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Features Parliament House Improves with Age 5 Day at Islands of Adventure 6 Circuit Makers: Producer Bios 10 A Look Back at Gay Days 14 Parliament Party Highlights 23 Cassadaga – Unique Day Trip 26 11th Annual Gay Day at 33 Gay Days Resources Dear GayDays Attractions Guide 16 Gay Days Schedule at a Glance 20 V i s i t o r s , Events Guide 22 On behalf of the staff, volunteers and Transportation 29 the GLBT community, welcome to Community Orlando and all our communities’ Pride Month Events. Gay-Attractive Neighborhoods 12 Medical Services & Support 25 We are so happy once again to be the beneficiary of GayDayS.com. The Gay Friendly Eateries & Worship 27 Center has enjoyed the support of LesBiGay Guide 32 GayDayS.com not only at Savoir Fair Maps but also throughout the year. The Savoir Fair Expo, at the Hotel Royal International Drive Map 26 Plaza has become a very exciting and Vi-Mi (Gay District) Map 27 fun event that you don’t want to miss. Downtown Orlando Map 31 Stop by to visit all the vendors and be sure to stop at The Center’s booth to Hospitality/Lake Buena Vista Map 32 say hello to all the volunteers that assist with the event. PROGRAM STAFF: Executive Director: 2001: A GayDays Odyssey On your way out, please be sure to Michael Wanzie drop a little something in the fish Managing Editor: Nan Schultz Official Photographer: bowls at the exit because 100% of your Art Director: Rachel Gardiner Dennis Butler donation goes directly to the Gay, Graphic Artist: Robert Merrick Slogan Contest Winner: & Center. Advertising Director: Jamie E. Borzenski Skip Alderman Slogan Contest Winner: Also, don’t forget to check out the Comptroller: Amy Rivera Ted Hart LesBiGay Bar and Club Guide on page Production & Editorial Best of Show Photo Winner: 32 and please be sure to visit one or Assistance: Diane Glassman & Richard Wolfe more of Orlando’s many world-class Cyberian Management Group, photo on page 14 Gay and Lesbian nightclubs or neigh- Inc. www.gocyberian.com borhood bars. Event promotion/Hospitality/Ticketing/Savoir Fair Yours In Pride, The GayDayS.com web site/Souvenir Program – Peter N. Pavich are services of: GayDays, Inc. Tommy Manley, President Executive Director 1011 Virginia Drive Suite 101 Orlando, 32803 (407) 896-8431 Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Community Center GayDays, Inc. is registered with the state of Florida as a Seller of Travel, Registration # ST-33198 2 3

Parliament House Ripens With Age: Come Enjoy The New Fruits of a Vintage Orlando Landmark

L ike a that improves over Completed Renovations time, the world-famous Make All Feel Welcome Parliament House Resort and The $2 million makeover of the Entertainment Complex gets better existing facilities has dramatically with age. improved the appearance and overall image of the hotel and has World-Class Resort Unfolds stimulated business. The club The biggest news of the seems to become more popular P-House this year, is that they will with each passing day, and the soon be breaking ground on their resort’s rooms are sold out on much-anticipated time-share most nights. A variety of local condominiums. This multi-million groups and organizations such as dollar construction project, presently tennis, bowling and softball referred to as “The Gardens,” will leagues are utilizing the renovated utilize the 16 acres of land currently Footlight Theatre and Courtyard adjacent to the P-House, which was for banquets and other events. In once the Carolina Moon trailer park. addition to the normal bevy of hot The gardens will emerge as a guys, now , bisexuals and spectacular, five-star project that will have also discovered absolutely stop traffic. The resort will a comfortable and welcoming feature 170 units, a swimming pool, environment. health club, specialty shops, secured With a nod to nostalgia, the multi- parking and immaculately Special events such as free concerts, million-dollar makeover retains this manicured gardens. Check out their plays and benefits for various chari- classic landmark sign. web site at ww w. p a r l i a m e n t h o u s e . c o m , ties have also helped the P-House to where you can keep up with the expand its relationship with the new-look, new- progress. image to attitude resort. Their sponsorship of Photographs of Like a wine that improves include the “Courtyard Concert Series” regu- the construction community larly brings top national, and as it progresses over time, the world-famous leadership. international recording acts to the through its As a result poolside Courtyard Stage on a month- metamorphosis, Parliament House Resort of these ly basis, giving the patrons yet another from and Entertainment Complex changes, great reason to party at the P-House. groundbreaking the P- to grand opening, gets better with age. Sponsorship Supports will be posted on House the web site. continues All GayDays Activities to assert itself as the premier gay Since the inception of GayDays, the On Tap Now resort worldwide. P-House has played a pivotal role in You’ll want to pay close attention to helping to grow the event with their the P-House’s “Disney-esque” National Spotlight Brings combination of special events and attention to details, appearance and Out Stars promotions that coincide with the service. Newly-renovated rooms, a Big business also seems to be taking week-long party. revamped entertainment complex notice of the P-House’s recent and a romantic, private beach on upgrades. Commercial heavy pristine Rock Lake are just a few of weights such as Smirnoff, for exam- Parliament House Continued the latest improvements. ple, have already struck up a on page 9

5 Gay Day at Islands of Adventure: June 3rd Please, ‘Wear Red and Be Seen’ – Keep Tradition Alive A s last year’s 10th than that of Disney’s Anniversary of the first Magic Kingdom that it Magic Kingdom gathering easily won out as the most makes way for this year’s logical choice for a second 11th, yet first gathering in a Gay Day. new decade of GayDays, an all-new GayDay at Islands The Park’s twisted mass of of Ad v e n t u r e is added to green steel, The Incredible the calendar of events. Hulk Coastersm, has made of the Top 10 Previously listed as one of Coasters in the world. many "suggested-visit Industry critics and thrill days," it is now the hope of seekers have hailed The local organizers that Amazing Adventures of sm GayDays visitors from Spiderman (a combination around the world will join dark ride, 3-D movie and together at Islands of motion simulator rolled Adventure on Sunday, into one) as "The best Dueling Dragons’ inverted, twin racing coasters. June 3rd. We want to theme park ride ever being hurled through the your friends and "family" create another theme park conceived." A walk multiple loops, camelbacks, from across the nation and attendance phenomenon through Seuss Landing is and of the twin around the world. Similar and a second opportunity like an acid-trip without to share a day together inverted racing coasters to the traditional gathering the nausea, and Popeye and at in the with huge numbers of known as The Dueling Bluto’s Bilge Rat Barges Magic Kingdom, organiz- LesBiGay fun-seekers. Dragons and you’ll call it offers a white-water-rapids ers are encouraging one helluva-day! Universal’s Islands of raft ride that’ll put any Six everyone to meet at 3 pm Adventure Park has an Flags park-version to Before you go home, don’t outside the Enchanted Oak appeal so vastly different shame. Top this all off by forget to meet up with all Continued on next page

Important GayDay at Islands of Adventure Schedule of Events

9 am Park Opens Oak , on The Lost Continent across from 11 am Youth Meet and Greet Dueling Dragons. (See details in article above). Toon Lagoon near Bluto’s Bilge Rat Barges. 3:15 pm Pose, Snap, Flash, Followed by the Youth white-water raft-ride! Following the Big Gay Day Photo Opp, pass through 1 pm Lesbian Meet and Greet the Enchanted Oak, grab a or if you At One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish like, and party on the waterfront verandah on the Seuss Landing Lagoon side of the tavern. 3-5 pm is ! 1 pm Bears Meet and Greet Note: Gay Day at Islands of Adventure is not sponsored or In the many Caves of Camp Jurassic. Go spelunking produced by Universal Orlando. This GayDays.com-endorsed and discover other Bears. Jurassic Park Island. event occurs during Regular Park operating hours. All standard 3 pm General Meet & Greet & Gr oup Photo Universal admissions media accepted. Remember to "Wear Everyone please gather outside the Enchanted Red and Be Seen." Have fun sharing the park with others.

6 Tavern to mingle, drink and pose for a group photo. The GayDays In Park planned assembly is in the open courtyard between Dueling Discounts Offered Dragons and the Tavern, located on the Park’s Lost Continent Island. Refreshment carts are nearby and the restaurant side of the Enchanted Oak sells quick-service beer along with barbecue chicken and ribs. The bar side has full- service, with happy hour beginning at Universal is producing a sheet of 3 pm. At 3:15 pm the plan calls coupons which offer in-park discounts for moving through the tavern on food and merchandise. This sheet of and out the other end to claim coupons will accompany all Universal the outdoor verandah (on the ticket media purchased from either the lagoon-side of the Enchanted GayDays.com web site or at Savoir Fair Oak) as the location of the at the Hotel Royal Plaza. official/unofficial GayDay at Islands of Adventure Cocktail If you plan to purchase tickets at the Soiree. The waterfront view fr ont gates of the attraction, clip the from the verandah is gorgeous, exchange voucher from the bottom of the mood will be festive, and this page and present it to the cashier at the company — flawless! any Universal/Islands of Ad v e n t u r e ticket window. You’ll receive the Come be a part of this historical sheet of in-park discount coupons, event. GayDay in the Magic ma n u f a c t u r ed especially for you, the Kingdom will always have its GayDays visitor. These coupons will very own special charm. But if pr ove to be a real -saver at the you want to "kick it up a notch," park's fast food outlets, full-service join in the thrills at GayDay at Ripsaw Falls: This scream-inducing restaurants, and gift shops. The Islands of Adventure for a shot splash-down qualifies this souped coupons are Universal’s way of saying of adrenaline you just can’t get up log flume as one of the world’s best. “thank you” for including Islands of from It’s a Small World. Ad v e n t u r e in your GayDays itinerary.

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Parliament House been possible. So Continued from page 5 please be certain to Longtime Parliament House include a Parliament Gary Allen was one of House event in your the original Gay Day in the Magic GayDays itinerary. Kingdom promoters, and did much Your GayDays title to spread the word and rally the sponsor will host a troops long before GayDays became plethora of GayDays a fashionable vacation option. events at the More importantly, the new owners Parliament House of the Parliament House have been Resort including their quick to claim the top GayDays title infamous foam parties. sponsorship for two years running. They’re actually meld- It is largely through this financial ing Memorial Day support that this souvenir program festivities right into Courtyard stage has played host to Martha Wash and other GayDays organizing GayDays week as one and Broadway’s Jennifer Holliday among others. efforts are funded. non-stop in-house (and in-courtyard) celebra- Without the sponsorship and dedica- tion. Check it out: Non-Stop 20 and 21. The Parliament House is tion of the Parliament House the Parliament House Party: Memorial Day located at 410 North Orange Blossom growth and success of GayDays as through GayDays on page 23 & The Trial near Downtown Orlando. we now know it, would not have Schedule-at-a-Glance on pages (See Map page 31.)

9 Je ff r ey Sanker: One Baker Magic from Mighty Prom o t e r Disney Pixie Dust

T he list of superlatives J ust a quick glance at the used to describe event road map of Mark Baker's producer Jeffrey Sanker is personal "magic journey" endless: “The Prince of Party,” should give you an idea of “High Priest of Party,” how he came to produce “Circuit Master,” “The Man.” some of the most fabulous Call him what you will, but party experiences the circuit his name has become synony- world has ever seen. mous with throwing successful and unforgettable The producer of the award- bashes. His signature events winning Colosseum party at consist of the top gay parties Hard Rock Live and the across the country, including Magic Journeys after-hours White Party Palm Springs, Snowball ( White Party) parties started the trip in Toledo, Ohio, but like so many and Frequency in West Hollywood, just to name a few. other young Americans in the 1970s, he was lured south by the prospect of a new life in Walt's Magic Kingdom. Sanker made a name for himself as a top event promoter "Just the idea of Disney World was hard to pass up," in at clubs like Studio 54, Private Eyes and Mark says. the infamous Palladium. His natural gift as a coordinator made him the premiere party planner for the elite. Stars After a brief layover as a river boat driver, Mark moved such as , Boy George and Liberace have sought on to entertainment production for World, Sanker’s expertise in event planning, and marveled at the providing tech support for a variety of live shows as well quality of the end result. as producing television specials. "It's where I learned about putting on a show," he remembers. One thing is for certain, if you are lucky enough to find yourself in attendance at one of Jeffrey Sanker’s parties, Mark's career trek (and a degree in TV and Radio) took you can be assured that you are attending an event of him from production assistant to art director, a job he world-class caliber. Many also consider him to be a true continues even now, working with clients like Disney pioneer and visionary in the party scene. He is credited World, Universal Studios, and Nickelodeon. with bringing cutting-edge DJs like Junior Vasquez, Rob That the journey paid off is evident in the stunning aural Davis and Victor Calderone to the West Coast. and visual environments Mark's parties are famous for. It should be of no great surprise that the man who is His attention to the complete experience has won him known as one of world’s best party planners keeps resi- high praise from across the circuit world. In fact, the dence in two cities with impressive, partying reputations Colosseum II party (GayDays 2000) was named the Best of their own. Sanker splits his time between Los Angeles Circuit Party of 2000 by Orlando's own Circuit Dog and and Miami, near the ultimate party-playgrounds and Best Event of 2000 by Dance 1. within shouting distance of his exclusive clientele. "My entertainment experience still defines what I want Sanker, who is credited with establishing Orlando as a for each event — from start to finish," said Baker. "I want Circuit-City, returns to 2001: A GayDays Odyssey with his people to experience a seamless flow. I want each element signature offering; One Mighty Party 5, staged after-hours to contribute to and enhance the overall effect." And what at Disney/MGM Studios. See ad page 15, listing on an effect it is! Don't miss Baker's incredible sound, dance page 24. and light experiences!

10 11 Thornton Park (lots of sidewalk cafe-style seating), VI-MI District, The new This quaint neighborhood is and a revolution in renovation home of GLBCC clustered around the intersection of primarily attributed to forward The Vi-Mi (So named due to its thinking LesBiGay real estate proximity to the intersection of developers and Virginia & Mills Avenues) is home to neighborhood planners. Lots "The Center"(GLBCC) and a shopping of beautifully restored homes district with many fine gay owned from the ’20s, ’30s and ’40s. and operated shops offering “The Spa of Thornton Park” LesBiGay-specific wares. Need (407-649-8889) is the jewel of rainbow apparel? LesBiGay books, the neighborhood and very cards or videos? You'll find it here reasonably priced; along with great ethnic eateries, a Impeccable Stress Reduction LesBiGay cafe, and a gallery. There’s and ultimate pampering – even a store that specializes in large Just a short drive from the ladies’ sizes for the cross-dresser, Parliament House and only transgendered, or . Stroll a two miles from Co-Host few blocks north to enjoy your For a soothing foot massage stop by the Spa’s Accommodation/Courtyards favorite libation at the Cactus Club, booth at Savoir Fair. of Lake Lucerne. Orlando's where both ladies and gentlemen are Signature Lake Eola Park always welcome to sip and chat at (gateway to the downtown this favorite "family" watering hole. Washington St. and Summerlin Ave.– area) is just around the corner, and 1 Just across the street, is the Orlando's trendiest little area! Funky mile to the west is world-famous neighborhood’s new Martini Bar– shops, fun places to eat and drink Southern Nights on Bumby Ave. The Peacock Room.

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GayDays – How Did We Come This Far? Celebrating 11 years of wearing red, having fun Mouske-Idea’r A lmost 12 years ago, former Best of Show Orlando resident Doug Swallow Photo Contest suggested to the on-line users of Winner, Compu-Who (a multi-line BBS for submitted by gays) that they stage a casual meeting Richard Wolfe. in Orlando’s Magic Kingdom.

Once interest in the Magic Kingdom outing was established, the Send us your Compu-who friends were joined in GayDays photos: their efforts by area , [email protected] local activists, and various club and group leaders from The Orlando Gay & Lesbian Community Center. It was decided that attendees would Straight man and gay boys in kilts: A Kingdom pee. wear red in order to identify one another, and to let their presence be Orlando Becomes hotel together, has grown into a known to the public at large. A Circuit-City gathering which has overflowed a Large numbers of die-hard party buy-out of a 900 room resort. Saturday – June 8, 1991 (Congratulations Brian!) When the day finally arrived, animals were attracted to the area in 1997 by premiere party producer, an absolutely astonished 3,000 Not All Good News red-shirted individuals discovered Jeffrey Sanker, who rented the one another in the Cinderella Castle Disney / MGM Studios for One All this activity originating from so forecourt at the established pre- Mighty Party, now in its fifth year. many sources was making attending parade meeting time, and Gay Day Gay Day events and acquiring the That same year, Orlando’s local G & L was born. necessary tickets, both problematic newspaper publisher, Tom Dyer along and time consuming. Attendees G&L Community Center with event producer, Keith Peterson, complained the over-all event lacked presented Beach Ball at Disney’s cohesion and focus. Besieged With Calls Typhoon Lagoon water park. By 1994, The Center was receiving Many pleaded, "Please give us a telephone inquiries some three By 1998 Mark Baker Presents came on one-stop ticket distribution option months prior to the event. In 1994 the scene, and what began as a simple without outrageous per-ticket attendance had swelled to 12,000. In convenience fees." 1995, a whopping 32,000 Gay Day after-hours party at Friday’s Front attendees constituted the majority of Row has grown into the Mark Baker GayDays.com Fills Void Magical Weekend which includes the Magic Kingdom visitors that first GayDayS.com added an "S" to the Saturday in June. award winning Colosseum Party at Gay Day weekend and GayDays was Hard Rock Live. born. The Orlando-based company In response, Orlando’s growing has worked tirelessly to liaise with number of LesBiGay Bars and Clubs Tampa Boyz Attract Crow d local government, hotel managers, began planning special Perhaps one of the most stunning circuit party & event producers, and entertainments specifically geared to success stories is that of Reunion 4. area attractions, to promote a more the Gay Day crowds (A tradition What began as a small group of Gay-Days Friendly environment, and which continues today – Consult the Circuit Party-hungry boyz from LesBiGay Bar Guide on page 32) Tampa who booked into the same Continued on next page

14 to make attending GayDays an Still Grow i n g While it all started as a grass roo t s easier and more enjoyable experience. As the event has grown, legions of tour ef fort by community pioneers and As a result of these efforts the operators, group leaders, Disney buffs , the Compu-Who devotees, its GayDayS.com web site does indeed the media, and satisfied GayDays continued growth is due to the work of fer advance ticketing with no up- attendees have joined Mr. Swallow, ch a r ges. Good relations are enjoyed GLBCC, Reunion, Circuit Dog, and of many. with all the major party producers, the GayDayS.com in spreading the positive The real success of GayDays is result of which is a huge reduction in wo r d about this one-of-a-kind vacation the number of persons waiting in long experience. attributable to you, the GayDays lines to claim will-call tickets at each attendee. If you are here for the individual venue. In 2000, an estimated 125,000 GayDays event, you may count yourself attendees infused approximately $90 among those individuals who give In cooperation with GLBCC, million dollars into the local economy. GayDays its pulse and its heart. GayDayS.com establishes host and co-host hotels, operates the Offi c i a l New For 2001 Donning a red tee shirt and prou d l y Hospitality Center, manufactures • Gay Day at Islands of Ad v e n t u r e stepping into the Florida sunshine is T-shirts, publishes this complimentary • Splash Bash not only self-affirming, it dispels the Souvenir Event Program, produces a • Girls in Wonderland myth that our numbers are few, or that our lives are lived in the vendor fair, operates ticket distribution (a women’s event) shadows of shame. centers, and maintains the prem i e r • Out of this Universe T-Dance online res o u r ce for GayDays rel a t e d No one person, company, or Be out. Have Fun. information and services: or ganization can claim credit for the You ar e the center of the Universe we ww w. G a y D a y S . c o m . phenomenon that is now GayDays. call 2001: A GayDays Odyssey!

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All major and participat- 31-June 2, 8 am to 6 pm Fantasmic May 31-June 2, Track, Honey I Shrunk the ing attractions are listed in June 3-4, 8 am to 7 pm 9 pm June 3-4, 9 and 10 Audience, Ellen’s Energy alphabetical order. Prices Highlights: Tarzan Show pm only. Parking: $6. Adventure, Spaceship shown are gate admis- Kilimanjaro Safari, Adult gate price: $50.88; Earth, Oh Canada, sions including 6-percent Dinosaur, Festival of the Child gate price: $40.28. American Adventure. Florida state sales tax. Lion King. Parking: $ 6; Discounted multi-park Parking: $6. Adult gate Save money on most Adult gate price with tax: admissions available at price: $50.88; Child gate attractions by purchasing $50.88. Child gate price GayDays.com Hospitality price: $40.28. Discounted discounted admissions at with tax: $40.28. Discounted Center. Separate multi park admissions admission available at GayDays.com required for One Hospitality Center. Mighty Party V. One Mighty Party Gatorland tickets available at “Alligator Capital of the Hospitality. World“ Reptiles, Animals and shows. Exit from I-4 Disney Quest at Exit #28; Hours: 9 am Interactive Virtual to 6 pm Highlights: Gator Reality Indoor Wrestling and Up-Close Theme Park. Encounters, Jungle Crocks Downtown of the world. Gator Disney WestSide. Jumparoo, Snake Exit from I-4 Exit Encounter. Parking: Free. #26B. Hours: 10 Adult gate price: $17.95; am-12 am Free Child gate price with tax: parking. Adult $8.48. (See ad page 25.) gate price with tax: $30.14; Child Islands of gate price with Ad v e n t u r e tax: $24.38. Universal Studios’ newest gated attraction featuring Disney’s Hands-on fun in the Magic Kingdom state-of-the-art thrill rides. Wide World Exit from I-4, Exit#29B. Hours: 9 am to 8 pm the GayDayS.com multi-park admissions of Sports Sports Entertainment, Highlights: Spiderman, Hospitality Center. Your available at GayDays.com The Hulk, Dueling purchases benefit GLBCC, Hospitality Center arcade, merchandise, and sporting events. Exit from Dragons, Jurassic Park. and partially fund the Parking: $6. Adult gate GayDays.com web site Blizzard Beach I-4 Exit #25B. Hours 10 am-5 pm Daily. Free price: $50.88. Child gate and related services, Disney’s Snow-in-Florida, price: $40.28. Official including this complimen- themed Water Park. Exit parking. Adult gate price: $9; Child gate price: $7. GayDay at Islands of tary program. We hope from I-4 exit #26B. Hours: 10 Adventure is Sunday, you are finding this publi- am-7 pm daily. Free parking. June 3. Single day and cation useful, and we Adult gate price: $31.75. discounted multi-day / thank you in advance for Child gate price: $25.44 Disney’s Permanent World Expo, Cultural and multi- park admissions your consideration. are available at Disney MGM/Studios Futuristic Rides & Shows. Exit from I-4 Exit #26B. GayDayS.com Hospitality Animal Kingdom Movie Themed Rides and Center. Disney’s Wildlife Shows. Exit from I-4 #25B Hours: Daily 9 am to 9 pm Illuminations 2001, 9 pm Adventure Park Exit from May 31-June 2, 9 am-9 pm Attractions Continues I-4 at#26B Hours: May June 3-4, 9 am-10:30 pm Highlights: GM Race on page 18 16 17 Attractions Continued Mountain, Haunted Discounted single day Wet n’ Wild from page 16 Mansion, It’s a Small and multi-day / multi- High speeds and thrills World, Pirates of the park admissions available water park on North Caribbean. Parking $6. at GayDays.com International Dr. Exit Adult gate price: $50.88. Hospitality Center. from I-4 at Exit #30. Child gate price: $40.28. New for 2001: Splash Bash, Regular admission tickets Typhoon Lagoon Friday Evening, June 1, apply for Day of Magic. Disney’s Tropical, 9 pm-2 am(Separate ticket Discounted multi-park shipwreck themed Water required.) Normal park admissions available at Park. Exit from I-4 at hours: 9 am to 7 pm daily. GayDayS.com Hospitality Exit #26B. Hours 10 am to Parking: $5 Center. 7 pm. Free parking. Adult gate price: $31.75 Adult gate price: $29.95 Test Track at Epcot Child gate price: $25.39 River Country Child gate price: $25.44 Discounted single day Disney’s old-fashioned Separate admission tickets admissions and multi- Magic Kingdom swimmin' hole with body required for Beach Ball. park admissions available Disney’s Signature Theme flumes. Exit from I-4 / Beach Ball tickets are at GayDayS.com Park. #25B. Hours: Daily 10 am - available at GayDays.com Hospitality Center. Resort. Exit from I-4 Exit 6 pm Free parking. Hospitality Center. #25B. Hours: May 31st, 9 Adult gate price: $16.91 am to 9 pm June 3rd Child gate price: $13.25 Universal Studios (GayDay) 9 am-12 am Florida June 4th -June 5th 9 am- Sea World Movie themed rides and 10 pm Parade: Magical Adventure Park shows. Exit #29B. Hours: 9 Moments Parade 3:00 pm World’s largest marine life am to 7 pm Highlights: Me n Daily. Spectro-Magic. June park. Exit from I-4 at Exit In Black Alien Attack. Back 3rd (GayDay) 9 pm and 11 #28. Hours: 9 am to 10 pm to the Future, Terminator 3, pm June 4 & 5, 9 pm New: Journey to Atlantis Ja w s . Parking $6. Fantasy in the Sky (Water Coaster), Kraken Adult gate price: $48.76 May 31st- June (Floorless Coaster) Wild Child gate price: $39.22 2nd 9 pm June 3-5, 10 pm Arctic, Shamu, Ski Show. Single-day and discounted Jaws at Universal Highlights: Buzz Light Parking $5 multi-day/multi-park Year’s Space Ranger Spin. Adult gate price: $49.82 admissions available at , Thunder Child gate price: $40.28 GayDayS.com Hospitality Mountain, Splash Center. Come and Meet those Dancing Feet: 42nd Street on stage for GayDays

Mark Two Dinner Theater UCF Civic Theatre Professional/Actors Equity. 407-843-6275. Edgewater and 407-823-1500. University of Central Florida Campus. Par just north of Downtown. Busby Berkley’s 42nd Street – I Love My Wife, May 24-June 3, 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm $31.50 to $45. Includes unlimited buffet dinner. Wednesday Free. Limited seating. through Sunday. Call for times. Free Parking. Sleuth’s Mystery Dinner Shows Theatre Downtown 407-363-1985. Features interactive mystery with 407-841-0083. Corner of Orange Avenue and Princeton full dinner, unlimited beer and wine. Located at Republic Arthur Miller’s The Ride Down Mount Morgan, begins Square behind Wet & Wild. Tickets for Special GayDays June 8. Admission: $10, students and seniors; $12, general performance on Saturday, June 2nd are available admission. exclusively at GayDays.com Hospitality Center.

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Kickoff Cocktail Party Hospitality Center & Savoir Fair LesBiGay Expo Cactus Club ...... 8 PM – 2 AM Hotel Royal Plaza ...... 10 AM – 10 PM GayDays FREE Buffet & Happy Hour Specials, Cactus Club ...... 3 PM – 8 PM Beach Ball V Typhoon Lagoon ...... 9 PM – 3 AM Splash Bash "Asian Sings The Blues" Wet’N Wild ...... 9 PM – 2 AM Footlight Theater ...... 7 PM – 8:15PM Official GayDays Comedy Muscle & Sweat Parliament House House of Blues ...... 9 PM – 2 AM The Ultimate Party Southern Nights ...... 9 PM – 3 AM "Suds" Foam Party & Funky Green Dogs Parliament House ...... 9 PM – 3 AM Hospitality Center & Magic Journeys IV Savoir Fair LesBiGay Expo Arabian Nights ...... 11 PM – 8 AM Hotel Royal Plaza ...... Noon – 9 PM Keep "Asian Sings The Blues" Tradition Alive: Official GayDays Comedy Wear Red and Be Seen Footlight Theater at Gay Day in the Magic Parliament House ...... 7 PM – 8:15 PM Kingdom & Gay Day at Gay Night at Mannequins & 8Trax Islands of Adventure Pleasure Island ...... 7 PM –2 AM Official "Wear RED and seen" Tee Downtown Disney Shirts & Tanks Tops for 2001, Escape From New York! are available at the GayDays Southern Nights ...... 9 PM – 3 AM Hospitality Center in the Latin Night Welcome Party Hotel Royal Plaza (see Parliament House ...... 9 PM – 3 AM ad page 40)

For complete details on any Theme Parks & Attractions simply turn back to the Attractions Guide on page 16. 20 Events Calendar

Hospitality Center, Hotel Royal Plaza Gay Day at ...... 7:30 AM – 10: 30 AM Islands of Adventure ...... 9 AM – 7 PM Universal Orlando Gay Day in The Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World ...... 9 AM – 12 AM Out of this Universe T- Dance The Groovesm ...... 5 PM – 9 PM Hospitality Center & Savoir Fair LesBiGay Expo, CityWalk® / Universal Orlando Hotel Royal Plaza ...... 2 PM – 8 PM Official GayDays T-Dance Happy Hour Parliament House ...... 3 PM – 3 AM Cactus Club ...... 3 PM – 8 PM GayDay at Cirque du Soleil "Ken & Scott Tie The Knot’ Cirque du Soleil Theater . . . . .6 PM – 7: 30 Sleuth’s Mystery Dinner ...... 8:30 PM Downtown Disney (arrive by 8) All-gay murder mystery show Where The Boys Are! Southern Nights ...... 7 PM – 10 PM Girls in Wonderland Club XS ...... 9 PM – 3 AM Colosseum Partry III Pointe Orlando Hard Rock Live ...... 8 PM – 3 AM CityWalk® / Universal "Suds II" Foam Party Parliament House ...... 9 PM – 3 AM Magic Journeys IV Arabian Nights ...... 2 AM – 8 AM Lesbo A Go-Go Southern Nights ...... 9 PM – 3 AM First Annual Gay Day at Islands of Adventure, Elements 2001: The Odyssey Sunday June 3rd! House of Blues ...... 10 PM – 2 AM ! One Mighty Party V For complete details on any listed Disney/ MGM Studios . . . . .10 PM – 3 AM event, simply turn the page to access the comprehensive Events Guide. 2 For 1 Specials Cactus Club ...... 11 PM – 1 AM

Magic Journeys 1V You Arabian Nights ...... 11 PM – 8 AM are the center of the Local Gay & Lesbian Bar Universe we call & Club Guide on Page 32 2001: a GayDays odyssey 21 All Events are listed alphabetically under the day on which they occur. For a quick time table reference, simply turn one page back to access "Schedule At A Glance." (Late additions to the schedule may not appear in this guide.) Most tick- ets are available at the GayDays.com Hospitality Center (GDHC) located in the Hotel Royal Plaza, May 31–June 2. (see ad on page 40) Don’t stand in line at every venue. Get your tickets with one- stop ease at GDHC, and in many cases you’ll save money too!

Note: Advance Circuit Party & Islands of Adventure tickets are also available to registered guests of Reunion 4, at the GayDayS.com ticket booth, poolside. TUESDAY Kickoff Cocktail Party @ The Cactus Club, (map pg. 27) 9 pm–2 am Join Orlando’s favorite all night happy hour tradition with 2 for 1 Drink specials and $1 shots throughout the evening. GLBCC will be on hand, selling official GayDays 2001 T-shirts. Raffle prizes. “Cruising” the Waterways at Beach Ball; Watermark’s blockbuster event.

WEDNESDAY "Asian Sings The Blues" Gay Night at Mannequins & Magic Journeys IV 8Trax @ The Parliament House Footlight @Arabian Nights (map pg.32) 11pm-8am @ Pleasure Island, (map pg. 32) 7 pm-2 am Theatre, (map pg. 31) 7 pm Tonight’s celebrity DJ – Don Bishop Early Gay-days arrivals mix with locals This official GayDays comedy is a Producer Mark Baker transforms this and swamp these two Pleasure Island theatrical tour de force certain to make unique indoor / outdoor venue into the clubs in Downtown Disney. you laugh out loud. A spoof of bad ultimate late-night sound and light play- Mannequin’s features revolving dance lounge-cabaret featuring a love scorned ground. Upgraded visuals and more floor. $21 at GDHC. 18 to enter Island & angry gay Asian male, his out-of-step sound make this popular party even most clubs, 21 to enter Mannequins back up dancers, and his clingy fag hag. bigger and better for 2001. $30 at GDHC Also a gorgeous sexually-exploited gong $35 at gate. 21 & up Latin Night boy. "Savagely Funny"- A must-see for @ The Parliament House, (map pg. 31) Splash Bash early arrivals. $12 at GDHC / $15 Gate An Official GayDays Welcome Party. @ Wet’ N Wild (map pg. 26) 9 pm–2 am 18 & up Specially priced call drinks and domestic Hot Wave Productions presents dancing THURSDAY beer from 6 pm to 9 pm. Enjoy a Latin with DJ Robbie Clark & DJ Daisy. Live "Asian Sings The Blues" welcome & Latin Music with DJ Pauly. performance by all-girl band – Trust. @ The Parliament House Footlight Free Latin food buffet at 9 pm. Central Club Kidz and fabulous show. Acres of Theatre, (map pg. 31) 7 pm see complete Courtyard available for partying. Latin sensational water rides that are fast and listing under Wednesday Diva Revue! 18 & up furious. Ample cash bars. Advance tick- ets $45 at GDHC $50 at gate. 16 & up Escape From New York! FRIDAY Beach Ball V @ Southern Nights, (map pg. 31) 9 pm-3am "SUDS" Foam Party & Funky An Official GayDays Welcome Party. @T yphoon Lagoon, (map pg.32) 9pm-3am Green Dogs Club Sony.com presents DJ Alex Watermark Entertainment Group, Inc. @Parliament House (map pg.31) 9pm-3am Lauterstein (Lime Light, Roxy) with presents dancing with DJ David Knapp Orlando's favorite foam party, and a Orlando's Fiercest - Nazhoni and South (Twilo, NYC), Miss Sammy and her LIVE concert with recording artists Beach Divas Chyna Girl ,Fantasy, Bobby entourage of atmosphere entertainers Funky Green Dog singing "Body". DJ On-line and, Candice Cayne (NYC) 18 & up along with water slides, river rafting, wave Anthony in the club and the fabulous pool and body flumes – all in a Disney- Footlight Players Shows( imper- esque tropical setting with plenty of cash sonation at its best). Cover $20 18 & up. bars. $55 available at GDHC.18 & up continued page 24 22 Non-Stop Parliament House Party: Memorial Day Weekend thru GayDays T his year the P-House is pushing Sings The Blues" presented only on Date Parliament House happenings the proverbial party envelope as Wednesday and Thursday, May 30 & are listed in Schedule-at-Glance on far as it possibly can as they kick off 31 at 7 PM. It's a riot! (see ad page pg. 20 and 21, and expanded details their festivities an entire week early. 19). Friday and Saturday, June 1st of all they are offering is in the Events Thanks to the Memorial Day holiday and 2nd, settle in with thousands of Guide beginning on page 22. weekend falling the week before GayDays revelers for inside and GayDays, the "professional partiers" outside DJs and a "SUDS" Foam can hit the P-House for a daunting Party. There will be plenty of special Plan Ahead – Book Now "10 Days of Insanity" that will put Footlight Player Shows, dancers, The Parliament House guest rooms any partier to the test. The insanity Club Kidz Hot Spot performances are always sold out far in advance begins on May 25th, starting with and much more. Rest assured that of GayDays. Now is the time to be Carn-A-Val Weekend, an event that the P-House's signature, "Official thinking about booking features "unusual acts," outrageous T- GayDay T-Dance" will end up being accommodations for GayDays 2002. Dances, and special Footlight Player the most talked about throw-down of For Reservations: (407) 425-7571 or shows. By the time GayDays arrives, the year. After all, they've got a repu- www.parliamenthouse.com. the P-House will already be warmed tation to live up to. Check out the When something this good keeps up and in full stride. Don't miss the Parliament House entertainment ad on getting better, you don’t want smash hit musical comedy -"Asian on page 12 of this program. Date-by- to miss out!

23 Continued from page 22 Magic Journeys IV SUNDAY @Arabian Nights (map pg.32) 11pm-8am Colosseum Party III The Ultimate Party Celebrity DJ. Susan Moribito @Hard Rock Live (map pg.26) 8pm–3am @Southern Nights (map pg.31) 9pm-3am See complete listing under Friday $40 at Mark Baker presents the spectacular House Music's world-renowned femme GDHC, $45 at gate. 21 & up finale of GayDays 2001, with DJ Abel fatale, DJ Jackie Christie plus resident DJ (Miami). A fantastic voyage of light & Robby Clark. Mella's Follies w/ Night of Pleasure lasers, thundering sound and spectacu- Carmella Marcella Garcia, Danielle @ Disney’s Pleasure Island (map pg. 32) lar live shows. Lights by Ross. Show Hunter & Page King. 7 pm-2pm design by Sean DeFreitas and Mark Special guests Cezanne (Chicago) & Gays and Lesbians flood all of Pleasure Baker. Voted best party of the year. $75 Candice Cayne (NYC) plus Go-Go Gods Island, turning it predominantly gay this at GDHC, $80 at gate. 21 & up all night long! Cover Charge 18 & up. one night each year. Hot spot is Mannequins Dance Palace with its Gay Day at Cirque Du Soleil SATURDAY revolving dance floor. $ 21 at GDHC. 18 @ The Cirque Theater / Downtown Elements 2001: The Odyssey to enter Island & most clubs / 21 to Disney WestSide (map pg. 32) 6 pm @House of Blues (map pg.32) 10pm-2am enter Mannequins Special GayDays group seating for the Intrigue Productions & GLBCC present indescribable La Nouba. Performance art the big party with the modest price tag. One Mighty Party 5 of the highest, most unusual, and most Non-stop fun in the world famous @ Disney/MGM Studios (map pg. 32) 10 mind-boggling caliber. This is total House of Blues Concert Hall. DJs: Danny pm-3 am sensory overload See it with "family." Griffin, John Panopolous and Walter Jeffrey Sanker presents DJ Victor $71 at GDHC. All ages Winston. Performances by: Jeanie Tracy, Calderone creating a sound and light Lonnie Gordon and Stephanie Shippae. spectacle against the backdrop of Gay Day at Islands of Adventure $30 general $60 VIP at GDHC. 18 & up Hollywood Boulevard. Tower of Terror @ Universal Orlando and The Rockin Roller coaster operating Please see article on page 6 for complete Gay Day in the Magic Kingdom so you can drop & roll as well as dance details and meeting times. Please see article on page 33 for under the stars & pyro. A GayDays insti- complete details and meeting times. tution! $75 at GDHC Gate $80. 18 & up GayDays T-Dance @ The Parliament House Girls in Wonderland "Suds II" Foam Party Orlando's best T-Dance. Free Buffet! @ XS in Pointe Orlando (map pg. 26) @ The Parliament House (map pg. 31) 9 Allboys & Bad Puppy Model Search 9 pm-3 am pm–3 am with Darcel Stevens. Shows with the Pandora and Alison Burgos present 3 DJ Birana in courtyard. DJ Anthony in Footlight Players. Indoor & Outdoor fun levels of entertainment and excitement club. Sobe’s Goddess Adora and 3 sensa- and a great break on your wallet just in an all new world-class venue. 2 DJ's tional female impersonation shows in when you’ll need it! FREE ! 18 & up for dancing to house beats, disco and the Footlight Theatre at 9:30, 11 & 12:30. salsa. Party indoors and out. Play games. Take off your clothes and get sudsy! Magic Journeys IV Something for every woman, $15 at Cover $20. 18 & up @ Arabian Nights (map pg.32) 2am -8am GDHC. 18 and up. Celebrity DJ, Junior Vazquez See complete listing under Friday. $40 at "Ken & Scott Tie the Knot" GDHC, $45 at gate @ Sleuth’s Mystery Dinner Shows (map pg. 26) 8:30 pm show (arrive by 8) Out of this Universe T-Dance Two men marry (each other), one ends @ The Groovesm at CityWalk. up dead. You become the detective and (map pg. 26) 5 pm-9pm solve the murder in this interactive Mark Baker’s newest offering. DJ Hex comedy dinner show featuring 4 course Hector mixes while you explore several meal and unlimited beer and wine. $35 environs. Dance against huge video at GDHC wall, all within spitting distance of both Islands of Adventure and Hard Rock Lesbo A Go-Go Live. $12 at GDHC. 21 & up @Southern Nights (map pg.31) 9pm- 3am Where Orlando's and Women Where The Boys Are! Play Together! World-renowned femme @Southern Nights (map pg.31) 7pm–3am fatale DJ Jackie Christie (NYC) Baby Free Admission Before 11pm, Free BBQ Blue's Revue & Mella's Follies featuring & Free draft, 7pm-10pm. Carmella Marcella Garcia, Danielle DJs Daisy, Sandy, & Deren Martin. Hunter and Page King. Also Cezanne Mella's Follies featuring Carmella (Chicago) & Candice Cayne (NYC) plus Girls just wanna have fun… Marcella Garcia, and the entire GayDays Go-Go Goddesses All Night Long! Cover and a beer and Mai Tai. cast. (See Saturday listing) 18 & up Charge. 18 & up 24 Lake Buena Vista, International Drive Parliament Harbor House & Host Hotel Area Resort Area House Area 407-886-2856

Walk-in Clinic Walk-in Clinic Hospital Florida Coalition Centra Care Walk in Centra Care Walk-in Florida Hospital Orlando Against Domestic Medical Care Medical Care 407-896-6611 Violence 12139 S Apopka Vineland 8723 International Drive 800-500-1119 Rd. 407-239-7777 407-370-4881 HIV Specialist Pharmacy Wheelchair and Hospital Hospital Statscript Pharmacy Medical Rentals Celebration Health Sand Lake Hospital 942 N. Mills Avenue K&M Rentals Hospital 9400 Turkey Lake Rd. Orlando, FL 32803 407-363-7388 400 Celebration Place 407-351-8500 407-897-5292 407-303-4000 Free Delivery and Pick up Pharmacy Support/Services to & from your hotel Pharmacy Walgreens Walgreens 407-352-7071 Crisis Helplines In-Hotel Doctor 407-238-0600 6201 International Drive We Care Suicide Outcalls 12100 Apopka Intervention East Coast Medical Vineland Rd 407-425-2624 Network, Inc. Orlando: 407-648-5252 Emergency Rooms Take All the Fun Out of A Party • Be Safe! Kissimmee: 407-870-1800

25 Cassadaga: Readings, Spiritual Enlightenment N estled in scenic woodlands just 30 minutes north of downtown Orlando is Cassadaga: a quaint enclave (a whole town actually) entirely populated by Certified Mediums Camp Bookstore, Welcome who offer Psychic Center and Fellowship Hall Readings from a basis of true innate abilities and deep seated spirituality.

Designated an Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places, Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp is the oldest active religious community in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1894, rising from founder George Colby’s dream of a place in the South where Spiritualists could live and work together and guide those who come seeking knowledge and enlighten- ment.

The residents of Cassadaga believe that life continues after death and that mediums can communicate with those who have passed on.

The mediums of Cassadaga invite you to visit and explore, not only their town, but your own spirituality as well. You may attend a church or healing service, or simply browse in the bookstores and gift shops, and of course, readings are available to anyone open to the prospect of receiving communication from those who have passed.

Appointments with mediums or healers are encouraged but not absolutely necessary. You may call the camp Bookstore & Information Center at (386) 228-2880 or visit the web site www.cassadaga.org.

The Camp is easily accessible off I-4 (traveling Eastbound from the attractions area) at exit 54, and is approximately 35 miles from Orlando.

Additionally, mini-readings are available to GayDays attendees at the Cassadaga booth at Savoir Fair in The Hotel Royal Plaza, Thursday, May 31 through Saturday June, 2, 2001.

26 Recommended Eateries Following are restaurants popular among locals, and which also participate in GayDays events and activities.

Bergamo’s Italian Restaurant A magical combination of excellent cuisine and musical entertainment. Talented singing waiters serve the area’s finest meals while performing the best of Broadway, Grand Opera and Neapolitan Folk Songs. 407-352-3805.

Charlie’s Lobster House The area’s premier seafood restaurant features fresh seafood from Florida’s coast and the shores of the North Atlantic, Pacific and beyond! Also: Certified Angus steak dinner and award-winning wine list. 407-352-6929.

DiVino’s A taste of Central Italy: Homemade pasta, fresh seafood, poultry and Prime Certified Angus steaks. Many meals are cooked on the wood-burning grills. 407-345-0883.

Note: The three restaurants above are located at 8445 International Drive in the Mercado Shopping Village (see map page 26). For sample menus stop by their booth at Savoir Fair in the Hotel Royal Plaza.

Mad-Lyns Gay-owned. Home cooking with flair, located at 932 N. Mills Avenue, in the Vi-Mi district. (see map on this page) 9-inch pressed Cuban-style sandwiches, Veggie wraps, salads, and entrees. Beer and wine selections. Free draft with Splash Bash ticket on Friday (details: ad on inside front cover) Now serving breakfast. 407-898-1616.

Parliament House Did you know the P-house features a full-service restaurant? Menu choices range from sandwiches to prime rib! Great food at reasonable prices. Open 24 hours on the weekend. 407-425-7571. Gay/Gay Friendly Places of Worship

Good Shepard, Meets at GLBCC. 407-228-8272 Joy MCC, 2351 S. Ferncreek Ave., Orlando, FL 32806. (407) 898-3335 Unitarian Universalist Association Florida District, 1901 East Robinson Street, Orlando, FL 32803 (407) 894-2119

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Taxicabs and More Plaza. Services are available WinCour Tra n s p o r t a t i o n fr om all area hotels & attrac- Service is the Offi c i a l ti o n s . Transportation Provider of 2001: AGayDays Odyssey: I-Ride Trol l e y • Tax i Over 50 stops along • Van Pools International Drive. Freq u e n t • Limousines. tr olley runs from Sea World at the south end of International Call (407) 363-1093 for grou p Drive, all the way to the factory ar r a n g e m e n t s . outlets at the north end. Only 75 cents per ride. Money- This gay-owned fleet is stand- saving, multiple-day unlimited ing at the ready to prov i d e passes are available at most pr ompt and courteous service International Drive hotels. for all your GayDays trans- portation — service to, from , City Buses and between all major events Lynx – Route maps available and Circuit Parties is available fr om your hotel guest services at all hours. desk. Orange County: 40 7 - 8 4 1 - 8 2 4 0 . Visit the Win C o u r Osceola County: 40 7 - 3 4 8 - 7 5 1 8 . Transportation Desk located A+ Link Special Tra n s p o r t a t i o n at the GayDays Hospitality Services: 40 7 - 4 2 3 - 8 7 4 7 . Center at the Hotel Royal Special Thanks to the following for their assistance in promoting GayDays 2001 • Bill Haberkam JustCircuit.com • Tony Hayden TheCircuitDog.com • Dean Miner CircuitPartyInsanity.com • Brian Bottorrff Reunion 4

29 We at GayDays.com are proud of our association with GLBCC, and are grateful to our sponsors. These GayDays-supportive businesses deserve your patronage.

30 31 Em p i r e Lil' Orphan Andy's Studz Orlando 4315 N. Orange Blossom Tra i l . 5700 N. Orange Blossom Tra i l . 4453 Edgewater Drive, Orlando’s Largest Night Club. Orlando, FL32810. Happy hour Orlando, FL32804 Orlando’s State-of-the-art Lighting and 7 days, 4-9 pm 40 7 - 2 9 9 - 7 7 1 7 newest men’s Leather/Levi’s Sound, Indoor/Outdoor Ba r . Karaoke, pool dart venue. 40 7 - 6 8 7 - 3 9 7 4 Ma d - L yn's tournaments. 40 7 - 5 2 3 - 8 8 1 0 Coconuts Cafe Faces Wyl d e ' s 932 N. Mills Ave., Orlando. 3535 S. Orange Blossom Tra i l . 4910 Edgewater Dr., Orlando. Dining and an occasional Orlando, FL32839, Thursday Pr edominantly women, but musical experience. See map, page 27 and Sunday Karaoke Happy gay men are welcome. Happy 40 7 - 8 9 8 - 1 6 1 6 Cactus Club hour 7 days 4-8 pm hour 4-9 pm Daily. 40 7 - 8 3 5 - 1 8 8 9 1300 N. Mills Ave., Orlando. Happy 40 7 - 2 9 1 - 7 5 7 1 Parliament House hour 7 days a week: 3 -8 pm and 410 N. Orange Blossom Tra i l , 11-1 pm on Saturda y . Orlando’s Full Moon Saloon Orlando. World-class res o r t pr emier Meet & Socialize Club, 500 N. Orange Blossom Tr. located on beautiful Rock Lake Bi l l i a r ds, Darts, Friday Buffet. (See Orlando, FL32805. Men’s near downtown Orlando. (See ad on page 11.) 40 7 - 8 9 4 - 3 0 4 1 Dance Club. Never a cover. DJ ad on the inside back cover.) Walter Winston. Sunday: T- 40 7 - 4 2 5 - 7 5 7 1 Club Orlando Athletic Dance, 3 pm 407-64 8 - 8 7 2 5 . Ven t u re s So u t h e r n Nights Hank's 450 E. Compton Street, Orlando. A 375 S. Bumby, Orlando, FL Private Club for Men. Outdoor Le a t h e r , Levi 32803. An Orlando Institution. Heated Pool, Jacuzzi, Steam roo m , 5026 Edgewater Dr., Orlando. Happy hours every day except Sauna, state-of-the-art gym. One- Happy hour 7 days, 12-8 pm Sa t u r day 4-8 pm (See ad on day memberships are available. 40 7 - 2 9 1 - 2 3 9 9 page 13.) 40 7 - 8 9 8 - 0 4 2 4 (See ad on page 29) 40 7 - 4 2 5 - 5 0 0 5 . See map, page 31

For detailed driving instructions to the Hotel Royal Plaza see the Hospitality ad on page 40.

Hotel Royal Plaza Savoir Fair & GayDays Hospitality Center 32 11th Annual Gay Day in The Magic Kingdom I t’s not about the rides or attrac- tions. It’s not about the parades or fireworks. It’s about you — and your decision to walk proudly throu g h the front gates as an openly gay, lesbian, or gay supportive individual.

It’s about seizing the opportunity to have your day in the sun, without being relegated to the minority of the cr owd. Today you are not in the minor- it y . Today you constitute the crowd.

What is our stated purpose? To have fun. What is our hidden agenda? Th e r e is none.

When you wear red, others will see you, and draw their own conclusions. By the end of the day, most will come Mi c k e y ’ s floral ears grew suspiciously red just in time for GayDays 2000. Hmm. to realize, that there are no horns or th i r d eyes among us. Th e r e are bound to be a few antago- Remember it’s not us versus them. Don’t be shy about holding hands if nists who will be waiting to point a It is quite simply “we the people.” you have a mind to. Don’t feel finger and cry “foul.” So, please, trea t Co l l e c t i v e l y , we are all part of the constrained to hide your affection for the Magic Kingdom park and all human family. Tod a y , we simply one another, but by the same token, Disney cast members with the res p e c t push the edge a bit, to insinuate remember that grand displays of phys- they deserve, and treat all others in ourselves further into the fold. ical interaction are never considered to the park with kindness, most espe- We’ r e just here to have fun. It’s our be in good taste under any circu m - cially those who are not kindly Kingdom, too! stances. to w a r d you. Take the higher grou n d ! I m p o rtant Day of Magic Ti m e s friends, stroll proudly down the center of Main Stree t 9 am Park Opens USA to join the general Meet & Greet at Cinderel l a 11 am LesBiGay Youth Meet & Gree t Castle Forec o u rt . Open area between Carousel & Castle in 1:45 pm Pr e-Parade Meet & Greet 1 pm Bears Meet & Gree t Ci n d e r ella Castle Forec o u r t. Everyone join “family” Ar ea in Front of , Fron t i e r l a n d fr om around the world, for this traditional, improm p t u Calling All Wom e n : st r eet Party . 3 pm Magical Moments Parade 12:45 pm Lesbian Meet & Greet Begins in , ends at Main Street USA Gather in the park-like setting around the Town Square en t r a n c e . Flag Pole, directly in front of the Railroad Station, Main 4 pm Savoir Fair Brea k St r eet USA Get out of the heat & out of the crow d s . 1 pm Lesbian Express Visit Savoir Fair. (See page 1.) All aboard! Lesbians share a grand circle tour of the If you intend to ret u r n to the Magic Kingdom later today, be sure to Magic Kingdom, aboard the Walt Disney Wor l d get a hand stamp prior to exiting the park. Both a hand stamp and Ra i l r oad. C-mon girls, let's see if we can fill a whole a ticket are req u i r ed for re- e n t r y. train or two. Take the full round-trip. Disembark at Main 9 pm Sp e c t r o Magic St r eet Station for the Women's St ro l l . 10 pm Fantasy in the Sky 1:40 pm Women's Stroll 11 pm Sp e c t r o Magic Lesbians and their supportive family members and 12 am Park Closes 33

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c e n t e r Co-hosted by Get red! THE PLACE to get your official GayDays apparel… red, of course! T-shirts, tank tops and dog tags! Get tickets! HOSPITALITY We’ve got ‘em ALL here: SERVICES: …the hottest Circuit Parties – until sold out! Cash Bar …Major Attraction & Show Tickets Meet & Greet Area Bar & Club Guides Come in and cool off! Attraction Tickets You can get a drink at our cash bar, sit down in a Dining Reservations relaxed setting inside or outside by the pool and Event & Party Tickets socialize or plan your day. Our knowledgeable, Information friendly staff will be on hand to answer your questions Programs and help you get the most out of your visit to our Maps hometown. Complimentary souvenir programs, event Official Red Apparel schedules and up to the minute information will also Adjoining LesBiGay Expo be readily available at the Hospitality Center. “Savoir Fair” HOSPITALITY HOURS: Where can you find all this? Thursday, May 31 The Hospitality Center is conveniently located in the 12 noon – 9 pm Hotel Royal Plaza on Disney Property. From Interstate Friday, June 1 4, take exit 27/Lake Buena Vista and proceed north 10 am – 10 pm on SR 535 for approximately 1/16 mile. Turn left Saturday June 2 through Disney Entryway (flanked by the big Mickey 7:30 am – 10:30 am & Minnie) onto Hotel Plaza Blvd. The Hotel Royal Break for GayDay Plaza is the second hotel on the left. in Magic Kingdom re-opens 2 pm – 8 pm Happy GayDays!!

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