Posted on 05/17/2004 12:31:28 PM PDT by SmithPatterson
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."
by: Allan Dobras
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."
The Disney Image--past, present, and future.
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.
Right, she's concerned about publicity, which is why she produces a press release for the FRC?
And how will you know?
I don't know about Glendale Community College, but the community college I was attending until recently was fairly conservative. If there were gay people there, they didn't stick out.
Some kids who come from orthodox Christian backrounds are sheltered from the real world. I'm sure she is intelligent enough to know about some of what is out there, but she believed the recruiter and thought she would be ok. It is the company's fault for lying to her.
Furthermore, hostile homosexuals love rubbing their preferences in straight people's faces. This constitutes a hostile workplace enviroment.
"But I would question where the heck the control is at these 'Disney apartments' used to house employees.
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What control? Are they adults, these employees? Sorry, but even college dorms don't do all that much, never mind apartment buildings that are student-occupied.
Should Disney be in the business of telling their employees what sexual activities they can indulge in when not on the job?
this is why we boycott disney, until the management changes and improves.
"And how will you know?"
Google "Gay Days."
It's the first hit, and the dates are well-known. It's no problem to find out.
Did you read the article? The dates are published.
Did you read the thread? There's a website.
Is she referring to the Vista Way Apts?
VeggieTales is pretty pro-family.
We own Disney stock, go to Disney properties every other year, and own almost all the Disney movies.
Then we got turned on to VeggieTales, by my brother.
Disney should worry. The videos are as entertaining for adults as they are for kids, and always emphasize good, Christian, family-friendly themes.
If Disney doesn't buy them, they could well get run over by VeggieTales. If you don't believe me, watch Dave and the Giant Pickle.
Well, for starters, it always occurs early in June. If you are aware that it happens and are planning a vacation you can look up the date.
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.
An excerpt from "Students Kept Out Of Disney Because Of 'Gay Days'"
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Based on my experience working on staff for residence halls, I have no doubt in my mind that this type of behaviour occurs. It may not be a majority of the people, but it is surely a visible minority.
No. No human can live just 15 minutes from the park. It is just not right.
To me, it is one of the greatest places to vacation on earth. Animal Kingdom Lodge BTTT!! It is still magical for me.
I would love to live in Central Florida, if only for a summer, to take my boy to Blizzard Beach every weekend.
Won't make it this year. But I will next year. Giddy just thinking about it.
Damn, I thought I was going to read about Disney and Affirmative Action!
The thought of an ultralifelike Bill Clinton robot is about as scary as I can imagine. I sure hope they had plexiglass as protection between you and the Clinton robot.
You live locally?
Ok, what if you are in from the UK or the upper peninsula, or Bensonhurst with the kiddies for your long awaited once every three years vacation and don't lurk here? Do you really think that the average folks with Disney-age kids have any idea about this? I don't.
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