Question re: Gay Couple holding hands in the parks

[Gracie09]

I wouldn't even notice it as unusual since I live in an area where all kinds of couples hold hands.

 

[wiigirl]

Enjoy your time together at WDW and just be yourselves, that's what Walt would want.

My friends (a gay couple) went to WDW on their honeymoon and had a wonderful time. They had one family react in disgust to them holding hands, but that's one out of thousands that they saw while there. I think those ignorant and judgement people are shrinking in numbers, but I see people like that even here in NYC. Sad.

 

[goofyintoronto]

Dont worry, hold hands! Im sure you wouldnt be the first gay couple to hold hands in WDW. As others have said, as long as there's no groping and dry humping going on, you'll be fine. I think most ppl would have an issue with stuff like that, straight or gay! Just keep it tasteful and you'll be fine.

There are ignorant ppl in this world who wouldnt approve of your lifestyle, just like they wouldnt approve of an interracial marriage. Those are the type who would stare at you up and down. I was in an interracial marriage and let me tell you, we got all kinds of stares. But guess what? I didnt give a hoot! And you shouldnt either.

Dont worry about the ignorant folks, just have a great time.

 

[mjkacmom]

Actually this is the exact age you should be talking about it, if not younger. I live in Oregon with a large gay community and remember talking to my now 20 year old son, when he was 3 about why those two men were holding hands. He grew up understanding there was nothing wrong with it! As to what everyone else is saying to the OP, go for it and have a fantastic trip!

I agree - my kids just grew up knowing what gay meant - there was never a real discussion that I remember. Dd12, in particular, is very disturbed that there is even a same sex marriage debate.

 

[Gumbo4x4]

Not even a blip on the radar - so, seeing you're new here, what else do you need to know before your trip?

 

[ProudMommyof2]

Unfortunately, there are ignorant people in this world. But fortunately, there seem to be less and less. I am so grateful my kids are growing up in a world where hate is unacceptable for any reason, the least of which is race, gender or sexual orientation!

Just last night, I was helping my DS 14 study for a health test that centered around self esteem, relationships and dating violence. I was so happy to see a list of "types of families" that was all inclusive; traditional, single parent, blended, adopted and single sex parents. That's what families look like, they come in all shapes and sizes just like the people that make them come to life. Kids don't think in terms of differences like we did growing up, they just don't see them. I think it rocks!! They do note love vs strife though and they react to it.

Enjoy your trip and your love! I embarrass my kids whenever possible with tasteful PDA. I know for a fact, that witnessing loving relationships never hurt a soul!

 

[mefordis]

Doesn't bother me at all. I don't think I'd even notice.

 

[EasternShoreGal]

35 responses to the OP and not a single dissent! I am proud to participate in such a welcoming community! Kind of makes you wonder what the legislators in AZ were thinking about. Refusing service to two people of the same sex who walk in to a coffee shop out of the suspicion that they might be gay? Really? OP: Rest assured. WDW is nothing like that. Disney has one of the largest gay workforces in the world and neither the employees nor the vast majority of guests will think anything other than magical thoughts upon seeing two people in love.

My thoughts exactly!

 

[FreeThinker]

I don't care what orientation you have, holding hands is perfectly fine! Groping, heavy kissing or grinding against each other... not okay! We went to a zoo a few years ago and this teenage couple were practically having sex all over the zoo. Hands on ****s, hands on privates, heavy kissing, humping, ect. in public. That's not okay! I don't care what type of a couple you are, just be tasteful

 

[kP72]

Couples holding hands does not bother me.... it's the girls who don't cover their junk that makes me want to cover my kids eyes!

 

[Maggie'sMom]

As PPs have mentioned, it's always possible you will run into someone who isn't open minded, but that can happen anywhere. I don't expect that you will encounter any more issues holding hands with your partner at WDW than you would anywhere else.

DD is very social. I'm more of an introvert, but while at WDW we both enjoy getting to know people in line around us. One of my favorite line experiences from our last trip was in line to meet Merida at the MK. There was a gay couple in line in front of us. I'd guess they were in their late 20s or early 30s. But we struck up a conversation and had the best time talking with them. They pulled out their phone and started sharing character pictures with us. We talked touring strategies. They made the wait for Merida a lot more bearable for us. If only everyone at WDW was as friendly as this couple was, I wouldn't mind waiting in line as much.

 

[CurtisB]

My husband and I had our legal wedding done in DC and the formal wedding ceremony this past January at Epcot and it truly was magical. For the rest of the week we wore our "Happily Ever After" pins and got so many congratulations from cast members and guests. We never had a bad experience! Mickey and Minnie even had us take a picture with them while we gave each other a quick kiss at Animal Kingdom!

To the OP, go ahead and hold hands! After a day or two you'll probably be wondering why you were so nervous about it.

 

[Laz]

Years ago my family and I were wdw during Gay Days and the crowds did not seem to mind a heterosexual family standing in line with them. I do hope it is not different the other way around.

 

[DisneyQueen1320]

Hold hands and enjoy your trip

We teach our kids to love and respect people. Kids need to see good healthy relationships. I do believe we can teach our kids about different relationship without going into the whole sex talk.

 

[heidibilotti]

I walk around in a disney bubble when in the parks. I am so focused on my family I don't think I would even notice. Feel free and have a great vacation. I highly doubt anyone will even care if you hold hands, be young and in love.

 

[wvasweetness]

Hold hands and have a great time!!

 

[MrsDuck]

Love is love. I don't care what gender, color, blood type you are.

If people give you crap about it, don't even acknowledge it.

 

[wordwitt]

Also want to pipe in and say it is a non-issue. I think you will find that the media is picking up the call of the vocal minority. While it is true that the US is behind a lot of nations when it comes to its attitude toward homosexuality and gay marriage, there is no doubt that things are improving. I only know a couple of people I would consider "anti-gay" and it is because they struggle with reconciling homosexuality with their religious beliefs. However, I'm pretty sure neither of them would ever do anything to publicly disapprove of a gay couple holding hands. It's quite a common occurrence, and I really doubt it will be any kind of deal, big or little.

Congratulations on all of the upcoming happy events!

 

[CJN]

This brings back memories from a trip about 20 years ago! So there I was, walking down main street with my surrogate mom when I spotted a couple of guys holding hands walking toward us. I tensed a little because "Mom" can be a bit unpredictable sometimes - and also has a pretty loud voice when she gets going on something even if it's friendly. So I reached down and grabbed her hand. She smiled, squeezed my hand back, took two more steps, spotted the guys and stopped dead in her tracks. She said, "Well, would you look at that," in what I knew was too loud of a voice.
I said, "What? You mean those two guys holding hands?"
She said, "Yeah. You don't see that every day."
I said, "They probably think the same thing about us" and pulled her hand up to show we were doing the very same thing. She started laughing and we walked the rest of the way to the castle hand-in-hand.

Have a great trip, OP!!

 

[jesse0418]

I think it's important to remember that whatever your beliefs are or your sexuality is, there is always going to be someone who disagrees. Because we are human and all made differently, not everyone is going to agree with the same thing. Just because someone doesn't agree with something doesn't mean you shouldn't do it. In a world with such diversity it would be impossible to please everyone! Just be respectful as others have stated and have a wonderful time!