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
Epcot’s Multi-Year Construction Project Is Incredible, But It Has Ended With A Whimper, Not A Bang
By Dirk Libbey published
Epcot's overhaul is a win overall, but the final piece is anticlimactic.
New On Netflix: 9 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (June 10-16)
By Dirk Libbey published
The second half of Bridgerton's new season is among this week's highlights on Netflix.
Bob Gurr: Celebrating The LGBTQ+ Disney Imagineer Who Worked For The Studio Since The 1950s
By Dirk Libbey published
If you don't know who Bob Gurr is, here's why you should.
Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights 2024: Every House Announced So Far
By Dirk Libbey published
An up to date list of Halloween Horror Nights houses at Universal Studios Florida and Hollywood.
A Popular Theme Park Is Trying A Novel Approach To Battle Line Jumpers, But I'll Be Shocked If It Works
By Dirk Libbey published
Nobody likes it when people jump the line at theme parks, but Knott's Berry Farm has a new plan to deal with it.
Someone Asked Will Smith And Jerry Bruckheimer About The SNL Stars Originally Attached To Bad Boys. What They Had To Say
By Dirk Libbey published
Bad Boys would have been a very different movie if the original casting ha gone through.
Criminal Minds Finally Got To Film A Scene For Paramount+ The Show Had Been Pitching To CBS ‘For Years’
By Dirk Libbey published
Something that was off-limits to Criminal Minds on CBS was ok for Paramount+.
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.
Vin Diesel’s Latest Fast And Furious 11 Update Seemingly Reveals A Major Behind The Scenes Change
By Dirk Libbey published
Per a social media post from Vin Diesel, it looks like a behind the scenes shakeup has hit Fast 11.
Pride Month At Disneyland And Disney World: What We Know About The June Celebration
By Dirk Libbey last updated
If you're visiting Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World during Pride Month, here's what you need to know.
A Quiet Place Is Coming To Universal Studios For Halloween Horror Nights And How Is That Even Going To Work?
By Dirk Libbey published
One Halloween Horror Nights House this year won't be full of screams, hopefully.
'I Feel So Guilty Saying That': Kenan Thompson Talks Nickelodeon Tenure And Why Quiet On Set Shook Him Up
By Dirk Libbey published
Kenan Thompson addresses his own Nickelodeon experience in the wake of Quiet On Set.
A TikTok User Keeps Going Viral For Taking Day Laborers To Disneyland For The First Time, And The Videos Will Make You Emotional
By Dirk Libbey published
A man takes day laborers to Disneyland and the results are emotional.
A Reporter Has 'Heard Good Things' About Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley. What Jerry Bruckheimer Had To Say In Response
By Dirk Libbey published
Netflix's new Beverly Hills Cop movie is getting some decent early buzz.
Fallout’s Walton Goggins Knows There Have Been A Lot Of Complaints About Marvel Movies. Why He’s Defending The ‘F—ing Green Screen’
By Dirk Libbey published
Walton Goggins says green screens aren't so bad.
Is Martin Lawrence Ill? The Star Responded After Video Of Bad Boys Co-Star Will Smith Helping Him Set Tongues Wagging
By Dirk Libbey published
Fans of Martin Lawrence are concerned about the actor's health.
The 35 Best Sci-Fi Movies Of All Time, Ranked
By Dirk Libbey last updated
What are the best science fiction movies ever made?
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.
‘This Is Boring’: Top Gun: Maverick’s Jennifer Connelly Reveals Scene Tom Cruise Wanted Reshot, And I Think It Was A Smart Move
By Dirk Libbey published
An important scene for Jennifer Connelly's character in Top Gun: Maverick was reshot at Tom Cruise's insistence.
Chris Hemsworth And Elsa Pataky Made A Pact To Never Live In Australia. How The Family Ended Up There Anyway
By Dirk Libbey published
Chris Hemsworth and his family moved to Australia after specifically agreeing not to do that.
32 Popular Movies From The 1980s That Have Not Stood The Test Of Time
By Dirk Libbey published
Some '80s movies have become classics, and others, not so much.
New On Netflix, Disney+, And More: 9 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (June 3-9)
By Dirk Libbey published
Star Wars: The Acolyte And Glen Powell's Hit Man are among this week's streaming highlights.