A story to telll... you'll probably find it funny

[SandrA9810]

So I worked as a photographer at MK. One of the best positions is called Magical Moments. Well the new bid started the week before Easter and my entire first two weeks at MK I was in at 6am. Luckily I got scheduled for Mo everyday... well I was one of the few people in that early that was trained for it, so I tried to clock in first to make sure I got it.

Easter weekend rolls around, and on Sundays they have these Azeala Girls from Alabama or someplace in the south. Along with the annoying poodle ladies. They're old and grouchy.
Since Mo isn't in rotation with the rest of the photographers, my manager had me do some special pictures with the girls. Backstage before the parade, as they walked down Main Street for both parades.
Well after the second parade was done I had a father walk up to me and ask how to get copies of the pictures I just took. Well I was standing there with my manager who knows that i'm with Kari. He started talking about his wife loves traveling with the girls, and she loves Disney and how many times a year she comes.... blah blah blah....

guy: "but there's that one weekend... in the summer time, i think it's in June. How awful that Disney could allow such a thing to happen. I don't think any one should bring thier kids here. I'd never allow any one to come here"
manager: "we'll sir it's not something that Disney puts on. And Mickey loves every one, so every one is welcome into his Park. We don't discreminate against any one."
"It's an awfully busy day and I'm sure you have things to do, and so do we. Have a magical day"
me: stood there and smiled and kept my mouth shut. If only he realized how many cast members that make his trips so wonderful are gay. I really wish I could've said I'll be here too wearing a red shirt.

 

[OrlandoMike]

I've had a many similar stories...

Four golfers: "When do the (Insert nasty word here) arrive?"

Me: "Tomorrow, want me to get you a room with my discount?"

 

[ConcKahuna]

I've had a many similar stories...

Four golfers: "When do the (Insert nasty word here) arrive?"

Me: "Tomorrow, want me to get you a room with my discount?"

Guest: "This is disgusting! I demand to speak to a manager right now!"

So we call out the concierge manager, a VERY flambouyant gay man..

Manger, in very over-the-top voice: "Yes sir! How can I help make your stay magical today?"

The guest walked away

 

[NHdisneylover]

I really, really, truly feel for all of you having to deal with such horrid people with a smile. But I do enjoy these stories--especially Conk's

Reminds me slightly of when Civil Unions became legal in New Hampshire. We were homeschooling the kids and lots of other homeschoolers are of very different mindsets than ourselves and assume everyone who homeschools has the same mindset. We were at a homeschool class at a local museum and some of the mom's were talking about how "disgusting" the new marraige (only Civil Unions at the time but they were saying "marriage") law was. DD came up just in time to hear the "new marriage law" part and piped up--"isn't it awesome--our friends Chip and Brian are getting married at our house New Years Eve!" and bounced back over to continue a project with one of the women's daughters
. I LOVE it when my kids speak up "for" meI did follow up with saying something along the lines of "It IS disgusting it took so long for New Hampshire to do the right thing isn't it?" and walked away.

Of course it would be better if these things never came up--but at least it is fun when you can turn the tables on the bigots

 

[soulmates]

Guest: "This is disgusting! I demand to speak to a manager right now!"

So we call out the concierge manager, a VERY flambouyant gay man..

Manger, in very over-the-top voice: "Yes sir! How can I help make your stay magical today?"

The guest walked away

I swear, in my mind, I envisioned Mr. Humphries from "Are you being served"...I'm rolling!!

 

[zeitzeuge]

I LOVE some of the responses you've all given people. Back in the day, a situation like that would have caused my temper to flare, but anymore I just try to give them= the best comeback that I can, putting them in their place. Their ignorance just makes me laugh.

 

[SandrA9810]

That was a good story Conk. LOL

 

[jameybano]

Love one another!!!!

 

[wallyb]

Guest: "This is disgusting! I demand to speak to a manager right now!"

So we call out the concierge manager, a VERY flambouyant gay man..

Manger, in very over-the-top voice: "Yes sir! How can I help make your stay magical today?"

The guest walked away

This was so great.
And so zen at the same time.

 

[ConcKahuna]

My first Gayday, some friends and I were sitting on a bench waiting for the Main Street Electrical Parade. 2 adorable little british children come up to us...

Kids: "Excuse us sirs, may our Grand-mama sit down near you? She's quite old."

So we scoot over and a little old lady sits next to us.

Old lady: "I must say, if we had known you poufters were going to be here we never would have come! Everyone has been brilliant though, and so much nicer than usual! We may come at this time from now on!"

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Guest: "This is disgusting! I demand to speak to a manager right now!"

So we call out the concierge manager, a VERY flambouyant gay man..

Manger, in very over-the-top voice: "Yes sir! How can I help make your stay magical today?"

The guest walked away

I wouldn't have been fussing in the first place (obviously) but I think I would have scooped up the manager and made him come to the parks with me! How FUN!!!

Our current plan for 2010 is to fly in on June 4 (Friday) so we should be there for part of the Gay Day festivities. If DH can't get those days off we will have to reconfigure, but as of now that is my plan.

 

[NHdisneylover]

My first Gayday, some friends and I were sitting on a bench waiting for the Main Street Electrical Parade. 2 adorable little british children come up to us...

Kids: "Excuse us sirs, may our Grand-mama sit down near you? She's quite old."

So we scoot over and a little old lady sits next to us.

Old lady: "I must say, if we had known you poufters were going to be here we never would have come! Everyone has been brilliant though, and so much nicer than usual! We may come at this time from now on!"

I think you have posted about this before--it is a great little story. Good to realize that people's opinions can be changed opinions just by being visible and otherwise yourself sometimes

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

We were sitting on a bench near the ferry in EPCOT (WS) once upon a time...
When a small group, appearing to be grandchildren and grandparents came along and sat down. (Now mind, we were truly just sitting there...) They were waiting for the ferry, we were just enjoying the atmosphere.

The grandfather appearing person lectured the older of the two boys on how disgusting and immoral many things were that he'd seen today, including all the sinners (that would be us, ok?) and drinking and smoking...etc.

We refused to move, or refused to do anything other than beam him with our brightest smiles which only resulted in his getting angrier and more forceful in his lecture to the poor boy.

To their relief the ferry arrived and they walked down the ramp to board. My wife looked down and low and behold there was their very large, very expensive looking camera bag...

We looked at each other, smiled, she picked it up and with the best drama you can imagine she shouted, "OOOOOOOOOHHHHHH SIRRRRRR! YES SIRRRRR! YOU THERE!!!!!" He was doing every single thing to ignore her.

My wife did of course get the attention of the CM, and handed the bag off to her. The CM in turn handed the bag to the grump. He thanked her profusely. She literally put her hand on his shoulder and gently turned him to face us and said quite sternly, "THANK THEM. THEY are the ones who cared enough to get this to you." He was PURPLE!

LOLOLOL.

Bigots. Gotta' love 'em all if only for the humor factor.

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

Oh geez. I forgot to say that I love the stories of O'Mike and ConcK and Sandra.

O'Mike I LOVE your response!!! LOLOLOL. Did they choke, I hope?

I'm picturing Emmett from QAF for the Concierge Manager.

 

[ConcKahuna]

I'm picturing Emmett from QAF for the Concierge Manager.

behavior about the same, but from a short pale white guy of italian decent with glasses.

 

[Crashdown]

I really like this thread... Hope I can show the same class if I ever have a situation like this come up...