Gay Days at Disney

**Homemakerstudent** · 06-03-2003, 08:05 PM

Please help. I asked this question in another area. Kind of new at this. Just wondering how packed MGM and EPCOT might be this weekend? My kids and I had already planned to Park Hop on Saturday, June 7th, and then we just found out about Gay Days. Our only concern is the amount of people. Should we try to go the following weekend? Just don't want to stand in long lines. Went to Magic Kingdom a few weeks ago and the longest wait was 15 minutes on Thunder Mountain. If anyone knows anything, please reply.

**imported_JohnY** · 06-03-2003, 08:13 PM

You can find more info on specific days at specific parks here http://www.gaydays.com/calendar/

I have heard that the crowds are just fine at the parks not holding events and even heard that the park having the event is ok crowd wise as well.

If you don't want to stand in line, you might want to wait a week as you suggested, although, you are starting to get into summer vacation at that time.

Just a reminder, this is not an official Disney event nor is it sponsored by the Disney Corporation.

I am going to move this to Vacation Planning for you.

[ June 03, 2003, 11:25 PM: Message edited by: JohnY ]

**Homemakerstudent** · 06-03-2003, 08:37 PM

Thanks for the information. I guess we might try it. Already had the weekend planned and the kids are already excited. Besides, it's the final weekend for the Flowers at EPCOT. Have a great day.

**ajjamz ABC** · 06-04-2003, 01:01 AM

In the past MK has been the most crowded. On the first weekend in june. Epcot seems to be least crowded at this time. Happen to be there a few times. And its not in anyway sponsored or endorsed in anyway by WDW or Disney parks. Thus why they dont tell you of the event. Much like if all Intercotees would goto a meet.(Be nice if they did make Intercot day though hunh) Most guests at this time, I felt were verry nice and were not there to prove a point or cause a ruckus. However the behavior of the few may cause some younger members of your family to ask questions. Mine did and at age 7 how do you make them understand some Ppl are different than Mommy and daddys relationship. But I think you will have a great time and Enjoy.

**faline** · 06-04-2003, 06:26 AM

Just a reminder - the topic of this thread is crowds. Let's make sure we stay on topic. Thanks.

**DisneyDudet** · 06-04-2003, 04:10 PM

We have gone during that weekend many times, not because of the event, but its the lest crowded in June. Here's how I see it. Its a saturday that they ususally go to MK. MK is always crowded the most on sat so its a good day to avoid it anyway. The other parks are just normal.

{edited out comment, to make sure this topic stays about crowd control [Imalismom]}

[ June 04, 2003, 05:49 PM: Message edited by: Imalismom ]

**mmouse101** · 06-05-2003, 03:24 PM

I didn't know until after I booked my tickets that this weekend was Gay Days in Orlando. My family is still planning to drive to orlando friday night. From someone who has been there...how is it?

{edited by Imalismom to keep this about crowds at WDW during the first weekend in June}

[ June 05, 2003, 05:43 PM: Message edited by: Imalismom ]

**ColorAndLight** · 06-05-2003, 03:35 PM

Originally posted by faline:
Just a reminder - the topic of this thread is crowds. Let's make sure we stay on topic. Thanks.

Thanks, Linda. You're an angel!!! [img]graemlins/notworthy.gif[/img]

**Sam Pinizzotto** · 06-05-2003, 04:16 PM

Most of the participants in this weekend unofficial Event spend Saturday in the Magic Kingdom. You can avoid the crowds by avoiding the MK.

Have fun!

**goin2disney** · 06-05-2003, 04:32 PM

I was reading this thread and agree that the topic is about crowd control but is that because any other discussion is not allowed? I am not a prejudice person at all however would have concerns about bringing my children when such an event is going on.

**mmouse101** · 06-05-2003, 04:40 PM

I agree with the previous post. My post got moved here so it is all contained in one topic. Is the discussion about Gay Days not allowed on the boards?

I am not offended myself, Just have concerns as a parent. I really wanted to go to the Magic Kingdom but because of crowds and maybe unwanted questions from the 3 year old. I think I will just take her to epcot.

**TCLites** · 06-05-2003, 05:01 PM

We have been to WDW as a family (with nieces and grandparents as matter of fact) during gay days. The only differences in crowds we noticed was at MK on the day that their group had it built into their schedule. I beleive it was a Saturday, as mentioned above. The crowds weren't huge, but the lines were 10-15 minutes longer then on other days that week.

**ColorAndLight** · 06-05-2003, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by mmouse101:
I really wanted to go to the Magic Kingdom but because of crowds and maybe unwanted questions from the 3 year old. I think I will just take her to epcot.

Crowds, okay. But unwanted questions from your 3 year old?

The important thing is: the crowds will be heavy, if you want to avoid the crowds, don't go to the MK on that day.

I really don't think there's anything else to say on this topic.

**SteveL** · 06-05-2003, 05:16 PM

There really isn't a whole heck of a lot to discuss about "Gay Days".
On the first Saturday of June a lot of people, who happen to be gay, like to enjoy going to the Magic Kingdom. There aren't many more facts that can be added to that.(Who, what, when and where).
We try to keep the discussion here related to Vacation Planning. Knowing that there could be large numbers in the MK on a particular day should help guests plan their vacation accordingly.
All too often we have seen these originally civil discussions evolve into negative diatribes. We want to prevent that because, after all, Intercot is supposed to be a fun, family, site.

**Imalismom** · 06-05-2003, 05:47 PM

Originally posted by mmouse101:
I think I will just take her to epcot.

Good choice, the crowds may not be as large at Epcot on the given day in question.

**technoarch** · 06-05-2003, 06:18 PM

Moderators- Could you at least point out some other posts that may help answer these Intercotees questions? SteveL, you mentioned other posts taking a turn for the worse. Are there others or were there parts of that post that could help these families "plan their vacation?" I agree about keeping this post on topic, but aren't we all here to help each other? Some families may want to experience disney more and explain "Gay Day" on a later trip. And if this is so, it will impact crowds (the title of this thread) if some decide to go or not go due to this event. If there are no ther posts about it, then fine. but I was certain I read a few that explained the event thoroughly without offending. Many on one of the threads were very positive about the event. Just a suggestion.

If no moderators are able to help- I would suggest doing a search for "Gay Day" in the Discussion Boards.

technoarch's significant other

**DisneyDudet** · 06-05-2003, 07:31 PM

I had a comment that got deleted. It is very relevant to the discussion and i made the same comment on another thread about the same thing and it wasn't deleted. If we had known about that thing.. we would have planned differently. I think they have the right to know so they can PLAN their VACTION accordingly.. as the forum suggests. I was going to PM the info privatedly but they do not have a link, i think they should know and would want to know. It isnt anything prejudice or offensive, but you thought it was. I'm sorry about this but i feel as tho they should know it.

I have no problem with the event.

ºoº DisneyDudet

**Imalismom** · 06-05-2003, 07:56 PM

Originally posted by technoarch:
Moderators- Could you at least point out some other posts that may help answer these Intercotees questions?

technoarch's significant other

http://www.intercot.com/boards/cgi-b...=000007#000000

is one.

Most topics have been deleted - most topics are either:

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This is a family site. Children DO read this site with their parents (I know mine does). If we can not answer the question, we will provide a link that does. John (the webmaster of this site) provided a link that can answer any question about the actual event. If you wish to know what to say to your kids, I'd suggest http://www.pflag.org/ as a place to start. They have several links on that website that deals with research that can help you know what/how/when to say to your children.

If you want more info on the actual event that the site John provided cannot answer, please try http://www.dannhazel.com/wdw_guide_c...back_cover.htm

I just did a search and this site seems to be the best one I came across. On the bottom of that page, the webmaster has done a trip report that reading through it can give you a good idea of what to expect during this week (since this author was there and actually experienced this actual week) - what more can you ask for then a first hand trip report experience to give you an idea?

Also, if you find that you have airline tickets and you don't want to go this weekend, contact the airlines that you purchased your tickets through. I personally know of several people who after explaining (to a supervisor) the airline moved their tickets to another date without the handling fee.

All the above being said, the moderators of this topic will moderate this topic to make sure it deals with crowds at WDW the first week of June.

[ June 05, 2003, 08:35 PM: Message edited by: Imalismom ]

**DisneyDudet** · 06-05-2003, 08:03 PM

Really in truely, we just avoid MK on Saturdays all together. This has nothing to do with the event. It is always the most crowded on Sat. and so we never do MK on sat morns, nights might be different b/c they could clear, but some of the only FITS are on sat but the have changed recently so that may not be a problem either.

Just go with the flow!
Or just avoid the flow all together!

ºoº DisneyDudet

**Homemakerstudent** · 06-05-2003, 08:06 PM

I originally asked the question about CROWD CONTROL at Epcot and MGM during Gay Day celebration. I wasn't being rude or prejudice. My children are teenagers. They know enough and see enough at school where I don't have to answer any questions. Remember, CROWD CONTROL. We enjoy Disney. We are Florida residents. We attend Disney (all the parks) 6 to 10 times per year. A few extra people won't hurt, 140,000 people will slow things down a bit.

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