I just wanted to say....

[mykidsintow]

I am totally excited we will be at Disney during "Gay Days"!

We scheduled our vacation a couple months ago and the other day a friend called to tell me "Did you know *gasp* you will be at disney during Gay Days?!?!?!?!" I said "REALLY?!" She *knew* I would cancel and *OBVIOUSLY* doesn't know me at all!

So, let me explain....

I am Straight, married, boring - I know. One of my best friends for the past 13ish yrs is gay. He and his partner have been regulars with our children, so its nothing new around here. My kids *love* their "uncles". Our kids are adopted. My son is AA, my daughter is special needs Hispanic/white. Our family is "different". I just love the acceptance in the gay and lesbian community! I love that my children get to see other families that aren't "typical". My son sees other "brown" kids with "light skinned" parents, etc. We aren't judged, people don't make assumptions... and I just love it!

We love Disney and this is our 2nd trip this yr (3rd is scheduled in Oct). I am most excited about this one! So, you all may think I am totally loopy, but here is one straight woman excited about being at Gay Days at WDW!!!

 

[RickinNYC]

Not loopy at all!

Welcome to our corner of the DIS world! Please post and get to know everyone. We're a fun bunch.

 

[rosiep]

Welcome Beth!!!

I envy that you are going during Gay Days! I would love to be going but it's too hot for me

Please come and play on our board more often. It's a really great group of people....

 

[SteveInBrooklyn]

I hope you and your family have a wonderful time. Don't forget to post about it when you get back!

 

[mykidsintow]

Thanks for the welcome!

I am actualy concerned about the heat as well. My special nees daughter can't control her body temp (among many other things) and overheats very very quickly. However, water is awsome and maintains a good temp for her. We may end up camping at the pool, but it will still be fun! We are taking a friend and her son that can't go any other time (she is a school teacher). I figure if nothing else my friend can always takethe boys and head out while I stay at the pool with my daughter. Such punishment

Its our frst trip back since joining DVC and we are going on part of our developer points!

 

[OrlandoMike]

Welcome to our neck of the woods!

By the way, you may be refered to as a CSP around here!

 

[mykidsintow]

Do I even wanna know?

 

[rosiep]

Do I even wanna know?

Yes you do..It stands for Cool Straight Person.
I number among the few too

 

[OrlandoMike]

NO! Its' an evil awful term!

Just kidding, wear it as a badge of Honor!

"Cool Straight Person"

 

[MassJester]

I hope you have a great time!

I've never managed to get down there during Gay Days--it must be quite a party.

I hope someone brings back lots of pictures.

 

[ConcKahuna]

Thanks for the welcome!

I am actualy concerned about the heat as well. My special nees daughter can't control her body temp (among many other things) and overheats very very quickly. However, water is awsome and maintains a good temp for her. We may end up camping at the pool, but it will still be fun! We are taking a friend and her son that can't go any other time (she is a school teacher). I figure if nothing else my friend can always takethe boys and head out while I stay at the pool with my daughter. Such punishment

Its our frst trip back since joining DVC and we are going on part of our developer points!

If you go to the parks, ask for a "Guest assistance pass." Let them know about your DD's condition and they should be able to offer ones that means you won't have to wait in the sun for attractions.

I hope you have a great time!

I've never managed to get down there during Gay Days--it must be quite a party.

I hope someone brings back lots of pictures.

It's a blast, and I always forget my camera!

Knox, remind me to bring my camera this year!!!

 

[DearDaisyinDurham]

man am I jealous....I so want to take my kids in June too, it would be a huge boost for my daughter who just recently came out

 

[mykidsintow]

I will be taking tons of pics! I always do! In fact here are some pics from our last trip and here are some different pics from the trip before that. Pathetic, I know

Thanks for the GAC tip. We have used GACs both trips with my daughter. It really does help her. I know at her whopping 25 lbs we could stand in line and hold her, but its not realistic. She has her power chair and is "mrs Independent" and would just prefer to go on her own. What 4 yr old wants mommy to have to hold them?

I think it will be a great trip! And I will wear my new "label" with honor

 

[Tigger&Belle]

What fun! I wish I were able to go during Gay Days this year, but my son's high school graduation is 6/6, so I'd end up missing half of it. It's so tempting, however. Perhaps next year.

 

[ConcKahuna]

What fun! I wish I were able to go during Gay Days this year, but my son's high school graduation is 6/6, so I'd end up missing half of it. It's so tempting, however. Perhaps next year.

Hey now, Gayday its self is on the 7th!! You could fly down right after the ceremony, then head to the parks bright and early!!

 

[Tigger&Belle]

Hey now, Gayday its self is on the 7th!! You could fly down right after the ceremony, then head to the parks bright and early!!

Don't tempt me.

 

[ConcKahuna]

Don't tempt me.

It's calling to you...I can hear it from here...

Tigger&Belle...come visit us...we need you here...

 

[Tigger&Belle]

It's calling to you...I can hear it from here...

Tigger&Belle...come visit us...we need you here...

I was just outside and can hear it all the way up here, too.

 

[CanadianGuy]

Conck!

I'll totally bring my fancy-dancy new camera I had for the December trip. With the new memory card it holds like eighty-kabillion pictures.. well.. over a thousand anyway..

Look out world!

Knox

 

[momsgoofy]

mykidsintow...welcome!

This will be my 3rd trip to WDW during GayDays, but the first without DS. (He went when he was 7 and 13.) I've taught him well to pay no heed to colors of skin or anything else except the person and what is in their heart to the disappointment of some of our extended family. For him and us it's always just a trip to WDW.

The last trip I made a tshirt that said "Where's the Family Reunion?" to wear so I need to pull it out for this trip. I may make another one for the trip though..."Cool Straight Person"

BTW...when are you going to be in WDW? We arrive on June 1 and depart on June 7, but DH has to be back at work on Sunday. Oh, well, I can't complain...DH & I have made 2 trips already this year and I'm heading back in July with my Dsis & Dniece.

And just a thought...although I'm sure you're well traveled with your special needs daughter, but you might be interested in the Passporter Guide WDW Guide for Guests with Special Needs...can't remember the exact title, but they only have one guide book for special needs. It's a great book with lots of suggestions that I never would have thought about before.

Hope you all have a great trip! And to the rest of the DIS GLBT Board...see ya in WDW in June!