Originally posted by Mackey Mouse
OK.. This is a free country, it is a magic place to visit whether you are gay or straight, young or old, and whatever nationality you are, you are welcome at WDW....Let's keep this in mind when responding here... Thanks 
Well said. I think the best answer to the original post would be what to expect, not an emotional opinion of gays. I'll be at Disney in June for my fourth Gay Day celebration. My take:
Personally, I think any overt display of public affection is an unnecessary invasion of my privacy. That said, I've had no problems with Gay Day, except for the following.
First, no doubt MK that Saturday is to be avoided. I'm in the minority, though not alone, in thinking MK is to be avoided most every Saturday if you have a choice. The crowds are enormous. Gay Day at MK increases this factor exponentially. The one time I went to Gay Day at MK (had to "see it for myself"), I wore a red shirt, not out of support or ignorance, but because that was the shirt I found that morning and I'll not have the color of my shirt dictated by those who saying wearing it supports them, nor those who would brand me for doing so. That's the extent of my militant statements!
The parked was jammed and I got out at 1 PM due to crowds and some rude behavior, but certainly not due to overt "gay behavior." I saw several cases of hand-holding or smooching, just as I see it on a regular day in the parks. If you're uncomfortable seeing, or having your children see folks of the same sex doing this, then yeah, avoid it. On the other hand, if you're expecting half-clothed people rolling in the bushes in Toontown, you're wrong. The worst displays of overt public affection I've seen in many trips to Disney have been from heterosexuals. I attribute this to the fact that Gay Day participants are far more aware than others that they are being watched and scrutinized.
There is a wonderful site on Gay Days. Visit it, and you'll find they have suggested policies for dress and behavior. Their take is show pride, but understand that at Disney, the CM's are the show, not you. From what I've seen, this guideline is followed.
What does have a major impact is a lot of the participants are young (I'd say mid-20's is an approximate average age). Therefore, they are loud and sometimes not very aware of those around them. I get the same feeling when I step into Universal, which I think has a younger average crowd. On the other hand, when someone's "stepped on my toes" during Gay Days (e.g. jumped line, cursed loudly, etc) and I brought my dissatisfaction to their attention, the reaction has always been swift and apologetic. Can't say I've always received that response from straight families that have done likewise.
One thing I would stray from if I was taking children would be PI on Friday and Saturday night. While it hardly gets out of hand, the CM's do seem to relax the rules a little, there is more overt sexual overtones, and the tee shirts get a little racy. These are things I think normally happen when a lot of young people are out drinking, especially in the heat. It kind of resembles my local Irish pub near the University, on St. Patrick's Day. I wouldn't take children there, either.
Beyond that, it's a normal time at Disney. These questions have come up so much this year. To each his own in dealing with it. To me, two things are important. First, according to national statistics, 10% of Disney's crowds are gay at any one time; that ratio goes up during Gay Days. Second, if you're simply uncomfortable with homosexuality, then it doesn't matter how many people like me tell you it just isn't a big deal. You're probably going to be uncomfortable when you see a group of guys holding hands. I won't judge that, but MK on Saturday the 7th of June is probably not a place you want to be.
Go to
www.gayday.com. Pull up their schedule. If you're uncomfortable, plan your trip to avoid the "park of the day." Most of the participants are going to be at the anointed park on a given day. That's because they know the general public doesn't like them gathering in mass, and many schedule this trip so they can enjoy a Disney vacation with as many people as possible that aren't uncomfortable with it. They are easy to avoid, if you so choose. And I think they'd probably prefer you avoid them, if you're going to be focusing on them instead of Disney.
I'd be interested if there's a brave soul out there who's gay, been and/or is going to Gay Day, and can get in a dialogue in these forums. I think most people here just want to know what to expect. I think it fair. I don't think it fair to bash the celebration. The week is chosen a year in advance, and you can pretty much assume right now that it's going to start the first Saturday of next year, too.
One man's opinion,
Pat
Much appreciated!
