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04-06-2007, 03:57 PM
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Disney Opens Weddings to Gay Couples
From Yahoo News 4-6-07
Disney opens weddings to gay couples By GARY GENTILE, Associated Press Writer LOS ANGELES - Same-sex couples who want to exchange vows in front of Cinderella's Castle now have the chance. The Walt Disney Co. had limited its Fairy Tale Wedding program to couples with valid marriage licenses, but it is now making ceremonies at its parks available to gay couples as well. "We believe this change is consistent with Disney's long-standing policy of welcoming every guest in an inclusive environment," Disney Parks and Resorts spokesman Donn Walker said Friday. "We want everyone who comes to celebrate a special occasion at Disney to feel welcome and respected." The company said it made the change after being contacted by a gay couple who wanted to use the wedding service, which offers ceremonies at Disneyland in California, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disney's cruise ships. The service offers flowers, dining, music and many optional Disney touches, from ceremonies in front of the parks' iconic attractions to having Mickey and Minnie Mouse in formal wear as guests. The packages start at $8,000 and can cost more than $45,000. Groups not affiliated with Disney have held annual "gay days" celebrations at Disney parks for years. Company officials have taken a tolerant attitude to the weekend, allowing party promoters to rent out parks after hours and rebuffing religious groups that condemned Disney. In 2005, Southern Baptists ended an eight-year boycott of the Walt Disney Co. for violating "moral righteousness and traditional family values." 
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04-06-2007, 04:54 PM
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Magic Kingdom
This is all about gay rights and not about the right to make money, right?
 Whatever the motivation, its the right thing to do! Bravo to Disney! God knows gay people sing and dance and see their shows here on Broadway. God knows this gay boy got his start in the arts because he saw Mary Poppins fly throught the air (no...I didn't want to be like Julie...I wanted to BE Julie!) curtesy of Disney in 1964.  It's about time we got hitched in the Magic Kingdom.
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04-06-2007, 05:14 PM
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I just saw this as well!! Yeah! I love Mickey, Donald, and the whole Disney experience!
I could SO get married at Disney!!!  Now, all I have to do is find someone to marry me....guess I won't be getting married at Disney anytime soon! Oh well, say hello to Mickey for me!
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04-06-2007, 11:41 PM
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so baisicly
the best news all day!!! Mike and I got matching rainbow pins from Disney... o good times. I love that place. I go all the time! It is good news indeed.
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04-07-2007, 09:58 AM
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Well, I would rather get married by the ocean than Disneyland, but this is great news. Just wanted to let you all know, though, that I AM Cinderella...just in case you hadn't heard....
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04-08-2007, 02:15 PM
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Isn't Windex the best??!!
 I have to admit tho, sometimes the glass causes my feet to ache a bit....
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04-08-2007, 06:30 PM
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Quote:
, truly is.
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04-09-2007, 02:15 PM
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Quote:
Pretty funny! Just goes to show what a little scary music can do. Thanks for sharing it.
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