WDW Gay Days

[SusanWasHere]

oops, first attempt at the quotes and it didn't turn out the way i planned. but i'm sure you get my drift, lol!!

 

[pepperw23]

oops, first attempt at the quotes and it didn't turn out the way i planned. but i'm sure you get my drift, lol!!

 

[Quinn222]

all i have to say is-- i would rather go during gay days than ANYTIME there is some kind of "sporting" event being held at World Wide of Sports (ie- cheerleading, football etc) and the kids spill out to the parks.

Oh Amen to that. Last time I was there it was cheerleaders, what a nightmare. A sea of rude obnoxious kids. Then the day after I got back I went to a museum exhibit and was overrun with another set of kids with no manners there from an expensive private school. As far as I'm concerned rude people are the worst in whatever form they come in and sadly, it's often the teenaged form.

 

[MzDiz]

I'd be more worried about the infamous Brazilian tour groups I keep hearing about!

I have had casual talks with all my kids from very young ages about people being gay. Many of the people we know and who are important parts of our lives are gay (simply because of the hobbies we have). I've barely had to explain it further than "some boys love boys, some girls love girls". Kids are *much* more accepting than adults.

 

[themudd4]

I know I used the word "uncomfortable" in my post...but please don't think I was talking about me! Honestly I don't care! Like many other of the posts on here I think a little peck is okay but I don't want to see anyone gay/str8/bi whatever going at it in the parks.

Just for the record, in 2002 we went in October. Like another poster on here we had a couple that must have read the same tour guide planning tips we had. We were everywhere at the same time. The couple had a daughter that was my daughter's age, so we found ourselves starting to grab lunch together so the girls would have another friend their own age to play with for a while. We watched a couple of parades together and even exchanged addresses to keep in touch. BTW, their names are Mary & Kate...their DD name Michelle. (If you all are reading this...HI!)

For the post about Military families: Isn't the "Don't ask Don't tell policy still in place? Not trying to start a "war" just curious?!

Back to what I said the first time to the OP...Go, Relax & have fun. Gay Days or not it is still your vacation and your still going to DISNEY!!!

 

[HappyLawyer]

unless everyone plans to keep their children confined in the house with no tv or radio for the rest of their lives, they should begin educating the children at the correct age about the different types, of races, cultures and families we have in our country, we are a melting pot, people can either accept it or move away but we are not going to chnage, you don't have to like it but you do have to deal with it and if not then everyone should just mind their own business. People amaze me on the subject of what they don't want their kids to see, well guess what, you might be a bit suprised at what they have already seen and how muc they know. We as parents think we know it all but think back to when we were kids, what we knew that our parents had no idea we knew. We cannot shelter people from reality.

 

[lclark0621]

I never understand why people are afraid of gay people. Do you think you are going to catch it?

 

[ECurto]

So why don't you. Do just that.

LOL We tried. It wasn’t worth the stares, whispers, pointing, laughing. Regardless bravo to the person who mentioned about going to epcot and learning about other cultures. I will use that when the next gay days post comes up.

Hey Pepperw23! I like ya too. Yea normally im very passive. But lately the bombardment of ignorance of the gay days threads have gotten to me. As for my announcement. You have to private message me for it. I cant talk about it yet in public. I should change it now to March anyway, the Feb time line is not gonna happen.

P.s. Its not what you all think. Im actaully removing it from my signature now. It was only there b/c so many people where asking me about new trip updates.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I think I am getting Gay Day thread fatigue!

Anyone who is homophobic needs to do whatever is right for their family. If that means moving the vacation, then move it.

Nobody is going to miraculously become a gay advocate from some responses on a message board, so we can pretty much devote our energy to other causes.

My son knows about gay and lesbian, even though he comes from a "straight" family. My best friends are gay and I love them. DH and DS love them and we are so proud to call them our friends. Not because they are gay, because they are fabulous, caring, intelligent, wonderful people. They are excellent role models. Maybe my DS is gay - he hasn't said. But if he is, at least he knows we won't hate him or think he is bad.

Gay people are everywhere, so attempting to avoid them will eventually backfire. But to each his own.

We are members of HRC, DS and I ride in the Pride Parade every year, we are strong advocates of GLBT rights. My state representatives are sick of me. That's fine. That's what's right for MY family.

I wish everyone the best. Good luck with your travel plans.

 

[Biscuitsmom31]

I'm just curious, how do gay people protect their children from seeing strait people holding hands?

I can speak to this first hand actually. I'm not gay, but my ex-husband and father of my two oldest children is. Of course, initially I was very upset when I first found out but now we get along very well, and still talk on the phone for hours every week. Over the years I've had many people ask me how I was going to tell my children about their dad. My response is that I don't have to tell them anything because it has never been a secret. If you are upfront and open with your children about things then there are no deep secrets for them to find out. The last thing I ever want is for my children to feel like they have anything to be ashamed of. Their father is a decent guy who loves them very much and that is all that matters.

 

[saladmaster1]

Why a family oriented place like Disney for their yearly gathering? As an adult, I would not be going to Disney for vacation if not for the kids. Im sure some gay couples have childern, but the vast majority do not. I cant help but think Disney was( picked in the beginning )for a reason other than the CHILDERNs attractions they offer. .

 

[Nancyg56]

unless everyone plans to keep their children confined in the house with no tv or radio for the rest of their lives, they should begin educating the children at the correct age about the different types, of races, cultures and families we have in our country, we are a melting pot, people can either accept it or move away but we are not going to chnage, you don't have to like it but you do have to deal with it and if not then everyone should just mind their own business. People amaze me on the subject of what they don't want their kids to see, well guess what, you might be a bit suprised at what they have already seen and how muc they know. We as parents think we know it all but think back to when we were kids, what we knew that our parents had no idea we knew. We cannot shelter people from reality.

I agree. Your kids already know about sex, straight or otherwise. They may not understand what is all about, but they have seen it everytime the TV is on, they go to a movie, shopping at the grocery store, or as they go to school. Better that they hear about relationships from you, so that you can explain things in terms that they are ready to hear.

My children are all adults now, and I am still finding out about things that they knew about, but didn't share with me. Sometimes because they didn't think about it, but most times because they thought that they were "protecting" me. Now that surprised me, because I thought that we spoke about everything.

I think that it is important to realize that there are people in every group who behave in a manner that is not appropriate in public. It is impossible to shield your kids from it because it is everywhere that you go. This applies to straight couples as well, in fact I see it more with people my age, approaching 50, than I do with teens. And I would expect it from teens, but am appalled when adults behave as though the check out line in Price Chopper is their own personal massage parlor. Try explaining that to your 5 year old, who just got told in Kindergarden that he cannot hug his best friend. in school.

 

[themudd4]

Why a family oriented place like Disney for their yearly gathering? As an adult, I would not be going to Disney for vacation if not for the kids. Im sure some gay couples have childern, but the vast majority do not. I cant help but think Disney was( picked in the beginning )for a reason other than the CHILDERNs attractions they offer. .

Please correct me if I am wrong...but the gay days celebration is not based in Disney...it is in Orlando. It is not just for gay's and lesbian's but for their entire familly and friends as well. So I don't know about you but I know if I was going to be going on a trip and it was going to be in Orlando...I would end up at WDW. BTW, I am an adult and my DH and I will continue to go to Disney long after our children are grown and out of the house.

 

[SusanWasHere]

Why a family oriented place like Disney for their yearly gathering? As an adult, I would not be going to Disney for vacation if not for the kids. Im sure some gay couples have childern, but the vast majority do not. I cant help but think Disney was( picked in the beginning )for a reason other than the CHILDERNs attractions they offer. .

you are kidding right?? i am 34, have no children, and very well may never be able to. does that mean i'm not allowed either??? and if you've been to disney and have seen the things walt himself has said about creating it, he said it was not only someplace for children, but for the parents and adults. i love all the attractions and feel the place is magical myself. i enjoy the attractions, regardless of what age they are geared for. but should i not go bc i'm not an adult that has given birth??

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I am the one with my knickers in a knot to go back to Disney. DH is the one who was opposed to a short trip in December to see the holiday decorations, but now he keeps bringing it up. DS likes Disney just fine, but he isn't in a huge froth to go back. DH and I are the ones who can't wait for the next trip.

But we also really enjoy the company of our gay friends, so maybe we are just peculiar to begin with.