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
Upcoming Pixar Movies: Recent And Planned Releases From The Disney Studio
By Dirk Libbey published
Here's everything on the way from Pixar Animation Studios.
Disney Parks Is Using A Popular Defunct Attraction To Tease The Future, But Fans Are Not Having It
By Dirk Libbey published
The Disney Parks panel at D23 has a provocative name that is exciting some Disney Parks fans and annoying others.
Frozen 3: What We Know So Far About The Disney Sequel
By Dirk Libbey last updated
Everything we know about the future of Anna and Elsa in Frozen 3.
What Can You Bring Into Disneyland? - What To Know If You're Planning A Visit
By Dirk Libbey last updated
Everything you need to know about what you can take inside Disneyland, and what you can't.
How To Watch The Despicable Me Movies In Chronological Order
By Dirk Libbey last updated
With another movie in the Despicable Me franchise on the way, here's how fans can watch the movies in order.
'God Was Looking Over Me': Eddie Murphy Recalls Time John Belushi And Robin Williams Asked Him To Try Coke
By Dirk Libbey published
Eddie Murphy says he was offered cocaine at 19 by two major stars.
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Is A Legacy Sequel Done Right And Studios Need To Take Note
By Dirk Libbey published
If we're going to get more sequels decades after the original, make them more like Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.
Stephen Colbert Doesn’t Hold Back After George Clooney Had A Scathing Back-And-Forth With Joe Biden’s Camp, And Yes, Bat Nipples Were Involved
By Dirk Libbey published
Stephen Colbert took a Bat shot at George Clooney after his comments about the president.
Beverly Hills Cop Was Almost Made With Sylvester Stallone. The Story Behind How Eddie Murphy Landed The Role
By Dirk Libbey published
The biggest action star of the '80s almost starred in Beverly Hills Cop. Here's why it didn't happen.
Why Isn't The OG Kid Actor From Gladiator Starring In Gladiator 2? Ridley Scott Explained Why He Cast Paul Mescal
By Dirk Libbey published
Ridley Scott explains (sort of) why the original Lucius didn't reprise the role in Gladiator 2.
Fans Are Finding Out That Borderlands Isn't Rated R, And They Are Not Happy About It
By Dirk Libbey published
Borderlands fans are concerned about the new video game movie's rating.
Disneyland Has Already Had A Difficult Summer, But It May Be About To Get A Lot Worse
By Dirk Libbey published
A large portion of Disneyland is closed but that may not be the park's biggest problem soon.
Zoë Kravitz Explained What Happened With Blink Twice’s Original NSFW Title, And I Can Totally Understand Why It Was Changed
By Dirk Libbey published
Zoë Kravitz's explanation of why her movie Pussy Island changed its title makes perfect sense.
Critics Have Seen Twisters And Glen Powell May Have Another Hit On His Hands
By Dirk Libbey published
Critics aren't being quite blown away by Twisters, but fans should still be excited.
Will Ferrell Finally Explained Why His Character In Barbie Has Drumsticks, And His Answer Makes The Prop Even Funnier
By Dirk Libbey published
Why does Will Ferrell's Barbie character carry drumsticks? Now we know.
Epic Universe Tickets Have Many Universal Orlando Fans Freaking Out. Why Everybody Needs To Calm The Heck Down
By Dirk Libbey published
Epic Universe's first ticket news set off an epic amount of frustration.
The Rock Has Three Things He Wants To Accomplish After Signing New Deal With Disney, And Dole Whip And Tequila Are Involved
By Dirk Libbey published
Dwayne Johnson is getting ready to take over Disney World and I can't wait.
Tiana's Bayou Adventure: Everything We Know About The New Attraction Coming To Disneyland And Walt Disney World
By Dirk Libbey last updated
Splash Mountain is gone at both Disneyland and Disney World, and here's everything we know about what's replacing it.
After A Viral Social Post Accused Hollywood Of Force Feeding Us Glen Powell, Thousands Of Fans Fired Back With Comments
By Dirk Libbey published
Glen Powell is everywhere, and somebody thinks that's a bad thing.
Upcoming Disney Movies: Full List Of Titles And Release Dates
By Dirk Libbey last updated
Here are all the movies Disney has coming up in 2024 and beyond.
The 35 Best Sci-Fi Movies Of All Time, Ranked
By Dirk Libbey last updated
What are the best science fiction movies ever made?
A Popular Florida Theme Park Has Made A Bizarre New Rule Ahead Of The Fourth Of July Weekend
By Dirk Libbey published
Fourth of July is a busy time at theme parks but one Florida spot making strange change in anticipation of crowds.
That Time Henry Winkler Thought He Was Getting Busted For Weed Use By The FBI
By Dirk Libbey published
The Fonz nearly got busted for smoking pot.