans are having a field day after Tom Felton took a picture with Daniel Radcliffe's Walk of Fame star.

Yikes, Disneyland Closed Over Flood Worries, Now Disney World Is Dealing With Hurricane Warnings
By Dirk Libbey published
First Disneyland, now Disney World is dealing with a major impending storm.

Fast And Furious' Sung Kang Is Beloved As Good Guy Han, But There's A Major Horror Baddie He's Keen To Play
By Dirk Libbey published
Sung Kang is ready to play the villain in an iconic horror franchise.

Highlander 2: How One Of The Worst Sequels Ever Got The 'Snyder Cut' Treatment Years Before Justice League
By Dirk Libbey published
The first Highlander sequel had such a troubling development, the director went back to "fix" it all years later.

Universal Orlando Quietly Closed One Jurassic Park Attraction, But It Makes Sense
By Dirk Libbey published
Universal Orlando Resort continues to undergo major changes with another attraction closure.

Equalizer 3 Director Talks Man On Fire Connection With Denzel Washington And Dakota Fanning
By Dirk Libbey published
The Equalizer 3 brings Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning together for the first time since 2004's Man on Fire.

Kevin Hart Says Celebrities Are Roasting Him After His Latest Injury, And Of Course, The Rock Can’t Help But Get In Another Dig
By Dirk Libbey published
Dwayne Johnson can't stop, won't stop, roasting his friend Kevin Hart following his injury.

The Rock's Black Adam Movie Didn't Do So Hot, But A Lot Of Fans Are Praising One Component Of The Film
By Dirk Libbey published
Black Adam didn't end up performing well in theaters, but many fans are now praising a specific component of The Rock's DC movie.

New Disney Parks Attraction Details Reveal An Inclusive Change Being Made To A Disney Classic
By Dirk Libbey published
A new ride based on a Disney classic is making a significant change.

Will The Next James Bond Movie Bring Back Returning Characters From Daniel Craig’s Run? Here’s What Ben Whishaw Thinks
By Dirk Libbey published
Is Daniel Craig's Q expecting to return to the James Bond franchise?

Viral TikTok Catches Aftermath Of Woman Getting Kicked Out Of Disneyland After She Allegedly Peed In A Cup
By Dirk Libbey published
An old TikTok is going viral once again of a woman being kicked out of Disneyland and arguing with security.

Turns Out The Equalizer Franchise Considered De-Aging Denzel Washington
By Dirk Libbey published
Could we see a young Denzel Washington in the Equalizer franchise one day?

The Thing I Love Most About The Ahsoka Premiere Has Nothing To Do With The Plot
By Dirk Libbey published
Ahsoka is a fun show, but the best thing about the first two episodes didn't happen on screen.

Zack Snyder Explains Why Netflix’s Rebel Moon Is Getting A Director’s Cut
By Dirk Libbey published
Zack Snyder is already planning the director's cut of a movie that isn't even done yet.

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.

Haunted Mansion Director Makes Beetlejuice 2 Joke While Explaining How The Film Landed That Winona Ryder Cameo
By Dirk Libbey published
One of the best Haunted Mansion moments had nothing to do with the Disneyland ride, and everything to do with Beetlejuice.

Disney World Oversight Board's Response To $2.5 Million Bill Has Caused A New Problem With The District's Firefighters
By Dirk Libbey published
Employees of the district that oversees Disney World are losing a major perk, and they're not happy.

Zendaya Recalls The 'Farewell' Gift Beyoncé Inadvertently Gave Her While She Was Filming Challengers
By Dirk Libbey published
Beyonce gave Zendaya the perfect gift on a movie set, even though Beyonce wasn't actually there.
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