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danamarie27

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Am I outta the loop or what? I have never heard of "Gay Day" at Disney World. When did this start? Exactly what is the point of it? Not that I have anything gay people, because I don't. I just don't understand what it has to do with Disney World. Why must there be a day designated gay day? For people who want to be treated like everyone else, they sure draw alot of attention to it. Again, I mean no offense by anything I am saying. I am a firm believer in "To each their own" and make it a point not to judge people. I really am lost on this one though. Do they raise money for AIDS? What exactly is the point of it? Someone help me here.:veryconfu
 
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bvolguards

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Originally posted by danamarie27
Am I outta the loop or what? I have never heard of "Gay Day" at Disney World. When did this start? Exactly what is the point of it? Not that I have anything gay people, because I don't. I just don't understand what it has to do with Disney World. Why must there be a day designated gay day? For people who want to be treated like everyone else, they sure draw alot of attention to it. Again, I mean no offense by anything I am saying. I am a firm believer in "To each their own" and make it a point not to judge people. I really am lost on this one though. Do they raise money for AIDS? What exactly is the point of it? Someone help me here.:veryconfu
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I think its just kind of an unoffical thing that they do......I dont think they try and raise money or anything
 
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Invero

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Originally posted by danamarie27
Am I outta the loop or what? I have never heard of "Gay Day" at Disney World. When did this start? Exactly what is the point of it?
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You're not the only one who doesn't know about "Gay Day" I overheard one guest asking someone, "Is there a convention going on and everyone has to wear red??"

It started about 12 years ago when some folks decided to get a group together and go to Disney... and it kind of started a tradition. Originally, the first year was about 20-30 people... This year, I'm guessing 20,000 people. LOL It happens on the first Saturday of June... (However, the days before and after, there are other events that go on off property... )

Keep in mind... this "event" is not a Disney sponsored event. The only part Disney plays is that they are aware of it, and increase park staffing to accommodate. As we all know, Disney is a very diverse company, and welcomes each and every guest. After all, their money is just as good as your money. hehe

As for what goes on... I was at the MK today, actually... wanted to see what it was all about and stuff... It was just like a normal day... kinda crowded... and lots of people just happened to be wearing red. Had they not been wearing Red... no one would have ever known a thing. I was actually quite pleased to see that everyone was behaving properly... I have heard in years past that some people would try and turn it into a "In your face" kinda thing. However, I think in recent years, people now just come to have fun, just like everyone else.

I only saw maybe one or two people that I would personally consider "inappropriate" for Disney. (And one of them actually happened to be a straight woman, pregnant, and only wearing short shorts, and a bikini top... I know pregnancy is a miracle of life, but at Disney, I personally think that needed to be covered up.

As for the exact point of it all... it's just a gathering of people, who want to have fun. Nothing more, nothing less.

Coming from a Cast Member perspective... we love Gay Day... it's a lot of fun for us CM's, because those guests wearing red tend to be more relaxed, and more fun to interact with. I remember one group in the front of the monorail... when I was speiling that we were waiting for traffic clearance, they'd get on in the background and try and tell everyone that they were up in First Class enjoying wine and cheese... LOL... they were probably the most fun group I'd ever had in the monorail.
 
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Passport

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Saturday turned out to be a really nice day. A CM told me they love working that day too because of less guest incidents (?) and the park stays cleaner. I didn't see anything offensive by anyone gay or straight.
 
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danamarie27

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Thanks!! As I said, I didn't know what it was all about. I was curious to know. No offense meant by my question at all.. I have NOTHING against gay people. I hope my questions weren't misuderstood. I didn't realize they had a "Gay DAy" is all and didnt understand what the purpose of it was. I'm glad everyone enjoyed themselves and everyone acted properly. Thanks again on the info.:wave:
 
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