Originally Posted By tynkrbell1977 Ohhh....Where to begin??!! Walt intended for Disneyland to be enjoyed by ALL yes! He didnt make it just for kids. He made it so parents AND their children could have somewhere to go to experience wonderful times and make great memories. Tiggirl had a great point when she said, "Who cares what you wear and who cares who you love? As long as you're considerate to other guests". I think you hit the nail on the head here. And ABnormal is definately more fun than being normal, whatever that means anymore. LOL I have a ton of gay friends and they dont have a lot out there for them. It is nice for them to be able to go and have fun and be totally accepted somewhere. And having gone through the goth period myself I know how it feels to get the looks and what not. But those people arent any different.. Just because of the way they are dressed or their make up is. Who are we to judge?? I also wanted to make it to Bats Day as that is awesome. One day I will make it there! Everyone wants to have fun in Disneyland! That is what Walt intended!
Originally Posted By DLTheo Hey Darkbeer (or anyone who knows), are unoffical events, such as the ones we've been discussing, posted on a calendar somewhere? How can people find out about them so as to either attend or avoid?
Originally Posted By tynkrbell1977 Bats Day I actually found online on myspace. On of my friends had it on his page and there was an actual link with dates and everything. I cant remember the website though.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Nothing official, but that is why places like Laughing Place and other similar sites are around. And it is very hard to find them ALL. Some of the events only deal with a few hundred people, such as MouseAdventure or other Internet gatherings. Then you have many different Dance and Cheer competitions, and the fact there are many different companies that set up these events. You never find them all. The major ones are usually mentioned, especially if they plan to rent out areas of the parks, such as the Hyperion.
Originally Posted By kari12177 They might as well add other days like Cowboy days, Surfer days, Rapper days, Skater days and more, why just have certain days for them, why not every theme
Originally Posted By Tiggirl I'm sure if a group of cowboys or surfers (or any other "style of dress") wanted to get a whole bunch of other like-dressed people to go have a day of fun at Disneyland, they could do so no problem. They just have to take the time to arange it. ~Beth
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains I have no problem with any group having their party at DL - I do wish however the calendar reflected it - something like 12/20 is Hooker Day with an * noting that this in not a Disney sponsered event, but something that was happening at the park...I took my daughter for her b-day along with my 2 nieces a couple of years ago - and lo and behold it was gay day. Now I had no problem with it myself - but it would have been nice to know ahead of time, so I could talk to the girls (7,8,9) before hand to avoid the very loud questions being asked in the park about the special minnie ears and the same sex PDA that was going on (with mainly one of my neices pointing it out with the ewwww why are those girls kissing?). Frankly I was very bothered by the PDA - but it bothers me when it's any couple(even my DS18 was "making out" with his GF too much and I swatted him in the back of the head and reminded him that there were families with young children in the park and his behavior was inappropiate), when you start to think, why don't you just go back to your room, already, then it's just too much! DL is suppose to be a family place and families come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and orientations. It doesn't matter what day it is be respectful of the fact that there are young children and old people (and prudes) in the park and dress and act approprietely.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt "I'm sure what iamgoofy meant was that "gay" and "goth" are not only out of the norm." I guess it depends on what one considers normal. I think that there enough gay and goth people in our society for them to both be considered normal in this context. What I find offensive are people who take their sexuality overboard in a family envirionment. Exposing your body in DL or a similar location is inappropriate no matter what your sexual preference is.
Originally Posted By knoxvelour Once they start with Gay Goth Days, then it might be time to start complaining!
Originally Posted By junglejoy So when is Gay Days this year? We went two years ago when it was Gay Days and it was trickly explaining it to the little ones. I'd prefer to avoid that if I can this year. I think it also adds to the crowds which we'd also like to avoid. Thanks!
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Hey knoxie... Been waiting for you! I noticed in Darkbeer's photos that there are a number of older goth guys, but I didn't spot any older women. Are there many out there? Do they shy away from the more public events as they age?
Originally Posted By 8 ilovemickey 8 I agree with villians and junglejoy it would be nice for those planning trips to Disneyland to be aware of the days. It was kind of funny I was looking threw darkbeer's photos from Bats Day and some of the families looks were priceless. Perhaps with a little notification those looks could be avoided. Villians...I believe we have already had this discussion but public PDA no matter what age, sex, orientation, size, etc. is just disgusting and inappropriate especially around kids. As well as dressing with everything hanging out. I have to say tho from everything I have read/studied/learned about Walt he seemed like a pretty "normal", clean cut kind of guy. I don't know how much he would have supported or liked these events. But times do change.
Originally Posted By 8 ilovemickey 8 I agree with villians and junglejoy it would be nice for those planning trips to Disneyland to be aware of the days. It was kind of funny I was looking threw darkbeer's photos from Bats Day and some of the families looks were priceless. Perhaps with a little notification those looks could be avoided. Villians...I believe we have already had this discussion but public PDA no matter what age, sex, orientation, size, etc. is just disgusting and inappropriate especially around kids. As well as dressing with everything hanging out. I have to say tho from everything I have read/studied/learned about Walt he seemed like a pretty "normal", clean cut kind of guy. I don't know how much he would have supported or liked these events. But times do change.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains I googled it - 10th Annual Gay Days: October 5–7, 2007 www.gaydaysanaheim.com/html/home.html I am going the weekend before this year - my DD b day is actually 9/28 so it falls better this year!!
Originally Posted By LuLu >>I noticed in Darkbeer's photos that there are a number of older goth guys, but I didn't spot any older women.<< I'll have to check out the photos! I didn't really notice the older guys but saw just a couple older women. Most were toned down a bit, but there was a whole range of dressing, from slightly Goth/punk to wayyy out there... And we missed you Sunday, knox!
Originally Posted By 8 ilovemickey 8 <<I am going the weekend before this year - my DD b day is actually 9/28 so it falls better this year!!>> Heyy that is my sister's birthday too. To bad we can't also spend it in Disneyland....she would love that!!! Christmas can't come soon enough!
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Thanks Lulu! I'd like to make it to Bat's Day sometime. The goth kids we've run into on regular days have been really friendly and interesting. And I love the self-expression in clothes and makeup. Some of the outfits in Darkbeer's photos are spectacular. There was one girl in a beautiful green and black gown that would perfectly suit a slightly 'risque' hostess at the Haunted Mansion. Made me wonder if she chose the colors purposely - I would guess, yes. And all the umbrellas... The black lace and bows and roses, especially... gorgeous!
Originally Posted By tynkrbell1977 I would like to make it to Bats Day as well. I would love to see that. Maybe dust off some of my old goth clothes! =)
Originally Posted By oneyepete I wish they would have a "Biker" Days. Something along the line of Sturgis Week. We could drive our HOGS in a parade. Park them around the hub so people could see and enjoy them. That would be awesome!! But then again there might be too much black attire, and Darkbeer's favorite - cleavage. (both bossom and bottom) ~
