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[glitterkittyy]

Me too! I'll behave.

I don't think the standby line is prohibitive to one meeting their soul mate, I think the FP line although short could be condusive to meeting said mate.

I think the "single" rider line is an even better place. Hello! Bu dum ching! Thank you! Thank you! I'll be here til next Thursday.... try the veal!

Maybe what they need are single (and looking) rider lines!

 

[mefordis]

Wild orgy? This is the first time I've heard anyone have this perception of Gay Days. I think your imagination may be running a bit wild.

After further reflection on this topic, here are a few thoughts:

I guess my real concern is over-the-top, in-your face. Anything. Not just "gay" stuff, but anything. I'm not easily offended - but what does offend me is people all up in my face about stuff - politics, a particular lifestyle, yes even Christians. I don't like to have anything shoved down my throat.

With that said, I'm realizing the real reason I asked this question is because of the few gay people who seem to want to flaunt their lifestyle in peoples faces. They tend to be the ones organizing particular events, parades, etc., at least from what I gather from my limited exposure, i.e. the news. I'm not stupid, I realize the vast majority of gay people do not live their daily lives in a flambouyant fashion. But events such as these are, at least in the media, played up to the extreme. That was really the heart of my question - how extreme is the behavior?

Since the vast majority of gay people do not live their lives in such ways, why is it always portrayed as such in the media? Why have Gay Days if the general perception is a wild orgy? If a particular group is trying to explain itself to society at large, why portray the extreme?

Moralists try to hitch themselves onto the Christian church - but Jesus was far more concerned about people than their behavior! Behavior, lifestyle, etc. was always second place at best with Him - He was concerned with the individual. As noted by a previous poster, He certainly did not condone sinful behavior, but truly loved people.

 

[bytheblood]

Hi Russell,

In 2005 we visited Disney during "gay days" and can tell you honestly that other than a handful of situations, there was not much PDA that I or my family found unacceptable. Some of that same PDA we have also seen from hetero couples in the parks during other visits.

What we found more unacceptable were the comments or wording on shirts. And to tell you the truth, we did not notice it unless they were standing in a queue by us or sitting right by us in a show. Our daughter did not notice most of it and of course we just let it roll on the one or two occasions she commented.

As for the crowds, some of the parks are more crowded as the attendees of this event plan to visit the same place. If you avoid the parks on the same days they are planning their group events, you should be able to avoid the mass crowds. You might also consider signing up for TGM and following his advice on which parks will have the lower attendance.

Pray about it. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to PM me. I am happy to help.

 

[*disgal*]

OP- I think you put it very nicely.

I probably wouldn't go at that time just because of the crowds. But if I did, I'd just avoid MK on that Saturday. Sounds like that's the worst of it.

I do have a question though, or maybe it's a statement.

I don't care if you are homosexual, hetero, black, white, green, hillbilly, cityfolk.................why wear a vulgar T-shirt when you are at WDW around tons of young children?? Heck, I don't like seeing it either, to be truthful!!

And I thought Disney didn't allow that.........or is it just one more "rule" they don't want to police? I know it must be difficult, but can't they do something?

In all the 12 trips I've taken, I think I've only seen it once or twice, thank goodness. But I just don't get why it is necessary for some people to do that.

 

[eliza61]

We visited during 2006. Personally, I thought I saw more gross, inappropriate behaviour when I chaperoned senior class trips than I've ever seen during gay days but I have seen couples holding hands.
I've been pretty open and honest about different beliefs since my kids were about 3 and generally don't "shield" them from much of any thing so my kids didnot notice any thing and any questions were answered honestly and without drama.
We would not hesitate to go again.

As far as unappropriate T-shirts, once again I've seen teenagers with worse. My neice and her girlfriends had T-shirts say "Hannah Montanna sucks" made for their senior trip to wdw. I flipped a gasket because I thought it was rude & offensive

 

[AKLforever]

...this is about Gay Days.

We are considering changing dates for our June 2009 trip to include the first full week, which historically has been Gay Days. Now, not to sound like Senator Craig, but I'm not gay nor have I ever been gay!!! I'm married to a woman and we have two young kids.

An aside: My wife and I try to follow the teachings of Jesus and love everyone just as they are, are trying to teach this to our kids, and so we cannot condone homosexuality. We want to love and respect ALL people, just as they are. Once we are blessed enough to get to know someone (anyone!) and develop a relationship with them, then maybe they will understand why we believe what we believe and we can share our story with them. Now, back to this post...

What should we expect if we tour the parks during Gay Days?

I'm asking this without preconceived notions, opinions, etc. We're not fans of public displays of affection regardless of the couple's gender. I'm obviously asking about same-sex couples in the parks, but I'm also asking about crowd levels in general.

I will not engage in sparring matches with any of you over my beliefs - they are what they are and I think I've explained them well enough above.

I'm simply asking a question that I feel is relevant to my family's trip.

Im going to say Dont go on those days. With your beliefs the way they are, Ill say dont go. With everything I just read here, and the rest of your posts, it doest add up to you having a good time. And Im not gay nor am I a believer of jesus or any religion for that matter. I just wanted to say that so you know Im not biased either way.
BUT! I AM biased to Animal Kingdom Lodge, and you have no choice but to stay there or be banished to a very cheap run down hotel, far from disney, where they dont even offer electricity. And theres people in the next room playing war games on the PS3 with a loud bass sound system, BOOM! lol

 

[Dallas_Lady]

I did not read all the replies, so this may have been posted already.

Here is Webmaster Pete's (the founder and owner of the Disboards) take on Gay Days:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-gay-days.htm

 

[bellaprincess98]

It just bugs me that there is an event specifically for peoples sexuality.

I too am on the conservative side, and would never go during that time. Its not because I'm intolerant of gays (even though I dont agree with the lifestyle) but because when you name an event based on sexuality, guess what! Some people are going to go out of their way to advertise it thinking "Hey its gay week, I'm allowed to display it."

 

[perkinsrose]

I did not read all the replies, so this may have been posted already.

Here is Webmaster Pete's (the founder and owner of the Disboards) take on Gay Days:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-gay-days.htm

ThankYOU for posting this!

 

[HonnyDipp]

I did not read all the replies, so this may have been posted already.

Here is Webmaster Pete's (the founder and owner of the Disboards) take on Gay Days:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-gay-days.htm

Wow, thank you for posting this! I'm amazed, truely amazed

 

[LorieR]

I did not read all the replies, so this may have been posted already.

Here is Webmaster Pete's (the founder and owner of the Disboards) take on Gay Days:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-gay-days.htm

Thank you for posting this

 

[belle&beast]

I have not been to WDW during Gay Days, but we did see gay couples while there in January 2006. My children are the same ages as the OP's and my then 4 yo DD asked why the two grown ups (men) were holding hands while we were in line for IASW. I just told her that they love each other, so they are holding hands. Then their daughter called one man "daddy" and the other "dad" and she again questioned me. How can she have two dads? I simply explained that all families are different and this little girl happens to have two dads. Some kids have two moms and some have one mom and one dad and some kids just have one parent like X, every family is different. To that she answered, "Wow, she's really lucky to have two dads!" End of conversation. Sometimes, the simple resonses are all kids really need.

 

[bellaprincess98]

Don't you get it? I see the beauty of all religions and spirituality, but I draw the line when people use their beliefs to "hate".

You cant pick and choose the best parts of your religion. If you are a christian, you have to believe everything about chrsitianity, same with every religion out there, and we all know what they would all say about gay week.

 

[perkinsrose]

I have not been to WDW during Gay Days, but we did see gay couples while there in January 2006. My children are the same ages as the OP's and my then 4 yo DD asked why the two grown ups (men) were holding hands while we were in line for IASW. I just told her that they love each other, so they are holding hands. Then their daughter called one man "daddy" and the other "dad" and she again questioned me. How can she have two dads? I simply explained that all families are different and this little girl happens to have two dads. Some kids have two moms and some have one mom and one dad and some kids just have one parent like X, every family is different. To that she answered, "Wow, she's really lucky to have two dads!" End of conversation. Sometimes, the simple resonses are all kids really need.

wonderful, compassionate, simple & developmentally appropriate explanation. I think many parents are scared to address issue at all while others feel like they have to give waaay too much information. This is basically what i've told my kids and accept it and at 6 & 8 have not had other questions.

 

[Sleeping Becca]

Wild orgy? This is the first time I've heard anyone have this perception of Gay Days. I think your imagination may be running a bit wild.

I was totally thinking the exact same thing! I mean come on this is Disney folks.

That really struck me as funny, it made me spit my Diet Coke!

 

[mgilmer]

We are straight too. My wife, my son (15) and myself just returned from 11 glorious days that we planned for during Gay Days. I will always go during GD if I go in June. The crowds are lighter and the people are friendly. I saw numerous gay couples (evidenced by the red shirts on MK Saturday) but saw NOTHING inappropriate. Now we did see some inappropriate things, but these were with the straight people, not the GD crowd. If you want a very good experience without problems and lesser crowds, that is definitely the time to go. FWIW, the gay people we met were much kinder and considerate than many of the straight people we met.

...this is about Gay Days.

We are considering changing dates for our June 2009 trip to include the first full week, which historically has been Gay Days. Now, not to sound like Senator Craig, but I'm not gay nor have I ever been gay!!! I'm married to a woman and we have two young kids.

An aside: My wife and I try to follow the teachings of Jesus and love everyone just as they are, are trying to teach this to our kids, and so we cannot condone homosexuality. We want to love and respect ALL people, just as they are. Once we are blessed enough to get to know someone (anyone!) and develop a relationship with them, then maybe they will understand why we believe what we believe and we can share our story with them. Now, back to this post...

What should we expect if we tour the parks during Gay Days?

I'm asking this without preconceived notions, opinions, etc. We're not fans of public displays of affection regardless of the couple's gender. I'm obviously asking about same-sex couples in the parks, but I'm also asking about crowd levels in general.

I will not engage in sparring matches with any of you over my beliefs - they are what they are and I think I've explained them well enough above.

I'm simply asking a question that I feel is relevant to my family's trip.

 

[glitterkittyy]

I was totally thinking the exact same thing! I mean come on this is Disney folks.

That really struck me as funny, it made me spit my Diet Coke!

Maybe it's a hard ticket event?




So much for behaving!

 

[Sleeping Becca]

Upon reading Webmaster Pete's view on Gaydays, I must say I'm completely shocked. I guess I never witnessed any of the things he mentioned because I have always avoided the scheduled parks. My heart breaks for him, you can tell he is really saddened by what he witnessed.

 

[rosiep]

Maybe it's a hard ticket event?




So much for behaving!

Too funny!

 

[Sleeping Becca]

Maybe it's a hard ticket event?




So much for behaving!

OMG!!! Stop it! I won't have any Diet Coke left!