HELP: Family at WDW during Gay Days?

[Whatsthegoodword]

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?

 

[marmalade]

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?

They are regular human beings?

 

[girlrea]

I'm usually there during that week, and I've noticed nothing different. Its just like any other times.

 

[Airship Ariadne]

haven't been during that time, but from what people hear say, it isn't anything they do differently in the parks, just tend to be more of a specific week draw for gay couples...BUT...


...that wouldn't mean there won't be gay couples on other weeks.

We actually saw a couple of men celebrating an anniversary when we were there in December.

 

[mirak]

We booked a Disney Cruise for this 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?

Depends on who you ask. I would say there is definitely a good chance you're going to witness some very obnoxious behavior that may elicit some interesting questions from your kids. It's unfortunate, because most gay people aren't like that - but the folks who attend Gay Days seem to be more prone to the "Gay Pride Parade" mindset.

 

[Dawnlight]

They are regular human beings?

OP- this thread might give you some advice:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3222582

 

[MomTo3PrincessesInNJ]

(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.

Never been during Gay Days, but want to mention I've witnessed all of the above during non-Gay Days, so if you are really worried then I'd stay out of the parks all the time...

 

[TobiasFunke]

At least it isn't Brazilian tour season, AmIRite?????

 

[DisneyGal24]

We went last year during this time and didn't have any of the experiences listed by the OP. With some research you can find out which parks they are going to on which days and avoid those parks.

 

[disney world dreamer]

your post does not seem like you accept the gay, lesbian, and bisexual community.

i have not noticed that gay people are any less "normal" than anyone else at disney world.

the gay community just happens to have a convention in orlando during those few days.

disney is not involved with the convention in anyway.

people from the convention go to disney during those few days.

if you have an issue with it then i suggest you plan your vacation for a different location since there are gay people at disney world every single day of the year whether they are guests or cast members.

 

[PurpleMouse]

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?

Did you really just say that outloud?

Newsflash, spectacles and circus behavior come from all kinds of human beings. Gay people do not have a patent on that behavior. Do yourself a favor and skip the parks those days because you are going to be looking for something to be offended by.

 

[Whatsthegoodword]

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.

 

[midaroco]

It's not that we're easily offended, it's that the statement is grounded in ignorance. It'd be like me condemning all heterosexuals for that ignorant statement.

 

[disney world dreamer]

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.

if this is what you MEANT then you should have put it this way to begin with.
i think you were LOOKING for people to react to you in the way we did.
your experiences with "gay pride parades" and "shoving it in your face" were not at disney world.
since disney does not promote "gay days" behavior like that which you described would be unacceptable.
the people that go to the "gay days" convention pay money like you and i to go to the parks and they are there for the same reason as you and i.
they just want to have fun.
they don't want to get kicked out of the parks.

 

[Pappa Bear]

It's not that we're easily offended, it's that the statement is grounded in ignorance. It'd be like me condemning all heterosexuals for that ignorant statement.

TIMES 2!

 

[cfriend416]

I tried several times to respond to this thread in a concise and respectful manner and have found it difficult. So I will just say this: Disney is meant to be a family-friendly place, and CM's strive to keep it that way. That said, your children are just as likely to witness something inappropriate from a heterosexual person as they are from a homosexual person. In fact, you are probably more likely to see inappropriate behavior from heterosexual couples, as homosexual couples often are afraid to express themselves as openly in public for fear of being accused of not being "normal people."

And because I can't resist, and because you clearly don't understand why, the reason your post is so offensive is because you are implying that being heterosexual is normal, and therefore right, while being homosexual is not. Perhaps that's not how you feel, but if it's not, you need to seriously evaluate the language you choose to use. If that is how you feel, people have every reason to be offended.

 

[katyjeka]

Been there twice with extended family. Had no issue nor were we expecting to. We were so busy watching our 4 girls that I had no time to pay attention to anyone else, gay or straight. I don't think most kids would have a problem with it anyways, unless they are picking up vibes from the adults with them. Children are curious but thankfully less likely to care. I don't want to speak for anyone but I doubt a gay couple would be offended if a child had a question about them. I say go and have a great trip. You might be pleasantly surprised at the number of gay families who are as normal as the rest of us.

 

[twinboysmom]

We went during that week in 2007 so it's been a while. We took my 6 year old nephew. While I could care less about the gay and lesbian family thing, it was not something we wished to discuss with my nephew and felt that responsibility resided with his parents. There is a website that reports what their park of choice is for that day. Mind you like everybody else they park hop too but we specifically chose any park but the one chosen by the gay week participants.

We had zero issues, did not witness any different behavior than we normally see during a trip. I have seen both gay and heterosexual couples acting Inappropriately at times and this was no different. I would not hesitate to return with my own children during "gay days" .

 

[ORMom2Four]

Okay, I will answer this as a straight mom of 6 kids who has an open mind

We were at Disneyland once during Gay Days. One of our sons was quite young and had never seen same gender people kissing--and he saw two men kissing at Disneyland. He pointed, and I told him, "sometimes boys marry boys and girls marry girls" and that was the end of it. Kids take things in stride.

We did not see a whole lot of pda, some kissing/hand holding, but nothing like the gay parades. There were a lot of gay couples with their children, it was very family oriented. Nothing that should scare you away from going during that time!

I also remember is that they all wore the same color shirts to identify themselves as part of Gay Days--I think it was red. Guess who decided to wear red shirts during most of our trip? Yep, I felt like I was a part of the Gay Days group that vacation

Not sure if that is what happens at Disneyworld--but that's how it was at Disneyland

Now, the Cheerleader Days--those are the days you should avoid!

 

[mom2AidanAndEli]

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?

Not easily offended here, but that sentence alone is offensive! As long as they act "regular" they're fine. What exactly is regular in your view????? You accuse others of being thick, but can't understand why anyone would be offended by this? Just wow....