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by Penny The Wise on July 25th, 2007
This question already rubs me the wrong way- what does homosexuality have to do with small children being near? Gay people aren't molestors, for f*cks sake...
I absolutely agree that they SHOULD have a gay day- whether there are children there or not. To assume that the children would be in any kind of harm because there would be homosexuals there is extremely offensive, and disgusting. You as the asker may or may not believe this is true, but my comments are directed at ANYONE who thinks that homosexuals are predators.
by Meow Meow 1BadMutha TBMF on July 25th, 2007
It's their park, they can do with it as they wish. However, should they refuse admission based on sexual preference, they should be prepared for the discrimination law suits that will follow.
by Someguy on July 25th, 2007
As a conservative Christian father I don't care. Disney is a corporation that holds all kinds of "days". They publish the schedule and you can always call customer service and ask if it's "Gay Day" and then make the decision to go or not go.
Does Mickey dress better on Gay Day? Is the castle pink?
by unknown on July 25th, 2007
I think it's appalling that it feels the need to have that. In this day and age, gay people ought to be able to participate in public activities with out fear or concern that they will be gawked at or worse.
by LynfromNM on August 22nd, 2007
If Disney doesn't have a "straight" day, why should there be a "gay" day? I don't get it. People are people.
by AntigoneRising on August 22nd, 2007
Yes, I agree with it. I also don't understand why there is a need to protect children from LGBT. I think there is a need to protect children from ignorant, insufferable bigots, myself. I think the ignorance may be contagious, and I certainly don't want the next generation to become infected.
If you don't agree with gay day, by all means don't go on gay day, and save those who attend from dealing with you. I see no reason to make a big deal of it.
by Tegarst on August 22nd, 2007
This past summer I attended Cedar Point as part of a group outing. The group was not a gay group. Cedar Point's Gay Day is on Father's Day. We attended the day before on Saturday. The majority of us walked around as a group and rode rides together. My boyfriend was with me and we were often leaning against one another, lightly hugging or holding hands while in line, maybe an occasional kiss. You would not believe some of the nasty looks I got from others. Although in many cases I was not doing anything more than the individual who was giving me the bad looks.
There are still many people that are not accustomed to seeing same sex couples show affection in public. For now, having a Gay Day allows LGBT persons to attend the parks and have a more worry free visit. I think it is good for everyone but eventually I would like to see everyone get used to the fact there are same sex couples and their public behaviors should be looked upon no differently than those of everyone else.
by Scifisuz on July 25th, 2007
I don't understand any of it. The rest of the time young people have to endure "straight" days. It's always something....
Keep in mind that the vast majority of child molesters are straight....
by Mini_kilt on July 25th, 2007
I think it's great! It's like how places have singles night, or ladies night and things of the sort. It's a great way to meet people, and have fun knowing you are surrounded by individuals you might have something in common with.
by LadyLuck on July 25th, 2007
Sure, why not? There's no reason that Disney - or any other theme park / corporation for that matter - shouldn't participate in a Pride day for gays or any other group.
by El Soupy spanish for the soupy on July 25th, 2007
if you can give me a reason "gays" arent equal, then I would tell you why not.
by Ridiculous on July 25th, 2007
As long as they all dress like this, then I am fine with it.
by Lady Alathia of Vulcan on December 2nd, 2007
Unless they also have a "straight Day" "Jewish Day" "Irish American Day" and/or "Republican Day" I don't see the point.
Isn't the whole aim of the LGBT Community NOT to be singled out as a separate part of the Human Race?
by rdrainer on July 25th, 2007
I support "gay day" to allow people of a certain persuasion to gather and socialize, and I do this without hostility towards homosexuals. Everybody of like interests should be able to gather peacefully in groups without fear of castigation.
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Children, however, shouldn't be exposed to the public exhibition of uniquely homosexual behaviors, because they cannot comprehend them, for the most part. For most children, homosexual lifestyle and behavior is not normal and what they are comfortable in their homes and communities, and parents should not have to explain why Brucie has two daddies because they shared an amusement park.
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So, separate days. If Disney is willing to exclude the general population for sake of a "gay day", I support that completely.
by Lambchop Good Wool Ambassador on August 22nd, 2007
No god da*n it we should call the "Gay Police"
(darn)
Gay people have families, in fact I'd say the majority of the "small children" attending "gay day" are probably the children of "gay" parents.
by Nelson - Jetpacking from bed on August 22nd, 2007
I don't see the big deal. If a company want's to have a special day, or designated whatever day, fine.
by reah on August 17th, 2007
I think its great, it is kind of sad though that one reason for their being a specific day is that its the only way to allow them to come and have a fun peaceful time. Unfortunately, i do know that that reason is valid because i went to disneyland (in CA) on a "gay day" for one of my friends birthdays and her and her parents and a couple of her friends and their parents chose to make fun of the couples there . It took a lot of fun out of the day for me.
by CommonSense on January 24th, 2008
Nope...plain and simply, homosexuality is unnatural and abnormal...flies in the face of natural reproduction. Homesexuals CANNOT reproduce, it takes a MALE and FEMALE to procreate. Homosexual *parenting* is some synthetic-derived method for those who cannot have children, to obtain them by having to temporarily revert back to natural methods to do so. This is so hypocritical. If your *lifestyle* precludes you from having children, then LIVE that lifestyle, and live with it's effects.
What OTHER abnormalities/mental disorders will we be *celebrating* next?
Yeah, go ahead and flame...amazing how some people claim to be so *enlightened* socially, yet embrace what nature abhors. The human rectum is NOT intended for sexual intercourse, period. Lesbians typically just fall back to a fake phallic device.
Homosexuals should never be permitted to be *parents*, if you want to call it that. The social structure that children need to be exposed to is that which nature intends and has followed for thousands of years, not those of mental disorder and strange and abnormal socio-sexual tendencies.
by jeanie16 on January 16th, 2008
no, that shouldnt be the case in disneyland, that place is for children, not for adults, only adults understand the concept of GAY, leave the kids areas to them, and let the adults have their own gay day in a more adult related park.
by Southdc231 on January 11th, 2008
people made the word gay to mean the person likes the same sex but the actual definition of gay is happy so when they say have a gay day they mean have a happy day :]
by JTP on August 27th, 2007
Yes I agree with it, however why should it matter that children are there? The whole question implies that either being gay is unnatural and that children shouldn't be "exposed" to it, or that gays are child molesters. Neither are true.
by josaphine on September 9th, 2008
Yes it is wrong .What will the children think ? I know one thing it will confuse them. I personally don't have a problem with gays but this would be going too far.
by DRob12 on August 17th, 2008
First off, let me start with I am gay. Now that, that's cleared up. No, I don't agree with gay days. I went about 3 years back and thought it was insane. First off, I go to Disney to have fun not to make a political statement. Second, when I went I had a horrible time. People were feeling each other up in line, practically making out everywhere, and someone had the nerve to touch me in the bathroom and I punched the crap out of him. Disney is a place for families and individuals to go and leave the real world behind for a while and enjoy the magic of Disney. I don't care if you are gay, straight, bisexual, purple, blue, or an alien from Mars. Disney is not the place to be kissing and making out and all the rest in front of everyone. A 5-year old child does not need to be explained to why two people are groping each other in line. PERIOD!!!! I think Disney should kick out anyone who acts that way, it is inappropriate, and un-decent in common society. Now if you want to got to Disney and just have fun and save the touching and feeling for your hotel room that is fine.
by spacecadet236 on June 23rd, 2008
I dont think WDW should have gay day to begin with. That is a family place with small children and to see gays and lezzi's prancing around is disgusting.
by jlburke on May 13th, 2008
Gay Days actually isn't a disney-sanctioned event. Disney doesn't plan it, advertise it, or provide any special entertainment for it. That said, they also can't turn homosexuals who happen to all turn up at the park on the same weekend, wearing "Gay Days" t-shirts away.
Disney-sanctioned events include the expected Christmas and Halloween events. They also hold hard-ticket "Pirate and Princess" themed events throughout the year. In September, they hold a weekend-long event called "Nights of Joy" that is a Christian rock music fest.
Other random events include Star Wars Weekend and Super Soap Weekend (soap operas, not bath soap).
by Monkster Jr. on March 28th, 2008
well i think thats all a matter of opionin.
gay people have enough rights to go @ WDW anytime they go.
by yaytez on February 26th, 2008
Well, everyone is under stupid impressions here. Disney doesnt HAVE Gay Days. Its done by an independant group of Gay People who pretty much decide to meet at disney together. Disney does not sponsor, endorse or deny anyone anything. As long as you do not cause harm to anyone, or violate rules of the park....you can do pretty much what you want. We had a scavenger hunt once.
With that being said. Gays at disney is no worse than the millions of straight people pushing their ways through crowds with strollers. I do stay away from the parks on those days...not because of the Gay Days, but because of the influx of crowds. Its held in the middle of Summer Vacation usually, and attracts huge crowds. No thanks.
Now on to the children issue. Why is it an issue? So you have to explain to little Suzy that some girls kiss girls, and some boys kiss boys. Science says, God made them that way...they are born like that. Doesnt make them any different. You're going to have to teach your kids that people are all the same even though we're different thing anyway....better to be on their terms in a situation they can associate it with.
Sorry for the rant.
by SuperG on December 2nd, 2007
I don't agree with it at all, because it's DISNEY WORLD not Boston or Austin, it's a place where families go to spend time together without having to deal with distractions or other issues. Personally, I don't think it's a good idea, and I wish they could find another place for it.
by Tempter on December 1st, 2007
It's the happiest place on earth. Isn't it always gay day? Walt would turn over in his grave if there was a Jewish day from what I understand however.
by Anonymous on December 1st, 2007
I work at Thorpe Park, a theme park over in England, it's not at all on the scale of Disney, but we also recently had a gay day where a website bought out the park for the day. However we had to let day guests in also. Despite large signage many people complained, this always confused me as from being on park every day I was aware that yes, there was dance music playing, and certain areas were roped off for the companies own event ideas, but the atmosphere on park was electric, it was very happy and felt like a normal day. The complaints we had generally covered the fact that small children shouldn't be around this, yet there was no noticable difference, and it was advertised. Sadly I still feel like people will always judge if they have the chance too, it's probably just protection of their young children (parents not wanting their children to ask questions or see things unacceptable in their eyes), but there was no major difference to a normal day.
by Mikki on August 27th, 2007
i dont really mind it. they have one at cedar point where i live. i accidentlly went there on that particular day. imagain my surprise.
by brewscrew on August 23rd, 2007
I don't think it is a Disney sponsored event - at least it didn't begin that way. It is a fun time time though...
by Kootzy on August 22nd, 2007
sure i think its a great idea
by Alyssa Ambrosia on June 24th, 2010
It isn't necessary. There is also no specific "Straight Day" at Disney, no specific "Bi Day". At Disney, you are not your sexual orientation, you are not your ethnicity, not your age, nothing that puts you in a stereotype. At Disney, you are a HUMAN, just like the person on your left, and the one on your right. And no matter what day of the year it is, no matter who or what you are, it is ALWAYS *your* day to celebrate. At Disney, everybody is special so there's just no need to point out specific days for any specific type! And families can be there with their small children and need not worry about anything because everything in the park is kept age appropriate and safe - and someone's homosexuality isn't going to affect that, just as their heterosexuality won't.
by HelloHaley on September 9th, 2008
well i agree with it because im sure parents will know ahead of time if its going on and if they don't like it then they shouldn't bring their kids that day, its not like gay people have some weird disease your chrildren are going to catch....its just like disney celebrating christmas, do u think they should do that when jewish people are at the park?
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I NEVER said that homosexuals are predators in any way. Where did you pick that up!!!!??? Have you ever tried to explain to a 3 year old why 2 men are kissing romantically. I have no problem with homosexuals. Some of my friends are. But to have very small children exposed to an adult lifestlye choice and leaving it up to the parents to explain it is not fair. I don't care what they do!!! I can't believe you would read that far into the question when nothing like that was mentioned at all!!
by snakelover on July 25th, 2007
And did you not also read that I said YOU as the ASKER might not think that way, but it's directed at ANYONE who would think this way? Or did you just stop where you wanted, and assumed the rest?
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The tone of your question indicated that there might be something wrong with homosexuals being around children. MANY people believe that gay people are molestors and shouldn't be around children at any cost. It's unfortunately, a common misconseption.
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As for what to say to a 3 year old: "Sometimes a boy and a boy love each other, and sometimes a girl and a girl love each other, and that's okay too."
by Penny The Wise on July 25th, 2007
I don't see how it is more confusing to a 3 year old to hear why two same-sex people kiss as why two opposite-sex people kiss. It isn't until someone teaches them that something is wrong with it that we have a problem.
by AntigoneRising on August 22nd, 2007
Very good point, AR.
by Penny The Wise on August 22nd, 2007
I'm not trying to get u mad about this question again Penny but maybe you could help me with this one Penny. What about if my daughter sees the homosexuals that are women & look like men, or the men that look, act, & dress to some extreme like women. What should I say to her then? I would be MORTIFIED if they overheard her saying something like "Why is that boy dressed like a girl, or worse Is that a boy or a girl". What should I tell her? I know that kids no nothing about discretion & they say what's on their mind. I wouldn't know what to say to her or the person that she was talking about IF they heard her. YIKES!
by snakelover on August 23rd, 2007
Well she doesn't have to know what a bull dyke is, just tell her that some people like to dress differently. If she asks "Is that a boy or a girl" maybe saying something like "That is inapropriate, we'll talk about this later" and drop it. This way if you DON'T know, or are embarassed, you can talk about it hwo you normally would with your daughter as opposed to going into a whole diatribe that she's likely to not even remember.
That would be embarassing, no doubt!
And I'm not upset about it. :)
by Penny The Wise on August 23rd, 2007
Good. I have had my son (the 14 y/o) tell me in a rather loud voice in the grocery store "Mommy! That guy has boobs!" It was a bull dyke & she heard him. He was about 3 at the time and she said to him "I am a woman little boy" & his response was "Well, you look like a boy with boobs." Thank God I was in the check out line and almost done & outta there. My face was probably white & red and I may have pissed myself. I'm not sure. Fucking kids, man. They put me on the spot ALL THE TIME!!! Thanks for the tip.
by snakelover on August 23rd, 2007
NP! Just tell them that their actions are inapropriate and don't let them continue. You don't have to bend down and explain it to them right then and there, but don't let them yell across the store like that. :)
by Penny The Wise on August 23rd, 2007
Good answer Penny, heterosexuality is also an ''adult lifestyle choice''.
by Carmella on January 24th, 2008
Although really, I don't believe anyone consciously chooses to be homosexual or heterosexual.
by Carmella on January 24th, 2008
Thanks Carmella. And agreed.
by Penny The Wise on January 25th, 2008
The point is, it's no worse and no more ''wrong'', ''offensive'' or ''disgusting'' for children to be around expressions of homosexuality as it is for them to be around expressions of heterosexuality.
by Carmella on June 2nd, 2008
Agreed with Carmella, nukeantz. If you see heterosexual couples kissing, holding hands, hugging, etc at Disney, is that extremely offensive? Should children be allowed around that? That's the point of this answer, and I fully support it.
by AntigoneRising on June 3rd, 2008
nukeantz-
The only thing I could see gay couples doing that could be "extremely offensive, disgusting and does not belong at disney world" would be them literally having sex in the middle of the street. Unless they're doing that, I would consider your statement to be homophobic- would be pissed off if a straight couple on their honeymoon was making out like 16 year olds? I highly doubt it. So what exactly were all of these people doing? Holding hands? Kissing? Feeling love for another person?
I understand the question didn't literally say predators, but how could you NOT grasp that the asker thought there was something wrong with a child being around gay people? And, why other than possible harm could someone decide to keep their child from something? Please, nukeantz, get a friggin clue. In fact, here's a quarter- go buy yourself one.
by Penny The Wise on June 3rd, 2008
Don't ever talk to me like that. Just because you're homophobic doesn't mean the rest of the world is. If you comment or make any comments to me of ANY kind, in ANY way, I will go straight to the staff faster than you can say 'slander'. Period. End of discussion.
by Penny The Wise on June 4th, 2008
OK guys...chill. I asked this ? for DISCUSSION ONLY! I was not trying to offend anyone & I surely wasn't calling anyone queer. MY daughter sees by best friends (who are lesbians) showing affection all the time. I had to explain to her that different people love people in different ways. Look @ the divorce rate among heteros & you'll see that it is MORE than homos. Love is love, period. Penny, I'm sorry you had to go thru this AGAIN, but you & I had it out & now we are cool. That was wrong of nuke & maybe someone has some deep seeded issues they need to work out.
by snakelover on June 4th, 2008
Ok, the insult to Penny is way over the top. It is uncalled for, nukeantz. You are WAY out of line, and it doesn't speak well for the logical basis of your position that you have to sling ignorant insults rather than state your position and refute someone else's. I'm reporting you to the administrators. You owe Penny an apology, and if you are any type of honorable person, you will own up and give one. As for what you say about Disneyworld and sexuality, if it weren't for sexuality, families wouldn't exist, there is nothing wrong with sexuality, there is nothing wrong with affection, and much of Disney's own stuff is sexually charged.
by AntigoneRising on June 4th, 2008
Snakelover, you may have come into the conversation after nukeantz's comments were removed, making it seem like I was talking to you (though I did address nukeantz by screen name).
by Penny The Wise on June 4th, 2008
Thanks AR, it looks like a CL or a staff member may have seen this- I don't see his posts anymore.
Yeah, we're all good- I just can't stand when people have a hissy fit because they don't have anything intelligent to say, so the resort to ugly name calling. Sure I've been in arguments where I've been very heated and said lots of cuss words, but honestly there were things worth reading. *sigh*
by Penny The Wise on June 4th, 2008
Ah. nukeantz in sock puppet form I suppose. At least it never gets lonely in the PB!
by Carmella on June 4th, 2008
You will soon :)
by Carmella on June 4th, 2008
I know you weren't talking to me Penny. I just thought it was really fucked up how you were being treated. I read the whole thing & I have been getting the comment thread but didn't decide to butt in until I read what nuke wrote to you. I dind't even realize that the coward even removed from comments after talking that much shit.
by snakelover on June 5th, 2008
"'...if it weren't for sexuality, families wouldn't exist...' seriously what the hell?" Uh...you do know that we are a sexually reproducing species, right? I'm glad that your comments were removed by admins, as I asked them to review them. I think they need to take another look, as well.
by AntigoneRising on June 5th, 2008
I've had enough. Gaybasher -- you're out of order.
by Carmella on June 5th, 2008
Hey Carmella and AR, I'm done with this thread. Snakelover and I had our piece and are done with it, I won't be a sitting duck for more and more homophobes to come in and verbally assault myself, you guys, or anyone else.
Thank you guys for sticking up for me, I appreciate it.
I am now unsubscribing from this thread.
I will see you elsewhere on AB. :)
by Penny The Wise on June 5th, 2008