Help! Hubby Scheduled Our Annv Trip During Gay Days!!!!

[littleprissboutique]

What am I going to do.... Hubby scheduled our trip during gay days 4-8 of June. I am sorry, but I do not want that thrown in my face... NO flames, just not my lifestyle or in my religious beliefs. I have been told that there are certain days at the park that they are pretty much allowed to do anything they want... Parades, PDA, ect. Also rumors of armbands and not being allowed in the park unless you have it??? Is the last pirate and princess party on the 4th a gay day event too? When my hubby made the ressie nothing was stated to him about this. If Disney supports this should they not have to make you aware of this?

We were going for SWW at MGM(Hollywood Studios), but I cant handle this.
My hubby makes fun of me and says its not a cold that you catch, but I cant stand when they put it out there.... I dont go around yelling I straight, and making a big deal of it.... URG!!!!!


Help.... Like I said no flames, just not my way of life, and I dont know what to do.

How many straight families go at this time of year, and how crowded is it?

Thanks

 

[CathrynRose]

Ive been at the MK on their day - and it was absolutely fine. But Im not freaked out easily.

Had I not known it was Gay Days - I would have been like 'gee, why is everyone wearing red' AND 'it's awfully empty for June'

Disney doesnt 'sponsor' it - so no need for them to let you know.

 

[charlieluvsmm]

I hear ya! My philosophy is "to each their own". However, I would not like to be there the same time either. We always take our children, and although I cannot keep them from seeing everything, I don't want to throw them into it either. If it were me, I would probably re-schedule. But, that's just my opinion. Good luck in your decision, and have fun if you do go.

 

[littleprissboutique]

I wish I could reschedule, but we have non refundable airline tix.... I know there are gays everywhere, but I dont want to be supporting their lifestyle. Do they go to all the parks the whole time, or do they have a round up and go to one certain park?

 

[charlieluvsmm]

That I don't know, as I have never been there then. If you can't reschedule, then just make the best of it. If one park seems to be crowded, hop to another. Sorry I can't be any more help to you. Hope you enjoy your trip in spite of the situation.

 

[Magic Mom]

Well, I guess your two choices are to either cancel your trip or to go and not worry about it. Focus on the rides and the Disney sights and your hubby. And the reality is no matter when you go, you might be exposed to PDA from gay and straights. Focus on other things and enjoy yourself.

 

[Magic Mom]

Do they go to all the parks the whole time, or do they have a round up and go to one certain park?

I'm sorry but that made me chocke on my soda I'm just picturing a big herd of people moving in unison from one ride to another.

 

[moredisneyplease]

Here's the thing....most gay couples aren't putting it out there and flaunting it....they're just being themselves. If you go with your husband and hold his hand or hug him in line or sneak him a kiss is that showing off that you're straight? You're just intereacting with your partner.

I was at WDW two years ago during that first week in June and will be there again this year with my husband and two boys. I never noticed anything that stood out to me but then again the whole thing doesnt bother me so perhaps I wasn't "looking" for it.

Honestly, and I'm not judgin you in any way, but it sounds like if you went on gay days that you'd be looking for the "gayness" and not enjoying DISNEY. If you have a problem with that lifestyle then dont go, this way you dont feel uncomfortable with the whole situation.

***and as far as I know the PPP is not a gay day event but they can go if they want to and since you know some will be in the area due to the upcoming gay days weekend then there just might be gay couples there. However, PPP are aimed towards kiddos so my guess is that it will be mostly kids. I'll be there at the PP party so I'll let you know!

 

[Mkrop]

There is a schedule if you google gay days at Disney. Then avoid that park, it isnt that difficult. They schedule a park a day, like I think the first Sat of the week is MK day. Dont go there.

This is what I would do, no bc I dont care about PDAs but I dont want the crowds that go with anything organized. And Disney does not organize or sponsor, this is done by others so Disney doesnt need to say word one.

Any group can organize and say show up on X day at X park, then you have crowds

 

[of2dbeach]

I wish I could reschedule, but we have non refundable airline tix.... I know there are gays everywhere, but I dont want to be supporting their lifestyle. Do they go to all the parks the whole time, or do they have a round up and go to one certain park?

we had gone during gay pride week it wasent really bad saw a few funny things like a guy in a pink tu tu carrying a feather boa . A few we saw were holding hands but thats about all no huggy kissy stuff that we saw. What we thought was funny as heck was my 2 cousins were both wearing red t- shirts which we didnt know at the time represented you are gay also lol of course my cousin freaked haha poor cheryl ! Not sure what your worried about but we had a great time. no one botherd us and we had children with us. the other funny thing was my small cousin when i took her into the bathroom yelled from her stall Tonya, if i sit on the seat will i get AIDs up my hootchy like mommy said.. i wanted to die and needless to say Cheryl in her red shirt seemed all the funnier .. go enjoy yourselves , have the time of your lives you only live once anyways and no one bothered us . if there is any trouble you can always call on a CM and there is usualy alot more security " Just in case "

 

[gibsontrio]

I'm sorry but that made me chocke on my soda I'm just picturing a big herd of people moving in unison from one ride to another.

LMAO!!!!

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

I'm gagging too - but because OP is just making me sick. Flame me, give me a point, don't really care. If you don't want to see any gay people, stay in your home with the TV and raido off - don't answer your phone either - the gays could be callin!

 

[hildarumpole]

You can check out their schedule on the website www.gaydays.com. Click on the calendar link. There's no need to cancel your trip. Just plan your park visits around the Gay Days schedule.

If you aren't comfortable with that lifestyle, it's your right. You shouldn't have to explain it to anybody or be flamed for it. It's very sweet of your husband to plan a Disney vacation for your anniversary. With a little planning, you won't even notice the Gay Days hullaballoo. Have a wonderful trip!

 

[Crisgw]

What am I going to do.... Hubby scheduled our trip during gay days 4-8 of June. I am sorry, but I do not want that thrown in my face... NO flames, just not my lifestyle or in my religious beliefs. I have been told that there are certain days at the park that they are pretty much allowed to do anything they want... Parades, PDA, ect. Also rumors of armbands and not being allowed in the park unless you have it??? Is the last pirate and princess party on the 4th a gay day event too? When my hubby made the ressie nothing was stated to him about this. If Disney supports this should they not have to make you aware of this?

We were going for SWW at MGM(Hollywood Studios), but I cant handle this.
My hubby makes fun of me and says its not a cold that you catch, but I cant stand when they put it out there.... I dont go around yelling I straight, and making a big deal of it.... URG!!!!!


Help.... Like I said no flames, just not my way of life, and I dont know what to do.

How many straight families go at this time of year, and how crowded is it?

Thanks

Who told you they are allowed to do all of these "things" (PDA/etc..) at the park? A CM or Disney spokesperson? Rumors are just that, rumors. Not grounded in truth or validity in any way.

I think it is very offensive to the gay community (and to supporters of equal HUMAN rights such as myself) for you to label gays as going around yelling "gay" and making a "big deal of it". Honestly, if you're so closed minded and it's going to affect the quality of your trip, do the people going for gay days a favor and cancel your trip for another time. They deserve to be in the park just as say, a marching band or any other group is.

In all honesty, people that just don't "believe" in being gay really confuse me. What on earth is there to "believe" in? It's not like being gay is so unbelievable. It's not a choice, it's not, contrary to so many people's misguided beliefs. Some of my husband and my closest friends are gay and we never even think twice about it. Being prejudiced to gays is no different than being prejudiced to another race of people. It's wrong.

 

[chicagodisneyfan]

I wish I could reschedule, but we have non refundable airline tix.... I know there are gays everywhere, but I dont want to be supporting their lifestyle. Do they go to all the parks the whole time, or do they have a round up and go to one certain park?

Just by supporting Disney you are supporting "their lifestyle". Disney has a significant gay population in their workforce.

If you are not interested in supporting gay people, you may want to cancel the trip.

However I have been during gay days and it is very fun and a little bit touching. I saw an older male couple, probably about 70 or so and they were sitting on a bench resting. One of them placed his hand on the other - the other looked around as if to see who might be disapproving.... all he saw were smiles from me and my family and he relaxed and smiled back.

There are couples with kids enjoying the park like any hetero couple. How wonderful to be able to express your love in public - with a kiss, or hand holding.

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Just by supporting Disney you are supporting "their lifestyle". Disney has a significant gay population in their workforce.

If you are not interested in supporting gay people, you may want to cancel the trip.

However I have been during gay days and it is very fun and a little bit touching. I saw an older male couple, probably about 70 or so and they were sitting on a bench resting. One of them placed his hand on the other - the other looked around as if to see who might be disapproving.... all he saw were smiles from me and my family and he relaxed and smiled back.

There are couples with kids enjoying the park like any hetero couple. How wonderful to be able to express your love in public - with a kiss, or hand holding.

Its so sad when someone has look around to make sure no one is going to spit or throw something at him because of holding his partners hand - its a good thing your family was there and not some other prejudiced family . I just don't get it - when are people going to learn? It just makes me so sad - sad for the people that are so closed minded, and sad for the people that have to deal with it, day in and day out.

 

[deedeetoo]

Gay Days are not organized or sponsored by Disney. Its just a group of people with common interests deciding to visit the parks at the same time.

There are no gay day events per se but since there are more gay people in Orlando during that week its probably likely there will be more than usual at all the events. There are no special parades and nobody has said they are allowed to do anything they want. However, you probably will see some PDA and people dressed a little more unusually than you seem to feel comfortable with.

If that bothers you to the point that it will affect your enjoyment of your vacation, or if you think you will be unable to keep your opinions of what you see to yourself, you probably should reschedule. There is no reason for you to ruin your own vacation or someone elses. Remember the gays are there are vacation too and they have a right to have a good time without someone judging them.

 

[PatricenPete]

Viva la Gay!!!!

I wish that I could have planned my trip during gay days!!!!!

 

[Crisgw]

Its so sad when someone has look around to make sure no one is going to spit or throw something at him because of holding his partners hand - its a good thing your family was there and not some other prejudiced family . I just don't get it - when are people going to learn? It just makes me so sad - sad for the people that are so closed minded, and sad for the people that have to deal with it, day in and day out.

I couldn't agree with you more...

 

[juliegator1]

I have been to disney 3 or so times when they were having this celebration. I have NEVER witnessed ANY bad behavior or ANY in-appropriate PDA. It is nothing to worry about!!! I am also going to SWW with my family and I am not having ANY worries about it. So dont cancel your trip, just focus on your family and having fun.