Gay-friendly Thread!

[wdwjunkie2005]

So everyone is movin' up here?

Pack your mittens and snowboots! And I'll tell you right now, cheap Orlando airfare is hard to come by from up here!

I'd be glad to pay for pricey airfare if it meant that I live in a place where I know I am really married! Despite the state legislature's ruling yesterday, our marriage could still be taken away. We still have a long way to go. Feel like our marriage certificate should have PENDING stamped across it. A female co-worker just married a man and I feel jealous because wherever they go, they are married, no doubt about it.

I guess I should talk about THE WORLD, since that's why we're here! I am taking my first solo trip in December. DW doesn't want to go, but is very supportive of my addiction. She won't have to listen to WDW talk for an entire week!

 

[Viki]

So everyone is movin' up here?

Pack your mittens and snowboots! And I'll tell you right now, cheap Orlando airfare is hard to come by from up here!

Oh, it's sooooo cold!

I could never!

If I had my druthers, I'd move further south, perhaps the Atlanta area - closer to the World and a lot warmer. But DP and her family are all up this way, so up this way we stay.

OH! BTW, I heard from the Phillies organization yesterday about the bashing incident. They apologized for the delay in getting back to me - someone was on vacation. Beyond that, their response was polite and concerned, and they said they would raise the matter with security. I guess that was about the best I could hope for. We're back at the stadium tonight to see if the Phillies can take four from the Braves (you see the problem I would have if I actually lived in Atlanta!).

Thanks for being so supportive "you all."

 

[SparklieSunShine]

It's still kind of a shame that they didn't do more....free tickets or something I don't know just to show they were sincere. Still I guess something is better than nothing. Me and the mrs. were bashed when we were 16 at a local mall... I wish I would have been able to do something about it. We didn't tell anyone.

 

[Belle23]

I'd be glad to pay for pricey airfare if it meant that I live in a place where I know I am really married! Despite the state legislature's ruling yesterday, our marriage could still be taken away. We still have a long way to go. Feel like our marriage certificate should have PENDING stamped across it. A female co-worker just married a man and I feel jealous because wherever they go, they are married, no doubt about it.

I guess I should talk about THE WORLD, since that's why we're here! I am taking my first solo trip in December. DW doesn't want to go, but is very supportive of my addiction. She won't have to listen to WDW talk for an entire week!

My sister is getting married next month( to a man!!lol) and we are going dress shopping this weekend. She feels guilty about being so excited about her wedding because she knows I don't get the same rights as she does. I am going to feel a little sad when she is trying on her white wedding dress and I only get to try on my maid of honor dresses. Maybe someday I will get to have it turned around and it be me in the white dress!! Viki I guess it is good that they at least got back to you even though it took so long. Maybe they will make sure nothing like that will happen again. And the cold weather is not a big deal to me I love winter time anyways!!

 

[belle_of_the_ball]

Oh, it's sooooo cold!

I could never!

If I had my druthers, I'd move further south, perhaps the Atlanta area - closer to the World and a lot warmer. But DP and her family are all up this way, so up this way we stay.

OH! BTW, I heard from the Phillies organization yesterday about the bashing incident. They apologized for the delay in getting back to me - someone was on vacation. Beyond that, their response was polite and concerned, and they said they would raise the matter with security. I guess that was about the best I could hope for. We're back at the stadium tonight to see if the Phillies can take four from the Braves (you see the problem I would have if I actually lived in Atlanta!).

Thanks for being so supportive "you all."

viki-the phils have never been that great at "getting back to security" a few years back i was like 10 (now 14...go froshies!) and i was hit bye a a cup of stuff (i dont know what...EWWWWWWW) and a security guy saw it. He did nothing. I still dont know why. I (being that I was there w/ some friends) went straight up to him and asked him why he did nothing.....he second glanced me and gave me that "why would i help you?" look and walked away. I was v. offended.....when i got home that night i promptly was a rat and told on him. We sent 3 letter to them and never got anything back...not even a phone call! Its a shame that people feel then need to pick on people just for who they are..I'd like to pick on them for being so stupid, immature, and other words i will not repeat! More power to you for being who you want to be and who you are! I agree w/ the above poster...they should give you something.

well have fun at the game! tell me how our fighting phils do!!!!!!

<3 dunph!

 

[Viki]

viki-the phils have never been that great at "getting back to security" a few years back i was like 10 (now 14...go froshies!) and i was hit bye a a cup of stuff (i dont know what...EWWWWWWW) and a security guy saw it. He did nothing. I still dont know why. I (being that I was there w/ some friends) went straight up to him and asked him why he did nothing.....he second glanced me and gave me that "why would i help you?" look and walked away. I was v. offended.....when i got home that night i promptly was a rat and told on him. We sent 3 letter to them and never got anything back...not even a phone call! Its a shame that people feel then need to pick on people just for who they are..I'd like to pick on them for being so stupid, immature, and other words i will not repeat! More power to you for being who you want to be and who you are! I agree w/ the above poster...they should give you something.

well have fun at the game! tell me how our fighting phils do!!!!!!

<3 dunph!

Belle of the Ball: Oh my gosh, Belle, your experience mirrors mine almost perfectly! At least I got a letter back, after sending two.

It's funny, we're meeting up with another partial season ticket holder tonight and we're going to firm up plans - or NOT - to split a full season package. I'm feeling ambivelent and I wouldn't say the incident - or the Phils poor resonse to it - was why, but I don't think it helps.

The way I figure it right now, the difference between a partial and full plan is half a trip to WDW!!!


WDWJunkie: I would absolutely do a solo trip to the World, but everyone in this house is so addicted, no one would let me out of the door!

 

[SparklieSunShine]

I think a solo trip would be really relaxing and peaceful. I don't think I could do it for more than a day though...I would get lonely.

 

[joanjett1976]

I'm taking my first solo trip Oct 21-24, DL Paris.
(Making ther most of a business trip!)

I really don't know what to expect. Who's gonna take my picture with Donald Duck?

 

[SparklieSunShine]

I'm taking my first solo trip Oct 21-24, DL Paris.
(Making ther most of a business trip!)

I really don't know what to expect. Who's gonna take my picture with Donald Duck?

Oh DL Paris. That sounds so fun!

 

[joanjett1976]

Sparklie-


Have to mention your avatar:I love exploding dog!

Yup, convention in cannes-sneaking out a day early to spend a weekend at DL! Apparently the Halloween festivities are to die for...

 

[Valentine]

I have gone solo MANY times.. no gf to take!! LOL! Well.. Until now Hopefully "we" will be going that first week in January!! YAY!! Solo trips are fantastic!! Do what you want when you want it! Disney is the perfect place to be Solo! Of course it is fun to meet up with friends and such.. but.. hey.. I just got back for 10 days solo.. and i wasn't lonely once!! I LOVED it.. and could have stayed longer!!!!! As for your picture question... the Photopass thing is Great!! Just give them your card.. and also ask them to take one with your camera as well.. and the do.. no questions asked! Most of the time they spend more time with you because you ARE alone!

Go and have a great time!!

Kathy

 

[SparklieSunShine]

Sparklie-


Have to mention your avatar:I love exploding dog!

Thank you for noticing it. It is actually Natalie Dee though. I thought her comics were exploding dog when I first found them and the person told me they were by Natalie Dee. She posts a new one every day and I actually like them more than ed now. Quirky, but amusing. The one on my avatar is the hampster implants. Her website is www.nataliedee.com
So great!

 

[joanjett1976]

Thank you for noticing it. It is actually Natalie Dee though. I thought her comics were exploding dog when I first found them and the person told me they were by Natalie Dee. She posts a new one every day and I actually like them more than ed now. Quirky, but amusing. The one on my avatar is the hampster implants. Her website is www.nataliedee.com
So great!

Holy moly! The styles are almost identical. Thanks for the tip...

 

[SparklieSunShine]

I just realised that I still don't know this. When are gay days for 2006 & 2007? I don't know if I would really go, but it would be nice to know.

Also to those reading who have been to disney with their "partner", how did you feel you were treated by cast members and other park goers? Did you feel comfortable or akward at all? Will they still do the fancy anniversary stuff? I would also be interested in hear people's experiences at the parks with their "partner".

I don't really mind either way as I live in the boonies. I am just wondering what to expect.

Thank You!

 

[Viki]

I just realised that I still don't know this. When are gay days for 2006 & 2007? I don't know if I would really go, but it would be nice to know.

Also to those reading who have been to disney with their "partner", how did you feel you were treated by cast members and other park goers? Did you feel comfortable or akward at all? Will they still do the fancy anniversary stuff? I would also be interested in hear people's experiences at the parks with their "partner".

I don't really mind either way as I live in the boonies. I am just wondering what to expect.

Thank You!

Great question! I would love to hear other folks' response.

Gwen and I have never had a problem anywhere in WDW and I'm pretty sure we're mostly perceived as a couple, especially by cast members. Also, we've always traveled with our two children. We're white, they're African American. So, it people want to have issues with our family, they've got lots from which to choose.

As everyone in the universe now knows (because I keep posting it!!!), Gwen and I fully expect to be treated as any other anniversary couple would be and I'm hoping that the combination of terrific cast members and concierge services makes that a reality.

I do know that the one thing about disney which continues to be disappointing is their policy on marriages - that you HAVE to have a valid Fla license in order to plan a "real" wedding on disney property.

 

[dkostel]

My xgf and I had been 4 times and never ran across a single cast member, or other guest, who was rude to us. In restaurants we got seated as dates (you know on a 4 top table next to each other rather than across), always got asked if we wanted our pictures taken, (like other families or straight couples). Not surprised about the cast members, Disney must be one of the largest employers of gay people anywhere, but pleasantly surprised about the other guests. I'm from Chicago and I guess I expect that most other places aren't as gay-friendly, but I think for the most part, people at WDW are just having fun, not thinking about prejudices.

BTW my name is Donna.

 

[SparklieSunShine]

This is great. I hope more people respond. I am loving the stories about being there and Donna you are giving me really high hopes and spirits for our dinners at Disney.

 

[wdwjunkie2005]

My DW and I went twice before we were married in the eyes of MA law, then once after, for our honeymoon. We have always been very careful about who we are out to, so we didn't even tell them we were on our 'moon. We even have this habit of messing up the second bed in our hotel room (wherever we go), so that it looks like both beds are being used.

We wanted to both wear the bride ears, but that was out of the question. You never know how people will be, but we did take photos of each other with the ears on.

I hate being so untrue to who we are, but I feel like that's the way it has to be. When in THE WORLD, we remember that we are still in the southern US, in a state where gays aren't even allowed to adopt children, and in the state run by the brother of our homophobic president.

But to answer SparlieSunShine's question, no we've never been treated funny by cast members, but as I've pointed out, we don't really give them any reason to suspect we're more than best friends or sisters.

 

[joanjett1976]

First all, I believe the next Gay Days will be held May 30-June 4.

As for my experience in the world: I have never encounted any prejudice, I would even go so far as to say we got superior service by some cast members who usually peruse Pleasure Island on thursdays, if you know what I mean. The only funny moments have occured on our last trip when we took a gay male couple on their first time visit. Upon checking in to POFQ they had checked us in as boy/girl, boy/girl. And there was a Photopass photographer at Animal Kingdom Lodge who seemed quite confused when after taking our group picture, asked to take some of the couples

Here's a pic of the four of us on that day:

 

[belle_of_the_ball]

First all, I believe the next Gay Days will be held May 30-June 4.

As for my experience in the world: I have never encounted any prejudice, I would even go so far as to say we got superior service by some cast members who usually peruse Pleasure Island on thursdays, if you know what I mean. The only funny moments have occured on our last trip when we took a gay male couple on their first time visit. Upon checking in to POFQ they had checked us in as boy/girl, boy/girl. And there was a Photopass photographer at Animal Kingdom Lodge who seemed quite confused when after taking our group picture, asked to take some of the couples

Here's a pic of the four of us on that day:

thanks for the dates..i had one of my teachers ask me about them.....it was....different being that i've never heard an AP American History teacher ask me about gay day in disney.i've probaly learned more about gay people in school than i ever will in the real world! Mainly beacause my school is the leader in gay and lesbian educators!!!!!!! GO WTHS and all my teachers! they are so awesome...my history teacher even helped me fix my hair on pic day after my sci teacher messed it up! haha hes the GREATEST TEACHER EVER!!!!!