Its “unofficial” event, Gay Days, occurs from Aug. The big park in Orlando isn’t one to be left out of large events.
Because the events are unofficial (and dressing up is fun), participants signal they’re part of Gay Days by wearing red shirts. There is also an unofficial “Mini Gay Day” on March 2, 2019. This year, the official Gay Days are Oct. When it stopped doing that 20 years ago, Gay Day Anaheim was born. According to Gay Pride Anaheim, Disneyland used to host an event for the LGBTQ community. For now, it’s the only “official event,” but you’ll find plenty of unofficial gatherings that take over the US parks in a big way. The Magical Pride event at Disneyland Paris is far from the only party at Disney geared toward the LGBTQ community. (Photo courtesy of Disney Magical Pride) More Pride, Anaheim Edition We’re also a bit partial to Hyperspace Mountain, found at Disneyland Paris. The private party will run from 8pm until 2am and will include:ĭisneyland Paris is home to some special Disney attractions and we hope one of them, Ratatouille: The Adventure ( part of the EPCOT updates coming to Disney World), will be open during this party. As in, the event is on the official Disneyland Paris website, which is a pretty big deal.įor members of the LGBTQ community, as well as friends and family, there are special packages, on-site hotel rates and, of course, a party dedicated to celebrating diversity at the place where dreams come true. On June 1, 2019, Disneyland Paris will be the first Disney theme park to host an official Magical Pride Party for the LGBTQ community and supporters. But, even though some have massive draws, Disney largely refrains from recognizing these events during park days. The Disney theme parks around the world attract tons of group events each year. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve Bank of Virginia began flying a gay pride flag under the American flag in honor of LGBT pride month.Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available.
President Obama has declared that the month of June is lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) month.
It is an annual event that has taken place for some 20 years. Gay Days is a six-day gathering, May 31 to June 6, in Orlando. “Disney does this to avoid having a large group of likeminded people in the park at the same time with regular patrons who expect a normal day at the Magic Kingdom.” “Disney requires special events like Grad Night and Night of Joy to be held after the Magic Kingdom’s regular operating hours,” contends FFA. The pro-family group is upset with Disney for allowing Gay Day attendees to hold their event during regular business hours, unlike other special events. The FFA paid reportedly $7,000, money donated by supporters, to contract an aircraft company to pull two seven-foot high banners during those two days over Disney World, reported Orlando’s WESH-TV. “Florida Family Association wants to warn these families about this offensive event before they arrive at the Magic Kingdom on Saturday.” “30,000 children along with their unsuspecting parents will be confronted with the reality of witnessing over 15,000 Gay Pride Day revelers when they enter the Magic Kingdom on June 4, 2011,” wrote FFA on its website. The message is from the Christian group Florida Family Association, which paid for the banner to run across the sky on Friday and Saturday. For those living near Disney World in Florida, there is a good chance you saw an aircraft pulling the following banner, “Warning Gay Pride 2Day.”