Gay Days 2015 - Help me a Dad Out

[JennaDeeDooDah]

I think Ben has been properly initiated into the Disboards now. He is free to explore all the other wonderful troll-filled threads such as,

"I hate FP+ and Disney - Headed to Universal!"
"Can I bring my 14 year old son into the women's bathroom?"
"What's worse? ECVs or BTGs?"
"If I pool hop to the Polynesian, should I bring my own towel?


And so on.

Enjoy, Ben! Enjoy.

Don't forget how good it is to bring your resort mug from previous visits.

 

[Aurora0427]

I think Ben has been properly initiated into the Disboards now. He is free to explore all the other wonderful troll-filled threads such as, "I hate FP+ and Disney - Headed to Universal!" "Can I bring my 14 year old son into the women's bathroom?" "What's worse? ECVs or BTGs?" "If I pool hop to the Polynesian, should I bring my own towel? And so on. Enjoy, Ben! Enjoy.

That taking son into the bathroom thread was out of control!

 

[sosoexcited]

I'm just confused what "the reality of homosexuals" means.

 

[Benbuck6]

That taking son into the bathroom thread was out of control!

was the son gay or straight? sorry, couldn't resist.

No, but seriously that was actual thread.

 

[mousefan73]

I compare OP's question to me wanting to know if Cancun at spring break is:
1. College kids relaxing at pool near my family with small kids
2. College kids responsibly drinking being somewhat flirtatous near my kids or
3. College kids " girls gone wild" at the pool near my kids.

Regardless, i'd might not agree, but tolerate, but yet dont want this behavior in it's extreme by my kids. For OP, i feel he has also certain levels of tolerance for behavior he does not agree with.


Havnt read all the treads, but i find it a good question.

 

[Aurora0427]

was the son gay or straight? sorry, couldn't resist. No, but seriously that was actual thread.

Bahahaha

The son wasn't 14- I think he was 9? Maybe 6? It got brutal.

 

[plumsiren]

Bahahaha

The son wasn't 14- I think he was 9? Maybe 6? It got brutal.

I take it this was a recent one? I swear I remember something similar from when I was active on here last year!

 

[tink20]

Bahahaha

The son wasn't 14- I think he was 9? Maybe 6? It got brutal.

He can use the women's bathroom, but only if he still uses a stroller

 

[Aurora0427]

I take it this was a recent one? I swear I remember something similar from when I was active on here last year!

It was from this summer. July, I think? It devolved into posters accusing the OP of being a bad mom and sheltering her son, to claims of pedophiles lying in wait in the restrooms at WDW. It had a little something for everyone

 

[aaarcher86]

Bahahaha The son wasn't 14- I think he was 9? Maybe 6? It got brutal.

I think he was 10 because someone emailed Disney and the age limit was 9 years. Then it became a stink fest of people who didn't care and would do it anyway and reasons why girls shouldn't be embarrassed, blah blah blah.

It'll happen again in a month or two I'm sure.

 

[Itinkso]

It'll happen again in a month or two I'm sure.

Or, maybe even sooner. The OP has sons in that age range although I have no idea why a 3 year-old was implied in the OP:

Also, forgot to say its our VERY 1ST CRUISE. Our little family has been to WDW 6 times but never cruised...Any tips.

Ben (me) - 42
Lyeah (wife) - 37
Brennan (son) - 12
Steen (son) - 9
Cale (daughter) - 5

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Get that boy a binder and some sheet protectors ASAP!

I know, right!?!

Best response I've seen on this

Thanks! The kids will be happy that their reactions were a hit. Out of the mouths of babes... those laser-focused on WDW crowds, at least!

"I hate FP+ and Disney - Headed to Universal!"
"Can I bring my 14 year old son into the women's bathroom?"
"What's worse? ECVs or BTGs?"
"If I pool hop to the Polynesian, should I bring my own towel?


And so on.

Enjoy, Ben! Enjoy.

14!!

 

[ariane37]

I feel so sad for you.

 

[ariane37]

I really hope that Disney puts out a movie that involves a gay/lesbian princess so that all the "conservative" families will just have to deal with it.

Maybe it will clear up some space in the overcrowded parks as it is...

 

[Planogirl]

I always marvel that some here think that a person will be "educated" if they attack him or her enough. No, I imagine that just the opposite could occur.

As for the original question, I saw nothing wrong with it. I am very familiar with what on in New Orleans and a few other places and I personally wouldn't want anything to do with that. If the OP thought that could be the case in WDW then I can see his concern.

OP, Disney keeps things pretty clean and normal. A gay friend of mine who has been to the festivities says that the only questionable places since Pleasure Island closed can be the parties at the official hotel and at a few other places. Don't worry, the official hotel is never a Disney hotel.

 

[carlyle688]

If you have concerns, then why even plan your trip for that weekend?

 

[UnhealthilyObsessed]

This is my first post. Sorry I don't know all the initials yet.

When I came across the title of this thread, I bristled. I thought, "Oh, man. Here we go." It still has ended up a little "Oh man. Here we go.", but not the way I thought it would.

Just wanted to say I am truly, truly touched by the support of the LGBT community on these boards. Though things got highly contentious on this thread, I think it was mostly in service of the idea that LGBT people deserve respect and acceptance. And that's great!

Hey, OP! I thought your first post of questions was super-reasonable! I also thought a lot of people's responses were super-reasonable! I think you got a lot of great advice on what to say JUST IN CASE your kids ask questions about why two dudes are holding hands or kissing or whatever. That advice wasn't there to upset you; it was there to help make your trip great! And I hope your trip turns out great. I haven't been to Gay Days, so I don't know what it's like personally. But I do know that the more gay people you encounter and see and deal with in your life, the more you realize that people are people, and the answers to those tough questions are easier when you're thinking about a human being than an abstract concept.

Anyway, have an AMAZING trip, OP! I suspect that the worst thing that happens is that you're extra-surrounded by kind people who love each other...in red. And it was really nice to see (other than the "women who kiss each other don't exist because those aren't our values" person) that most of the responses, whether heated or measured, overwhelmingly were in the spirit of inclusiveness and personal liberty. And love! And geez, can you think of anything more Disney?

Saturday marks three months until my week-long November trip to WDW with my partner. Animal Kingdom Lodge! I can't wait. We'll probably hold hands looking over the savannah. I mean, how could you not?

-M

 

[Planogirl]

This is my first post. Sorry I don't know all the initials yet.

When I came across the title of this thread, I bristled. I thought, "Oh, man. Here we go." It still has ended up a little "Oh man. Here we go.", but not the way I thought it would.

Just wanted to say I am truly, truly touched by the support of the LGBT community on these boards. Though things got highly contentious on this thread, I think it was mostly in service of the idea that LGBT people deserve respect and acceptance. And that's great!

Hey, OP! I thought your first post of questions was super-reasonable! I also thought a lot of people's responses were super-reasonable! I think you got a lot of great advice on what to say JUST IN CASE your kids ask questions about why two dudes are holding hands or kissing or whatever. That advice wasn't there to upset you; it was there to help make your trip great! And I hope your trip turns out great. I haven't been to Gay Days, so I don't know what it's like personally. But I do know that the more gay people you encounter and see and deal with in your life, the more you realize that people are people, and the answers to those tough questions are easier when you're thinking about a human being than an abstract concept.

Anyway, have an AMAZING trip, OP! I suspect that the worst thing that happens is that you're extra-surrounded by kind people who love each other...in red. And it was really nice to see (other than the "women who kiss each other don't exist because those aren't our values" person) that most of the responses, whether heated or measured, overwhelmingly were in the spirit of inclusiveness and personal liberty. And love! And geez, can you think of anything more Disney?

Saturday marks three months until my week-long November trip to WDW with my partner. Animal Kingdom Lodge! I can't wait. We'll probably hold hands looking over the savannah. I mean, how could you not?

-M

Welcome!

I love your comment about people being people. I couldn't agree more. I think that part of the problem is that our press and a few others tend to focus so heavily on those who are extreme but in reality they are rare and generally harmless anyway. I wouldn't ever expect any problems at a Disney park!

Do you have a savannah view? We love the Animal Kingdom Lodge and I hope that you both enjoy it as much as we do if you haven't been yet.

 

[plumsiren]

This is my first post. Sorry I don't know all the initials yet.

When I came across the title of this thread, I bristled. I thought, "Oh, man. Here we go." It still has ended up a little "Oh man. Here we go.", but not the way I thought it would.

Just wanted to say I am truly, truly touched by the support of the LGBT community on these boards. Though things got highly contentious on this thread, I think it was mostly in service of the idea that LGBT people deserve respect and acceptance. And that's great!

Hey, OP! I thought your first post of questions was super-reasonable! I also thought a lot of people's responses were super-reasonable! I think you got a lot of great advice on what to say JUST IN CASE your kids ask questions about why two dudes are holding hands or kissing or whatever. That advice wasn't there to upset you; it was there to help make your trip great! And I hope your trip turns out great. I haven't been to Gay Days, so I don't know what it's like personally. But I do know that the more gay people you encounter and see and deal with in your life, the more you realize that people are people, and the answers to those tough questions are easier when you're thinking about a human being than an abstract concept.

Anyway, have an AMAZING trip, OP! I suspect that the worst thing that happens is that you're extra-surrounded by kind people who love each other...in red. And it was really nice to see (other than the "women who kiss each other don't exist because those aren't our values" person) that most of the responses, whether heated or measured, overwhelmingly were in the spirit of inclusiveness and personal liberty. And love! And geez, can you think of anything more Disney?

Saturday marks three months until my week-long November trip to WDW with my partner. Animal Kingdom Lodge! I can't wait. We'll probably hold hands looking over the savannah. I mean, how could you not?

-M

 

[sookie]

For SOME people- it is a big deal. For some families- couples are man and woman.

That is what the OP did not want though- people on the board telling him what he should say to his kids and "just get over it"

As as conservative, YUP- my kids have seen women kissing on TV- so yup, they notice it (at 4 and 6)
And I WILL NOT tell them "women love each other too" because that is not in our values. I will however try to keep them away from any ideas of sexuality until they are old enough to understand and until then. It is hard enough to talk to your 6 year old about teenage moms...why add gay people to that conversation- that is what the OP was saying I think-
The OP pretty much sounds like he wanted to know if it was going to be an uncomfortable place where his children will see something on more occasions than just walking down the street.
I also would not go if there was a "teen couples day" because there are things in our family that we just don't glorify.

For my family, it is a big deal and we won't go in June.
If the idea of a heterosexual man wanting to protect his kids makes you feel uncomfortable, then don't read a post from a conservative standpoint

But some women do love each other. And so do some men. People can love whoever they want to love.