Gay Days?

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annhjk said:
Same sex isn't our issue at all. It's the over the top, in your face that we were worried about. If it seems to be mainly at 1 park each day, we'll just plan around it. I know my kids know what it is and have seen it - and don't really question it. I'm pretty sure the younger ones won't notice, the older ones see it anyway. Thanks for the input!
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I have been in the parks a few times during Gay Days....I had actually forgotten it was that time of year until a very nice "couple" ask me if I would take their picture. (I didn't have any children with me when they ask) Which I did with no problem. From what I have seen they are definitely not over the top or in your face with their sexuality. I wouldn't avoid any of the parks during that time if it were me. Like a previous poster said you won't notice them any more or less than on a regular day...
 
It's Disney World, not a Pride parade. Just like any other people with common sense, the behavior will be conducive to the surroundings. If their are people in your group who are intolerant to equality, then I would suggest going during a different time. Especially if they are the kind of people who will be loud mouthed and rude.
 
Personally, I LOVE all people. I don't care if you are gay or straight.

That being said, I don't want to see ANYONE displaying PDAs. Just because that is the way that I am. There aren't anymore PDAs during "gay days" than any other days of the week. Now, there will likely be idiots making rude comments toward gay day attendees. Which personally, I wouldn't want my children around. Not the gay people, the comment making idiots. I don't want my kids to learn about hate. It will happen son enough and I will prevent it as long as humanly possible!

The crowds in the designated parks can be pretty high during gay days. Just like when ANY major event is happening in a specific park.

In my opinion, if you OR members of your party are going to be uncomfortable, reschedule your visit. That is the great thing about this country. YOU have just as much right to choose not to participate in Gay Days as OTHERS have to participate. Having said that, everyone should act appropriately no matter what they choose.
 
We were there this year for Gay Days and it was a non-issue. We were at MK on Sat. (the designated Gay Days park) and at Epcot on Sunday (the designated Gay Days park). There were alot of red shirts, but other than that it wasn't really noticeable.

I had a 5 year old and 6 year old with us and neither of them even noticed -- and believe me these 2 children are very inquisitive and still naive enough that they don't mind asking me anytime they see something out of the ordinary.

On the trip, I had to explain "Make a Wish" Trips, why that baby was under his mommy's shirt, why that person is riding a scooter, etc but not a single question about Gay Days.
 
We encountered Gay Days I believe it was 1998 and we went in May or June. I had no idea such a day existed at Disney but boy were we astounded at the entrance. There were several full drag men who kept squealing and hugging anyone who approached the group. My jaw dropped for quite a while that morning due to some very inappropriate behavior for anyone. However, once we entered the parks you didn't even know they existed honestly! I don't recall seeing anybody dressed in drag and if others with this group were there they were invisible to me. I'm still scratching my head how any person could survive the parks in high heels. I always want to get them a wheel chair when I see stilettos in Disney. That is the definition of insanity. We have never gone during this time again not because of the group but I hate Disney during the summer. My idea of vacation is not long lines in 100 degrees. Hope this helps.
 


annhjk said:
Not how it was intended. I'm talking about the small percentage that go for shock value that isn't family friends. HEre's a link to the kinds of things I'm referring to.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-gay-days.htm
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Do you have any idea how old that article is? Every year someone drags up that same old, tired, self loathing article and says, "OH NOES! I don't want my kids to see teh gay!" Every. Single. Year. I think that article has been circulating as long as I have been on the DIS.

Listen to the people that have actually been there.

... and I have a 4 year old that knows what "gay" is. You underestimate your kids.
 
Hi Op. I will try to help answer your question. We brought my then 6 year old nephew during gay days 5 years ago. Personally, I was concerned and didn't want to do a lot of explaining as I felt that was his parents job, not mine. What we did was avoid their park of the day. We had no issues and saw nothing inappropriate (except by a young heterosexual couple in the Maelstrom line). My nephew didn't notice anything "unusual" and neither did we. It was a great time to go and if we had to go during the summer months we would choose that time again. Hope this helps.
 
I'd be more worried about your kids seeing parents yelling at and dragging around exhausted and over stimulated kids. Bad parenting far out weighs PDA's at Disney!
 
annhjk said:
Not how it was intended. I'm talking about the small percentage that go for shock value that isn't family friends. HEre's a link to the kinds of things I'm referring to.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-gay-days.htm
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Wow. Thanks for sharing. That article alone, even if it was written by a gay man, is pretty much enough of a reason for me to not support this site any longer. Gay people love to "shove" their lifestyle down your throat and don't forget about all the drugs! I've been to several "gay" events and let me tell you--they are so much more fun than most other events because there's a certain thing lacking--JUDGMENT.
 
Lemurone said:
Wow. Thanks for sharing. That article alone, even if it was written by a gay man, is pretty much enough of a reason for me to not support this site any longer. Gay people love to "shove" their lifestyle down your throat and don't forget about all the drugs! I've been to several "gay" events and let me tell you--they are so much more fun than most other events because there's a certain thing lacking--JUDGMENT.
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I really wish that article wouldn't be dragged back up every year and someone who has been to recent Gay Days events would write a current review and get that plastered all over the internet.
 
Lemurone said:
Wow. Thanks for sharing. That article alone, even if it was written by a gay man, is pretty much enough of a reason for me to not support this site any longer. Gay people love to "shove" their lifestyle down your throat and don't forget about all the drugs! I've been to several "gay" events and let me tell you--they are so much more fun than most other events because there's a certain thing lacking--JUDGMENT.
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Wow that is a lot of generalizations there. Anyone can lack judgement, you know.
 
Lemurone said:
Wow. Thanks for sharing. That article alone, even if it was written by a gay man, is pretty much enough of a reason for me to not support this site any longer. Gay people love to "shove" their lifestyle down your throat and don't forget about all the drugs! I've been to several "gay" events and let me tell you--they are so much more fun than most other events because there's a certain thing lacking--JUDGMENT.
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FYI I reported this post. It should be removed soon.
 
I'm failing to see why this would be a concern on any level. The parks are great with all kinds of ppl and events. Have a great trip and don't worry.


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Lemurone said:
Wow. Thanks for sharing. That article alone, even if it was written by a gay man, is pretty much enough of a reason for me to not support this site any longer. Gay people love to "shove" their lifestyle down your throat and don't forget about all the drugs! I've been to several "gay" events and let me tell you--they are so much more fun than most other events because there's a certain thing lacking--JUDGMENT.
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If you are a member of some community, and a portion of that community is acting in a way that you believe reflects poorly on your entire community, isn't it your duty as a member of that community to call those people out? How is asking for decorum and dignity a bad thing?
 
Wills Mom said:
Good :goodvibes That post is absolutely disgusting! The poster should be so ashamed of themselves!!
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:thumbsup2I agree. I've been fighting myself to keep from responding to that ignorant disgusting trash. I would have nothing nice to say. At. All.
 
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