Gay Day at Disney

[BDBoop]

That's the only place where 'announcing' one's sexual preference makes any sense because their sexual preference is directly tied to them not being able to marry. Other than that? I seriously don't get things like 'gay day at Disney' or 'gay parades' or whatever.

Other than marriage/civil unions, what rights are gay people denied? None. So the point of announcing their sexual preference is . . . .?

Too many people (not you) are comfortable in their ignorance. They think gays should be covered by the three monkeys (see, speak, hear no evil). They are NOT evil. People need to see that.

That's a big part of why I love Ellen, and John Barrowman. They are out there, they are amazing people, and everybody loves them. Not because they're gay, or despite the fact that they're gay, but just because they are wonderful people that you can't help help but smile back at.

That's the only place where 'announcing' one's sexual preference makes any sense because their sexual preference is directly tied to them not being able to marry. Other than that? I seriously don't get things like 'gay day at Disney' or 'gay parades' or whatever.

Other than marriage/civil unions, what rights are gay people denied? None. So the point of announcing their sexual preference is . . . .?

Don't know. Rather like me being left-handed. When you're part of less than 10% of the population, it rather defines you.

One Christmas, my sister told me she was jealous because my fiance and I could be affectionate with each other in front of family, and she and Anita couldn't. I said it's not can't. It's won't. You had a choice to make, and you chose to stay closeted. That's not on me.

I'm a lefty too. I don't find that it defines me but rather it's just me, it's just how I am (but ok, I really, really, really like being left handed, not being like most others, the norm lol). But I don't go around announcing it I just . . . go around being. If someone where to have a problem with my lefthandiness? Then I see that as being their problem, not mine. I don't find I need to be validated by strangers and quite frankly, I don't give a hoot what they think of me. If they find me odd or quirky or icky? would be my reaction and I'd walk away.

Hell, I ^5'd our waiter yesterday for being a lefty. I like it. I like that you're a lefty. It explains things. KIDDING!

 

[Immanuel]

Thanks for being LGBT friendly.

Disney has been doing this for as long as i have had an annual pass. I have as yet to come across any inappropriate behavior.

You haven't seen anything like THIS YET?...

Was that at Disney?

It didn't appear so to me by the background.

Immie

 

[Zoom-boing]

Too many people (not you) are comfortable in their ignorance. They think gays should be covered by the three monkeys (see, speak, hear no evil). They are NOT evil. People need to see that.

That's a big part of why I love Ellen, and John Barrowman. They are out there, they are amazing people, and everybody loves them. Not because they're gay, or despite the fact that they're gay, but just because they are wonderful people that you can't help help but smile back at.

Don't know. Rather like me being left-handed. When you're part of less than 10% of the population, it rather defines you.

One Christmas, my sister told me she was jealous because my fiance and I could be affectionate with each other in front of family, and she and Anita couldn't. I said it's not can't. It's won't. You had a choice to make, and you chose to stay closeted. That's not on me.

I'm a lefty too. I don't find that it defines me but rather it's just me, it's just how I am (but ok, I really, really, really like being left handed, not being like most others, the norm lol). But I don't go around announcing it I just . . . go around being. If someone where to have a problem with my lefthandiness? Then I see that as being their problem, not mine. I don't find I need to be validated by strangers and quite frankly, I don't give a hoot what they think of me. If they find me odd or quirky or icky? would be my reaction and I'd walk away.

Hell, I ^5'd our waiter yesterday for being a lefty. I like it. I like that you're a lefty. It explains things. KIDDING!

Ah Zoom, so that's why you're such an odd duck! Could be.

 

[BDBoop]

I'm a lefty too. I don't find that it defines me but rather it's just me, it's just how I am (but ok, I really, really, really like being left handed, not being like most others, the norm lol). But I don't go around announcing it I just . . . go around being. If someone where to have a problem with my lefthandiness? Then I see that as being their problem, not mine. I don't find I need to be validated by strangers and quite frankly, I don't give a hoot what they think of me. If they find me odd or quirky or icky? would be my reaction and I'd walk away.

Hell, I ^5'd our waiter yesterday for being a lefty. I like it. I like that you're a lefty. It explains things. KIDDING!

Ah Zoom, so that's why you're such an odd duck! Could be.

And a great banter buddy as well. ^5

 

[rightwinger]

I find it interesting that gays say that one's sexual preference shouldn't (and doesn't) matter . . . and then they turn around and announce it to the world.

I seriously don't care who you sleep with so please stop telling me. TIA.

I believe their point is that they should be able to announce it to he world without having to live in the shadows out of fear of recrimination

That probably is the point of most of them....it's the goofy ones that dress up like in the pictures posted here, i can't take them seriously. And they ruin it for the ones that just want to live their lives like all other couples. If they want respect from everyone else, then they need to show some respect also.

I happen to agree with you. I don't think that flamboyant gays help sell the point that.....We are like anyone else

Most gays live their lives in obscurity. They work, support themselves and have loving monogamous partnerships. Having grown up in the 60s, I still cringe at two men kissing. But I don't mind mild public displays of affection or acknowledging their right to marry and raise a family.

 

[Immanuel]

I'm not anti-gay...but i am against gays getting "married".
What i don't get is, they talk about wanting the same rights and benefits that the rest of us have. They want to make being gay a normal thing. But then they do things like this...not so much having the "event" as how they dress and act out in public. Even heterosexual couples don't do things like this..their actions at these events are not "normal". I'm sure a lot of gay couples don't go overboard with this, i know quite a few that you would have no idea they are gay. Then you get the wierdo's that want to dress extravagantly like women and they just plain look stupid!

With this, how are we supposed to believe they want to be "equal"?????

Most gays and lesbians don't dress up like this and act out in public. We live quiet lives like everyone else. I've never been to Disneyland.

I understand that Sky...that's why i said what i did. The couples i know act NOTHING like this, at least in public. But i guess it would be the same thing as some of the wacky Christians out there. I'm Christian, but i don't try to force my beliefs and lifestyle on others...where many others, i guess "radical" Christians, are the reason so many non-believers hate us.
I absolutely don't hate gays....but i hate the way some of them act in public. They seem to think it's FUN to do this knowing what people are going to think of them.

I would agree. I'm not a fan of any kind of "in your face" activity.

I've never been to Disney during a Gay Day weekend. Don't plan on doing so either. I've never seen a Gay Parade and quite frankly, I don't care to either. I'm willing to live and let live. I want to be given that right back in return. You hear stories of gays making out on the benches at Disney during Gay Day. Truth or Fiction? Anyone actually been there and seen it happen?

In regards to Gay Parades, I've seen plenty of pictures and videos, and even some news coverage, of the outrageous behavior, but quite frankly, I don't know whether that is the norm or just a few assholes that get a kick out of behaving like assholes. To tell you the truth, I don't really care to find out. I'm not planning on going to Downtown Tama in a few weeks to find out if the stories are true.

Immie

 

[Immanuel]

Lefty here too and proud of it, but sometimes being a lefty can be a pain in the butt. Many mechanical tools, and items such as the majority of scissors, are manufactured for right handed people. Common things like hand held can openers can be difficult to manipulate for left handed people.

Immie

 

[syrenn]

Most gays and lesbians don't dress up like this and act out in public. We live quiet lives like everyone else. I've never been to Disneyland.

I understand that Sky...that's why i said what i did. The couples i know act NOTHING like this, at least in public. But i guess it would be the same thing as some of the wacky Christians out there. I'm Christian, but i don't try to force my beliefs and lifestyle on others...where many others, i guess "radical" Christians, are the reason so many non-believers hate us.
I absolutely don't hate gays....but i hate the way some of them act in public. They seem to think it's FUN to do this knowing what people are going to think of them.

I would agree. I'm not a fan of any kind of "in your face" activity.

I've never been to Disney during a Gay Day weekend. Don't plan on doing so either. I've never seen a Gay Parade and quite frankly, I don't care to either. I'm willing to live and let live. I want to be given that right back in return. You hear stories of gays making out on the benches at Disney during Gay Day. Truth or Fiction? Anyone actually been there and seen it happen?

In regards to Gay Parades, I've seen plenty of pictures and videos, and even some news coverage, of the outrageous behavior, but quite frankly, I don't know whether that is the norm or just a few assholes that get a kick out of behaving like assholes. To tell you the truth, I don't really care to find out. I'm not planning on going to Downtown Tama in a few weeks to find out if the stories are true.

Immie

I have been to Disney during gay days. My experience of it...was i didn't know it was gay days until i heard someone in the elevator complaining about it. I saw nothing that would have indicated it was "gay days" I saw no crazy dressing or over the top public displays of affection.

The mouse police is very on top of dress code and comportment .... they will boot anyone for crossing the line....gay or not.

However, that is not to say that some will try and push the envelope to be expressly in you face.

 

[Immanuel]

I understand that Sky...that's why i said what i did. The couples i know act NOTHING like this, at least in public. But i guess it would be the same thing as some of the wacky Christians out there. I'm Christian, but i don't try to force my beliefs and lifestyle on others...where many others, i guess "radical" Christians, are the reason so many non-believers hate us.
I absolutely don't hate gays....but i hate the way some of them act in public. They seem to think it's FUN to do this knowing what people are going to think of them.

I would agree. I'm not a fan of any kind of "in your face" activity.

I've never been to Disney during a Gay Day weekend. Don't plan on doing so either. I've never seen a Gay Parade and quite frankly, I don't care to either. I'm willing to live and let live. I want to be given that right back in return. You hear stories of gays making out on the benches at Disney during Gay Day. Truth or Fiction? Anyone actually been there and seen it happen?

In regards to Gay Parades, I've seen plenty of pictures and videos, and even some news coverage, of the outrageous behavior, but quite frankly, I don't know whether that is the norm or just a few assholes that get a kick out of behaving like assholes. To tell you the truth, I don't really care to find out. I'm not planning on going to Downtown Tama in a few weeks to find out if the stories are true.

Immie

I have been to Disney during gay days. My experience of it...was i didn't know it was gay days until i heard someone in the elevator complaining about it. I saw nothing that would have indicated it was "gay days" I saw no crazy dressing or over the top public displays of affection.

The mouse police is very on top of dress code and comportment .... they will boot anyone for crossing the line....gay or not.

However, that is not to say that some will try and push the envelope to be expressly in you face.

That is kind of what I figured.

Immie

 

[syrenn]

I would agree. I'm not a fan of any kind of "in your face" activity.

I've never been to Disney during a Gay Day weekend. Don't plan on doing so either. I've never seen a Gay Parade and quite frankly, I don't care to either. I'm willing to live and let live. I want to be given that right back in return. You hear stories of gays making out on the benches at Disney during Gay Day. Truth or Fiction? Anyone actually been there and seen it happen?

In regards to Gay Parades, I've seen plenty of pictures and videos, and even some news coverage, of the outrageous behavior, but quite frankly, I don't know whether that is the norm or just a few assholes that get a kick out of behaving like assholes. To tell you the truth, I don't really care to find out. I'm not planning on going to Downtown Tama in a few weeks to find out if the stories are true.

Immie

I have been to Disney during gay days. My experience of it...was i didn't know it was gay days until i heard someone in the elevator complaining about it. I saw nothing that would have indicated it was "gay days" I saw no crazy dressing or over the top public displays of affection.

The mouse police is very on top of dress code and comportment .... they will boot anyone for crossing the line....gay or not.

However, that is not to say that some will try and push the envelope to be expressly in you face.

That is kind of what I figured.

Immie

Its just another day in Disneyland. Nothing remarkable at all.... The hoopla about it....is the only thing that calls attention to it. There was a push several years ago to try and get everyone to boycott Disneyland during gay days....

I was hoping they would....just to keep the numbers of people back and make for a more enjoyable time in the park.... no lines or crowds.

 

[WorldWatcher]

I was hoping they would....just to keep the numbers of people back and make for a more enjoyable time in the park.... no lies or crowds. [/COLOR]

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One of the best family vacations we ever had was the week we spent at Disney World. We stayed on property at the Shades of Green, no lines, no waits.

The son was a year in middle school, the daughter was in 6th grade. We checked with the school and they wouldn't miss anything major so we pulled them out the week prior to Christmas break. I think the year we went Christmas break started on the 21st, so we would have taken them out of school on the 14th and flew into Orlando, it was a Saturday to Saturday stay.

That 2-3 week period between the end of the Thanksgiving Holiday and the end of school for the Christmas Holiday was a perfect time to go.

[That was the one and only time we ever pulled kids out of school for a vaction, but it was worth it. Now there both in college.]


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[Jos]

Does Disney have a dedicated straight, heterosexual day too?

 

[syrenn]

I was hoping they would....just to keep the numbers of people back and make for a more enjoyable time in the park.... no lies or crowds. [/COLOR]

[Off Topic]

One of the best family vacations we ever had was the week we spent at Disney World. We stayed on property at the Shades of Green, no lines, no waits.

The son was a year in middle school, the daughter was in 6th grade. We checked with the school and they wouldn't miss anything major so we pulled them out the week prior to Christmas break. I think the year we went Christmas break started on the 21st, so we would have taken them out of school on the 14th and flew into Orlando, it was a Saturday to Saturday stay.

That 2-3 week period between the end of the Thanksgiving Holiday and the end of school for the Christmas Holiday was a perfect time to go.

[That was the one and only time we ever pulled kids out of school for a vaction, but it was worth it. Now there both in college.]


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LOL.... the best time i ever spent at disneyland was for several months just after 911. I was there just about ever other week for months. No lines... walk ups to every ride.... Think about it... walking up to space mountain... walking in..and into a car.. no one else there... ya go around..and no one in line to get into your car. They let me go around again.... It was like that on everything. It was sad that no one was there...but great for me!!! It also made for great pics on tower of terror...

 

[syrenn]

Does Disney have a dedicated straight, heterosexual day too?

That's just it.... disney is not dedicating any days to ...gay only.

 

[Jos]

Does Disney have a dedicated straight, heterosexual day too?

That's just it.... disney is not dedicating any days to ...gay only.

could I ware my T shirt, Normal size cock seeks normal size vagina for mutual fun?

 

[High_Gravity]

Does Disney have a dedicated straight, heterosexual day too?

That's just it.... disney is not dedicating any days to ...gay only.

could I ware my T shirt, Normal size cock seeks normal size vagina for mutual fun?

I am pretty sure you would be escorted out for that.

 

[Immanuel]

That's just it.... disney is not dedicating any days to ...gay only.

could I ware my T shirt, Normal size cock seeks normal size vagina for mutual fun?

I am pretty sure you would be escorted out for that.

I suspect they would offer him one of two options first.

1) He could buy and wear a Disney T-Shirt at a price of $59.99 for a shirt that is worth $5.99.

2) He could wear his shirt inside out all day.

Immie

 

[garyganu]

And Christians have always treated gays so well...

IMO, Christians, as a group, are much more loving and tolerant than the gay activists.

Gay activists use tactics of bullying and intimidation to silence any opposition to their agenda..

People have become afraid to speak out against the radical gay agenda as a result. However, gay activists continually make viscous attacks on Christianity with virtual impunity.

This post isn't an example of a loving Christian message.

Sky please explain why this post is not in keeping with Christian values.

(Thanking you in advance for your thoughtful response) Please b e specific. Thanks again.

 

[Caroljo]

The only problem (and I do appreciate your posts) with that scenario is - what if being happy includes being able to marry their heart's desire?

That's the only place where 'announcing' one's sexual preference makes any sense because their sexual preference is directly tied to them not being able to marry. Other than that? I seriously don't get things like 'gay day at Disney' or 'gay parades' or whatever.

Other than marriage/civil unions, what rights are gay people denied? None. So the point of announcing their sexual preference is . . . .?

Too many people (not you) are comfortable in their ignorance. They think gays should be covered by the three monkeys (see, speak, hear no evil). They are NOT evil. People need to see that.

That's a big part of why I love Ellen, and John Barrowman. They are out there, they are amazing people, and everybody loves them. Not because they're gay, or despite the fact that they're gay, but just because they are wonderful people that you can't help help but smile back at.

I don't know who John is....but i absolutely love Ellen! Even though i don't agree with her lifestyle, she's a wonderful person! She's done so much for others and i would LOVE to go to one of her shows! She's awesome!!!

 

[Caroljo]

I believe their point is that they should be able to announce it to he world without having to live in the shadows out of fear of recrimination

That probably is the point of most of them....it's the goofy ones that dress up like in the pictures posted here, i can't take them seriously. And they ruin it for the ones that just want to live their lives like all other couples. If they want respect from everyone else, then they need to show some respect also.

I happen to agree with you. I don't think that flamboyant gays help sell the point that.....We are like anyone else

Most gays live their lives in obscurity. They work, support themselves and have loving monogamous partnerships. Having grown up in the 60s, I still cringe at two men kissing. But I don't mind mild public displays of affection or acknowledging their right to marry and raise a family.

Agree too...except the part of "Marrying'. I know it's just me, but i don't like the idea of it being called a marriage. Call it a Civil Union or whatever and give them ALL the benefits of a married couple. I couldn't care less about that....but because i'm a Christian i do not believe in a Christian Marriage for them or forcing a Christian Church to marry them. I can't help it, but it's just how i feel. Other than that...i have no problem with whatever they want to do.