Question about gay days schedule...

[wardfamily1]

PDA ? what's that? Could someone translate please.

Public Displays of Affection

 

[NewEnglandCamper]

I was warned by a friend who has an AP that they had a big problem the year they went the first week of June. She said she and her husband ended up taking their kids out of the MK because of some inappropriate behavior they were being exposed to. Her suggestion was that I find out the schedule...official or unofficial...about which parks the gaydays folks will attend on which day.

We will be in the parks thru June 3rd. I've seen a reference to "Saturday in the Magic Kingdom". Is this Saturday June 7th? Are there official plans for certain parks for the rest of the week? Is it an all-week long thing or is it just the weekend?

To be honest, I had no idea that this was something I'd have to deal with until after all the checks were written. Any info that you can share would be appreciated!

Beth -- I'm with you! I wouldn't want to go on gaydays either! Disney should really put a STOP to this inappropriate behavoir!!!

 

[disneygal2007]

I've seen gay couples going at it, I've seen lesbian couples going at it, and I've seen straight couples going at it. I don't see what the difference is. I'm sorry, but I find your post to be very offensive and just plain ignorant. You say you don't care about orientation, but obviously you do, or else you wouldn't be so worried about "gay days." People need to open their eyes to the fact that all people are made differently, black, white, fat, thin, gay, straight... you need to be respectful of that. Post this thread on the gay boards and see what the reaction you get is. If I get flagged or points or whatever for this post, than so be it, but peoples ignorance just really bothers me.

I so agree with u SharpMom. I grew up in the San Fran area and it is just apart of life. We have never gone while gay days were going on my husband is kinda a hot head about it but I myself think love is love and I don't mind my kids seeing it.

 

[disneygal2007]

About ten years ago, we went to Disneyland in March. We were in the line for Space Mountain, and there was a couple in front of us being very touchy feely. The one person had a hole in his jeans, and wasn't wearing any underwear. His partner was repeatedly reaching in the hole and stroking his behind. We were pretty grossed out. It was inappropriate to say the least, and they were heterosexual.

If it's PDA you're truly concerned about, then you will find that anytime, anywhere. You obviously have some hang-ups about being around gay and lesbian people, and that's your problem. I am also quite surprised by the tone of some of the other posters. Not wearing red because that's the designated color of the day for the gay people? Really?

I, too, am surprised by some people's ignorance. Everyone is entitled to their point of view, but I'm not sure it belongs here. This is the family board and we're here to discuss Disney related topics. Did you think that because we have families, we would understand your prejudice?

Good luck planning your vacation. I almost hope you do go at that time of year because maybe you'll learn that your children care a lot less than you do.

I would wear red Mickey wears red!!

 

[TSNCS]

I would not worry about your children noticing anything. Children are born innocent, and are taught to be racist, biggoted, and anything else........ So, no, I really don't think you should be worried about your kids noticing anything. However, it does sound like you would be uncomfortable seeing and answering any questions that would come up. Depending on your kid's ages, they may have seen and accepted already. I teach in high school, and there is as diverse a group of races and orientations as you can imagine. You may not agree with homosexuals or their lifestyle, but it is a reality. At least if you go, you know that the explanation your children receive will be from you and not from someone else. This could be an opportunity to teach your children about the differences in people and how to accept those people who are different. I can say that when I was at the world, I would not have noticed anything unless it was right in front of me! I was too busy enjoying the rides and the atmosphere. And like Wit said, "making out" in public is idiotic, and should belong behind closed doors. I want to shelter my children from all the world and not let them know of the differences adults have. With that being said, they will learn by being in the world, being in school, being around other people. You can be their teacher, and I would say a good way of thinking is to be responsible for yourself and judge only yourself--and Let God do the rest.

 

[RickinNYC]

Beth -- I'm with you! I wouldn't want to go on gaydays either! Disney should really put a STOP to this inappropriate behavoir!!!

Oh for God's sake...

I'm going to just chuckle and hope that the above was written in nothing but sarcasm.

As for folks who are either up in arms or living with "concern" that they or their children might be exposed to other forms of love between adults, I STRONGLY advise you to not only avoid Disney World and Land during Gay Days, but also avoid San Francisco, Boston, Miami, Seattle, New York, Chicago, London, Sydney, Paris, Berlin, Sao Paulo, Philadelphia, Austin, Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Diego, Boulder, St. Paul and just about every single major city in the entire world because it's gay day EVERY day there. We don't need a few days of each year to let us live a little more freely and a little more mainstream.

For that matter, don't leave your house because we live down the street. And don't send your kids to school because we're their teachers. And forget about the hospital, the mall, the restaurant, the post office...

Oh forget it. Just don't leave the house, do NOT turn on the TV and God forbid, don't talk to anyone that might come to your door.

Gay people are everywhere whether you are willing to admit it or not.

Kudos to the many on this thread who recognize the obvious.

And just so's you know, it's been said before and it will be said again, Gay Days is NOT a Disney sponsored or sanctioned event.

 

[TotalSnowWhite]

http://www.gaydays.com/calendar/

If you look at the Gay Days calendar, it looks like the specific dates for the parks begins June 5.

We will be at WDW the last week of May until June 4.

Quick story about Gay Pride weekend in Santa Fe:
My grandparents were there for weekend getaway. They arrived only to see a huge crowd of people that was the gay pride parade and after party. Rather than turn around and leave, they parked and continued with their business. My gramma went shopping, and my grampa grabbed a water and sat in what little shade was to be found. The bit of shade was right next to the ACLU booth. Several men waved, said hello and started conversations with my grampa. The man running the ACLU booth kept offering him an ACLU rainbow sticker. He politely refused, but continued to chat with him. As the sun rolled around, the shade disappeared, and the ACLU man offered my grampa some sunscreen, to which my grampa replied: "Well, if I'm going to take your sunscreen, I guess I'll take your sticker, too."
That sticker is still on the visor in my grandparents car!!
Oh, I forgot to mention my grampa is a conservative Oklahoma born and raised retired USMC Captain. If he can get over being accidentally surrounded by gay men and women, I'm sure anyone can!!
People are people!! All walks of life will be at WDW at all times of the year. I know we'll be so excited about our own trip, fun and magic that we won't be worrying about who else made plans on the same dates.

P.S. We'll be in WDW May 27-June2. Remember, we're from Oklahoma, and we like to show our Sooner spirit!! Go big RED!!

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Um .... I'm not sure how this can be racist. Unless of course it's only black same sex couples that present a problem.

I didn't think I would have to do an English lesson here, but here it goes - Racism is a predigest against any group of people - Blacks, Jews, Asians, Indians, gays, tall, short, fat, thin.... If you sit there saying that you hope not to go to Disney during Gay Days, you are raciest/predigest against gays. If you sit there saying you don't want to go during black days (if there is such a thing) you would be raciest/predigest against blacks.
But anyway, maybe its true, ignorance is bliss - do you feel bliss in your post Janet Hill?

Edit - And your only concern in this whole thread - is that I may have used the wrong word? Racist, predigest, ignorant... its all the same thing.

 

[CanadianGuy]

I have been at Disney for the past 2 years ... and BOTH years I actually actively LOOKED for inappropriate behavior/ PDA's etc. Actively searched. I'm sure people thought my buddy Dave and I were crazy. Always craning our necks.. Looking..

And the worst I saw.. (if you wanna call it that) .. was handholding.

Seriously.

Knox

 

[Bob P]

C'mon Knox, shut this one down. You're always good about heading off trouble before it happens.

We can't allow stuff like this on the boards. It will chase people away.

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

C'mon Knox, shut this one down. You're always good about heading off trouble before it happens.

We can't allow stuff like this on the boards. It will chase people away.

Agreed

 

[Scot-n-Michelle]

Shoot - i have heard nothing but good things about gay days - would gladly go if we were able to get that week off. have heard how respectful everyone is - to the OP - do you really think that there is no one who is gay at disney world the rest of the year??? do you think that they do not kiss or hold hands in public - i am more concerened with the other 51 weeks a year with rowdy people and pda's!!!! i have seen more adults grope each other in lines and performances at disney then i care to remember - i am sure everyone attending gay days would be more then happy to have the OP stay home - a few less people there!!! this is our problem with our country - to many ignorant people!!!

 

[jetprincess]

I don't think anyone has a problem with same sex parent couples and their children enjoying Disney. That's just silly. Everyone has a right to enjoy Disney magic!!!!! But honestly, even if I were gay I don't think I would go on gay days either!! I don't think I would want my children exposed to some of things that go on-I'm not talking about hand holding and hugging either. (Ok, the guys dressed as fairies-that's pretty funny!) It is hard to explain to little ones who are still figuring out the world around them. Major PDA is just gross and inappropriate, especially in front of children-no matter who is doing it!

 

[ObsessedwiththeMouse]

I was just wondering if you realize how backwards, offensive and plain raciest that is? "...and luckily, at the time, we didn't have children." What were the gays going to do, CONVERT THEM!??!? I'm just horrified by some peoples thinking.

Racist? A little confused by that...

As a parent, I have a right to decide whether or not I want my child exposed to "PDA's of gays/lesbians". Period. I don't have to explain my decision to anyone.

My daugther is 6 years old and attends a Catholic school. She has no clue that that type of lifestyle even exists and, for now, that's fine with me. There's nothing wrong with waiting until AGE APPROPRIATE to explain things.

 

[ObsessedwiththeMouse]

Beth -- I'm with you! I wouldn't want to go on gaydays either! Disney should really put a STOP to this inappropriate behavoir!!!

Disney has NOTHING to do with it. My brother, who drives the monorail, says that that week they have to make sure they don't put monorails pink and red together on the same line because I guess those are "gay colors". (dang, I wish I had my own color! LOL) He said that Disney does NOT promote this event and they want people to know that.

 

[Scot-n-Michelle]

Disney has NOTHING to do with it. My brother, who drives the monorail, says that that week they have to make sure they don't put monorails pink and red together on the same line because I guess those are "gay colors". (dang, I wish I had my own color! LOL) He said that Disney does NOT promote this event and they want people to know that.

ok - maybe i am an idiot - but - isn't the rainbow the symbol for gay pride - so wouldn't any color monorail be "gay colors?"

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Disney has NOTHING to do with it. My brother, who drives the monorail, says that that week they have to make sure they don't put monorails pink and red together on the same line because I guess those are "gay colors". (dang, I wish I had my own color! LOL) He said that Disney does NOT promote this event and they want people to know that.

According to this poster, Disney is apparently against gays, and gay days, too, so its OK for the rest of the world to be sheltered, ignorant, bigoted, unintelligent people! I mean, you can't go against Mickey. I say we all ban together and get rid of everything red and pink in our closets. And while were at it, why don't we try to get rid of gays all around too Now we just have to work on the other minorities.....

And to those of you that don't want your children to see a homosexual couple kiss or hold hands... if you don't make a big deal of it, I guarantee it, they wont even notice the difference. I recall a story of a small black baby who was adopted by a white family. They never made any mention of anything, and until they brought up the fact of the skin color difference when he was 8 or 9 did he ever realize any difference. Your say your not trying to shelter your children, but you are sheltering them, as well as yourselves from something you obviously don't understand, or have the ability to try to appreciate.

 

[ObsessedwiththeMouse]

According to this poster, Disney is apparently against gays, and gay days, too,

Don't know.....just what is Disney's "rule of thumb" during that week. I guess Disney wants people to know that it's not a Disney event.

 

[Wit]

I think this discussion should really be closed. The OP has been provided with the link to find the schedule.

There are obviously strong views on both sides, but honestly, it's an old argument that is best left off boards that are meant to help find and live the Magic.

Instead of the Magic I was feeling prior to the start of this thread, in planning my Dream Vacation with my Partner and our daughters, I am once again reminded of the battle we are part of daily. I am reminded that mothers of catholic school daughters don't want to see me kissing the love of my life in moments of happiness, I am reminded that my children get ostrasized by other kids whose parents havn't taken the time to explain differences, or have encouraged hate and mistrust in those explanations.

Until you have felt the bite of prejudice, you can't understand, and me trying to explain isn't going to help.

 

[ObsessedwiththeMouse]

I say we all ban together and get rid of everything red and pink in our closets. And while were at it, why don't we try to get rid of gays all around too Now we just have to work on the other minorities.....