Disney endorses....

[BarbWB]

I've heard it said and wholeheartedly agree ... "Why worry about the ways people love each other. Let's worry about the ways they hate each other."

Love doesn't bother me ...

Besides, what percentage of wdw employees are gay? I'm guessing it is MUCH higher than the national average ... If gay issues bother you, wdw might not be the place for you ....

 

[*KeepMovingForward*]

A little suprised this hasnt already been addressed here, and I am going to attempt to pose the question w/o offending anyone, but does anyone see an issue with Disney allowing/promoting same sex wedings in there parks and on their cruises? It would seem to me, that they are going out on a big limb here. Heres the link for those who want to read the story.


http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17972793/?GT1=9246

Honestly, while it doesn't affect me, I think it is wonderful! I know everyone may not agree, but I figure, if it makes someone else happy, why not? I just think Disney should have gotten with the program a while ago!

 

[Davids-Coco]

What they are advertising is a Fairy Tale Wedding, not a committment ceremony. Not trying to argue semantics, but you know that is where they are going to face their criticism, as well as the Fairy Tale Wedding being conducted sans marraige license, which, IS taking a stand on the issue on Disney's part if you ask me. Im not against them for doing this, personnally I think everyone has a right to be miserable and give half their stuff to their ex, its just a very forward thinking policy on their part, and because their Disney, I think they could face a big backlash.

This is exactly what the news media is having a hay day with... it is a Fairy Tale Wedding... So the couple's marriage is a "fairy tale" and doesn't really exist.

 

[leighe]

It is a business, afterall!

It bothers me that people assume companies should take a moral stand. In a free market economy...that is our responsibility.

Wow Georgia. That's downright conservative of you.

I won't tell the Difibulator King if you won't.

 

[Keara'sMom]

Have to tell ya, I expected to read very negative, gay-bashing posts (don't know why--guess I've heard more and more of that kind of thinking lately), and I've read NONE of that! Way to go, disers! I have no problems with Disney's new policy; in fact, I celebrate it! Why should we deny others the right to enjoy happiness?

My dh and I are trying to teach tolerance and acceptance to our dd10. Way to go, Disney!

 

[PiperPizzaz]

Yay for Disney! I like them even better now!

BTW, I am just an average, midwestern hetero SAHM.

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

It is my perception that the average DISer is a bit more educated, more worldly and definitely more fun loving and less apt to be subject to the 'isms' and intolerance that less educated and well traveled people might be.

I was raised in a tiny town in Ohio by a racist father but was saved by my love of books in learning that my father was NOT right in his opinions, formed because of his limited knowledge.

Some are not so lucky.

With luck, opportunity and being able to seize those opportunites we live and we learn. I am still learning.

Slightly Goofy

 

[NYBlue1]

What they are advertising is a Fairy Tale Wedding, not a committment ceremony. Not trying to argue semantics, but you know that is where they are going to face their criticism, as well as the Fairy Tale Wedding being conducted sans marraige license, which, IS taking a stand on the issue on Disney's part if you ask me. Im not against them for doing this, personnally I think everyone has a right to be miserable and give half their stuff to their ex, its just a very forward thinking policy on their part, and because their Disney, I think they could face a big backlash.

They cant be advertising a wedding cause its not legal in the state of florida for Gay folks to marry. That pretty much ends that. The haters are in the minority, as most radical groups they spew quite loudly for the size of the group. The contoversey sells papers and makes press that makes them appear to be a much larger group than they are.

This will have ZERO effect on Disney other than some bigoted loudmouths shooting off their hate and judgement and getting some press and soundbites. It amazes me that with the large number of gay employees that disney has that anybody would be offended and stop comming to disney over a COMMITMENT ceremony .

I guess the gays are ok to entertain these folks , just dont let them out of the entertaining to live their lives as equal americans.

Good for Disney

 

[PrincessTigerLily]

As has been stated before and I will say it again - Good for Disney! The ideals of America has always been that "melting pot" of many different kinds of people. I don't agree with those who feel everyone else must live in accordance to what they personally believe is "right". Love knows no boundaries!

 

[Disneytwinz]

WTG Disney!!

 

[J&HMom]

While I do not agree with or condone homosexuality, I also don't think that this change will affect disney for the worse. In fact, because of this, the # of these so-called weddings will probably soar. This will just prove that it is all about the $$$. I know so many of you do not agree with my beliefs, but as you all are saying, "to each his own". Just my thoughts.

 

[las3888]

I think after 4 pages of "way to go Disney" responses, I was very hesitant to respond, but I guess I'm entitled to my opinion as well. I have to say I am not a huge fan. It won't ruin my trip, or even affect it, but for those who think Disney is not taking a stand in any way shape or form, that just isn't so.

Not looking for a debate or flames or anything (REALLY), so feel free to continue with the "way to go Disney" thoughts...just interjecting a different opinion.

PS - I am not a southern baptist or anything like that...come from the great blue state of Illinois....

 

[Mickey'sMainMami]

I think the best thing everyone could do is worry about themselves and their children and stop worrying about what everyone else is doing. If it isn't hurting you, then leave it alone. Who are we to judge other people? That is God's job. I am not saying anyone on here is wrong to express thier opinion, this is after all a discussion board, and my comments are not directed at you personally, I just think the world would be much better place if people would stop worrying about everyone else. I for one could care less about what other people are doing, as long as it isn't hurting anyone, heck, I have enough of my own problems to worry about without adding more to it. I wish we could all just get along, not only people of a different sexual orientation than mine, but people of different races and religions.

 

[Mickey'sMainMami]

Sorry people, one more thing. I do believe everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and you don't have to like or agree what other people do with or to their lives, but the best thing to do is to do nothing at all. There is too much hatred in the world today and I worry about the future of my kids, people are so judgemental, the old saying still rings true, if you can't say anything nice, please don't say anything at all.

 

[nettii]

I just want to add my two cent. As a loving family member of several homosexual people, I am soo happy that they can now have a venue with such extraordinary power and influence stand behind them, for years they have been treated like less than second class citizens. Their rights are and should be the same as any heterosexual in this country. I want my nephew (who’s father is gay) and my sons to grow up in a world of acceptance not a world blanked in shame. I will step of the soap box now.

 

[DawnM]

The article states that Disney is in the hospitality/entertainment industry.

Just as a gay couple can purchase a dinner or a hotel room, they can purchase a ceremony.

I don't see this as Disney endorsing anything. They offer a commodity, anyone that wants it can purchase it.

Dawn

 

[Starr W.]

I think the best thing everyone could do is worry about themselves and stop worrying about what everyone else is doing

That's what my mom used to tell us.

 

[write2caro]

I have to say that I don't think "that's just my opinion" works the same way on this subject as when people discuss vacation packages vs. booking everything separately. It's not acceptable to say, for instance, that you don't think African Americans/women/Jews/Catholics/etc. should have the same rights as everyone else, and that's just your opinion. I think it's sad that it is still acceptable to say that gay people should not have the same rights, which is the way I interpret a thumbs-down on this new policy. I want to see the day when this is no longer true, and more importantly, I want my kids to see it. This is why I applaud Disney for this.

 

[RickinNYC]

Hi folks! I rarely if ever visit the Disney for Families board simply because I've often thought, "Well heck, it really doesn't apply to me. We're a family of two with one dog." But I do lurk on all boards from time to time just to see what's what.

With that, I'm so incredibly happy to see this posted here. Support from so many different walks of life is an amazing thing to see, and whether you know it or not, it is incredibly gratifying and heartening. I recall not long ago when I was absolutely without a doubt terrified of telling anyone I was gay. The very idea made me nauseous. Gay characters rarely existed on TV and in the movies. There were no gay role models. The concept of being gay was just not discussed.

I came out in 1985 when the idea of a commitment ceremony was nothing but a pipe dream. I felt that marriage was for other people that lived heterosexual lives, wanted to raise children in the suburbs and that if I were to ever find someone to love, we'd simply have to do so as room mates at best.

It's a new age and one that I'm so happy to live in. I have a wonderful man in my life, in a committed relationship of many, many, MANY years (16+). And I then realized that we could have a ceremony of sorts. That we could have a "marriage" albeit not recognized legally (that's a battle I'm still fighting). But the one thing I had always wanted was to have a small group of friends with us, in my favorite place on earth, both of us in tuxedos, my brother at my side as best man, grinning like idiots as we were married in Disney World. But it was never, ever an option and it always bothered me. At times it depressed me that it would never be something I could do, let alone dream of.

And now it is and we're going to do it!

So whether I know you or not, whether you and I ever meet, whether we'll ever speak in person, whether we'll chat in line for Haunted Mansion, whether we'll bump into each other during Illuminations.... just know that you're support means the World to my partner and I. From being a terrified college kid who was horrified at telling anyone that I was gay, to being a proud 40 year old man with the best partner, home, dog and friends, the world is becoming a better, more inclusive and accepting place... at least through my view off my balcony.

 

[nettii]

RickinNYC I am so happy for you and your mate. Your post was touching it made me cry! I wish the two of you the Happiest day of your life Disney style! May you live Happily ever after! Nettii