These may by politically incorrect questions....

[anbouk]

this simple question the poster asked became an argue....

 

[VickynMickey]

Momnum1, To answer the original ? We where there during gay day's and had no problem's at all. We actually went to MK, the night most of the group was there and sat with some really wonderful people while waiting and during Wishes.
I don't see that you will have any problems coming in on June 4th. Ask what the schedule is for which dates they will be at what park, they will tell you they don't mind. We did our schedule around their dates just for the pure fact of avoiding the larger crowds.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and may each of you have a Safe and Happy New Year!!!!!!

 

[Whosemom]

Oh RATS! I don't have time to look it up just now, but this discussion comes up at least yearly and correct me if I'm wrong (I know you will), but isn't the "founder" or what-have-you of this board gay, and doesn't he himself have aritcles posted about how awful many of the participants behave at this event?

It is not bigotted to not want to expose one's children to overt sexuality. We go to a place with a "party hard" reputation here in Ohio, (Put-in-Bay for you fellow buckeyes ) and we know to leave by supper time. Lot of family friendly stuff to do on the island, but do I really want to answer questions about why that man has a bra on his head? What a total biggot I am! Clearly I would deny that man his civil rights.

 

[icebrat001]

Do you have that big of a problem that you do not want your children exposed to gay people? Okay, I agree some people may do things that are over the top, but that it with anyone gay or straight.

One day your children are going to be exposed to the real world and in the real world gay people exists. Why not use the time as an example to teach your children about different people, rather than shield them?

 

[icebrat001]

First off, time for a little education....NO ONE is born gay, and my kids are raised in a loving nurturing NORMAL enviorment so NO chance of one of them turning gay (again, this is my belief) Yes, i know for sure the waiter was gay and it wasnt a matter of handling it like you say. I work in broadcast television in Boston and have to deal with that issue in this state on a regular basis (thanks to an activist court here) so dont underestimate my knowledge because you and i are on different pages here. You need to do what you expect us to do.....accept our opinion

Gay people aren't normal? I think that you aren't normal.

You saying people aren't born gay, then what are they born as? Straight? I think not. I have been gay my entire life, I remember liking girls when I was in pre-school.

So I guess since my partner and I just adopted a child last week that we are going to screw up her life and make her gay too right?

 

[SuperTink]

disney does'nt have such guts though

If the request was coached in way that *appeared* to be service oriented, I could see Disney accomodating. But I seriously doubt Disney would stand up to a ridiculous request of an ignorant bigot based on gender orientation.

 

[learnhome]

I am going to WDW in a few days for our first ever trip. I didn't even realize that there was an "official" homosexual day for WDW?? I mean, is this something that WDW advertises??

Well, I am glad to know. We live in a very diverse world. We have the right to our own opinions and have our own comfort levels as to what we feel is right/wrong. There will always be heated debate over this.....gay/not gay, pro-life, pro-choice, black/white.....

Jeeez, all I want is to shake Mickey's hand and eat lobster bisque

Have a great day, people!!!!

 

[Chuck S]

I am going to WDW in a few days for our first ever trip. I didn't even realize that there was an official homosexual day for WDW?? I mean, is this something that WDW advertises??

Well, I am glad to know. We live in a very diverse world. We have the right to our own opinions and have our own comfort levels as to what we feel is right/wrong. There will always be heated debate over this.....gay/not gay, pro-life, pro-choice, black/white.....

Jeeez, all I want is to shake Mickey's hand and eat lobster bisque

Have a great day, people!!!!

No, Disney in no way sponsors GayDays Orlando the new Official name of the gathering. A promoter rents MGM out after public hours for a private party, just as they would for any other group/promoter/company that ponies up the $$.

Otherwise, it is simply a case of a lot of gay people traveling to Disney at the same time, and buying park tickets just like everyone else.

 

[MinnieGirl33]

Chances are that unless you tell your kids it's Gay Days; they'd be none the wiser. It's not like there are signs posted or anything. I would venture a guess that it's the parents that have the problem here(not refering to the OP specifically here, just parents in general as this subject comes up often); not the children. I personally think it would be a good lesson in diversity and a good way to learn that not everybody in the world are exactly the same. I would personally have no problems taking my child at that time.
PDA's on the other hand, be it from gays or straight, irritate me to no end. And I've seen way more PDA's out of good 'ol American straight laced, normal people than their gay counterparts.

P.S. It makes me and and to see how people are of gay people.

ITA!

We took a spur of the moment trip once & it took my kids 3 days before they said "How come so many people are wearing red shirts?"

Never once did they say, "Why are those 2 men (2 women) holding hands?"

We all want to protect our children but are we really protecting them by instilling fear in them & disdain for other human beings? JMO.

 

[learnhome]

Otherwise, it is simply a case of a lot of gay people traveling to Disney at the same time, and buying park tickets just like everyone else.

Thank you for your kind reply I hope that I am too happy and too busy and too tired to even worry about who is with who and who is doing what

Truthfully, my kids think kissing is gross no matter what (they are still young)...so, I don't appreciate anyone having a make-out session in public. I see much more sex-crazed hetrosexual couples doing things in public that really OFFEND ME!!! Funny, I have NEVER witnessed a gay couple doing the same!!???!@!?!?

 

[photobob]

I have been three times during Gay Days, and with a little planning it was a nonfactor. We went to the website and and found out what event they had for what day and avoided that park that day. I think they only huge crush is the first Saturday of June at MK. "Not that there's anything wrong with that."

 

[DizzKneeGeek]

We were there a few weeks ago and had dinner in World Showcase, the waiter we had was clearly gay and i asked for a different server or seat....

wow...intolerance at its best. i hope i never run into you in the world. unsubscribing from this thread now as some have turned it to hate fest. sad really...happy now???

 

[laceemouse]

I have been three times during Gay Days, and with a little planning it was a nonfactor. We went to the website and and found out what event they had for what day and avoided that park that day. I think they only huge crush is the first Saturday of June at MK. "Not that there's anything wrong with that."

Best reply yet! If you are at all worried about it for any reason (crowds, ect...) go to their web-site and check the days of the activities. You can either avoid Orlando altogether during that time, or go ahead and go just avoid the park-of-the-day or whatever. Your call....enjoy!!!

 

[CampbellScot]

I'd be more concerned letting my kids see people smoking...or using foul language, or being disrespectful to their parents, or having bad table manners, or having NO manners...all that stuff happens at WDW everyday...a group of people gathered together to have a good time and foster a sense of community is not really so concerning...it's all in how you present it. If the parents don't make a big deal the kids certainly aren't going to be worried about it. They're there to see Mickey and pals and and to spend time with their loved ones and have a good time...just like the group in question!!!

 

[CoPirate]

First off, time for a little education....NO ONE is born gay, and my kids are raised in a loving nurturing NORMAL enviorment so NO chance of one of them turning gay (again, this is my belief) Yes, i know for sure the waiter was gay and it wasnt a matter of handling it like you say. I work in broadcast television in Boston and have to deal with that issue in this state on a regular basis (thanks to an activist court here) so dont underestimate my knowledge because you and i are on different pages here. You need to do what you expect us to do.....accept our opinion

Does everyone remember when you were 6 years old, and you made that concious decision to be interested in the opposite/same sex? ....NOT!

It offends me that there are still people so closed minded in this country. Get a clue! I'm sure someone would choose to be harassed their whole lives by people who dont understand its a way people are born, and have been born for years. Its not a disease, and your children arent going to catch it.

Do some research that doenst include the bible before you come to that harsh decision of brainwashing your children to think like you do instead of letting them have minds of their own.

 

[Mickeyistheman]

Fore2213:

I feel very sorry for you and will pray for you to see a greater light in this world that we live in today.

You took the OP's question and totally went off on gay people. I was so appalled by what you said. I take it that you are a very christian woman, which is fine and I respect that for you, but YOU do not respect others. For you to make those horrid comments and they are horrid you DO NOT teach your children tolerance and acceptance because YOU don't accept them.

You had such hatred in your responses it made me very upset. I wasn't even going to comment on this because why bother, but I felt I had to.

Several others on this thread also said just leave it alone, well if we all did then we would not have some of the rights we have today.

I respect your opinion as I am giving you mine, but a word for the wise-

Gay people are not going away they are not going to be exhiled on an island somewhere so you don't have to worry about them serving you.

I feel very bad for your children, if this is how you feel about gay people I don't even want to know how you feel about other minorities!

Like I said I will pray for you and your family because I think you need some guidance, not that you have to like gay people, but you should accept them for who they are, because they are just like you and me and everyone else.

 

[Fore2213]

Im amazed at how many people feel the need to put words in other peoples mouths.....please point out to me where i stated my research info was based on the bible???? I know that it is common to blame religion....and yes it makes sense. The common denominator is Secularism, and as we all know, the biggest obstacle to a secular society is organized religion, but not everyone who does not believe in the gay (chosen) lifestlye does so based on religion. You are 100% correct, homosexuality is NOT a disease, it is a choice. You seem to be like so many other "freedom of expression and speech" fanatics... UNLESS i say something you dont agree with. IF you want me to respect you opinion, you have to respect mine. I doubt anyone makes this choice when they are 6 years old, so that is an invalid arguement. And your "brainwashing" comment was at most, laughable. If you want to talk about brainwashing, spend some time in the public school system...which is exactly why my children are homeschooled!!!!

Does everyone remember when you were 6 years old, and you made that concious decision to be interested in the opposite/same sex? ....NOT!

It offends me that there are still people so closed minded in this country. Get a clue! I'm sure someone would choose to be harassed their whole lives by people who dont understand its a way people are born, and have been born for years. Its not a disease, and your children arent going to catch it.

Do some research that doenst include the bible before you come to that harsh decision of brainwashing your children to think like you do instead of letting them have minds of their own.

 

[OrlandoMike]

I wouldn't worry about the kids. I know a person who is very racist, to the point of not eating in restaurants that have too many blacks working there. The kids are at an age where they shrug it off and say "Mom's in one of her anti black moods again"

But I would worry about eating in a restaurant after you let the staff know how you feel about one of their co-workers. Go rent the movie "Waiting" - it's all about the service industry, and what really goes on in the kitchen once you upset the staff. Sad but true, these things happen. I just cant imagine going into a restaurant, proclaiming that you don't want to be served by a certain person because they are gay, and actually staying to eat! Your braver than I am!!!!

As far as the choice things goes, nobody chooses to be gay, they just choose to accept it and to deal with it.

 

[Fore2213]

Why do you feel bad..why do you want me to teach tolerance to something i dont believe in??? I wasnt responding to the OPs posts, i was responding to to a post made after that....get your facts straight. My children have the best life possible. You wonder how i feel about other minorities.....i treat all minorities with respect...because they are a RACE of people, not people with a chosen lifestyle, that is the difference. I get such a kick out of people who are concerned about my kids.....they have everything they want and need, but most important, they have a MOM and DAD who love eachother and teach them right. (not a woman here by the way)........the other thing is this.....so many more people look at this issue like i do, only few who dont think like me respond here......too bad the majority like dont speak up more!!!! And how do i know this, many clues....here in Mass, we want a vote to define marriage between a man and a woman....if so many are sympathic to gay marriage, why not allow the vote??? Because it would win by an embarrassing margine, thats why, so it is surpressed here (which no one on the gay side complains about......but when its the other way around, wow)

Fore2213:

I feel very sorry for you and will pray for you to see a greater light in this world that we live in today.

You took the OP's question and totally went off on gay people. I was so appalled by what you said. I take it that you are a very christian woman, which is fine and I respect that for you, but YOU do not respect others. For you to make those horrid comments and they are horrid you DO NOT teach your children tolerance and acceptance because YOU don't accept them.

You had such hatred in your responses it made me very upset. I wasn't even going to comment on this because why bother, but I felt I had to.

Several others on this thread also said just leave it alone, well if we all did then we would not have some of the rights we have today.

I respect your opinion as I am giving you mine, but a word for the wise-

Gay people are not going away they are not going to be exhiled on an island somewhere so you don't have to worry about them serving you.

I feel very bad for your children, if this is how you feel about gay people I don't even want to know how you feel about other minorities!

Like I said I will pray for you and your family because I think you need some guidance, not that you have to like gay people, but you should accept them for who they are, because they are just like you and me and everyone else.

 

[CoPirate]

Im amazed at how many people feel the need to put words in other peoples mouths.....please point out to me where i stated my research info was based on the bible???? I know that it is common to blame religion....and yes it makes sense. The common denominator is Secularism, and as we all know, the biggest obstacle to a secular society is organized religion, but not everyone who does not believe in the gay (chosen) lifestlye does so based on religion. You are 100% correct, homosexuality is NOT a disease, it is a choice. You seem to be like so many other "freedom of expression and speech" fanatics... UNLESS i say something you dont agree with. IF you want me to respect you opinion, you have to respect mine. I doubt anyone makes this choice when they are 6 years old, so that is an invalid arguement. And your "brainwashing" comment was at most, laughable. If you want to talk about brainwashing, spend some time in the public school system...which is exactly why my children are homeschooled!!!!

Even more of a reason for your kids to come out socially awkward, and direct copies of mom and dad. Plenty of us survived public school and still are able to form an opinion for ourselves. But thats another issue.

Dont label me a fanatic, if you dont want to be labled on yourself. Instead I'm going to let Dr. Sue Johanson do my bidding.

"Homosexuality just "is". Being homosexual is NOT a choice. Guys, think back - at what stage of your life did you consciously decide, "Well I think I will like girls?" You didn't, you just knew, you got horny just thinking about the opposite sex - it was not a choice, you just knew. There is NO cure for homosexuality because it is not a disease and most homosexuals do not want to be "cured". They simply want what everybody else wants, the THREE BIG "A's" - Acceptance, Approval and Appreciation.

Current research indicates that people are born homosexual. Parents may deny it, try to control kids behavior, their choice of toys or friends. Kids at about age 7 know they are different; by age 10, they are aware that they fantasize about people of the same sex; by age 14, although most are not ready to "come out of the closet", they are aware that they are homosexual. Gay males like females as "best friends" and straight females really enjoy socializing with gay males. This does not go over well with straight Macho males.

Lesbians may identify as homosexual at a young age, but many, many more get into heterosexual relationships, maybe have kids, and then accept that they are lesbian at a later age.

Here's some typical MYTHS ABOUT HOMOSEXUALITY:

Gay males are promiscuous.
Gay males have a higher than normal sex drive.
HIV/AIDS is a Gay disease.
Gay males assault little boys.
If a male has a same sex experience, he must be Gay.
Lesbians just have not found the right man.
Lesbians are "butch". No, some are very feminine and call themselves "lipstick dykes".
Females who socialize with Gay males are "*** Hags".
Most religions regard homosexuality as a sin.
Here's a great book I recommend for anyone having trouble dealing with homosexuality - "IS IT A CHOICE?" by Eric Marcus."


and Your so called opinion isnt an opinion. If I whole heartedtly agreed the world was flat, people would be bashing me left and right, telling me it was round. But my argument would be, well I cant see past the end of the ocean, so you must drop off!!. Its called not being able to see past the end of your nose. Which is what your issue is.