HELP: Family at WDW during Gay Days?

[perditax]

So, do people still flash the cameras on Splash Mountain? Better avoid that ride altogether, since you can't be sure you'll only get flashed by heteros.

 

[Gracie09]

You know we have a name for gay days around here
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Seriously why do people think just because gay people are jnvces it has to be one big orgy. You know what happens at gay days, people ride rides, they hold hand walking down Main Street, they may cuddle a bit watching wishes, and maybe give their love one a kiss while doing so.

 

[Oakenshield]

We booked a Disney Cruise for this June. YAY! Been wanting to do this for a very long time. We've also plan on going in the parks for two days after the cruise... but I learned today that the two days we've planned on being there are during "Gay Days."

Does anyone here have experience with being at WDW during Gay Days? Does it turn into a big Gay Pride Parade?? (Over-the-top PDA, obnoxious t-shirts, cross-dressing, etc?)

I don't mind gay people or gay couples, as long as they act like regular human beings. BUT - I don't want to be a part of a spectacle, nor do I want to introduce my kids to the circus that Gay Pride events can sometime be.

What were your experiences at WDW during Gay Days?

This is just dripping with ignorance. The same "spectacle" you're afraid of seeing from the LGBT groups is the same freaking spectacle you're going to get from a bunch of big, fat heterosexuals.

I knew I'd find some easily offended types. I'm a live and let live kinda guy.

I've been to WDW dozens of TRIPS (hundreds of days), and I've never seen gay people there acting anything but normal. But - I've never been during Gay Days. Some gays act differently when they're marching in the Pride Parade than they do every other day of the year. I've seen it first hand in Atlanta and NYC. I'm only curious if there is normally a contingent of gays "shoving it in your face" while at an otherwise family venue. ...and don't be so thick as to act like you don't know what I mean.

I tried to write out a nice, and well thought out post so many times, and I just can't. I feel sick from this post, everything you've written in this thread is so ignorant. I am not easily offended, but you just don't seem to get it at all. You think we're all just offended by what you wrote, when in reality we're all just disgusted by your ignorance and intolerance. How about instead of worrying about what you might see, you avert your eyes when you see a gay couple kissing and move on with your business? Or go about your park day and get over yourself. I'm sure the only thing you'll even notice is a bunch of people wearing the same freaking colored t-shirt.

 

[perditax]

I knew I'd find some easily offended types. I'm a live and let live kinda guy.

I've been to WDW dozens of TRIPS (hundreds of days), and I've never seen gay people there acting anything but normal. But - I've never been during Gay Days. Some gays act differently when they're marching in the Pride Parade than they do every other day of the year. I've seen it first hand in Atlanta and NYC. I'm only curious if there is normally a contingent of gays "shoving it in your face" while at an otherwise family venue. ...and don't be so thick as to act like you don't know what I mean.

1) It seems like you're the easily offended one, if you're sincerely worried that you will see something outside your sexual comfort zone *in a freakin' Disney park*.

2) You're doing "live and let live" wrong. Live and let live means you let go of the "...as long as they don't shove it in my face" part at the end of the thought. That single phrase reveals all the weird hang ups and fears and prejudices driving you make a post like this.

3) It's 2015. The world will work much better if we can all treat each other like people a little more often.

 

[Oakenshield]

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3) It's 2015. The world will work much better if we can all treat each other like people a little more often.

 

[PurpleMouse]

I knew I'd find some easily offended types. I'm a live and let live kinda guy.

I've been to WDW dozens of TRIPS (hundreds of days), and I've never seen gay people there acting anything but normal. But - I've never been during Gay Days. Some gays act differently when they're marching in the Pride Parade than they do every other day of the year. I've seen it first hand in Atlanta and NYC. I'm only curious if there is normally a contingent of gays "shoving it in your face" while at an otherwise family venue. ...and don't be so thick as to act like you don't know what I mean.

Bigotry and hatred will always be offensive.

 

[dawnhaze]

Just don't go during that time. People are there to have fun, not to be judged by uptight haters looking for something to complain over. The world is moving forward, move on with it or be left behind.

 

[mirak]

So to answer the OP's question, the turn this thread has taken should give you a good idea of what to expect during "Gay Days" - a lot of "gay pride mentality," rooted in a deep-seated feeling of resentment and oppression, that sometimes results in inappropriate flaunting of sexuality that is innapropriate for Disney, gay or straight.

Of course there are gay people and gay couples every day at Disney - that is an irrelevant strawman argument. The point is that there is undeniably a "gay pride" element during Gay Days that leads to inappropriate behavior. I know exactly what the OP meant by "just act like normal people" - there was nothing biggoted about that comment and the fact that some people went off the handle about it says a lot. I don't want to see gay or straight people making out, wearing inappropriate attire, or just generally acting like fools at the park with my kids. Take your act to Vegas. Act normal at Disney - like if you went to the park on non-Gay Days.

 

[BigOrangeGal]

So to answer the OP's question, the turn this thread has taken should give you a good idea of what to expect during "Gay Days" - a lot of "gay pride mentality," rooted in a deep-seated feeling of resentment and oppression, that sometimes results in inappropriate flaunting of sexuality that is innapropriate for Disney, gay or straight.

Of course there are gay people and gay couples every day at Disney - that is an irrelevant strawman argument. The point is that there is undeniably a "gay pride" element during Gay Days that leads to inappropriate behavior. I know exactly what the OP meant by "just act like normal people" - there was nothing biggoted about that comment and the fact that some people went off the handle about it says a lot. I don't want to see gay or straight people making out, wearing inappropriate attire, or just generally acting like fools at the park with my kids. Take your act to Vegas. Act normal at Disney - like if you went to the park on non-Gay Days.

I am dying to know what you mean by "inappropriate behavior."

 

[Airship Ariadne]

I think if the OP had said, "act like the people in our circle of friends" instead of "normal" it might have been better at conveying the same thought without making the statement that only heterosexuality is "normal."

Of course, it IS normal...for heterosexuals...for homosexuals, being gay is "normal"... bisexuals find bisexuality "normal." Etc.

I can see how people that don't know any "out" gay people in a close friendship way (I say out, because I would wager that someone they know IS gay, but closeted) just don't know how "normal" "gay" people are. My friends that are gay are just like my family and other hetero friends. But perhaps if I hadn't known several of these couples for a decade or two, I would still have the image of gay people that was planted in my mind growing up in the 1980s...sad that occasionally when we show our daughter an older movie or TV show from the 70's or 80's and they have a stereotypical "gay" character it is rather like watching the "What Makes a Red Skin Red" song in Peter Pan and we feel like we have to explain that was just how Hollywood portrayed them at the time and they didn't know any better.

So maybe instead of attacking back, more calm explaination of why that is offensive can create new allies?

 

[Dawnlight]

So to answer the OP's question, the turn this thread has taken should give you a good idea of what to expect during "Gay Days" - a lot of "gay pride mentality," rooted in a deep-seated feeling of resentment and oppression, that sometimes results in inappropriate flaunting of sexuality that is innapropriate for Disney, gay or straight.

Of course there are gay people and gay couples every day at Disney - that is an irrelevant strawman argument. The point is that there is undeniably a "gay pride" element during Gay Days that leads to inappropriate behavior. I know exactly what the OP meant by "just act like normal people" - there was nothing biggoted about that comment and the fact that some people went off the handle about it says a lot. I don't want to see gay or straight people making out, wearing inappropriate attire, or just generally acting like fools at the park with my kids. Take your act to Vegas. Act normal at Disney - like if you went to the park on non-Gay Days.

Ugh, there's no getting through to some people.

Every gay family I know acts "normal", as you would put it. Did it ever occur to you that other gay families also don't want to watch what you deem inappropriate behavior, or are they all deviants in your mind?

There are straight people who act inappropriately, there are gay people that act inappropriately. One is no worse than the other.

 

[mirak]

Ugh, there's no getting through to some people.

Every gay family I know acts "normal", as you would put it. Did it ever occur to you that other gay families also don't want to watch what you deem inappropriate behavior, or are they all deviants in your mind?

There are straight people who act inappropriately, there are gay people that act inappropriately. One is no worse than the other.

Speaking of "not getting through"... I didn't say that one was worse than the other. In fact, I said just the opposite. Let's go back and review the tape:

So to answer the OP's question, the turn this thread has taken should give you a good idea of what to expect during "Gay Days" - a lot of "gay pride mentality," rooted in a deep-seated feeling of resentment and oppression, that sometimes results in inappropriate flaunting of sexuality that is innapropriate for Disney, gay or straight.

Of course there are gay people and gay couples every day at Disney - that is an irrelevant strawman argument. The point is that there is undeniably a "gay pride" element during Gay Days that leads to inappropriate behavior. I know exactly what the OP meant by "just act like normal people" - there was nothing biggoted about that comment and the fact that some people went off the handle about it says a lot. I don't want to see gay or straight people making out, wearing inappropriate attire, or just generally acting like fools at the park with my kids. Take your act to Vegas. Act normal at Disney - like if you went to the park on non-Gay Days.

The problem, as a I said, is that during Gay Days there is a greater propensity to act inappropriately because it is a celebration of being gay. Not all gay people of course - but there will be some who take the parade attitude. If they treated it like going to the park on any other day, it wouldn't be a problem.

 

[katyjeka]

First a title asking help, family trip during gay days is cruel. Gay days allow gay families to vacation at WDW during a time when they will be criticized less. I'm sure if they advertised straight days one would witness a lot of inappropriate behavior. We are offended by preteen kids walking around in very revealing clothes while making out with each other. This does not mean I have the right to judge them or their parents for allowing it. We are teaching our girls to be kind to everyone and embrace different cultures, religions, and families. We are far from perfect and do not have the right to judge. We are proud of our family and believe gay families should also be proud. I apologize to the families who step out of the stupid predefined mold of what makes a family and are constantly on the defense. You should be proud of your family(as I'm sure you are) I mean no disrespect but i really don't care if your straight, gay or whatever else. As long as your a contributing member of the society what else really matters.

 

[mirak]

First a title asking help, family trip during gay days is cruel.

Huh. If you really find that hurtful as a gay person, you need to grow a thicker skin - you'll be a happier person.

Gay days allow gay families to vacation at WDW during a time when they will be criticized less.

I don't know that vocal criticism is a real problem during non-gay days. Maybe you mean they feel less judged when vacationing with a a lot of other gay couples? That I can understand.

I'm sure if they advertised straight days one would witness a lot of inappropriate behavior.

Maybe, but they don't. That would be kinda weird, huh?

 

[dawnhaze]

"Act like normal people" IS a bigoted comment whether you want to acknowledge it or not. This thread is disgusting.

 

[Dawnlight]

So to answer the OP's question, the turn this thread has taken should give you a good idea of what to expect during "Gay Days" - a lot of "gay pride mentality," rooted in a deep-seated feeling of resentment and oppression, that sometimes results in inappropriate flaunting of sexuality that is innapropriate for Disney, gay or straight.

If you are talking about "gay pride mentality" why would you bring straight people into the mix? It seems like an afterthought to cover yourself from looking bigoted.

Of course there are gay people and gay couples every day at Disney - that is an irrelevant strawman argument. The point is that there is undeniably a "gay pride" element during Gay Days that leads to inappropriate behavior. I know exactly what the OP meant by "just act like normal people" - there was nothing biggoted about that comment and the fact that some people went off the handle about it says a lot. I don't want to see gay or straight people making out, wearing inappropriate attire, or just generally acting like fools at the park with my kids. Take your act to Vegas. Act normal at Disney - like if you went to the park on non-Gay Days.

Again, you are emphasizing that gay pride=inappropriate behavior. If this were a Jewish Pride day or a Homeschool Pride day, or a African-American Pride day would you still be saying there are elements that lead to inappropriate behavior? No, that's reserved for gays, because in your mind they are icky.

Speaking of "not getting through"... I didn't say that one was worse than the other. In fact, I said just the opposite. Let's go back and review the tape:



The problem, as a I said, is that during Gay Days there is a greater propensity to act inappropriately because it is a celebration of being gay. Not all gay people of course - but there will be some who take the parade attitude. If they treated it like going to the park on any other day, it wouldn't be a problem.

And again, gay=acting inappropriately with an afterthought of- oh, but not all gays.

This would not hold with any other group.

 

[cedricandsophie]

Haven't been to Gay Days but I think it wouldn't be any different than any other day. Most of the gay people I know are way more refined and classy than many of the loud mouthed crude Heteros with the undisciplined children and the electric carts that bang into everyone! Most fun in a Disney ship was in the lounge one night dancing with two gay couples on the dance floor for both slow and fast dances. Best dancers on the floor. And I actually got a little teary thinking about how these couples probably would not have been comfortable even a few years ago. Loved it!

Ps. My daughter has Down syndrome and has understood the concept of same sex couples since she was quite young. Never even occurs to her that it's an issue.

 

[pooh4evr]

If you are concerned about an increase in crowds- I think there is usually a schedule people follow. I want to say I have seen it here, and on easywdw before. So just go to a different park.

 

[PurpleMouse]

"Act like normal people" IS a bigoted comment whether you want to acknowledge it or not. This thread is disgusting.

I think that some of the opinions expressed in this thread are disgusting.

But the fact that so many chimed in to point it out... ...bigotry is not being tolerated and that is awesome.

Silence gives consent and there's no consent here for bigotry.

 

[katyjeka]

I hope you dont mean I need a thicker skin and your comment was a general one. We are embarressed as a straight couple at the ignorance of other straight people. Why is a straight day so strange?? It should be as normal as a gay day. I stand by my comments and apologize to gays for the ignorance of some members of the straight race. I respectfully walk away from this post with this comment, if you can't embrace the gay community travel to WDW a different time. Im sure you won't be missed.