Precautions?

[aerxo17]

Hi! I'm traveling to WDW with some trans friends on an upcoming trip. We're all young adults, some of us are gender nonconforming, some are cis, some are trans women. As you're all probably well aware, Disney Adults like me tend to over-plan their trips, lol. So, in light of the political climate in Florida, the country and the world, are there any safety precautions I can take to keep my friends safe, flying to MCO from the northeast, taking transportation to our Disney Resort, and while at the parks and resorts? We're not leaving the Disney bubble, it's a quick trip. I'm afraid to get something like pronoun pins or anything like that, not because I don't think Cast Members wouldn't respect or appreciate it, but because other guests can be mean or rude.

Also, are there any single stall / gender neutral restrooms at the Polynesian resort? We're going to 'Ohana for dinner one night. TIA for advice!

 

[PollyannaMom]

According to:

this article

there is such a bathroom (labeled "companion restroom" because it also serves wheelchair users accompanied by caregivers) in the Great Ceremonial House on the 2nd floor opposite ‘Ohana.

Wishing you all a safe, wonderful, magical trip!

 

[aerxo17]

According to:

this article

there is such a bathroom (labeled "companion restroom" because it also serves wheelchair users accompanied by caregivers) in the Great Ceremonial House on the 2nd floor opposite ‘Ohana.

Wishing you all a safe, wonderful, magical trip!

thank you!!! this article is perfect!!! This was very helpful

 

[OKW Lover]

I'm sad that you even need to ask this question but certainly understand your concern.

Yes, you'll be treated very nicely by the CM's at Disney. They are all trained to treat everybody fairly. Occasionally they may stumble on a pronoun but that's not out of malice.

As far as other guests go, there's really no way to predict. However, if you get harassed, find the nearest security officer or CM.

There are companion restrooms all around the parks and hotels. They are typically near the traditional M/F restrooms so take a look or ask a CM nearby.

Hope you have a great trip and be sure to come back to let us know how it went.

 

[ClaraOswald]

I'm a cis female and my husband is a cis male so take all this from that perspective. But we both wear LGBTQ shirts in the parks. We've yet to have anyone harass us (though last time, I feel we did get major stink eye from some lady in line...but whatever.) We've gotten a lot of nice comments from guests and CMs though that far out number the stink eye (that we've noticed anyway.)

If you're concerned with restrooms, find the companion ones....though they seem to always have lines, which is a bummer. If you have any cis females, the trans females (and NBs who prefer the women's bathroom) might feel safer going into the regular women's room with them. I think traveling in packs is always a good choice.

And like stated above, if you are harassed at all....immediately go to a CM.

 

[Chuck S]

I really doubt you'll have any issues at all. As others have said, if you do, find the nearest cast member.