Having A Gay Old Time 2005

If you have small children and don't want to spend the weekend explaining stuff to your kids that you'd rather not have to explain, you might want to stay away from the Magic Kingdom until Monday. Sept. 30-Oct. 2 is the big Gay Days at Disneyland weekend, which means the park will be filled with sights that would make Uncle Walt spin in his grave. I know, because I accidentally went there during Gay Days last year.

I must admit, for adults it's pretty entertaining. You'll see things that'll just make you shake your head in amazement. However, if you have kids you may spend your trip answering questions like "Daddy, why are those two guys kissing?", "Is one of those a girl?", or "What the heck is THAT!". Playing "Guess the Gender" is fun for awhile, but after the 50th or 60th UWO (Unidentified Walking Object) it gets a little boring.

If you do decide to go and are not of the gay persuasion, DON'T WEAR RED! Red is the official color of Gay Days, and unless you want to advertise your availability (I guess much as the way baboons do with their red butt), I'd stick with other colors.

And be careful about the pointing and laughing. Given that this event is starting just one day after the Governor flushed the gay marriage bill, this weekend Disneyland may be the Grumpiest Place On Earth.

I may still go over there sometime. It's pretty cheap entertainment if you have an annual pass, and it will give us something to laugh about the rest of the year. Plus, I can always use new material for the blog.