Gay Days - will it ruin our Disneymoon?

[MinneMouse29]

oh okay... now im not confused.... anyhow if your honeymoon is until June 14th, then those days might be over far before you leave... if it's the first week of june and its over on the 4th... you'll still have 10 days!
No worries... I am sure it wont ruin your big vacation.

 

[Ember]

Umm. Yeah. Okay.

My wedding will be on May 21st, 2007 so the honeymoon was planned to go until June 3rd or 4th, 2007 (the weeked of gay days). I feel no need to defend my position on the gay vs. stright issue becuase I don't feel it is an issue. People are people regardless of whom they happen to love. To me it is just that simple. And I have done a lot of work with various groups in pursuit of this belief.

However, bsmcneil, you have convinced me my fears are justified. It's my honeymoon and I don't need any angry people out to prove a point (rather then simply enjoy the magic of Disney) shoving their beliefs down my throat. I wouldn't want to see anyone making out at Disney, regardless of who they were kissing, it's inappropriate.

Thank you for your help (those who did actually try to help), I think I will just schedule to avoid it.

 

[Cinderellabride]

I don't want to cause anymore issues on this thread, but I would just like to say that the reason why the OP was only concerned with the crowds during "gay days" and not other crowded times like Christmas is that her honeymoon is scheduled during "gay days" and not these other crowded times, so this crowded time was the relavent one and therefore the one she was talking about. One would assume that she didn't book her wedding during Christmas or other crowded times because she knew it would be crowded. Had she known in advance that the time she picked her wedding to be would be crowded she probably wouldn't have made it then either. She has said multiple times that it's not a prejudice reason she is asking it's about the crowds. The crowds on those days because those are the days her honeymoon is.

 

[MinneMouse29]

My disneymoon is June 11th through june 15th, should i expect the extra crowds there that weekend... the reason i say bigger crowd is i dont want to be accused either, lol... i really don't think thats what the OP was implying either... I think its a crowd issue.

 

[JonetteA]

I think since you are there when school is out the crowds are going to be larger. I would take advantage of the extra magic hours!!!

 

[wallyb]

Hey Ember

I've not been to Gay days (I'm gay if that matters) so I can't comment.
But I'd never go in summer because I'm a baby about the heat.
And if the crowds are large as some have said I'd avoid that too.

BUT...
What I would try to avoid are those CHEERLEADERS (and their moms)
We were at WDW when they got there once and WOW (crowed, loud, rude pushy) not good.
Try to avoid that event if you can.

Good luck.

 

[Rustyflwr3]

What I would try to avoid are those CHEERLEADERS (and their moms)
We were at WDW when they got there once and WOW (crowed, loud, rude pushy) not good.
Try to avoid that event if you can.

Ditto on that one! We were there once while they were, and it seemed like they all stayed in the AllStars, particularly Sports. Its crazy then

 

[bsmcneil]

OP - if you have problems with hearing differing opinions, whether it be now, tomorrow, or during your honeymoon, then it's probably going be difficult to live in a modern world with internet, incredible amounts of freedom, and a few people who are sick and tired of the status quo. Have a good wedding, a good honeymoon, and when you get the chance, think of how others are treated in this world - because we have much more to do than live for ourselves.

 

[StitchBride]

In regards to the issue if it is a political event - here is my two cents!
Gaydays are always the same weekend as the last available weekend for seasonal passholders, which also makes it more crowded. My DF went 10 years ago, not knowing, and was upset by the inappropriate/political statements being made. Guys wearing t-shirts with two guys having sex is kind of not the thing to wear to Disney (nor would a t-shirt of a man and woman, just to be clear) and there were a lot of people in black leather with nipple clamps, etc. Fast forward to last year - my birthday weekend also gay day. I am all ready to see the stuff he remembers. But that wasn't at all like it was then. I admit that there were a lot of adults wearing tiaras, fairy wings and feather boas but, to me, it really made it a cute party atmosphere. I didn't at all feel there was a political agenda to further some cause. And we went on the gaydays site to avoid the largest crowds, which made the other parks pretty empty. All in all, I, nor DF, were uncomfortable and we had a great time! But I have to agree, when Pop Warner cheerleaders are there AVOID THE PARKS!!!!!!

 

[Ember]

bsmcneil, please stop responding, and stop PMing me. I have no interest or desire to talk to you. (Does anyone know how to block further PMs from this user?) As I said, I have made up my mind regarding this issue and am no longer in need of assistance.

Thanks again to those who were helpful (and reasonable).

 

[wallyb]

Wow! Sorry this took a turn on you.
I don't get why all the venomous comments and bad karma?

 

[RickinNYC]

Ember, please know that bsmcneil is NOT representative of the gay community. Like closed minded argumentative individuals in the straight community, there those are in our community as well.

Gay Days, although originally formed as a political statement years back, has now evolved more into a celebration of life. What better place to share one's joy with friends than in Disney World?

I truly don't think you should worry about your honeymoon and keep things the way they are. If you do see someone making any political statements, know that he/she is doing so more for personal fulfillment as an individual rather than representing all of us.

You're right, there is a time and place for everything. Perhaps a family oriented park was an appropriate place at one time when gay men and lesbians didn't have as many freedoms as we now do, but now it's simply become tradition, not rainbow flag waving.

 

[Skylarr29]

I just got back and felt that the crowds were very reasonable ( I was expecting huge crowds) and I didn't see any political flag waveing going on nor did I see any inappropriate behavior. I do think your idea to move the honeymoon to some before and some after the wedding is a good idea. Not because of gay days but because of summer in general. That last weekend will be somewhat crowded in general because liek others have stated school ends and it is the last weelend before black out dates on the seasonal passes. I hope you have a great honeymoon!!!!!!

 

[Ember]

Ember, please know that bsmcneil is NOT representative of the gay community. Like closed minded argumentative individuals in the straight community, there those are in our community as well.

Gay Days, although originally formed as a political statement years back, has now evolved more into a celebration of life. What better place to share one's joy with friends than in Disney World?

I appreciate the thought, but I would never judge any communtiy or group of people based on one individual. As I said, people are people regardless of who they love, what colour they are, what size they are, or what group they are a part of and every person needs to be considered for their own merit.

Some people have said that school will be out that first weekend in June? Here, in Canada, school doesn't let out until the end of June... And I promise, at all costs, to try and avoid the cheerleaders! LOL

 

[JonetteA]

I have had 2 years striaght with cheerleaders...they are ok from afar...it is just the 7am thing that will kill you! No one should be that happy in the morning!!!

 

[Skylarr29]

Some people have said that school will be out that first weekend in June? Here, in Canada, school doesn't let out until the end of June...

Here in South Florida school ended the last week of May.

 

[wallyb]

And I promise, at all costs, to try and avoid the cheerleaders! LOL

AVOID THE CHEERLEADERS!

 

[dizneydiva2005]

Umm. Yeah. Okay.

My wedding will be on May 21st, 2007 so the honeymoon was planned to go until June 3rd or 4th, 2007 (the weeked of gay days). I feel no need to defend my position on the gay vs. stright issue becuase I don't feel it is an issue. People are people regardless of whom they happen to love. To me it is just that simple. And I have done a lot of work with various groups in pursuit of this belief.

However, bsmcneil, you have convinced me my fears are justified. It's my honeymoon and I don't need any angry people out to prove a point (rather then simply enjoy the magic of Disney) shoving their beliefs down my throat. I wouldn't want to see anyone making out at Disney, regardless of who they were kissing, it's inappropriate.

Thank you for your help (those who did actually try to help), I think I will just schedule to avoid it.

well, I'm jumping in with out reading all of the posts sooo I hope I'm not way off.

First your wedding day is on my son's birthday Just wanted to add that.

Ok, now... I did go to Disney last June and was there for Gay week. Or whatever it's called. I was concerned both on crowd levels and what my kids might see.

I'll tell you how it went for us:

We avoided the parks that was their day... I hate long lines and would rather cranky waiting in HUGE lines. Alright, I'm cranky without the long lines but that's a different board.
We did see one young {in their teens} hanging out along side Tony's restaurant... they were holding hands which then went to hugging, to making out. To be honest, I wasn't pleased Only because there's a time and place... none of which is on Main St USA.... when I turned back around to stear my kids in a different direction I noticed when they were done with their kiss.... they were looking at everyone with such hate in their eyes.

We did see one family wearing shirts that read: "I'm not gay" Another one that said "I'm not gay either" and so on... but one woman was wearing a shirt that said "I am gay~ get over it"
I chuckled but didn't want my kids to read it. As a parent, that's my right and I don't want posts starting a war saying I'm wrong. Whatever... I'm just telling of my experience to help in your decision.

My bottom line thought~ would I change my honeymoon {oops Disneymoon} over it? No, not at all! Go and have a magical time!!!!!

 

[dizneydiva2005]

bsmcneil, please stop responding, and stop PMing me. I have no interest or desire to talk to you. (Does anyone know how to block further PMs from this user?) As I said, I have made up my mind regarding this issue and am no longer in need of assistance.

Thanks again to those who were helpful (and reasonable).

oops like I said I didn't finish reading this when I wrote my above post. Sorry.

 

[Sonno]

We're still talking about it and I'd love to hear more opinions.

Honestly, I'd love to host "Heterosexual Days" at WDW to drive home the point of how rediculous it is.
Really, who gives a crap if you're gay or not? Go to the parks and have fun, like the rest of us "normal" folks.

Really all I have to say.