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question about gay days
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joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
i agree with that... lolDid you miss this part of my post? I don't catagorize all members of any group into one category. Ok, maybe Yankee fans:zipit: :ROFLOL:
mad... :kiss: :lol:
Two words: Linda Skywalker...
One word freak
tnchefbear
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To be very honest, some of the funnest times I have ever had at MK was during Gay Days... the attendees can be as much characters as the real ones, but I have never seen anything inappropriate going on... The worst behavior I ever saw during one of these events actually came from a man with his wife and kids who was berating and belittling a CM because of all the "freaks" in the park, and how could disney not warn them... But Disney has in the past done special things during Gay Days too... quite often you will see characters that are harder to find, and many years I got pins that were only out for that one day... just stay away from the country bear jamboree at 1pm, it is so crowded that it normally takes 2 to 3 shows to get all the people through it... Tell them to go and enjoy, its a magical time when the park is full of magical people (no pixie dust needed, they bring their own :lol: )
raven
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Exactly!
PKD
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PKD
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I think it stands to reason that your chances of seeing 2 same ______ people showing outward affection for each other would be higher during gay days.
This may spur questions from your child like "Mommy, why are 2 men.......?"
So just be prepared to respond to your child based on your own personal or religious moral convictions on the issue.
This may spur questions from your child like "Mommy, why are 2 men.......?"
So just be prepared to respond to your child based on your own personal or religious moral convictions on the issue.
Piebald
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Seeing her outside of SWW is weird. She smells.
Piebald
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And for the original poster, it's no big deal. The gays, they are everywhere anyways. A lot work at Disney and we get a lot of gay guests to begin with. Don't worry, they are not going to be jumping out of bushes and climbing up walls in butt-less leather chaps (that's what the private party at MGM is for). For the most part, it's a group of pretty friendly and nice people just having fun in one place where they can (or at least hope, with the cooperation of other guests) have buttloads* of fun just like everyone else!
No pun intended*
:wave:
No pun intended*
:wave:
DisneyDragon
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First, kudos to everyone for keeping this civil so far. I live in Canada where same s_x marriage is legal, and I have seen NO difference at all here. In fact, I'm in Toronto, home to the 2nd largest gay community in the world. Sure our Pride parade gets a little crazy, but most of the participants encourage keeping it civil and thereby keeping it a family-oriented event.
Honestly, I can't see it being too crazy at WDW...any more that motorin' mams pushing strollers, 300-strong Brazilian tour groups, etc etc etc...
I've worked bar on gay-friendly nights at a relative's night club, and my findings...better party atmosphere, NO fights and great tips (same s_x couples have more per capita money on average). The whole image of a 'flamer' is 99.99% Hollywood, and everyone I know in this community are typically extremely decent, understanding and charming.
The T-shirt comment...yes, I have seen that at the Pride events...but the folks at WDW won't let you keep something offensive on for long. Simple. And they are very willing to remove you from the park unless you turn the shirt inside out or get a new shirt. I witnessed it happened to someone wearing a suggestive (and not gay) shirt...he flipped out 'Freedom of Speech' and such, Security didn't argue but reminded him it was private property and didn't even give him the chance to change the shirt...he was escorted out.
Princess hats as silly? Awesome for your younger kids. And for the most part, most younger kids will be simply WAAAAAY too absorbed in everything else to notice a couple kisssing, regardless of orientation.
My experience...it's the teenagers, especially the boys, that are the biggest issue in this sort of environment.
Personally, it's not the lifestyle I'd choose...but there are many people out there that wouldn't want to be like me either...work long hours in a corporate environment, or have kids, or live in the suburbs, or getting divorced, or practice Buddhism.
Just think of 'the Simpsons' "He didn't give you gay, did he boy?"
Honestly, I can't see it being too crazy at WDW...any more that motorin' mams pushing strollers, 300-strong Brazilian tour groups, etc etc etc...
I've worked bar on gay-friendly nights at a relative's night club, and my findings...better party atmosphere, NO fights and great tips (same s_x couples have more per capita money on average). The whole image of a 'flamer' is 99.99% Hollywood, and everyone I know in this community are typically extremely decent, understanding and charming.
The T-shirt comment...yes, I have seen that at the Pride events...but the folks at WDW won't let you keep something offensive on for long. Simple. And they are very willing to remove you from the park unless you turn the shirt inside out or get a new shirt. I witnessed it happened to someone wearing a suggestive (and not gay) shirt...he flipped out 'Freedom of Speech' and such, Security didn't argue but reminded him it was private property and didn't even give him the chance to change the shirt...he was escorted out.
Princess hats as silly? Awesome for your younger kids. And for the most part, most younger kids will be simply WAAAAAY too absorbed in everything else to notice a couple kisssing, regardless of orientation.
My experience...it's the teenagers, especially the boys, that are the biggest issue in this sort of environment.
Personally, it's not the lifestyle I'd choose...but there are many people out there that wouldn't want to be like me either...work long hours in a corporate environment, or have kids, or live in the suburbs, or getting divorced, or practice Buddhism.
Just think of 'the Simpsons' "He didn't give you gay, did he boy?"
joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
and for argumentative sake and possible locking of the thread by The Mom, :wave: , we wont go into the rediculous notion of sheltering kids of real life in the 21st century and social intergration. woops... just did.
Any good parent will naturally shelter thier kids from what they deem to be harmful to thier children, both body and soul.
There are plenty of bad influences in pop culture that are right and appropriate to shelter children from. I certainly would'nt take my kids to some R-rated violent, profane film thinking it will help them be "integrated".
slappy magoo
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Well, this was nice while it lasted.
Before it's too late, I'd like to say I'd worry more about my child seeing two hormoned-up teenagers dirty dancing without music on line for an attraction or in one of the whirlpool baths in the resorts than whether or not two similarly-gendered people (take THAT, offensive word eliminator!) are holding hands or making goo-goo eyes at one another. IMHO, the only thing that tends to spoil Gay Days are the straight people who have a problem with Gay Days, and aren't ashamed to let everyone know it.
Having said that, people are people and there's never a guarantee that a gay couple won't get carried away with PDA, just like there's no guarantee hetero couples won't get carried away with PDA. You just let a kid know the behaviour is inappropriate because it's meant to be behind closed doors, no matter who it is.
Imaginationeer
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gay days are horrible!!! I'm not against it or anything, but, they are usually clothed in shirts with disturbing remarks ( in exampe, save a horse, ride a cowboy), Crowds are intloerable, and the heat is up. This is the only time of year i go back to New York, because number 1 i hate crowds and number 2 awkward people.(not all the atendees are like this, but in my experience, there are quite a few)
Nemo14
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I totally agree Slappy. We were standing in line at Laugh Floor Sunday night behind a young couple who couldn't keep their hands, tongues, you name it, off each other. :hurl:Well, this was nice while it lasted.
Before it's too late, I'd like to say I'd worry more about my child seeing two hormoned-up teenagers dirty dancing without music on line for an attraction or in one of the whirlpool baths in the resorts than whether or not two similarly-gendered people (take THAT, offensive word eliminator!) are holding hands or making goo-goo eyes at one another. IMHO, the only thing that tends to spoil Gay Days are the straight people who have a problem with Gay Days, and aren't ashamed to let everyone know it.
Having said that, people are people and there's never a guarantee that a gay couple won't get carried away with PDA, just like there's no guarantee hetero couples won't get carried away with PDA. You just let a kid know the behaviour is inappropriate because it's meant to be behind closed doors, no matter who it is.
Get a room!!!!
Thessair
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That's a pretty broad statement. In all the times I've been down there at that time I have personally never seen a 'disturbing' shirt. Security and Cast Members are usually good about catching them. It's not exactly fair to place the blame for crowd and heat issues on 'gay days' either. It's summer, attendance is obviously going to be up and it is usually hot that time of year. I'm not saying that there aren't issues, but the potential exists for similar problems regardless of what time of year and who is visiting. It's not exactly fair to suggest that they happen because of 'gay days'.
joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
WOW. im not going to waste my time....
i bet this was the same attitude some parents had back in the 50's and 60's when cultures of the times were integrating. :wave:
disneydudette
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It's a remark than can be found on any teeshrt worn by any gender or ______ orientation and even marketed by Abercrombie and Fitch.
I have that shirt, my boy friend has that shirt, and I have the CD with the quote in a song in my truck.
I Think it's a pretty true statement too
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