Gay Days 2015 - Help me a Dad Out

[ashley0139]

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

I feel so sad for you.

 

[plumsiren]

Wow, OP. Just...wow.

I have to ask: what will you do if one of your kids turns out to be LGBT?

 

[ScottieMouse]

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...

 

[plumsiren]

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...

Love it! I wonder, is there somewhere I can politely inquire if there are any particular times to avoid these 'conservative' families? You see, rubbing elbows with bigots gives me hives!

 

[disney meema]

We took our 3 granddaughters all 7 years old at the time and during our 10 day trip I day I noticed the same colored shirts on many people in big groups at MK ... Men and women together in big groups & just men and just women groups. I asked a group in line with us what was up with all the (( whatever color the shirts were? ) they said it was gay days so they match colored shirts to each park they went too. I said cool how fun and that was it. I never noticed anything inappropriate or out of the norm over the top at all. The 3 girls didn't even say anything for us to have to explain because at Disney you see matching groups and groups in Mickey ear shirts ect. But I would of had zero problem if they had asked questions and happily answered they are a couple ... but it wasn't couples it was groups of people having fun at MK like all of us do. No biggie enjoy your trip : )

 

[plutosbuddie]

Wow, OP. Just...wow. I have to ask: what will you do if one of your kids turns out to be LGBT?

Yes to this!

 

[FlightlessDuck]

I completely understand, but the OP then went on to describe atheistic people visiting during Night of Joy. You can't compare atheism and homosexuality on a public message board and expect people to keep quiet. I have trouble keeping quiet on this issue.

I think people getting upset by the Night of Joy/Gay Days example are too sensitive or don't understand the difference between examples and comparison.

Obviously nobody is comparing homosexuality with religion. That wasn't the point.

What if a "clown convention" was used instead of Night of Joy? You go to Disney during a clown convention but are afraid of clowns. Will the clowns be in makeup? Will I be uncomfortable? Should I go a different day?

Do you see the point? I'm not saying homosexuality = clown. It's a comparison of scenarios.

This kind of thing happens a lot in Internet conversation, and it drives me insane.

 

[ScottieMouse]

Love it! I wonder, is there somewhere I can politely inquire if there are any particular times to avoid these 'conservative' families? You see, rubbing elbows with bigots gives me hives!

Maybe gay days is the time to go. Heck even though I am not gay I may wear a red shirt just to keep 'those' people away from me.

 

[surferdave]

I think people getting upset by the Night of Joy/Gay Days example are too sensitive or don't understand the difference between examples and comparison.

Obviously nobody is comparing homosexuality with religion. That wasn't the point.

What if a "clown convention" was used instead of Night of Joy? You go to Disney during a clown convention but are afraid of clowns. Will the clowns be in makeup? Will I be uncomfortable? Should I go a different day?

Do you see the point? I'm not saying homosexuality = clown. It's a comparison of scenarios.

This kind of thing happens a lot in Internet conversation, and it drives me insane.

It's called the fallacy of extended analogy.

 

[JoshuaShaw]

Who doesn't love Buddy Christ???

Buddy Satan?

 

[JennaDeeDooDah]

For the life of me, I will never understand why people can't live their lives how they see fit and accept that other people will do the same.


Maybe, for the good of everyone and this board, we should just request that this thread be closed.

 

[FlightlessDuck]

It's called the fallacy of extended analogy.

Yeah, I was pretty sure there was a term for it.

 

[FLchick415]

 

[sunnyday123]

#1 - FUNNY
#2 - "the same" is relative. If an atheist walked into "Night of Joy" at MK and saw people raising their hands and falling to their knees crying and praying in worship...that wouldn't be "the same" as their everyday life. They would need to know what they were walking into - of course Disney closes MK late that afternoon and people buy entrance into the event so hopefully they would have a clue what to expect, and in knowing most atheist would avoid the event because it isn't "the same" as their everyday life. Granted this is over stating the obvious but being surrounded by gay couples isn't "the same" for us and Disney doesn't acknowledge it by closing the parks and requiring admission as it does other events...I really am not looking for a lesson in how to handle it (and I don't mean that rude I promise) as much of what to expect...

you know there are homosexual couples that go throught out the year?

I would expect people at Disney, period.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Love it! I wonder, is there somewhere I can politely inquire if there are any particular times to avoid these 'conservative' families? You see, rubbing elbows with bigots gives me hives!

I'll assume you're not calling all conservative families bigoted; just those who use that label to mask bigotry.

 

[gmboy95]

As a family from Massachusetts, i am so happy that issues like this are not even on our radar screen!.......and also people that talk about overt sexual behavior during gay days, I would say that that is not a gay/straight issue...its a proper decorum issue. I don't think Disney is an appropriate place to be acting out in any provocative way, regardless of your orientation....if it bothers you MORE because its same sex folks, thats where some self examination may need to take place

 

[AquaDame]

I just made the same comment in another thread...

I was there during Gay Days in 2013. I did not happen to be in the same park on the same day as the group - personally that wouldn't have bothered me - and saw nothing out of the ordinary. As long as you are comfortable handling two men holding hands or kissing out in the real world, which can happen anywhere at any time, then you should be just as fine during that week as any other week.

 

[mtabh]

Your children will likely be too busy enjoying the Disney magic to notice whether a couple is same-sex or not.

The only thing you might expect from a kid that age is: is that person a boy or a girl? My daughter has asked me this (loudly) many times, I have always apologized (horrified) and reminded her that we don't ask such questions. Women can have short hair and men can have long hair, a persons gender is none of our concern. It's an innocent question.

If your children happen to notice and become curious, plan an answer ahead of time or avoid the "Gay Day" park altogether.

Best of luck, and enjoy your trip to WDW!

 

[Aggiegrl]

As a family from Massachusetts, i am so happy that issues like this are not even on our radar screen!.......and also people that talk about overt sexual behavior during gay days, I would say that that is not a gay/straight issue...its a proper decorum issue. I don't think Disney is an appropriate place to be acting out in any provocative way, regardless of your orientation....if it bothers you MORE because its same sex folks, thats where some self examination may need to take place

We just moved to MA from small town Texas. I'm sure MA has it's share of intolerant people, but we do fit in here better.

 

[FlightlessDuck]

Back in 2006, Pete (for the n00bs: owner of the site, and also gay) had a big problem with Gay Days. It's died down since then, I take it.

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