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Disney's LGBTQ fans worry about Florida policies even as many evaluate the park a safe haven
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ anti-LGBTQ policies have some LGBTQ Disney fans and Disney World employees on edge to see what the future will be for the Magic Kingdom. Adding to worries is Disney’s legal battle with the state over control of the special tourism district where the Disney World parks reside.
After the passage of Florida’s Parental Rights in Education law, recognizable as the “Don’t Say Gay” law among critics, LGBTQ support group Equality Florida issued a travel advisory for the articulate, warning tourists of “hostile” policies. DeSantis considers the advisory a “political stunt,” deputy press secretary Jeremy T. Redfern said.
Disney sued DeSantis this year over the company’s authority of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District where the Disney World parks reside. Florida lawmakers plan to revoke Disney’s special privileges — such as its exemption from state inspections — through DeSantis’ newly appointed district board of supervisors. The entertainment giant asked the cour
Why LGBTQ+ people will soon be heading to Orlando. Everything to know about Gay Days
- Gay Days Orlando is an annual unofficial LGBTQ+ gathering at Walt Disney Earth and other Orlando theme parks.
- The event takes place from June , , with designated parks and times for attendees.
- Participants often wear red shirts, a tradition started at the first event in
- Florida's recent anti-LGBTQ+ legislation has raised safety concerns, despite the event continuing as planned.
Pride Month is almost here, with the entire month of June dedicated to the celebration and commemoration of lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, transgender and other sexualities.
The "Gay Days" event will produce its annual repay to Walt Disney World and other Orlando theme parks next week for LGBTQ+ community members and theme park lovers alike.
Here's what to know about the annual Diverse gathering in Florida.
What are 'Gay Days' at Disney World?
Gay Days Orlando is where lesbian, gay, attracted to both genders, transgender and other LGBTQ+ individuals, their families, friends, and supporters go to Walt Disney Nature and other Orlando the
WDW June Gay Days general Discussion Thread
Gay Days are traditionally built around the first Saturday in June. This year it is June 7, and following the normal schedule the designated parks are:
Thursday June 5, Animal Kingdom
Friday June 6, Disney Studios
Saturday Jine 7, Magic Kingdom
Sunday June 8, EPCOT
The parks are open to the general public, it is not a private ticket event, unlike at Disneyland.
While there are some confidential events, and one promoter is actually scheduling a week earlier than usual this year, including a private ticket party at
Typhoon Lagoon scheduled for May
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Let’s clear things up: what is Gay Days, exactly?
To begin, let’s clear up a common misconception. Many online articles and blogs don’t correctly explain what Gay Days actually refers to. Even fewer involve the full array of all there is to do during a Queer Days / Disney Identity festival event.
Let’s learn some rapid history!
Since at least , LGBTQIA+ folks have been meeting up — via their own community-organized events — at Disney parks. They simply called it Gay Days.
The name stuck.
In the late 90’s, an event organizer incorporated the name Gay Days Inc. and trademarked their URL. Today, they’re just one of many professional companies that hosts events, parties and meetups during various weekends in Orlando and Anaheim. Some are free and open to the public, others are ticketed and held in confidential venues.
These events often overlap, so they compete a bit for visitors and attendees.
So if you carry out a internet search for ‘Gay