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Dark Days at Disney World
Family Research Council | 5-17-04 | Allan Dobras

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.


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KEYWORDS: disney; disneyworld; frc; gaydays; homosexualagenda
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To: SmithPatterson

uthor: rich,jake, christian (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: 04-27-04 03:14

hey whats up guys, 3 guys headed to gay days. (2) of us from san francisco(used to live in philly)...the other coming from philly...we are staying at the royal plaza. we are young cute and just like hot guys who wanna have fun hit us up:)




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Re: looking for cool guys
Author: Matt (---.arlngt01.va.comcast.net)
Date: 05-10-04 18:36

Coming with a few friends, all hot guys 21 to 32. Staying at Royal Plaza. Gay Days is always more fun with a group...we're up for meeting other cool, hot guys who know how to have fun.


http://www.gaydays.com/phorum/list.php?f=1


81 posted on 05/17/2004 1:26:33 PM PDT by kcvl
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To: DocRock
Several years ago, someone pointed out to me the obvious about Disney. There were no complete family units in Disney productions

Well, broken families are prevalent throughout classic literature; it's an excellent device. How interesting is Cinderella if she's got a loving mom and dad at home?

82 posted on 05/17/2004 1:27:35 PM PDT by Mr. Bird (Ain't the beer cold!)
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To: kcvl

Why post those pictures? I don't see anything obscene in them at all. Do you?


83 posted on 05/17/2004 1:29:05 PM PDT by MineralMan (godless atheist)
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To: My Favorite Headache

Well, I haven't been in Florida since 1993, so I can't be one of those eight "lucky" guys. :-)


84 posted on 05/17/2004 1:29:06 PM PDT by FoxInSocks
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To: wtc911
And then there are people who will vote with our wallets and not give a dime to institutions that tear at the fabric of our culture.

Ain't freedom grand?

85 posted on 05/17/2004 1:29:34 PM PDT by Dianna
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To: SmithPatterson

Sell your stock.


86 posted on 05/17/2004 1:33:13 PM PDT by aardvark1 (You can't have everything...where would you put it? --Steven Wright)
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To: Dianna
How did that saying go....If you aren't part of the solution you're part of the problem.

You either get it or you don't. Disney makes a concerted effort through its various subsidiaries to change America and redirect it left. Your dollars will help them. Have a safe trip.

87 posted on 05/17/2004 1:34:03 PM PDT by wtc911 (keep one eye on that candle....)
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To: SmithPatterson

I don't think it was Disney that brought in the lesbigay crowd; it was the lesbigay crowd that was attracted to Disney. Walt Disney World sells as a place "where dreams come true", unfortunately one person's dream of sexual liberation is another person's nightmare. When a lesbigay advocacy group decided to organize a Disney vacation for its members many years ago, what was Disney going to do? It's not like they can put a cap on the percentage of gays and lesbians in the park at any one time. Disney hosts all sorts of groups. One event, Night of Joy, is a Christian rock fest in the Magic Kingdom. It has done so well that it actually goes on for several nights.

As nightmarish as this young lady's experience was in the apartment complex, that sort of behavior is not unique to Disney World. Just check out an apartment complex in college and military towns anywhere in this country.

Roy Disney's attempt to maintain his father's dream is laudable. However Eisner's vision of solvency is practical. Marineland, Sea World, Cypress Gardens and many others didn't get an Eisner. And they've either closed or have been bought out by others.


88 posted on 05/17/2004 1:34:55 PM PDT by bobjam
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To: MineralMan

If you call (supposedly) grown men and women acting like children "normal" I guess not. Why don't they find their own park instead of destroying the one meant for CHILDREN?! They're nothing but selfish, to hell with the rest of the world, even if it means ruining everything meaningful for traditional families by flaunting their sick behavior in public. I doubt anyone cares what they do in private but they are doing it in PUBLIC and bragging about it.


89 posted on 05/17/2004 1:37:38 PM PDT by kcvl
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To: SmithPatterson

Could this be the apt. complex mentioned?:

http://www.arches.uga.edu/~kerriuga/Living.html


90 posted on 05/17/2004 1:39:34 PM PDT by Drago
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To: bobjam

I have no doubt that what this girl said happened but to what degree.

I know a home schooled christian girl that is so uptight if she sees a man and a women holding hands and kissing in public she just about screams "Fornicators you will burn in Hell" It is that bad. The girl needs to get a life.

Nothing against homeschoolers but the South Park episode abour SOME of them had it just right.


91 posted on 05/17/2004 1:42:46 PM PDT by superiorslots
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To: PBRSTREETGANG
Gay Days spans Father's Day this year, I believe. Impossible. Father's Day is either the third or fourth Sunday in June--I forget which--and Gay Days is in like two weeks according to this site.
92 posted on 05/17/2004 1:43:21 PM PDT by HostileTerritory
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To: kcvl

"If you call (supposedly) grown men and women acting like children "normal" I guess not. "

Huh? Half the fun of going to one of the Disney parks is acting like a kid. The photos you posted were of people at the park. They weren't doing anything at all sexual. Unless you knew it was Gay Days, you wouldn't be able to tell those three guys in the left photo from three brothers visiting a theme park.

No doubt there are other photos that show other things, but the ones you chose show nothing I would care about my children seeing. You fail to make your point.

I've been going to Disneyland in CA since 1956. I acted like a kid then, because I was a kid. When I go now, I still act like a kid, because it's fun. That's the idea.


93 posted on 05/17/2004 1:43:40 PM PDT by MineralMan (godless atheist)
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To: PBRSTREETGANG
A rampaging Clinton robot would make Westworld look like a picnic.

"Watch out! He's got a cigar!!"

94 posted on 05/17/2004 1:44:35 PM PDT by Charles Martel ("Who put the Tribbles in the Quadrotriticale?")
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To: Charles Martel

If Disney would have standards for all patrons. It wouldn't matter. I don't want my kids to half naked men and/or women. I don't care if they are gay. I don't want my kids exposed to t-shirts that describe a sexual activity period. I think Disney is going to be destroyed if they don't bring back the family image.


95 posted on 05/17/2004 1:49:09 PM PDT by nyconse
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To: joeyGibson

Oh I see - you act like an ostrich - stick your head in the sand. By the time they announce it to the world it will be too late - anyway by that time Im sure you will justify not caring anymore anyway.


96 posted on 05/17/2004 1:50:33 PM PDT by sasafras (sasafras (The road to hell is paved with good intentions))
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To: Corin Stormhands
Families could avoid them with a little research. Heck even the article has the dates.

*whew* glad I checked that one! Looks like my kids and I missed it last year by just a smidge, if they had it at Disneyland!

My personal view: I grew up with Disney films, my kids watch Disney films, there's just something magical about being seven years old and going to Disneyland. While I appreciate (immensely) knowing that this event may occur and that I can avoid the dates, I still plan on taking the kids back there. We actually had fun, that meant something to us on our first family vacation. IMHO

97 posted on 05/17/2004 1:51:41 PM PDT by momfirst
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To: MineralMan

Those aren't meant to be sexual pictures. If you would REALLY like me to post crude pictures I can. What's your problem? I think most parents want to know before they go what to expect. Having fun is one thing but that's not what happens during Gay Days at Disney World. They want to shock people since that's their agenda. It has nothing to do with equal rights as they claim.


98 posted on 05/17/2004 1:53:20 PM PDT by kcvl
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To: SmithPatterson

We treated several nieces to a vacation in Florida last month. Took them to several parks, but refused to spend money on any Disney-related activities. Boycotted them several years ago due to pro-homosexual policies. Didn't even know about Clinton instead of Lincoln. If true, that's disgusting!


99 posted on 05/17/2004 1:53:40 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam
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To: momfirst

"there's just something magical about being seven years old and going to Disneyland. "

Or 70, for that matter. It is the Magic Kingdom.

Don't tell anyone, though...there are gays at the Disney parks EVERY day.


100 posted on 05/17/2004 1:54:00 PM PDT by MineralMan (godless atheist)
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