Inappropriate behavior at Gaydays....

[ConcKahuna]

Let me just start by saying that when I go to the parks, I normally don't care what other people are doing, and so I don't pay attention to them. That being said, this year I made it a point to look for the behavior I've heard people complain about.

I got nothing.

Really, I didn't see anything I would consider off-color or things that shouldn't be in a theme park.

PDA's: There was a lot of hand holding, a few quick kisses (nothing heavy, just a few quick pecks), and people standing together holding each other. I'm not a fan of PDA's in theme parks, no matter what your sexual identity. The only PDA I saw that was inappropriate was a straight teenage couple who were grinding a bit during Spectomagic.

Clothing: I was impressed with how witty people have gotten with Gaydays shirts. One group of young guys had shirts with female names on the front and "Miss" on the back that was part of a phrase ("Miss-understood," "Miss-taken," etc). There were some shirts with things like "You must be this tall to ride this ride" and whatnot, but they weren't bad. Probably the worst I saw were the Fcuk shirts, but you see those on straight people all the time in the parks. Oh, and one older genleman with a sunhat covered in flowers and a long rainbow boa wrapped around it, but then again straight people do that stuff too.

I was also impressed with the HUGE number of gay families this year. From the older gentleman with his partner and 8 adult children staying at the Polynesian, to the large number of gay and lesbian couples pushing strollers through the parks, it was really great to see so many families enjoying Gaydays together.

Now for the bad stuff I saw. Yup, there were a few (well, two) things. The first was while we were walking from the Magic Kingdom to the Contemporary to take a bus to Downtown Disney. A college-age girl felt the need to hang out of the window of the SUV she was riding in and make gagging noises at us followed by a shout of "Homosexuals!" I shouted the reply of "I sure am!" and they were gone. The second incident was when we had boarded the bus to DTD. There was a gay couple near the front sitting next to each other, and they kissed a few times (once again no tounge, just a chaste little peck). A woman nearby felt the need to yell at them, telling them that Disney was for kids and there was no place for them, and that she didn't want her child to see it (of course, her child had been oblivious until she said something, then the child watched the guys the rest of the trip to see what must have been so wrong). They responded with "Disney is for everyone!" When the bus unloaded at PI, they did decide to share a pretty heavy kiss on thier way off. I felt that was a bit much, but at the same time it was 10:45pm and there was lots of it going on right outside of the bus at the PI entrance (both straight and gay couples), so it's not like the child wouldn't have seen it. Doing it just to get a reaction was probably not a great choice however.

[OrlandoMike]

Found this on the Internet last night....


http://celebrationfl.blogspot.com/

OOPS, looks like this was already posted on the EPCOT thread....

I'm working too many hours! LOL

[ConcKahuna]

That's a great article!

[4eyedbuzzard]

Hi, just thought I'd offer my unsolicited straight perspective if you're interested. I think one of the biggest problems is that many straight and/or to varying degrees homophobic people have a lot of images of gay pride parades with lots of in your face behavior and skin and leather and boas and (add image of choice)... burned into their brains. It's a tough image to get past at times, and I must admit that I find such images distasteful(honestly can't tell you why, I just do - perhaps the "militancy" of it?). Along with that goes the sensationalized stories of pedophilia in the schools and churches(yes, I know, this behavior is hardly limited to gay offenders), and of course the "abomination" bible crowd (who btw offend me a lot more than even overt behavior at gay pride parades). So when people here that "Gay Days" is going on at WDW, it it preloads all this imagery and prejudice. If they attend and see something that triggers this image, many are just not mature enough to handle it respectfully. [I am not defending them] My own intolerance issue is that I honestly am less annoyed for some reason at two heteros going on "PDA overboard" in public than two gay people. I know I shouldn't be anymore offended by one over the other, but I would be less than honest if I didn't admit that to both you, and more importantly to myself. Something to work on.

Fifty years of ingrained societal mores are hard to overcome, as is my personal experience with friends who were gay(much of this was in the late 70's early 80's) Many of them were into the Plato's and bathhouse scene, and many are sadly no longer alive. I do take offense a bit when some gay people tell me that my perceptions are just stereotypical nonsense. I mean, I was there when my friend Greg was voted the "New Years Queen" of New Hope. Greg, aka Stella, was "just one of the girls", and there was no shortage of them at New Hope or Fire Island. I witnessed to some degree the incredibly promiscuous behavior that led to many of their deaths and to the stereotype of gay people being promiscuous. Now, I know that not all gay people behave in this fashion, in fact the majority probably didn't and don't especially now, but some definitely did and still do, and as an eyewitness to such it is part of my experience and "prejudice". And yes, I know lots of promiscuous staright people as well. In my youth, I tried like heck to be one of them with varying and usually disappointing degrees of success ;)

As to two gay people holding hands in the park, or a short kiss, etc - it really doesn't bother me. I may look or notice it more than a hetero couple doing the same thing(forgive my stare if I do) but it's not because it really offends me, it's just that it is a bit of "man bites dog", somewhat out of the norm for what I see every day.

Anyway, just thought I'd offer this up on a slow Sunday morning.

[TuckandStuiesMom]

Found this on the Internet last night....


http://celebrationfl.blogspot.com/

OOPS, looks like this was already posted on the EPCOT thread....

I'm working too many hours! LOL

That WAS a great article (the equal focus on getting a walk-in @ Ohana :banana: as well as the social observations particularly resonated with this old lady LOL!) and sums up the way most heterosexual folks feel, I think.

My first and only WDW Gay Days was in 1996. My mom had scheduled the trip months in advance, to coincide with my youngest son's graduation from kindergarten and immediately prior to some scheduled surgery that would have him pretty much incapacitated through the rest of the summer. Aside from a few more red faces on TV (religious nut-cases spewing specious crap) and a few more red shirts at the parks (nowhere near as many as in the MK photo from the article), it was just another GREAT day for the kids.

It seems to me that consciousness-raising can, and does, happen in the strangest ways, in the strangest places. Seeing people (any people) that we may have misconceptions about, doing and enjoying the same stuff we do and enjoy -- helps us focus on what we have in common. After the commonality of the human condition is established, we can then go on to explore and celebrate our differences. Woo-hoo! Win-Win!:thumbsup2

[TuckandStuiesMom]

A college-age girl felt the need to hang out of the window of the SUV she was riding in and make gagging noises at us followed by a shout of "Homosexuals!"

Pitiful...
Looking into my crystal ball, I can foresee this girl's future at 40 years old. It includes a red-faced, skirt-chasing husband who wears golf shirts and comfort-cut dockers; a mortgage that is just a little too high; a bad tummy-tuck; two teen-age children that despise her; and a vague sense that life did not turn out like she expected...

[OrlandoMike]

Pitiful...
Looking into my crystal ball, I can foresee this girl's future at 40 years old. It includes an red-faced, skirt-chasing husband who wears golf shirts and comfort-cut dockers; a mortgage that is just a little too high; a bad tummy-tuck; two teen-age children that despise her; and a vague sense that life did not turn out like she expected...


And a gay hairdresser who is her only true friend! :rotfl2:

[inkkognito]

So glad y'all liked my blog (I'm the crazy woman who writes http://celebrationfl.blogspot.com)! This morning Gay Days was getting some negative discussion on our Celebration internet...not because of sexual orientation, but because of the fireworks last night! I was up late and heard 'em on my side of town (for me, one of the delights of living next to WDW is being able to hear Illuminations and the others fireworks shows). Apparently some others did too and were distressed that it was after midnight. Gasp! Like they didn't realize that when you move next door to theme parks, you're gonna hear noise and it's gonna go late at some times of the season. I think of it this way: rather than framing it as "Oh, God, how dare they shoot off that stuff in the middle of the night," I prefer, "Thank God I live in Florida, right next door to Mickey, and hearing the fireworks is a reminder that I'm one of the luckiest people in the world!"

And on another note, sounds like that teen's parents are doing a stellar job of raising a bigot. I was hoping that someone like her would notice my t-shirt and say something to me directly, as I love to challenge narrow minded people (and as a doctor of psychology, I can verbally turn 'em every which way but loose!). But although a got a few dirty looks, no one actually said anything out loud.

[TuckandStuiesMom]

inkkognito

LOVED your most recent blog and went on to read some of your other entries -- The one about peeing in the palmettos TOTALLY had me giggling. (Here in AZ, we look for a properly sized bunch of rocks! Bushes tend to have creepy-crawlies hanging out in 'em, under 'em, and around 'em) Figment is a lovely guy! I too have a dearly beloved and pampered pony -- although she would totally freak if I ever tried to ride her over a teeter-totter. (Cannot even IMAGINE how bad the equine safety overdrive would kick in, under those circumstances:rotfl: )
You are a VERY gifted writer!

[addicted_to_WDW]

I was at MK yesterday. I had almost cancelled because of the forecasted weather, but I'm so glad I didn't. Many people must have, because I thought the crowd was pretty low. The weather ended up being pretty great given what we were led to believe it would be.

For the record, I'm straight and saw (rather heard) only one inappropriate thing all day. We were walking by the stockade photo op thingy near the Riverboat and one guy was posing for his friends in the stockade. He exaggeratedly stuck out his butt and said, "you know you like me in this position." His friend said, "I'll pretend I didn't hear that," and my 13 year old DS made a face and said, "ewwwwww!" I just kept on walking.

Other than that, nothin'. It was a really nice day.

[Viki]

Listen, this is nothing personal and I really don't care, but I can't help feeling that this whole discussion is inappropriate. I would no more think of myself, because I'm lesbian, to act inappropriately than I would think the same likely because of my gender or race.

And, hey, that's not to say I'm NOT likely act inappropriately at times - I just might. I like speaking my mind. I'm very confidant. I have a powerful voice and presence. I like a dirty or two ... but none of this has anything to do with my sexuality. :confused3:confused3:confused3

[hrcst2]

My partner thinks I am insane to want to go to Gay Days once?

I know some of you have said that you have gone at that time, do you regret having done it?

We normally go at the beginning of December each year, because he likes the smaller crowds.

I guess I just want to go once and be out in the open cute with him. We never feel like we are hiding down there, but I just like knowing we can hold hands because most of the rest of the park also is.

Crazy(?) Harry

:cool2:

[addicted_to_WDW]

Listen, this is nothing personal and I really don't care, but I can't help feeling that this whole discussion is inappropriate. I would no more think of myself, because I'm lesbian, to act inappropriately than I would think the same likely because of my gender or race.


I agree with the sentiment, but the fact remains that every year here on the DIS there are countless threads of people asking what happens during gay days and is it appropriate for children, blah blah blah. Perhaps if people come back and say, "hey, it was no big deal," someday the turmoil here will die down. It should be no big deal.

As I roam through WDW, it's pretty darned rare that I notice sexual innuendo or behavior on any given day. I'll occasionally roll my eyes at a teenaged couple going at it, but talk of a sexual nature is not generally heard and at Disney that's as it should be.

[Viki]

I agree with the sentiment, but the fact remains that every year here on the DIS there are countless threads of people asking what happens during gay days and is it appropriate for children, blah blah blah. Perhaps if people come back and say, "hey, it was no big deal," someday the turmoil here will die down. It should be no big deal.

As I roam through WDW, it's pretty darned rare that I notice sexual innuendo or behavior on any given day. I'll occasionally roll my eyes at a teenaged couple going at it, but talk of a sexual nature is not generally heard and at Disney that's as it should be.


LOL!!! Yes, it's verified in new ways everyday: how old I'm getting. I was in the mall three weeks ago and I swear there was a teenage girl giving a teenage boy a lap dance right outside of Lane Bryant's. What is it with the teens and PDAs?

[addicted_to_WDW]

What is it with the teens and PDAs?

We're so old that we don't remember being the same way!

[Viki]

We're so old that we don't remember being the same way!

Exactly! So pathetic - really, I'm not sure maturity is all that it's cracked up to be :lmao::lmao::lmao:


Oh, see, there I go, behaving badly!!!

[CanadianGuy]

Listen, this is nothing personal and I really don't care, but I can't help feeling that this whole discussion is inappropriate. I would no more think of myself, because I'm lesbian, to act inappropriately than I would think the same likely because of my gender or race.

And, hey, that's not to say I'm NOT likely act inappropriately at times - I just might. I like speaking my mind. I'm very confidant. I have a powerful voice and presence. I like a dirty or two ... but none of this has anything to do with my sexuality. :confused3:confused3:confused3

Exactly! So pathetic - really, I'm not sure maturity is all that it's cracked up to be :lmao::lmao::lmao:


Oh, see, there I go, behaving badly!!!

Viki:

Actually I was with Conc Kfor both of those two events that he described. And one of us .. as we walked away from the bus-incident.. said "I wonder how that would have gone down with Viki on the bus.." ;)

I agree with ConcK that the daughter was oblivious till her mother made a scene about it.. In the middle of the whole thing, the daughter even said "Mom... what's wrong? What's going on?"

And I agree with your thoughts about this discussion.. but since there have been in the past numerous posts (even one from PETE!) about the content of GayDays events.. I think that makes it a relevant discussion.

Personally, as with ConcK, I didn't see ANYTHING at the parks that jumped out at me as wildly inappropriate... (other than the entire Plaza restaurant making me redder than my shirt by singing Happy Birthday to me.. ;) )

Knox

[aprincess72]

So glad y'all liked my blog (I'm the crazy woman who writes http://celebrationfl.blogspot.com)! This morning Gay Days was getting some negative discussion on our Celebration internet...not because of sexual orientation, but because of the fireworks last night! I was up late and heard 'em on my side of town (for me, one of the delights of living next to WDW is being able to hear Illuminations and the others fireworks shows). Apparently some others did too and were distressed that it was after midnight. Gasp! Like they didn't realize that when you move next door to theme parks, you're gonna hear noise and it's gonna go late at some times of the season. I think of it this way: rather than framing it as "Oh, God, how dare they shoot off that stuff in the middle of the night," I prefer, "Thank God I live in Florida, right next door to Mickey, and hearing the fireworks is a reminder that I'm one of the luckiest people in the world!"

And on another note, sounds like that teen's parents are doing a stellar job of raising a bigot. I was hoping that someone like her would notice my t-shirt and say something to me directly, as I love to challenge narrow minded people (and as a doctor of psychology, I can verbally turn 'em every which way but loose!). But although a got a few dirty looks, no one actually said anything out loud.

I'd love to know where you got your shirt! I want one!!!

[OrlandoMike]

Young people act like young people regardless of their sexuality, race, or religion. If you think Gay Days are bad try working one Night of Joy! I can tell you the behavior on that night is much worse! Young gay men can be a little over the top, but oh well, what can you do? The Saturday crowd at the MK though has really blossomed with gay families, and not so much the "strictly young gay men" of the early years.

As for the poster asking about going to Gay Days for the first time, GO! There is nothing like holding your partners hand, watching the fireworks, and knowing for once in your life its ok!

It's so large now, there are actually events for women, bears, twinks, and just about every other sub category you could think of!

[piscesborn]

I have not yet been to gaydays and frankly its not a big deal if I get to go or not. Im not much of a crowd person and I KNOW there are LOTS of people. Anyway, I believe people should be able to equally express how they feel for a loved one. I however do feel that there is a time and place for everything regardless of who you are. Holding hands, hugging, or a quick peck on the cheek is fine. Making out groping etc... I don't think so. I would be equally inclined to avoid it, not really offended but uncomfortable I guess.

As for the old woman who made the comment about its disney and she didnt want her kids seeing it, I guess the kids will walk around for life with blinders on. The couple making out as they did I agree went a bit overboard. But I understand why they did it. Anyway just my two sense.

[Viki]

Viki:

Actually I was with Conc Kfor both of those two events that he described. And one of us .. as we walked away from the bus-incident.. said "I wonder how that would have gone down with Viki on the bus.." ;)




Knox

That's too funny, Knox!!! And happy birthday!!!party:

[DVC~OKW~96]

I saw some men in EPCOT yesterday wearing Bear shirts. Tell me again the complete significance of that? I learned about it here, but didn't quite grasp the whole concept.

Lots of energy in EPCOT yesterday. Wonderful to see everyone, and I do mean everyone having a good day at EPCOT (well, maybe the little kids I saw crying from time to time weren't having such a good day)!

Did see a bit of boisterous fun in the Rose and Crown, but that was not anything to get those knickers twisted over.

My favorite t-shirt of this year's Gay Days was on a very handsome young man who was walking along with a very beautiful young woman (hand in hand). His shirt said, "No, I'm not her boyfriend but you could (can?) be mine!" I LOVED IT!!! Yeah, I know. I'm weird.

But is was good to see a marked increase in families, even in EPCOT. Didn't make it to the MK on Saturday (sssssssh! don't tell) so I missed seeing the full scope of that particular form of beauty.

Also saw some pretty old folks. That was nice too. They've been through a special hell and it's great to see them comfortable enough to don an red shirt and walk along with smiles on their faces.

So? What are the plans for next year? :hourglass

[OrlandoMike]

So? What are the plans for next year? :hourglass

Not working doubles all week, taking some time off, and actually enjoying the event! :thumbsup2

I think the popularity of the bears is that for so long they were a sub group. Big burly hairy guys were not really the rage back in the early days of the gay revolution. I think these guys have just stood up like the rest of us and said "Hey, I'm a little older, a little larger, but I'm still proud of who I am" :confused3 GRRRRRR

[DVC~OKW~96]

OK, so I "got it" then. Thanks! That is what my concept was, but when my partner asked, I didn't feel I had a really solid answer.

Next year. Well, I think we'll be staying onsite so we can really enjoy ourselves. Saturday ended up being pre-empted by life, and Sunday was too rushed to do much other than have a good old look around with smiles plastered on our faces and then rush home to get ready for work.

Maybe next year we'll actually get involved in some of the special events. Now there's a thought! :upsidedow

[OrlandoMike]

Speaking of innapropriate....

I'm sitting here today with regular TV on, guess it's All my Children, and I hear the following.....

"Your womb, Ryans Sperm, and My egg"! I dont watch this show, it just happened to be on, but really, is this something that needs to be on regular TV at 1:00 in the afternoon? Parents are all up in arms over Gay Days..."I dont want to have to explain this to my kids", but how many mom's are watching this show with their children in the same room? :confused3

Guess I'm getting old! :happytv:

[inkkognito]

I'd love to know where you got your shirt! I want one!!!
Go to www.cafepress.com and search the gay and lesbian categories. I had asked a lesbian friend what straight people could wear to show support, and she told me about the "Straight but not narrow" slogan. I typed it in at cafepress and came up with multiple versions.

I am getting one for hubby for next year that has the little "bathroom symbols" of a man and woman, two men, and two women that says "Gay marriage doesn't threat my marriage." I saw an anti-gay marriage tee, so he can off-balance it next year!

And I agree...GREAT shirts among the gay and lesbian crowd. Hubby was busting a gut reading them!

[ConcKahuna]

My favorite t-shirt of this year's Gay Days was on a very handsome young man who was walking along with a very beautiful young woman (hand in hand). His shirt said, "No, I'm not her boyfriend but you could (can?) be mine!" I LOVED IT!!! Yeah, I know. I'm weird.


LOL We saw them as they were walking out of Peco's Bills!! That was a great shirt! :rotfl2:

[DiRTyBuNNy]

Sounds like a whole bunch of nothing this year after all the prefaces people made about Gay Days..

--Mr. DB

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

We were going to try to pop in for the weekend but airfare was way too scary so we had to cancel. I am so glad that those of you who were able to attend enjoyed it, and that the ugliness was kept to a minimum!

I have many GLBT friends. DS11 has ridden in 3 or 4 Gay Pride parades with me and he always has a blast. Since I volunteer with different AIDS charities there is always room for us on one float or another. DH and I are proud to be raising him in an environment where our gay and lesbian friends are an integral part of our daily lives. We believe in equality, and we want DS to believe in it, too. We would have LOVED to have been a part of the Gay Day festivities, as well as Star Wars weekend and Flower & Garden Fest but it just didn't work out this time around. Maybe next year! We would love to meet all of you!:)

[darlene9947]

I was at MK on Friday and MGM on Saturday with my 2 daughters, my 5yr old grandson and 6mo old granddaughter and we had a great time. I did not see anything in the parks that I considered offensive and I have no qualms about going again next year at that time. I think you would have to really make an effort to find offensive behavior in the parks. I'm going to have fun, not search out PDAs of any orientation!

[Boston5602]

We had a great time at Gay Days this year. Schedule wise things didn't work out for me , you know trying to please some friends and all . I was only able to meet up with Longhairbear but that was a complete accident ( Happily, and was great to meet you ! )

Saturday night at OMP at MGM was great . I loved Kathy Griffin and Donna Summer . Fireworks just after midnight at MGM were to highlight Donna Summer's last dance ( song ) !!!!!

The only thing obscene was the LINES !!!!!!! I try not to wait in lines that are to long but with friends who only go once every ten years I had to wait and wait I did.

I spent a few hours Sunday afternoon / evening in the Rose and Crown drinking and having fun. I thought at one point things may be getting out of hand for a pub in Disney but when two of those hot bartenders came out from behind the bar to sit on guys laps to thank us for a good time ( big tips , lots of bell ringing that day ) I didn't give it another thought.


I know I'm OLD when it took me until this weekend to learn what " To the Left , to the left " means . ( a line from a Beyonce song , sorry I still listen to Pet Shop Boys and Duran Duran ! )


I do not have plans for next Gay Days , but I have such a great time I think I just have to find a way !!!!!!!


It was also nice to see more couples staying at my Home Resort of Boardwalk , I hope there are more GLBT people there for Gay Days ( every day ) every year !

I guess I went on and on here Sorry

:love:

[DVC~OKW~96]

Hey Boston! I was at R&C Sunday afternoon too (late). It was pretty boisterous, but still fun, although I did miss the barkeeps sitting on anyone lap! Good to know it all stayed ok. :thumbsup2

[aprincess72]

Go to www.cafepress.com and search the gay and lesbian categories. I had asked a lesbian friend what straight people could wear to show support, and she told me about the "Straight but not narrow" slogan. I typed it in at cafepress and came up with multiple versions.

I am getting one for hubby for next year that has the little "bathroom symbols" of a man and woman, two men, and two women that says "Gay marriage doesn't threat my marriage." I saw an anti-gay marriage tee, so he can off-balance it next year!

And I agree...GREAT shirts among the gay and lesbian crowd. Hubby was busting a gut reading them!

Fabulous! Thanks!!!

[Boston5602]

Hey Boston! I was at R&C Sunday afternoon too (late). It was pretty boisterous, but still fun, although I did miss the barkeeps sitting on anyone lap! Good to know it all stayed ok. :thumbsup2

Did we miss ? We were there about 2:30 to about 6:15 or 6:30 glad you enjoyed yourself too !

[Kevin&Randall]

Did we miss ? We were there about 2:30 to about 6:15 or 6:30 glad you enjoyed yourself too !

We were at the UK Pub all afternoon and had a great time. And the inapporpriate behavior we saw was from a straight couple. He was so drunk he could barely stand. She kept exposing her breasts. Finally Disney managers asked them to leave.

All in all, we had a great time and thought this year was the most "sane" we've seen. Just a lot of people out having a good time.

Randall

:rainbow:

[DiRTyBuNNy]

We were at the UK Pub all afternoon and had a great time. And the inapporpriate behavior we saw was from a straight couple. He was so drunk he could barely stand. She kept exposing her breasts. Finally Disney managers asked them to leave.

All in all, we had a great time and thought this year was the most "sane" we've seen. Just a lot of people out having a good time.

Randall

:rainbow:

Randall, what you needed to do was take pictures (or video!) so that we can make an example of them on the internet. That more than anything might help curb their behavior.

--Mr. DB

[DVC~OKW~96]

LOLOL! Well, we must have all been there at the same time! LOL! Who knew!

We didn't really stay too long though. A Bass to go was purchased and I took a couple of photos (upon request) of a group of folks having a grand time.

We were off again walking the showcase.

[Boston5602]

Randall, what you needed to do was take pictures (or video!) so that we can make an example of them on the internet. That more than anything might help curb their behavior.

--Mr. DB

I have video from that day!!! I saw her breasts too , I'll have to see if I caught them or not!!!

I think I was to busy getting the boys and not her breast!

[Viki]

I have video from that day!!! I saw her breasts too , I'll have to see if I caught them or not!!!

I think I was to busy getting the boys and not her breast!


Good gay move!!! :)

But you couldn't get 'em for me???

[DVC~OKW~96]

LOLOLOL! Vikki! :rotfl:

[Viki]

LOLOLOL! Vikki! :rotfl:

I mean really, have a heart, jeez guys, I've been married for 21 YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:lmao::lmao::lmao:

[DVC~OKW~96]

What a wonderful accomplishment! Congratulations to you and your partner. :thumbsup2

[rabyoga]

Just back from DW... My hubby was very worried about seeing inappropriate behavior (which I told him to "get over it".) The only thing I saw that freaked me out... I saw two men holding hands and.... One of the men wasn't wearing shoes! I freaked out-as I always do when I see anyone at the theme parks without shoes. (It comes from a very nasty cut my friend got when I was little- I'll never go barefoot. I even wear slippers in my house.)
Actually we did see/hear something else that bothered us. We were in the Test Track que-after the preshow let out. There were two men and a little boy, we thought were together. My hubby, trying to be courteous, asked the one man if he wanted to get up with his partner (You know how crazy it gets to get in line after the preshow.) To which the guy replied, "CERTAINLY NOT!!! I AM NOT WITH THAT GUY!" My hubby looked at the guy and shook his head and said "Geesh, get over it!" I was proud of my hubby. And we talked about how that type of stuff must happen alot to gay people and how unfair it is. I think my hubby has a new understanding and appreciation of how hard is being gay in today's world.
*The most inappropriate behavior we seemed to see was the Big old families with 3-4 kids (all obese) screaming at each other. YIKES!!

[PghLybrt]

Good gay move!!! :)

But you couldn't get 'em for me???

You wanna see my video from Senor frogs in Mexico ? :rotfl:

(We were on an Olivia cruise but it was the people from the Carnival cruise that were the inappropriate ones.....but hey I do have it on video)

[Viki]

You wanna see my video from Senor frogs in Mexico ? :rotfl:

(We were on an Olivia cruise but it was the people from the Carnival cruise that were the inappropriate ones.....but hey I do have it on video)


OMG, this is just embarrassing! :eek::eek::eek:

[Tony-NJ]

Good gay move!!! :)

But you couldn't get 'em for me???

:rotfl2:

[Kevin&Randall]

This is freaking me out a bit... :confused:

I'm in a bar with Disboard members and don't even realize it. And worse, never thought to ask.

Kevin and I were at the table right by the door - Kevin was wearing a white shirt and I was wearing a light green shirt. Who all was there from the boards?

If anyone knows Gates and / or "B" (guy with beard, tattoos), please send me a PM with their e-mail address.

Randall

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[Valentine]

I was going to start a post on the very same topic... I must say that the hype about Gay Days is completely unwarranted and unfounded. I attended Gay Days this year for the first year... I was so excited to do so....

It was really great! I cannot tell you the amazing feeling I had coming through the castle and seeing Main Street filled with Red Shirts.. I took some photos and will post them tonight.

I went alone.. but wasn't alone too long.. I met so many wonderful people... and did not see ONE inappropriate display... other than the group of very hetero males on a bus back to POP who though it appropriate to tell off-color jokes and drop the F-bomb every other word... with Children on the bus. It was completely repulsive.

There was some anti-gay hostility that I witnessed.. a few ruffled feathers... and a comment here or there that you just had to laugh off. But for the few of those bad moments.. those were greatly outnumbered by the warmth and kindness and just plain acceptance from the majority of the straight park goers.

I would DEFINITELY do Gay Days again....without hesitation.

Kathy

[Viki]

Thanks for reporting in!

[Boston5602]

This is freaking me out a bit... :confused:

I'm in a bar with Disboard members and don't even realize it. And worse, never thought to ask.

Kevin and I were at the table right by the door - Kevin was wearing a white shirt and I was wearing a light green shirt. Who all was there from the boards?

If anyone knows Gates and / or "B" (guy with beard, tattoos), please send me a PM with their e-mail address.

Randall

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Was Kevin's white shirt trimmed in a dark color on the neck and end of the sleeves? If so I have you guys on video.........well I probably still have you on video because I got one shot of the whole place soooooooooooo < evil thought > <G>

[SeattleRedBear]

Just checking in after our first trip to GD. I don't think I saw a single inappropriate thing (and I was sooooo hoping ;-). Crowds in general were nowhere near what I was expecting (which was a relief), except we got to the bear meet WAY too late and I wasn't willing to wait in line for at least 1/2 hr. for country bear jamboree (yes, it would be much more enjoyable with a room full of bears, but I tend to be commando and avoid any line possible).

Missed the Rose & Crown episode and there was no way I was waiting at least a couple hours to get into Mannequin's on Thursday night. Had a VERY enjoyable hour at AC (KUNGALOOSH!) instead!! Didn't do any of the hard-ticket events (maybe next time). As others have said, it was absolutely great to see all the families and red shirts after the parade were impressive. We are definitely going again some year. The only time we got any kind of look was at Blizzard Beach on Tuesday. The friend who was traveling with us has pierced nipples and this one girl (probably about 10 years old), just could not stop staring at his nips.

hey Boston -- How long was kathy griffin's set? from the website, it looked to us like she was just hosting and not doing a lot of her own stand-up. we'd be willing to pay the money to see her in concert but weren't sure how much was her vs. Diva Donna.

PS. The high/low point of the trip for us was being stuck in TofT for 20 minutes as they repeatedly tried to bring the ride back online. We knew something was wrong when the elevator was doing drops but the house lights came on and the sound cut out while we were still going up and down. Then went down to the bottom (with the house lights on) and we sat at the bottom while an engineer (straight out of central casting, old skinny guy who mumbled a lot) kept talking to someone on a phone using the words "power up" and "online" a lot and occasionally would flip a switch by the phone. At least we weren't waiting up top.

[Boston5602]

Missed the Rose & Crown episode and there was no way I was waiting at least a couple hours to get into Mannequin's on Thursday night. Had a VERY enjoyable hour at AC (KUNGALOOSH!) instead!! Didn't do any of the hard-ticket events (maybe next time). As others have said, it was absolutely great to see all the families and red shirts after the parade were impressive. We are definitely going again some year. The only time we got any kind of look was at Blizzard Beach on Tuesday. The friend who was traveling with us has pierced nipples and this one girl (probably about 10 years old), just could not stop staring at his nips.

hey Boston -- How long was kathy griffin's set? from the website, it looked to us like she was just hosting and not doing a lot of her own stand-up. we'd be willing to pay the money to see her in concert but weren't sure how much was her vs. Diva Donna.



I wasn't to sure if she would be hosting or what either , but it turned out to be about an hour ( maybe slightly more) Then they herded us up to Mickey's sorcerer's to see Donna Summer who went on late. I really felt like cattle they way they worked things at MGM this year. It was different from years past.
I still had a blast and walked home after the party ( back to BWV )

AND The Rose n Crown is a place I enjoy EVERY year we are at Gay Days , nothing else like it at WDW . I also was at 8Trax all night Thursday and don't remember a thing about it , I must have been fun , I mean had fun <G>


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[Ex Cast Member]

I was going to start a post on the very same topic... I must say that the hype about Gay Days is completely unwarranted and unfounded. I attended Gay Days this year for the first year... I was so excited to do so....

It was really great! I cannot tell you the amazing feeling I had coming through the castle and seeing Main Street filled with Red Shirts.. I took some photos and will post them tonight.

I went alone.. but wasn't alone too long.. I met so many wonderful people... and did not see ONE inappropriate display... other than the group of very hetero males on a bus back to POP who though it appropriate to tell off-color jokes and drop the F-bomb every other word... with Children on the bus. It was completely repulsive.

There was some anti-gay hostility that I witnessed.. a few ruffled feathers... and a comment here or there that you just had to laugh off. But for the few of those bad moments.. those were greatly outnumbered by the warmth and kindness and just plain acceptance from the majority of the straight park goers.

I would DEFINITELY do Gay Days again....without hesitation.

Kathy

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I "heart" Kathy

[Valentine]

:love: :love: :love:

I "heart" Kathy


Awwwww.. thanks! :) I feel.. soooooo... Loved :)



Hey Back at you Vicki.. I know.. I have been missing in action..Sorry!! Haven't really had computer time!! But you are all very much in my heart!! : )

Kathy

[SnowWhite12]

I am straight, and I didn't witness any inappropriate behavior, but I did see some horrible shirts, such as "Hi, You'll do" and "sp-tters are qu-tters" (I'm not filling in the whole word cause of what boards we are on, but you get it.). My 6 year old niece asked my sister what that one meant.

[HelenePA]

Hi I am also straight. I was at Gay Days at the MK (I was also in red :rolleyes1 )... You guys rock.. you made the hot day go so much better. Some of your shirts made me and DH laugh out loud! Thank you! I also saw nothing inappropriate... some hand holding some small kisses but nothing big... but I really gotta say Thank you for your shirts..:rotfl2: :thumbsup2 :lmao:

[mom2rb]

Another straight girl here. I had so much fun at EPCOT on 6/3. I met many nice couples and their children. I always talk about different families to my boys, but we live in the suburbs of Houston. They don't see much diversity in their lives. I loved that they were able to meet other children that had two mommies or two daddies. I never saw anything inappropriate at all. I wish I had seen funny t-shirts, I love 'em.

[ConcKahuna]

I wish I had seen funny t-shirts, I love 'em.

I saw a straight guy the other day with a funny (although a bit inappropriate) shirt on. It said "I only date 10's but I'll take 2 5's."

[LIFERBABE]

And a gay hairdresser who is her only true friend! :rotfl2:


You made me spit Smirnoff Ice on my screen!:lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

HEY! It's 5'oclock somewhere:surfweb:

I really enjoyed the tone of the OP's post. My family always travels the last week in May, first week in June and we've never had any problems or issues.

[OrlandoMike]

You made me spit Smirnoff Ice on my screen!:lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

HEY! It's 5'oclock somewhere:surfweb:



My clock must have stopped, it says 1:22 here, but hey cheers!:drinking1

[ConcKahuna]

It's 1:44 now. I think when it hits 3 I'm going to pretend it's 5....