Gay-friendly Thread!

[Viki]

Hi, Angela! Great to have you with us! Like your sister, I, too, can spend hours here. In fact, I have to pull myself away NOW to get this day going.

To LauraJean - Yes, that's generally been my experience. I'm all over the boards. When this thread started it was orginally entitiled "Gay-friendly night." I was asking about Thursday nights at PI and whether or not it was true that there are a few more gay folk there that night than any other (the answer appears to be yes). But, then, we branched out and starting forming this little community, I went back and edited the thread title to read "Gay-friendly thread."

 

[DMRick]

Anyway, me and my girl are off to Disney Paris in a few days - can't wait! I hope the friendliness is in evidence there too - I don't know that my French is up to explaining our situation to get the right bed etc.!

I don't think you will have to worry about that. We spent a couple weeks (hubby and I) in Paris a few years ago, and gay couples appeared very much the norm. Hubby and I were begining to think we were the only straight couple on the walking bridge over the river, where "everyone" had gathered with a loaf of bread and a bottle of wine.
Nice to see this thread remain a "nice" thread.

 

[SparklieSunShine]

Nice to meet you too Viki! I think I might end up spending hours here as well.

When are gay days for 2006? That would be a lovely addition to next years cruise. I haven't put the deposit down on that one so I can switch it to match going to wdw for a few days. I think it would be wonderful for me and my SO to be there for gay days.

I have also heard a lot of mention of doing it in 2007. That would work for me. It would be nice to have a 3rd year of disney vacationing lined up.

 

[SparklieSunShine]

With disney, I started out with day trips (back in the 70s) and now it's nothing less than DVC or AKL Concierge. I'm not proud, just getting too old to rough it.

How was that? I have been wanting to go to AKL with the Mrs. and me, being spoiled, wanted concierge. Is it worth it? Perhaps we will book that for our 2007 vacation.

Also I was wondering if anyone knew if there was any problems adding on the romantic getaway package on a room on the ship with a same-sex couple. I want the no hassle palo's seating.

I drank my way around the world in 2003 and ended in Mexico. I was 19 then with my mom and aunt so it was only sips. This year I am 21 and I will be there from October 28 - November 3 during the food and wine festival. I am not a big drinker like a lot of people my age, but I do love a great glass of wine. I can't wait to try it again.

Oh if anyone is going to be there during my dates let me know.

 

[Viki]

How was that? I have been wanting to go to AKL with the Mrs. and me, being spoiled, wanted concierge. Is it worth it? Perhaps we will book that for our 2007 vacation.

I'll let you know as soon as I know! I just booked the AKL trip last week. I started with a split stay, 4 nights standard, 4 nights concierge, but then I just upgraded the whole stay trip to concierge. It's our 20th anniverary stay, so what the heck. I'm really going to go all out. She doesn't read these boards so it's safe to post that I'm going to order flowers in the room every day, with other surprises of fancy chocolates and champagne here and there, just to keep us on our toes. We'll do both the safaris and also dine for the first time at Victoria and Alberts. My only problem is that the trip is still 11 months and 1 week away!

Thank goodness we have a trip in December. That's one of our usual DVC trips, which we love because we rent the 1 or 2-bedrooms and then have the full kitchen, living room, and such.

I'm afraid I know nothing about the cruise ships (I first wrote, "I know nothing about cruising! Good Lord), but I know we have someone on this thread who does it a lot. Perhaps they'll speak up with some information that might help you. Good question!

 

[SparklieSunShine]

I'm afraid I know nothing about the cruise ships (I first wrote, "I know nothing about cruising! Good Lord)

That is so wonderful! Very romantic. I can't wait to hear about it. (hopefully I am still able to be on the boards by then.)

There is another thing I have been wondering about. (gosh I am posting a lot today) I have heard a lot of mention about getting a gift basket from theperfectgift. How do you customize it and how do you get it sent to your room? Is there another thread for this....I'll look that up while I wait for a response. Thank you!

 

[joanjett1976]

I'll let you know as soon as I know! I just booked the AKL trip last week. I started with a split stay, 4 nights standard, 4 nights concierge, but then I just upgraded the whole stay trip to concierge. It's our 20th anniverary stay, so what the heck. I'm really going to go all out. She doesn't read these boards so it's safe to post that I'm going to order flowers in the room every day, with other surprises of fancy chocolates and champagne here and there, just to keep us on our toes. We'll do both the safaris and also dine for the first time at Victoria and Alberts. My only problem is that the trip is still 11 months and 1 week away!

OOh, that sound wonderful! I will have my gf read your post. I want tuxedo strawberries in my AKL room on my birthday, i say! We've already planned breakfast at Boma and dinner at Jiko on that day, but a girl's gotta have a mid-day choco snack, know what I'm sayin?

On our last trip we stayed at POFQ and stepped out to AKL for breakfast and fell in love with the place. How great is that kenyan coffee at BOMA?

Ok, I must really get back to work

 

[Viki]

I'm afraid I know nothing about the cruise ships (I first wrote, "I know nothing about cruising! Good Lord)

There is another thing I have been wondering about. (gosh I am posting a lot today) I have heard a lot of mention about getting a gift basket from theperfectgift. How do you customize it and how do you get it sent to your room? Is there another thread for this....I'll look that up while I wait for a response. Thank you!

I'm clueless (I'm going to do all of my ordering through the IPO), anyone?

 

[Viki]

OOh, that sound wonderful! I will have my gf read your post. I want tuxedo strawberries in my AKL room on my birthday, i say! We've already planned breakfast at Boma and dinner at Jiko on that day, but a girl's gotta have a mid-day choco snack, know what I'm sayin?

Oh, I hear you! Now you've got to have your gf hear you while keeping it all absolutely spontaneous, a big surprise, and all HER idea.

Myself, I decided on the opposite course. I'm taking charge and sending it all, that way I know I'll get it!!!

 

[SparklieSunShine]

IPO? Not sure what that means.

 

[wdwjunkie2005]

Aren't all the threads on the DisBoards, gay-friendly?

I sure hope so.

I think they are, since the man who founded the DIS is openly gay (correct me if I'm wrong). He wrote a piece back in June about why he won't be going to Gay Days this year. The title caught my eye, because I hadn't been on the DIS for long, and I thought it would be a diatribe about "Evil Gays" taking over the parks, but was I pleasantly surprised!

I too, am glad this thread is here. When I post on other threads and mention my DW and I know my posts clearly indicate that I am also someone's DW, I always think someone may tell me I put the wrong abbreviation. We live in MA, and she *is* my DW (as of May 29, 2004). [Great news, by the way: Today the Massachusetts Legislature rejected the proposed constitutional amendment that would to ban gay marriage but legalize civil unions. People are finally realizing the sky isn't falling down! We'll see what happens from here, but I do think time is on our side. Otherwise, it's "Goodbye America, Bonjour Montreal!"]

Oh, how rude of me. This is my first post on this thread, so I guess I should intro myself. My name is Meredith.

 

[Viki]

IPO? Not sure what that means.

Well, me either really! That is, I haven't actually talked to one yet. But from what I understand, when you book concierge they are the Itinerary Planning Office and they can help you with your ADRs, special activities, and special orders. For the 20th anniversary trip, I plan to make full use of them.

 

[joanjett1976]

I too, am glad this thread is here. When I post on other threads and mention my DW and I know my posts clearly indicate that I am also someone's DW, I always think someone may tell me I put the wrong abbreviation. We live in MA, and she *is* my DW (as of May 29, 2004). [Great news, by the way: Today the Massachusetts Legislature rejected the proposed constitutional amendment that would to ban gay marriage but legalize civil unions. People are finally realizing the sky isn't falling down! We'll see what happens from here, but I do think time is on our side. Otherwise, it's "Goodbye America, Bonjour Montreal!"]

Oh, how rude of me. This is my first post on this thread, so I guess I should intro myself. My name is Meredith.

well congratulations meredith!

 

[Viki]

I too, am glad this thread is here. When I post on other threads and mention my DW and I know my posts clearly indicate that I am also someone's DW, I always think someone may tell me I put the wrong abbreviation. We live in MA, and she *is* my DW (as of May 29, 2004). [Great news, by the way: Today the Massachusetts Legislature rejected the proposed constitutional amendment that would to ban gay marriage but legalize civil unions. People are finally realizing the sky isn't falling down! We'll see what happens from here, but I do think time is on our side. Otherwise, it's "Goodbye America, Bonjour Montreal!"]

Oh, how rude of me. This is my first post on this thread, so I guess I should intro myself. My name is Meredith.

Hi, Meredith. Welcome and I'm so jealous. I've lived in Pa, only broken by a 4-year stint in Fla (90 minutes from WDW), all of my like and there is much I love about it, but the possibility of legalzed gay marriage is never going to be one of 'em, because in my life time in ain't happening. We're not exactly backwards, but we are sooo far from progressive.

 

[SparklieSunShine]

Hello Meredith!

I hope they legalize gay marriage in Pa, not that it matters much to me because I am one of those hippy-types who does not see marriage in her lifes plan regardless, but what is available to some should be available to all.

Oh if only.

I'm right there with you with moving to Canada. I swore if Bush got reelected I would move then, but I wasn't in the position to do so. If things don't shape up in the next few years I'm out.

 

[Valentine]

Hey everyone!!! Catching up and saying HI!!! Been running around...Just wanted to say HI to everyone and nice to see that we are all keeping up with the thread!!

Just my 2 cents... AKL Concierge is the BEST on property Concierge!! Ask for Donald to help with your plans! He is what Disney is supposed to be and then some!! He has been a Concierge host for years and years.. starting over at the Poly.. where I first encountered him along with Diane. She also works a the AKL Concierge.. but sometimes goes under a differents name.. i think she is Juanita there!! LOLL DON"T ASK!! I just call her Sybil!!! She is also the sweetest person you could EVER want to know!! Bring her anything "frog like" and she will be your best friend!

I would stay there in a heartbeat again! I usually go and visit the gang whenever I am in town.

Sounds like your anniversary trip will be fabulous Vik! Enjoy!!

to all the "new folks" Welcome.... Nice to get to "know" all of you!!

See you all around!

Kathy

 

[Belle23]

I think they are, since the man who founded the DIS is openly gay (correct me if I'm wrong). He wrote a piece back in June about why he won't be going to Gay Days this year. The title caught my eye, because I hadn't been on the DIS for long, and I thought it would be a diatribe about "Evil Gays" taking over the parks, but was I pleasantly surprised!

I too, am glad this thread is here. When I post on other threads and mention my DW and I know my posts clearly indicate that I am also someone's DW, I always think someone may tell me I put the wrong abbreviation. We live in MA, and she *is* my DW (as of May 29, 2004). [Great news, by the way: Today the Massachusetts Legislature rejected the proposed constitutional amendment that would to ban gay marriage but legalize civil unions. People are finally realizing the sky isn't falling down! We'll see what happens from here, but I do think time is on our side. Otherwise, it's "Goodbye America, Bonjour Montreal!"]

Oh, how rude of me. This is my first post on this thread, so I guess I should intro myself. My name is Meredith.

Welcome Meredith!! I am with you on moving to Canada. My partner and I always say that's what we want to do!! Viki your trip sounds so wonderful and I hope your upcoming trip and your anniversary trip is a great one.

 

[Viki]

Valentine- thanks for the referrals. I have heard wonderful things about Don. As you can see from the ticker, we're about 11 months out from that trip. I was thinking that at about 6 months out I would e-mail Don, introduce myself, explain my vision for the trip, and enlist his aid. Does all of that sound right to you?

Belle- Thank you! We are looking forward to that anniversary trip too much! Thank god we have the Xmas trip this December. As I mentioned before, we have two friends flying down from your city - OK city - to join us. It wil be their first trip and we hope it's a great one. Maybe we'll be able to entice them back, but one of them swears NOT!
We've been out to visit them in OK city twice and loved both of our stays.

Have a good one!

 

[Belle23]

Valentine- thanks for the referrals. I have heard wonderful things about Don. As you can see from the ticker, we're about 11 months out from that trip. I was thinking that at about 6 months out I would e-mail Don, introduce myself, explain my vision for the trip, and enlist his aid. Does all of that sound right to you?

Belle- Thank you! We are looking forward to that anniversary trip too much! Thank god we have the Xmas trip this December. As I mentioned before, we have two friends flying down from your city - OK city - to join us. It wil be their first trip and we hope it's a great one. Maybe we'll be able to entice them back, but one of them swears NOT!
We've been out to visit them in OK city twice and loved both of our stays.

Have a good one!

Okla City is pretty nice, but honestly I can't wait until we can get out of this city. It is hard to think someone might not like WDW. It is like the most wonderful place!!

 

[joanjett1976]

Welcome Meredith!! I am with you on moving to Canada. My partner and I always say that's what we want to do!! Viki your trip sounds so wonderful and I hope your upcoming trip and your anniversary trip is a great one.

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!