Originally Posted By TDLFAN Does anyone have any questions about Gay Days at WDW or any comments related to the matter?
Originally Posted By Jim_n_Ruth Yes I do. I'm glad people get together to have an enjoyable experience in a very happy place!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN ...and very enjoyable it is since I have been attending Gay days since like...8 yrs now. I have made lasting friendships during Gay Days at WDW and those friendships are the best souvenirs I have brought back from WDW. Can't beat the camaderie.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I will admit I was ignorant that the event even occurred, and the first time I was there it did take like 45 minutes of me seeing a sea of red shirts... to understand this was more than a tour group from Brazil or somewhere, as they usually wear matching shirts.
Originally Posted By jkayjs When I read post #1 I thought it was wrong. Surely it hadn't been almost 15 years. Then I remembered my daughter celebrated her 14th b-day at the MK the day of the 2nd annual Gay Day. She is now 27 so sure enough. Boy does time fly when your having fun.
Originally Posted By Labuda "a tour group from Brazil " ...speaking of, has anyone else noticed they're not as bad as they used to be?
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <"a tour group from Brazil " ...speaking of, has anyone else noticed they're not as bad as they used to be?< what I have noticed is that there seem far fewer of these groups than a few years ago......at least in June
Originally Posted By Labuda Yeah, I've only seen them a couple times - they were horrid when Eric & I were on our honeymoon (July & August 2000), but have been managable since. Especially when I've been able to put an arm up and stop people from cutting in front of me when they're joining a line after their buddies. I REALLY hate people who try taht crap. Not on my watch, buddy!
Originally Posted By Kimrue Ok, not to sound completely ignorant, BUT...I know the "rainbow" symbolizes "gay" but what does it actually represent. Why does a rainbow mean gay. Do the shops sell gayday merchandise, and what kind of things go on at WDW that make it gayday..parties, special events...etc.
Originally Posted By deadgurl The only problem with Gay Days is how many employees ask for vacation time. Does Disney advocate it? Well, they give employee benefits to same-sex partners more freely than they do heterosexual partners. Same-sex partners get spousal benefits after six months of their parner being employed by Disney full-time, for as long as they share the same address. For heterosexual partners to receive the same benefits, they must be married. Not only does Disney support Gay Days, they ensued a Baptist boycott from it. I guess Gays are just better tourists.
Originally Posted By mrkthompsn Face it. WDW would not be ~so much prettier~ that other theme parks or vacation resorts without the influence of gay designers. I don't necessarily believe in the group mentality of being classified into a group and having a "day" dedicated to a classified group. But individually, the influence of these one-of-a-kind talented visionarys is worth rewarding.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<Does Disney advocate it? Well, they give employee benefits to same-sex partners more freely than they do heterosexual partners. Same-sex partners get spousal benefits after six months of their parner being employed by Disney full-time, for as long as they share the same address. For heterosexual partners to receive the same benefits, they must be married.>> I'm sure many gay partners would be more than happy to get married if it were legal for them to do so. And I'm sure if gay marriage was legal, Disney would require that gay couples be married to get benefits. It amazes me. People don't want gays to marry, but then complain when partneres with no option to get married are given benefits.
Originally Posted By basas <<It amazes me. People don't want gays to marry, but then complain when partneres with no option to get married are given benefits.>> I think many people (including me) who oppose gay-marriage are not necessarily against given them benefits similar to married heterosexual couples.
Originally Posted By deadgurl Evidently, I need to clarify that I am in support of all things gay, marriage and otherwise. My statement was a testimnony to the fact that Disney does in fact support the gay lifestyle. In the community, as well as in their own company. Ans that's a good thing.
Originally Posted By deadgurl I think many people (including him) who oppose gay-marriage are not necessarily well versed in the issues.
