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Disney's 'Gay Days' events have gone ahead as planned, in defiance of Florida governor and presidential nominee Ron DeSantis' battle with the company over the state's so-called 'Don't Say Gay' laws.
Thousands celebrated Pride events at World Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando over the weekend, despite the company's legal war with the conservative governor over his stance regarding LGBTQ issues.
The celebration, which started on Saturday and goes on for five days, is 'comprised of multiple events staged at world famous attractions, gay & lesbian nightclubs, and unique venues secured for the purpose of creating an inclusive LGBTQ atmosphere,' according to the event's website.
In spite of a travel advisory by civil rights groups, crowds wearing red shirts with the words 'Say Gay' or 'Don’t say DeSantis,' were seen celebrating Pride month in front of the iconic Cinderella Castle.
Tourists enjoyed several events like pool parties and drag bingo at nearby resorts and the park, which welcomes but does not sponsor the yearly celebration.
Disney's 'Gay Days' events have gone on as planned over the weekend in Orlando, Florida
The Pride event went on despite in defiance of Florida governor Ron DeSantis' battle with Disney over the state's so-called 'Don't Say Gay' laws
Tourists enjoyed several events like pool parties and drag bingo at the park, which welcomes but does not sponsor the yearly celebration
Rainbow-themed Merchandise like a plush Mickey Mouse waving a Pride black reportedly flew off the shelves
Rainbow-themed merchandise like a plush Mickey Mouse waving a Pride black reportedly flew off the shelves.
Organizers told the Washington Post that while reservations at the host hotel were slower than usual, all 1,001 rooms still sold out.
However, Gay Days chief executive Joseph Clark said that travel advisories from civil rights warning against traveling to Florida impacted turnout.
'For some it’s the safety aspect, for others,
