Two guys holding hands at DisneyWorld?

[PHILCT]

I'm planning to take my boyfriend from the UK to DisneyWorld in 2008. He is the nicest guy, very handsome and masculine, and this is his first trip to the USA and Disney anywere. He is feeling quite free about holding hands at DisneyWorld, and I'm not talking about Gay Days in June.

I don't mind being publicly affectionate with like our hands on our shoulders, (he has great shoulders), but I am feeling awkward about hand holding in public.

I have suggested hand holding on the rides and the indoor attractions, such as the Haunted Mansion Ride, Rock N Roll Rollercoaster, Mickey PhilHarmonic, definitely holding hands on Mount Everest, where I will squeeze his knuckles tight.

I will hold his hand under the dining table at Crystal Palace, San Angel Inn, even PizzaFarri. I will wear my Mickey Rainbow ICON pin proudly, right on my Mickey Hat. I will even hold his toes to keep his vinyl tube near mine on the Lazy River Ride at Typhoon Lagoon. I don't want him to float away from me.

But walking down Main Street USA, World Showcase, Hollywood Boulevard, and the trail to Camp Mickey Minnie, I have to admit I feel I can't publically display any hand holding on my part. Am I a gay male prude ?

Somehow I think I am going to get yelled at on here, and I think my guy is going to put his hand in my back pocket during Illuminations whether I squirm or not.

I love you Jason !

Hugs, Phil

 

[Si'sAm]

If you are prude then so am I. Holding hands in public has always made me feel uncomfortable. There is something about Disney though. When I am there a lot of the akwardness goes away and I am content to sit on a bench and hold my DW's hand while we count how many mullets we see
(one of our favorite "take a break" games).

Don't get me wrong you will still get some looks, but the cast members really make it feel so comfortable. See how you feel when you are walking down main street and if you feel like you can't go another second without holding his hand then do it...and if not then don't. Hope your trip goes well!!

 

[npmommie]

I can't speak for the rest of the world, but I don't tend to notice things like that, or think much of it if I do. If you want to hold hands , then hold hands, there is nothing wrong with being in love! sheesh, I saw many more folks yelling at each other than holding hands, lots of arguing witnessed! I would rather see hand holders any day of the week!!!

 

[rosiep]

I can't speak for the rest of the world, but I don't tend to notice things like that, or think much of it if I do. If you want to hold hands , then hold hands, there is nothing wrong with being in love! sheesh, I saw many more folks yelling at each other than holding hands, lots of arguing witnessed! I would rather see hand holders any day of the week!!!

Me Too!
Of course if you're not comfortable then you shouldn't...but personally speaking, I find it absolutely beautiful when I witness two people holding hands..it's so tender and simple.

Whatever you decide to do..I hope you have a great time!

 

[OrlandoMike]

Shrek and I dont hold hands on Main Steet, I'm too busy shopping and checking for show quality, and he is busy making sure all the Amreican Flags are in correct position!

But I can tell you, people these days are either too busy or too accepting to even care about such things!

But now that I think of it, Main Street is very romantic! Maybe I need to take Shrek there for a visit to the bakery and some people watching!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=rfkXKLI8ye4&feature=related

 

[YanksGirl]

I don't think anyone will even notice, but don't do something you're not comfortable doing. Enjoy your trip

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

I'm comfortable with it, but my DP is not. It makes her very nervous in public, so I don't do it. It's respect for her discomfort, eh?

 

[cybertheo]

I've seen two guys holding hands walking down mainstreet - not on gay days - and it was uneventful... I can't say no one noticed because well I did and I thought 'cool'..I wanna say one had his arm over the other's shoulder but I think that was at Disney Land In California. No one noticed there either but then Cali's a little more relaxed in general.
Now, if you had him on leash, you might get some stares...

I look at like like this - people who judge others - usually judge me as a fool - so It really frees me up to just go for broke and be myself...

 

[PghLybrt]

I am a hand holder. I hold hand with my girl all the time where ever we are. I cant say that at Disney we ever had a comment while holding hands. But do whatever you feel comfortable doing. Its your vacation enjoy it and have fun!!!!!!!!

 

[momtoBrandon&Jacob]

When we were in WDW this past April I saw 2 gay men walking down Main Street with one of the men holding a red rose. I thought it was very sweet and romantic and even told my hubby that he never does that for me! Anyway, I'd much rather see that than heteros fighting and their kids screaming.

 

[rosiep]

FWIW: I know this sounds ridiculous, but Tara and I held hands all throughout our trip. From behind you certainly couldn't tell we were mother/daughter...face forward I guess we look enough alike to tell we're related...but the fact remains...not one person said anything unkind.

 

[JohnZ46]

I've seen two guys holding hands walking down mainstreet - not on gay days - and it was uneventful... I can't say no one noticed because well I did and I thought 'cool'..I wanna say one had his arm over the other's shoulder but I think that was at Disney Land In California. No one noticed there either but then Cali's a little more relaxed in general.
Now, if you had him on leash, you might get some stares...

I look at like like this - people who judge others - usually judge me as a fool - so It really frees me up to just go for broke and be myself...

Here in southern California you have to go outside of your species to raise anyone's eyebrow.

Considering what I've seen teenagers doing at Disneyland, hand holding
should be the least of anyone's concern.

For some strange reason I almost always see teenagers acting overly amourous in the Matterhorn line. Is yodelling some sort of teenage mating call?

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

Speaking of leashes I did see that in WDW MK one time.

A young woman was dressed goth with a collar on her neck. The man she was with had a leash attached to the collar and his wrist.

I found it pretty offensive.

Give me a loving couple holding hands any day.

 

[BarleyJack]

For some strange reason I almost always see teenagers acting overly amourous in the Matterhorn line. Is yodelling some sort of teenage mating call?

Yodelling certainly does it for me !!!!

 

[ConcKahuna]

Yodelling certainly does it for me !!!!

 

[SpartanMouse]

Everyone's comfort level is different, I think we all know and can respect that. Some people may notice your handholding, others may not... but that does not need to dictate what you do on your trip.

Frankly, disney is a magical place and it is easy to get lost in the moment. I would even recommend it! You'll know more about your handholding comfort when you're actually there and in the midst of it. Who knows, you just might find yourself reaching for his hand instead

 

[rpmdfw]

My partner and I see male-male couples and female-female couples holding hands all the time at the various areas of WDW.

I make sure to point them all out to him, too. He always thinks that we shouldn't because it'd be "inviting trouble", so I always point and say "Look! And nobody is giving them a hard time at all!"

Then he calls me a name that ryhmes with Stitch and we laugh and go on our Mary way . . .

 

[zulemara]

Well I plan on having both of us with Mickey top hats on like a newly married couple would wear, so my view might be a bit skewed.

It comes down to what you are comfortable with, but you should examine why you are uncomfortable. If it's because you think ppl will look down on it or think you're weird, I'd say you should reevaluate your position. At Disney no one will think twice. Plus that's an easy indication to CMs that you're gay and if you happen to come across a gay CM(cuz that NEVER happens ) You never know what extra treatment you might get.

 

[RickinNYC]

Niether my partner nor I are hardcore handholders but we do occasionally when walking around NYC. WDW? Not so much, but that's primarily because it's so sang dang hot. We've done it from time to time until one of us goes, "Yick, get your mitt off me, it's all sweaty." Rides, etc... no big deal. It's got the AC kicking.

In any case, the reality is that you may experience a few looks, perhaps an idiotic comment. But in those cases, remind yourself that the person doing so is the one with the problem and NOT you. They don't like it, they can stay within the confines of their home and never, ever leave it.

The majority, however, are either very accepting, or realize that their feelings and opinions are an excercise in futility, so they leave others alone.

The world at large does not belong to the closed minded but to everyone.

 

[lillielil]

I've seen it, I've done it, I don't think it's a big deal. However, if it's not really your thing, then don't.

Now that I think about it, we only *stop* holding hands when we absolutely have to, but that goes for pretty much everywhere, not just WDW.