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DISNEY FANS HUMILIATE DESANTIS AS COMPANY'S PRIDE NITE EVENT SELLS OUT
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https://thewillisreport.com/disney-fans-humiliate-desantis-as-companys-pride-nite-event-sells-out/
Disney’s official Pride Nite event at Disneyland sells out of tickets as the company is attacked by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over LGBTQ rights.
“The event is promised to be full of exclusive offerings, dance parties, character experiences, photo ops, themed treats, after-hours access to attractions, and more. Mickey and all of his pals will even be debuting new looks for the party; colorful outfits with nods to gay artist Keith Haring in their design. Guests of all ages are also encouraged to arrive in style and “Dress with Pride” as long as their outfits follow Disney’s costume guidelines.
Pride Nite is scheduled to be held on June 13 and 15, 2023, with admission priced at $139 per Guest ages 3+. As of April 30, the June 15 party is completely sold out, leaving only a limited number of tickets for the June 13 party. Fans are over the moon about Pride Nite at Disneyland, and the ticket sales show that this is something Guests want more of.”
“The event is promised to be full of exclusive offerings, dance parties, character experiences, photo ops, themed treats, after-hours access to attractions, and more. Mickey and all of his pals will even be debuting new looks for the party; colorful outfits with nods to gay artist Keith Haring in their design. Guests of all ages are also encouraged to arrive in style and “Dress with Pride” as long as their outfits follow Disney’s costume guidelines.
Pride Nite is scheduled to be held on June 13 and 15, 2023, with admission priced at $139 per Guest ages 3+. As of April 30, the June 15 party is completely sold out, leaving only a limited number of tickets for the June 13 party. Fans are over the moon about Pride Nite at Disneyland, and the ticket sales show that this is something Guests want more of.”
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DeSantis TKO'ed my a mouse. 
What days are Gay Days at Disney World? Everything to know about the red shirt tradition.
Eve Chen
USA TODAY
Published 5:00 a.m. ET April 17, 2023 | Updated 10:18 a.m. ET April 17, 2023
Joseph Clark will never forget his first Gay Days. "Just getting off the (monorail) and seeing the sea of red shirts, to this day it gives me goosebumps," he recalled of the annual Pride event at Walt Disney World and other Orlando-area venues, which is neither sponsored by nor exclusive to Disney. Back in 2008, Clark was a regular attendee who made his own red shirt with friends. Now CEO of GayDays.com, he explained the idea is to "wear red, be seen," not so much as a demonstration but a celebration of identity. "It was just a whole group of people together, and there was no judgment going on," he said. "There was no 'Oh my God, they're gay.' Like yep, most of us were, or we had friends and allies with us that weren't, who were just welcoming to the community. ... It was life-changing for me."
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When are Gay Days 2023?
Gay Days Orlando runs from May 31 through June 4 this year. Dates vary by year, but always fall in early June and are announced annually on the event's website. Though the event is called Gay Days, it's open to anyone identifying as LGBTQ and allies.
What are red shirt days? What day is red shirt day?
Participants are encouraged to "wear red, be seen." Arguably the most prominent part of Gay Days, red shirt days are when participants wear red shirts to specific parks to celebrate their identity or support others. They're like casual meet-ups, without formal events or mandatory socializing. "It is just nothing but welcoming, people having fun in the parks, enjoying their best Disney life," Clark said.
The first Saturday in June is traditionally red shirt day at Magic Kingdom, but there are other red shirt days at different parks. For instance, June 1 is a red shirt day at Disney's Animal Kingdom and SeaWorld Orlando and June 2 is a red shirt day at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Universal Islands of Adventure.
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https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/america/theme-parks/2023/04/17/gay-days-disney-world-pride-lgbtq-florida/11522329002/
Eve Chen
USA TODAY
Published 5:00 a.m. ET April 17, 2023 | Updated 10:18 a.m. ET April 17, 2023
Joseph Clark will never forget his first Gay Days. "Just getting off the (monorail) and seeing the sea of red shirts, to this day it gives me goosebumps," he recalled of the annual Pride event at Walt Disney World and other Orlando-area venues, which is neither sponsored by nor exclusive to Disney. Back in 2008, Clark was a regular attendee who made his own red shirt with friends. Now CEO of GayDays.com, he explained the idea is to "wear red, be seen," not so much as a demonstration but a celebration of identity. "It was just a whole group of people together, and there was no judgment going on," he said. "There was no 'Oh my God, they're gay.' Like yep, most of us were, or we had friends and allies with us that weren't, who were just welcoming to the community. ... It was life-changing for me."
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When are Gay Days 2023?
Gay Days Orlando runs from May 31 through June 4 this year. Dates vary by year, but always fall in early June and are announced annually on the event's website. Though the event is called Gay Days, it's open to anyone identifying as LGBTQ and allies.
What are red shirt days? What day is red shirt day?
Participants are encouraged to "wear red, be seen." Arguably the most prominent part of Gay Days, red shirt days are when participants wear red shirts to specific parks to celebrate their identity or support others. They're like casual meet-ups, without formal events or mandatory socializing. "It is just nothing but welcoming, people having fun in the parks, enjoying their best Disney life," Clark said.
The first Saturday in June is traditionally red shirt day at Magic Kingdom, but there are other red shirt days at different parks. For instance, June 1 is a red shirt day at Disney's Animal Kingdom and SeaWorld Orlando and June 2 is a red shirt day at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Universal Islands of Adventure.
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https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/america/theme-parks/2023/04/17/gay-days-disney-world-pride-lgbtq-florida/11522329002/
After DeSantis tussle, Disney World will host a major summit on gay rights
By Michael Wilner and Mary Ellen Klas Herald/Times Tallahassee Bureau
Updated March 22, 2023 4:29 PM
The Walt Disney Company will host a major conference promoting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights in the workplace in Central Florida this September, gathering executives and professionals from the world’s largest companies in a defiant display of the limits of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ campaign against diversity training.
Disney’s decision to host the conference this fall comes amid a yearlong dispute between the company and the Republican governor, who signed a law that ended decades of autonomy at the Disney resort. It was seen as punishment over the company’s opposition to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education legislation, known widely as the state’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which prohibits any discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity in classrooms before fourth grade.
Disney has had a longstanding relationship with Out & Equal, the organization behind the event, and is listed on its website as one of its most generous sponsors.
The Florida resort has committed to hosting the conference this year and next, which will coincide with the presidential election campaign in 2024. DeSantis is widely expected to challenge former President Donald Trump for the Republican nomination. Michael Chamberlain, chief marketing officer for Out & Equal, confirmed to McClatchy that the conference would be held at The Walt Disney World Resort, Sept. 11-14. Last year’s summit was held in Las Vegas.
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Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article273376315.html
By Michael Wilner and Mary Ellen Klas Herald/Times Tallahassee Bureau
Updated March 22, 2023 4:29 PM
The Walt Disney Company will host a major conference promoting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights in the workplace in Central Florida this September, gathering executives and professionals from the world’s largest companies in a defiant display of the limits of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ campaign against diversity training.
Disney’s decision to host the conference this fall comes amid a yearlong dispute between the company and the Republican governor, who signed a law that ended decades of autonomy at the Disney resort. It was seen as punishment over the company’s opposition to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education legislation, known widely as the state’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which prohibits any discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity in classrooms before fourth grade.
Disney has had a longstanding relationship with Out & Equal, the organization behind the event, and is listed on its website as one of its most generous sponsors.
The Florida resort has committed to hosting the conference this year and next, which will coincide with the presidential election campaign in 2024. DeSantis is widely expected to challenge former President Donald Trump for the Republican nomination. Michael Chamberlain, chief marketing officer for Out & Equal, confirmed to McClatchy that the conference would be held at The Walt Disney World Resort, Sept. 11-14. Last year’s summit was held in Las Vegas.
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Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article273376315.html
