Gay Days

[DisneyDude61]

Just found out we will be there at this time. What are the parks like? I know there are certain parks on certain days, and while I personally have no problem with gay days, we are travelling with a family that has 2 small children and they would like to avoid having to explain this to them. Does anyone know what parks are on what day? Thanks

 

[DebbieB]

I found this website:

http://www.gaydays.com/

From what I understand, the biggest event is Saturday at Magic Kingdom. Looks like Thursday is Animal Kingdom and Sunday is Epcot. Doesn't show MGM, maybe it's Friday.

 

[AJKMOM]

If that web site doesn't answer all your questions, there is a separate Gay/Lesbian Forum here at the DIS. From what I have read here, the parks are crowded, but the participants are discreet and well-mannered; in case you thought there would be offensive behavior, there doesn't seem to be much.

 

[rie'smom]

There are 2 groups and as you can see both groups will go to MK on Saturday,June 3 so it will get very crowded.This is the schedulefor the bash this year:

Gay Days and Gay Day Schedules

Thursday, June 1, 2006
WDW Animal Kingdom/ Mannequins


Friday
Disney/MGM Studios or Typhoon Lagoon/ Epcot

Sat
Magic Kingdom /Magic Kingdom


Sun
WDW EPCOT Center/ Animal Kingdom

We go every year @ this time and avoid the crowds. It's a very pleasant time to go as the weather isn't unbearable.

 

[disneyfan6301]

A friend of ours was there a few years back during this time. He said to avoid Pleasure Island at night.

 

[Poohsmommi]

If that web site doesn't answer all your questions, there is a separate Gay/Lesbian Forum here at the DIS. From what I have read here, the parks are crowded, but the participants are discreet and well-mannered; in case you thought there would be offensive behavior, there doesn't seem to be much.

I have, however, witnessed tons of "offensive" behavior from straight couples. As for the person wishing to avoid "explaining" gay behavior to their children - 1. lock them in a closet if you wish to avoid exposing your children to this "type" of behavior and 2 - most children don't think twice about it. It's the biased adults who have the problem, not the children.

Enjoy your vacation.

 

[ECurto]

I have, however, witnessed tons of "offensive" behavior from straight couples. As for the person wishing to avoid "explaining" gay behavior to their children - 1. lock them in a closet if you wish to avoid exposing your children to this "type" of behavior and 2 - most children don't think twice about it. It's the biased adults who have the problem, not the children.

Enjoy your vacation.

exactly!

 

[HalfDozen]

I have, however, witnessed tons of "offensive" behavior from straight couples. As for the person wishing to avoid "explaining" gay behavior to their children - 1. lock them in a closet if you wish to avoid exposing your children to this "type" of behavior and 2 - most children don't think twice about it. It's the biased adults who have the problem, not the children.

Enjoy your vacation.

I'm more offended by threads (not necessarily this one) that constantly bring up the "gay days ISSUES" - not wanting to expose children to this, yadda yadda. It's not the pride parade with buttless chaps. Come on people.

 

[disneyfan67]

I have, however, witnessed tons of "offensive" behavior from straight couples. As for the person wishing to avoid "explaining" gay behavior to their children - 1. lock them in a closet if you wish to avoid exposing your children to this "type" of behavior and 2 - most children don't think twice about it. It's the biased adults who have the problem, not the children.

Enjoy your vacation.

He just asked a simple question and I don't think he deserved that reply, IMO. I thought the OP was respectfull and trying to avoid any "landmines" that come from the usual Gay Day questions. Tolerance is a two way street and so is respect as well. I could see a problem if he had said something mean or hatefull but he has a valid point. It's like some people just look for any imagined slight or problem and love to play the "Gotcha" game.

One of the biggest problems that face our children today, is that they don't get to enjoy being children anymore. Between preparing them for the dangers of today's society or the onslaught of sex and violence in the entertainment industry, we seem to ending their childhood sooner than usual. Case in point: My 8 year old twin boys have had their picture ID's with fingerprints taken now two times since they started kindergarden. I know it's important to do it but when I was in grade school 30 plus years ago, we didn't have all to do all this. I feel sad at times that my kids can't fully enjoy their childhood like I got to do.

I went everywhere as a kid by myself or with a couple of friends and the thought of danger never crossed our minds. Same with tv which was pretty lame and tame by today's standards. Home Video game units with violent games had even been invented yet. Sex wasn't discussed or brought up on a regular basis and I don't recall my parents talking to me about homosexuality or any other adult lifestyle choice, until I was much older and had a better grasp on life. At eight years old I didn't have a clue about sex or different lifestyles and I wish kids today could experience that as well.

I don't want to see anything at WDW that makes me have to stop and explain why two people are doing what they do. It doesn't matter if the're straight, gay, bi, or whatever, I just want to escape the outside world for a few hours and watch my kids laugh on BTMR and Splash Mountain and not have a care in the world. I was offended at the "lock the children in the closet, if you don't like it" remark and that was a selfish statement to make. I wish people would realize that tolerance just isn't for one group only, it's for all of us.

 

[cruislovin]

We go every year @ this time and avoid the crowds. It's a very pleasant time to go as the weather isn't unbearable.

Julie,

How crowded are the parks the first week in June, other than the Gay Day scheduled days? We are going at this time of year for the first time and have seen conflicting reports of the crowds. What park do you recommend on which day?

 

[LukenDC]

At eight years old I didn't have a clue about sex or different lifestyles and I wish kids today could experience that as well.

I don't want to see anything at WDW that makes me have to stop and explain why two people are doing what they do.

If you see something at WDW that sparks a conversation or questions about sex, then that is probably a sign that security should be notified.

I, too, am offended by over-the-top PDAs. However, I like it when I see couples, straight or gay, showing affection in the parks with a kiss on the cheek, holding hands, a hug, or appropriate touch on the arm or leg. Disney can be romantic and we have to acknowledge that. I doubt that any of those subtle behaviors that I just listed will shock a child or even catch their attention.

Unfortunately there is inappropriate behavior at Disney every day. The parks attract a broad cross-section of the general population and as well all know, not everyone is considerate or mannerly.

 

[tony609]

I see more bad fashion than Public displays of affection at WDW..

Go have a good time.

 

[Linzybrooke]

How crowded are the parks the first week in June, other than the Gay Day scheduled days? We are going at this time of year for the first time and have seen conflicting reports of the crowds. What park do you recommend on which day?

I was there last year at that time and crowds were great! In fact the longest line we waited in was to get into the Star Wars store outside of Star Tours! We hit Magic Kingdom on Friday to avoid the extreme crowd issues and MGM on Saturday. Part of the reason it is less crowded is because a lot of the schools in the midwest don't get out until the end of that week, and last year I think Florida public schools were still in session for another week. It was an excellent time as far as crowds and weather go. We are going the next week this year and I'm a little nervous about that.

 

[Sammie]

Before some of you dismiss the OP's concerns as being unrealistic and make harsh statements such as "locking them in a closet", you might want to read what the Webmaster and Founder of this site, had to say about the event.

I would trust Mr. Werner's insight over most anyone else.

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

 

[BluOrchid2]

Before some of you dismiss the OP's concerns as being unrealistic and make harsh statements such as "locking them in a closet", you might want to read what the Webmaster and Founder of this site, had to say about the event.

I would trust Mr. Werner's insight over most anyone else.

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

Thank you for that link! I have a GREAT deal of respect for Mr. Werner after reading that insightful essay.

 

[Gooofy-Blade]

From what I have read here, the parks are crowded, but the participants are discreet and well-mannered; in case you thought there would be offensive behavior, there doesn't seem to be much.

Check out this link...........http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-gay-days.htm

sounds like your post conflicts with this very fair assessment. I'm sure the "days" wouldn't matter as much if there wasn't so much forced "in your face" issues such as he discusses. His summation is better than any.

 

[The Sweetness]

FL schools will already be out before the 1st of June, and as far as I am concerned, unless you are traveling in Oct-Dec, you are going to be HOT . Maybe I am just getting bitter about all of the lovely FL sunshine, after 30 years of it

I wouldnt avoid WDW during the first week in June due to Gay Days, but I think I may be in a different park than the planned festivities for that day. Just to hopefully avoid the crowds. Gay or not

 

[DrTomorrow]

Before some of you dismiss the OP's concerns as being unrealistic and make harsh statements such as "locking them in a closet", you might want to read what the Webmaster and Founder of this site, had to say about the event.

I would trust Mr. Werner's insight over most anyone else.

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

While I agree with almost everything Pete said, I'm pretty sure that his phrase "a vile spectacle of self indulgence and indecency" could be applied to every day at WDW, with the amount money spent on overpriced food and souvenirs, the disturbing amount of flesh displayed and the joys of "Flash" Mountain....

We'll be there during Gay Days, and our only concern is which parks to avoid due to crowds. After reading all these - and Pete's - comments, I do confess to a small amount of perverse curiosity; it's like a a peephole in a boarded-up fence with a sign that says "don't look in here" - I'm drawn like a moth to a flame....

 

[buckylarue]

A lot of us respectfully disagree with Mr. Werner's assessment, and as he himself has stated that he does not go to gay days because of the behavior that he observed/percieved, he cannot be taken as the sole arbiter of what actually does or does not occur. We went to gay days last year and saw no behavior from any gay folks that we would not normally see from straight folks any day of the year; we just saw a lot of people really enjoying the parks and the company.

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

There's nothing to explain. You're far more likely to see a teenage boy and girl swapping spit than an adult Gay couple.

Mommy why are those two women holding hands
Mommy why are that man and women holding hands.

Because they don't want to get seperated.
Because they're glad to be at Disney together.

Mommy why are those two men kissing and putting their hands all over the place on each other.
Mommy why is that man and that woman kissing and putting their hands all over the place on each other.

Well because they never learned you're not supposed to do that in public. I'll tell you more about that when you get older. Let's go ride the ......

Bing bang boom. You're done. The answer is the same no matter who you see doing it and it's easy.