Disney Cruise with my Partner

[disneyma]

Hi All,

I hope this does not cause a huge issue but the boards have been a great place to get feedback and information. I just got back from a 4 day Wonder cruise and it was just simply the best. I went with my mom and could not ask for anything more.

I took advantage of the special offer and booked another cruise for me and my boyfreiend. We have been a gay couple for over six years. We are very low key and keep our "personal" buisiness to ourselves.

We have been to WDW many times as we are DVC members...

I have some concerns about goind this August on the 7 day cruise. We don't want to feel uncomfortable or make others feel that way. We want to be able to do everything..including Palo.

I would be interested if anyone had any advice, suggestions, to just do it and no worries, or whatever....

Thanks for your advice and I don't want to make this into a debate.

Disneyma

 

[Hygiene99]

This will not Be a problem ...................
go have a great cruise.....

 

[scottygirl]

Go and have a good time! See this thread:http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=522106

 

[Stepharoonie!]

Have a GREAT time

 

[TinkHappy]

I really don't see this as a problem. The only time I would be offended is if the two of you started making out and groping eachother at the table (now before anyone flames me ) I would be very offended if ANYONE started making out and groping eachother at the table (All's equal for everyone). There is a time and place...

Really ~ I think that if someone is upset over you and your partner, whom you share a committed relationship with, they just need to get over it. (my opinion)

HAVE FUN!! and don't worry!!

 

[inkkognito]

I really don't think it will be an issue.
We were once seated at dinner with a gay male couple, and another time with a lesbian couple. Both times there were a lot of other people at the table, and no one seemed to have a problem with it. One lady who was travelling with her adult daughter rarely said a word (that was the time when we sat with the lesbian couple), but I think she was just unfriendly in general. Her daughter was just the opposite.
I have never noticed any gay couples in Palo...I'm sure they've been there, but were probably low key so I never even noticed. I think a meal there would be a great experience for you and your partner. I know several other gay and lesbian couples who have sailed on Disney, and I've never heard anything but positive reports from them.
I'm sure you know that WDW tends to be a gay-friendly place, and I think that in general you will find that holds true on the ships as well.
Barb
Visit the Platinum Castaway Club at: www.castawayclub.com

 

[hopelea]

I agree........as long as we don't have to yell "GET A ROOM", , everything should be fine! I am sure you will have a great time.

I am not an affectionate person in public, it just makes me uncomfortable. So, when I see anyone, male or female in a major lip lock in public, I feel uncomfortable.

Have a Magical cruise!!!

 

[3 things]

1. Welcome to you and your partner!

2. You'll have fun.

3. Don't give it another thought...

 

[3 things]

The trouble-maker in me now finds that I want to make out under the moon with my wife on deck 9 - knowing I might make someone feel uncomfortable that we are in love and showing it... *grin*

Ok, I won't...

But with everyone SO WILLING and accepting of showing hate (road rage, rude language, giving the finger, and yelling at the person behind the counter), I'd think we'd be happy to seeing some "love". Oops I better shut up or they'll make me go over the the debate board... *grin*

 

[KaitlinsMom]

Originally posted by 3 things
But with everyone SO WILLING and accepting of showing hate (road rage, rude language, giving the finger, and yelling at the person behind the counter), I'd think we'd be happy to seeing some "love". Oops I better shut up or they'll make me go over the the debate board... *grin*

Just wanted to say I agree -

I hope you have a wonderful time - The only suggestion I would have for you is that if you are feeling aprehensive, then you might want to change your cruise from the summer months to a time when the ship is not over-run with children - But, if you and your partner have a child, then no worries!

You will have a fantastic time!

 

[WDWLVR]

I agree - have a wonderful time!

 

[ThreeCircles]

Hello DisneyMa--

First, congratulations on six years!

Travis, my partner of eleven years, and I will be on our fifth Disney Magic cruise (7-night, Eastern) on Saturday. We only have great things to report about our voyages.

Disney, as always, does an excellent job of being inclusive to all family forms. We have never encountered any type of problems pertaining to Disney and our relationship. As far as other guests are concerned, yeah, you may encounter some "looks" but I don't think that will be the norm. The world is moving in the right direction and your relationship will be affirmed, valued, and recognized.

Please go and enjoy yourselves. You both deserve it! And, if you want to share a kiss (a G-rated kiss, that is!) or hold hands, I'd support you 100%.

Jason

 

[Rock'n Robin]

Go and have fun! I'm sure you won't have any problems.
Robin M.

 

[34Angels]

Maybe it's just because I'm young (kinda, will be 26 almost 27 before I get to take my first cruise ) but I don't see a problem with a little bit of affection, a kiss here or there, holding hands, little things like that, even if you're gay. Just don't do the whole sickening routine of feeding each other, cramming your tongues down each others throats, or groping. That's just horrible to watch anytime. I, personally, could even deal with light flirting between ya'll. I may be more tolerant of this behavior than the general public though. I've always just figured if I didn't want to see it then I wouldn't do it in public. I say go for it, stroll the decks under the moonlight holding hands, stand at the rail and hug, do what any other couple would do. And if anyone does say something or shoots you nasty looks, well, what comes around goes around, you know? Have fun!!

 

[OJulie67]

Have a fabulous time!

 

[inkkognito]

I never even thought about the kid issue, but that is probably an area where you have an advantage on Disney. If you don't have children and you want to show some appropriate affection, there are plenty of adult areas where you can "escape" for some grown-up time. Even in the seasons when there are a lot of kids on board, you can still enjoy the adults-only areas because Disney does agreat job of enforcing them.
If you get any "looks," it's the other person's problem, not yours!
Barb
Visit the Platinum Castaway Club at: www.castawayclub.com

 

[saturday97]

Have a wonderful time!

 

[Nick@ VB+OKW]

Don't worry........and have a great cruise.

 

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by ThreeCircles
Please go and enjoy yourselves. You both deserve it! And, if you want to share a kiss (a G-rated kiss, that is!) or hold hands, I'd support you 100%.

Jason

I second what Jason says! I am not gay, and I also have a 4 year old daughter and to be honest I wouldn't care at all if she saw you share a kiss (g rated as Jason put it!)....she knows some girls like boys some like girls, some boys like girls and some like boys....I certainly wouldn't want her seeing anything other than a kiss though by a gay OR straight couple LOL!!

 

[Rence]

My partner and I have been on two Disney Cruises.

No problems at all. We ate at Palos both times, no problems at all.

As I wrote in another thread, we took the tour of the spa and the person giving the tour made it clear that we were more than welcome to partake in any of the couples treatments. But I'm not a spa person, my partner is, so he went for the cabana massage on his own.

I wouldn't hesitate recommending a DCL cruise to any couple, gay or straight.