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
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Is The First Movie In The Franchise I've Ever Seen, And It's Actually A Great Place To Start
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was a surprisingly good place to start the franchise.
32 Movies That End In A Cliffhanger
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Most movies tell a complete story, but sometimes they leave the audience wanting more.
The Rock Only Took 10 Days Off Training After Wrestlemania. Now, He's Back In The Gym For Benny Safdie's A24 Movie
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Dwayne Johnson just finished one training camp, but he's already back in the gym.
Looks Like The Lord Of The Rings Movie Announcement Was Bad News For A 15-Year-Old Fan Film On YouTube
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WB has taken down a 15-year-old Lord of the Rings fan film following the announcement of new movies.
Sly Stallone Admits The Gloves Rocky Balboa Used Aren't Allowed Anymore As New Movie About The Making Of Rocky Gets Announced
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Stallone talks about Rocky history as a movie about the movie's creation gets the greenlight.
The Monty Python Feud Takes A Turn As Eric Idle Is Missing At Dinner With John Cleese And The Gang
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A recent Monty Python dust-up may still be going on.
Peter Jackson Is Making A New Lord Of The Rings Movie, And I’m Freaking Out
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New Lord of the Rings are coming from WB and Peter Jackson
Rumors Swirled Tom Cruise Was Originally Considered For The Mummy. What The Director Says About Brendan Fraser Being Cast
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Was Brendan Fraser the first choice to lead The Mummy? The director speaks out.
Twisters’ Latest Trailer Called Back To The Original Movie's Wild Ending, And As A Fan I'm Obsessed
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The new Twisters trailer has some moments that will look familiar to fans of the original.
The Matchbox Movie Just Landed Extraction's Director, And I'm Ready To See Some Insane Toy Car Action Already
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A movie based on Matchbox toy cars is coming, and it may have found the perfect director.
Disneyland Resort's Massive Expansion Plans: What We Know About DisneylandForward
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The Disneyland Resort is planning its biggest expansion in decades. Here's everything we know about what's coming to the Happiest Place on Earth.
New On Netflix, Disney+, And More: 9 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (May 6 - 12)
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Doctor Who, The Beatles, and Kevin Hart are among this week's streaming highlights.
Disney Parks' New Tangled Ride Is The Most Beautiful Thing I've Ever Seen And I Need It At Disneyland Stat
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A new Tangled attraction is coming to Disney Parks and I've never seen anything like it.
NCIS: Hawai’i’s Vanessa Lachey Shares A Sweet Message And Save The Show Billboard After Series Ends On A Cliffhanger
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Vanessa Lachey thanks fans for their support following NCIS Hawai'i's finale and cancelation.
A Group Got Stuck On Cars' Radiator Springs Ride At Disney California Adventure For 45 Minutes And Yikes
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Disney California Adventure's Cars ride anything but lightning fast in viral TikTok.
Disney's Q2 2024 Earnings Call Live Blog: Disney+ and Disney Parks Drive The Company
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Bob Iger wakes up early to talk about the future of the Walt Disney Company.
As A Fallout Fan, I'm Flabbergasted By The Game-Specific Details That Were Designed Even Though Viewers Can't See Them
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The Fallout series went the extra mile to recreate the wasteland, though there are details viewers can't see.
Disneyland's Pixar Fest Food Has One Item That's Seriously Not To Be Missed
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Disneyland's Pixar Fest has great food, but one item shines above the others.
After Rumors About Britney Spears' Going Broke Swirl, Jessica Simpson Explains How It's Easy To 'Blow All Your Money On Vacation'
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Jessica Simpson responds after reports of Britney Spears allegedly spending all her money on vacations.
The Fall Guy 2? Screenwriter Drew Pearce Tells Us His Honest Thoughts About A Possible Sequel
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Would The Fall Guy writer return for The Fall Guy 2? Here's what he says.
Disney Parks' Pixar Fest Is Celebrating The Studio's Newest Characters, But One Is Being Ignored
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Disneyland's Pixar Fest focuses on newer characters, but it's leaving somebody out.
Ryan Gosling Reveals The Sweet Reason Why He Won't Take Roles That Will Put Him In A 'Dark Place'
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Ryan Gosling admits there are certain roles he is currently avoiding.
Universal Studios Hollywood's Fast And Furious Roller Coaster Has Revealed The Perfect Name, But There's One Piece Of Frustrating News
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Universal Studios Hollywood revealed the name and opening window for the new Fast & Furious roller coaster.