Dark Days at Disney World

Summary: Written from a perspective of a young woman who was an intern worker at Disney World, this article shows how the Disney corporation is slowly abandoning its family friendly image. The young woman describes the atmosphere of partying and reveling at the apartments where she was housed, and how she decided to leave after witnessing sexual activity performed in public by homosexuals.

With "Gay Days at Disney World" and other gay-friendly events, the theme park has become a destination of choice for the homosexual community. The young woman says she was told that Disney World would not refund any money to unsuspecting families who were disturbed by what they experienced in the park during "Gay Days."

Each Spring recruiters from Disney World fan out across the country seeking young college students who desire to be a part of the "Disney experience," advertised as "where fantasy comes to life and vacations always end happily ever after." The new recruits join the ranks of hundreds of young men and women for a six-month internship at the giant amusement park.

According to the mother of a daughter who signed up for the Disney World College Intern Program, the new recruits quickly discover that, instead of the family-friendly environment that the company projects to the public, they are in for an experience more akin to Pinocchio's "Pleasure Island."

"Terry," a twenty-year-old student from Glendale Community College in Phoenix, answered the call from a recruiter who visited her college last February. She agreed to work as a lifeguard at one of the Magic Kingdom's resorts. The young Christian woman was assured that she would be housed and work in a safe and pleasant environment, and that underage students would be segregated from those of legal drinking age--which is 21 in Florida.

"It didn't take long for me to discover," said Terry, "that my 'dream job' was beginning to look more like a nightmare." Despite being promised her own room, she was assigned to a cramped, Disney-owned apartment with five other underage women. Moreover, on her days off she was required to attend compulsory Disney training.

Although the other women in her apartment were under 21, the apartment directly across the hall was occupied by drinking-age men. Alcohol, drugs, and sexual activity became a regular routine in the apartment complex. "A favorite spot for late night partying and sex--both heterosexual and homosexual--was around the apartment building's swimming pool," Terry said. "The pool Jacuzzi was a frequent locale for open sexual activity."

Homosexuals represent a significant part of the staff at Disney--one of America's most gay-friendly corporations. Terry's Christian faith led to frequent taunts by homosexuals living in her apartment complex, and one bizarre encounter convinced Terry to end her Disney internship and leave after only two weeks on the job.

As Terry explained, "One afternoon, while walking in the courtyard outside of my apartment, my friend and I were met by two gay men, who proceeded to offer their usual taunts about my faith. Unexpectedly, the pair dropped their pants and proceeded to enact a sex act in front of us." The crude and repulsive exhibition was the last straw for Terry, who decided to end her employment with Disney.

I asked Terry about the security provided by Disney for residents of the apartment complex. She responded, "When I was hired, the recruiter told me that apartment security would not allow heavy partying or underage drinking, and that no drugs would be allowed. In fact, they only provided gate security. There was no security presence in the building as far as attempting to hold down the partying, drinking, drugs, or sexual activity."

Terry's story illustrates the directional shift at Disney. When the company fell on hard times in the 1980s, Roy Disney--Walt Disney's nephew--turned over leadership of the company to entertainment executive Michael Eisner, who brought Disney out of its doldrums and is now the company's largest individual stockholder. Mr. Eisner incorporated his own agenda--one that is distinctly at odds with the family values image carefully nurtured by founder Walt Disney.

All is not well at Disney. Last fall, Roy Disney was forced to resign from his position on the board of directors. In a bluntly written statement to the board, Mr. Disney blamed Eisner's leadership for the sharp drop off in the price of Disney stock, declining ratings for its ABC Television network, and lower revenues from its theme parks.

Disney took his fight to remove Eisner to the company shareholders meeting held March 3, 2004, in Philadelphia, where he was narrowly defeated in his bid for reelection to the board. As a result, Eisner was forced to give up his position as board chairman and was replaced by former Maine senator George Mitchell. Mr. Eisner remains the corporation's CEO.

Unfortunately, Roy Disney's arguments for change focused only on disappointing financial returns and poor management. Other than a nebulous call to "restore Disney's image," little has been said about the company's increasing hostility toward family values.

Walt Disney World has become a destination of choice for the homosexual community because of its gay-friendly policies. The company offers domestic partner benefits to its homosexual employees and has a corporate-sponsored "gay pride" program that provides "resources, learning opportunities, and a supportive network" for gay and lesbian employees

Each summer the theme park opens its doors for "Gay Days at Disney World," when tens of thousands of homosexuals descend upon the park for a week of "gay" frolic featuring adult parties, alcohol, and sex (the 2004 event is scheduled for June 1-7). During "Gay Days" 2003, the Christian Action Network shot footage of Disney cast members engaged in homoerotic performances.

According to Terry, Disney has no interest in warning the public about the homosexual events: "We were told not to say anything to park patrons about 'Gay Days' and that Disney World would not refund any money to unsuspecting families who were disturbed by what they experienced in the park.

"Gay Days" at Disney have proven so popular with homosexuals that Disney has agreed to host "Gay Family Days," which is advertised as an opportunity to "advance the well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered parents and their families." The event is scheduled for Father's Day weekend--June 17-20, 2004.

Another sign of the retreat from wholesome, pro-family values at Walt Disney World was the discontinuation in 2002 of regular church services at the Polynesian Resort. The popular services had been a tradition with vacationers since 1975.

Miramax Home Entertainment is the "R" rated film production arm of the Disney Corporation. The film company has produced a number of films that hold religion--particularly Catholicism--up to ridicule. Such movies as Priest, The Magdalene Sisters, 40 Days and 40 Nights, Dogma, The Order, and Stigmata feature anti-Christian, profane, and sexually related themes. The recently released movie duo, Kill Bill and Kill Bill II, have been called the most violent and bloody films ever made.

The Disney Company also owns the ABC television network, which often portrays Christian and pro-family values in a negative light. In 1997, ABC television took an irreverent look at the Catholic priesthood in its drama series, Nothing Sacred. The series was cancelled after its first season following dismal ratings and harsh criticism by some Catholic groups.

In June 2000, the network aired Peter Jennings' The Search for Jesus, which featured theologians and biblical scholars who cast doubts upon historic Christian teachings.

In November 2003, ABC News aired a special presentation titled, Jesus, Mary, and Da Vinci, based on the best-selling novel The Da Vinci Code. As with The Search for Jesus, the program sought to discredit the portrait and mission of Jesus as recorded in the gospel accounts. Clearly blasphemous, the documentary suggests that Jesus married Mary Magdalene and fathered children by her who later became part of French royalty.

Walt Disney would certainly not recognize the company he left to his heirs, which was intended to support the faith heritage of the American people. Before he died, Walt penned the following:

Whatever success I have had in bringing clean, informative entertainment to people of all ages, I attribute in great part to my Congregational upbringing and my lifelong habit of prayer...To retreat from any of the principles handed down by our forefathers, who shed their blood for the ideals we still embrace, would be a complete victory for those who would destroy liberty and justice for the individual.

I don't doubt that the Mouse is "gay friendly."

But, in defense of Disney, the Southern Baptists aren't spending their money there, but the homosexuals are. Disney is a corporation still trying to make money (even though they're not doing that as well as they used to).

"Gay Days" are not a big secret. You don't need Gay-dar to know when they're happening. Families could avoid them with a little research. Heck even the article has the dates.

I am not doubting this girl's story one bit. I am seeing someone who manages at one of the parks...just last night she was telling me about an intern who just got there like a month ago and has banged 8 different guys.

Half of the cast members are gay according to her.

I wouldn't call it whining.

Perhaps not. But I'm sure she has seen worse at Glendale Community College. If she is as Christian as she claims to be I can't believe she was too surprised by her Disney experiences.

Wonder what they had to pay Disney to use those ears on their web site? Thanks for that post. Very interesting.

And remember...it's not just Gay Days at the Magic Kingdom/Epcot. It is also happening the same time at Sea World, MGM, Universal, Animal Kingdom, Wet and Wild etc...

They take over the entire area.

I was at the 'Hall of Presidents' in October. George Bush gave most of the diologue. Bill Clinton did not speak. I would guess that it is the sitting President that gives this final dialogue. I don't deny that at one time Bill Clinton gave the diologue - but its probably because it was because he was the sitting POTUS at the time.

Not everyone dials 1-800-lawyers. It's more hassle (and publicity) than it's worth.

I was there in 99 and Lincoln talked and so did Clinton. But Bush now talks. Every time there is a change in the president, they change the president speaking at the end. I hate Clinton , but it was so cool that they were so lifelike.

Nothing...that is the thing I was getting at. I don't think anyone has made a legal stink about Gay's using the Disney image. I remember telling the girl I am seeing that if Disney didn't have control over it then why didn't they go after at least their image which has been trademarked for a century?

Lord knows if you and I made shirts with a mickey image and Disney castle on it...we would be getting all kinds of letters. I just think they are afraid to do anything about it out of fear of being labeled racists.

Maybe someone on here should look into it and make a legal complaint?

"just last night she was telling me about an intern who just got there like a month ago and has banged 8 different guys.
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Sounds like a college dorm, then. Typical of any situation where a bunch of 18-25 year-olds live, to be quite frank. I wouldn't expect anything different.

I don't see it as a Disney problem, though, necessarily. It's one of those situations you find all over the place.

"The crude and repulsive exhibition was the last straw for Terry, who decided to end her employment with Disney."

I'm a Christian too, Terry. But I would have taken a hint from Jesus and pulled the old 'chasing the money-changers out of the temple with a whip'. Only my whip would have been a woman's shoe firmly planted in both men's cohones.

Thanks for this info. I know this image is trademarked and can't believe Disney's legal eagles haven't swooped down on them.

Don't kid yourself. Maybe they don't advertise it or officially support it in writing, but they most certainly encourage, condone, and promote virtually everything related to the homosexual agenda.

MM

If she is as Christian as she claims to be I can't believe she was too surprised by her Disney experiences.

I'm a jaded 44 year old man who has just about seen it all. But, if I were walking around in public and two queers suddenly dropped trou and perform sex in front of me, even I would be surprised. This is a 20 year-old kid who has probably never been away from home.

I'm sure this point will be lost on a great many people, but Disney World does not sanction or promote "Gay Day."

Perhaps not. But I would question where the heck the control is at these 'Disney apartments' used to house employees.

And doesn't Disney know who is buying these blocks of tickets? I think it would be of benefit to Disney to let families know when the homos are planning to come to the 'magic kingdom' in droves.

If the charges where true and she won her case it would, hopefully, cause disney to change what goes on at it's apts.

Thank You!!! I will take your word for it. I have not been back there in several years. Hall of Presidents was always my favorite exhibit.

If any change has been made to the speech at the end of the presentation in the "Hall of Presidents" exhibit, it's less than a year old. I seriously doubt that has happened, and I'd suggest you doubt anything you've heard from the source that told you this.

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