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LGBTQ people flock to Florida for Disney's Gay Days celebration
ORLANDO, Fla. — Tens of thousands of LGBTQ people are flocking to central Florida this weekend to go on theme park rides, mingle with costumed performers, move at all-night parties and lounge poolside at hotels during Gay Days, a decades-long tradition.
Even though Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers have championed a slew of anti-LGBTQ laws — spurring the most prominent gay rights organization in the U.S. and other civil rights organizations to issue warnings the Sunshine Declare may no longer be safe — Gay Days organizers are still encouraging visitors from around the world to come to one of Florida’s largest gay and lesbian celebrations.
They say a large turnout will send a note that LGBTQ people are not going away in Florida, which is continually one of the most popular states for tourists to visit. If the hoped-for 150,000 or more visitors come to the half-week of pool parties, drag bingo and thrill rides at Orlando’s theme parks and hotels, then “that’s the point,” said Joseph Clark, CEO of Gay Days Inc.
“Right now is not the period to run. It’s not the time to depart away,” Clark said. “It’s time to show w
Why LGBTQ+ people will soon be heading to Orlando. Everything to know about Gay Days 2025
Pride Month is almost here, with the entire month of June dedicated to the celebration and commemoration of female homosexual, gay, bisexual, transgender and other sexualities.
The "Gay Days" event will make its annual return to Walt Disney World and other Orlando theme parks next week for LGBTQ+ community members and theme park lovers alike.
Here's what to comprehend about the annual Homosexual gathering in Florida.
What are 'Gay Days' at Disney World?
Gay Days Orlando is where lesbian, gay, bisexual, gender nonconforming and other LGBTQ+ individuals, their families, friends, and supporters go to Walt Disney World and other Orlando theme parks
The first Saturday in June is traditionally red shirt day at Magic Kingdom, but there are other red shirt days at different parks. Along with days at the theme parks, local hotels and establishments hold events to mark the six-day event.
It should be noted that attendees will need to purchase a regular park ticket to go to the theme park events. It is not a separately sold ticket.
When are Gay Days happening this year?
Gay Days always transpire at the beginning of Pride
Friday, September 12, 2025
Noon-8:00 PM: Gay Days Welcome Center
Sequoia Ballroom, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, FREE!
Buy the official Gay Days Anaheim T-Shirt, limited edition pin and tickets to the Male lover Days Anaheim parties and shows. Pick up FREE swag, meet our sponsors or just say hello. We're here to assist with all your Male lover Days needs. Learn more about the Welcome Center by clicking here!
5:00 PM: Welcome Cocktails
Parkside Market, Downtown Disney. FREE!
To all who reach to this happy place: Welcome! Come see who’s here this year, grab up with old friends and meet some modern ones at this logo new Downtown Disney gem.
7:00 PM: Cheyenne Jackson: Another Prince Charming
Sorrell Room, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel
Tickets $65/ $85
One of our favorite performers returns to Gay Days with a brand-new show featuring toe-tapping melodies and saucy showbiz anecdotes. Prepare for an unforgettable night filled with whimsy, laughter, and the sheer joy of a perfectly imperfect night of shared experience. VIP and General Admission available. VIP tickets include a connect and greet. To publication CLICK HERE
8:00 PM: Libations for Lad
WDW June 2025 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 personal ticket event, unlike at Disneyland.
While there are some private 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 30.
I'll be traveling with a friend, whose wife hates traveling, so he goes with me often. Also in my party will be his 16 yo grandson. We'll be at WDW June 4 to 11. While we are doing the parks, the only one we're doing on the designated day is Magic Kingdom, it's just the way our schedule worked out. I was also able to book the DVC Moonlight Magic event at Typhoon Lagoon for June 9. I've never been to Typhoon Lagoon, as I'
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