Gay Days® Orlando 2012

May 31 – June 6 Cowboys

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Contents Gay Days® 2011

Gay Days® Corral...... 4 Yee Haw, This is the Center of It All!

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday...... 7 Let’s Get This Jamboree Started!

Gay Days® Expo ...... 14 Pony Up to the Marketplace

Dining...... 22 Rustle Up Some Grub

Friday...... 29 Grab Your Buckaroo and Join the Shindig!

Saturday ...... 33 Giddy Up and Git Down!

The Big Day...... 34 Mosey On Over to the Magic Kingdom

Map...... 40 Blaze a Trail to Gay Days®

Sunday...... 47 This Rodeo Ain’t Over Yet!

Travel ...... 53 Saddle Up and Ride Out Welcome to Gay Days® 2011!

Welcome to our 21st Anniversary of Gay Days® Orlando. Our The calendars will once again follow the flow of the week with theme this year is ‘Cowboys & Cowgirls’ so mosey on down the first one highlighting Tuesday, May 31st through Thursday, to the biggest GLBT vacation event in the U.S. of A. partner! June 2nd. Then we have Friday, Saturday, and Sunday calendar pages positioned around the event ads that fall on those days. We’re proud to have the International Gay Rodeo Association and the Florida Gay Rodeo Association joining us for the Gay Days® Orlando continues to grow and is one of the largest week. Visit their booth in the Gay Days® Orlando Expo at GLBT vacation events in the world. 150,000+ travel from all fifty the Gay Days® Orlando Host Hotel, the Doubletree by Hilton states and many foreign countries. If you are a regular you might Orlando at SeaWorld on International Drive, and find out be asking why do we keep repeating Gay Days® & Orlando, more about the rodeo events they hold around the country. since that is where it has always been held. Our BIG news, if You might even lasso a winner. you haven’t already heard, is starting in September 2012, we will be holding our 1st Annual Gay Days® Las Vegas. This is in ® Gay Days Orlando is a weeklong vacation event so start your addition to continuing Gay Days® Orlando at the beginning planning as soon as possible. A visit to the Magic Kingdom on of the summer. We have an office joke that now Gay Days® Saturday, June 4th will show you how it all started. That is the Orlando is 21 years old and legal, we are going to SIN ® annual tradition for most Gay Days Orlando attendees even if CITY and party. Just a partial joke since you don’t have it isn’t your fist time at the rodeo. And don’t forget to schedule to be BAD to have a GREAT time in Las Vegas. See a visit to all the other great attractions and shows that Central our ad in the magazine and book your room as Florida offers. soon as possible. You can also visit Mya at the Las We’re also proud to have Bud Light, our Gay Days® Vegas Convention & Visitors Authorities booth Presenting Sponsor, and Instinct Magazine, our national in the Expo to find out about all the fun you will media sponsor, back for their 10th year as sponsors. They have in Las Vegas anytime of the year or visit have made Gay Days® Orlando, the best event in the world. GayVegasTravel.com. Make sure to thank them when you get a chance. To our Gay Days® Orlando 2011 visitors, Other sponsors include Discovery Cove, a Gay Days® Orlando we’re happy you’re here! Please vacation Promotional Partner, which will take you a full day, but is worth safely and start planning for Gay Days® the trip. Blue Man Group at Universal Orlando is back once again Orlando 2012. The dates are May 29–June as a Sponsor of Gay Days® Orlando. This year we have Cirque 4, 2012. Remember to book your 2012 du Soleil La Nouba as a first time Gay Days® Orlando Sponsor, hotel room while you’re here to get the and they are offering a very special deal on their Friday, best rooms. Also mark your calendars June 3rd performances and good deals on any of their other and make a date for the first Gay Days® performances during the week. Mr. Sisters, Orlando’s newest Las Vegas September 4 – 10, 2012. ® GLBT nightclub/restaurant is also a first time Gay Days Sponsor Happy Gay Days® To All And To All A Gay Life! and has a full schedule of national entertainment for the week. All the staff & volunteers of ® Visit all of their booths in the Gay Days Orlando Expo, or check Gay Days®, Inc. online to find out more about these great offers. For more info on our Orlando & Las Unless you plan on not sleeping, you’ll find it hard to attend Vegas events please visit www. ® even half of the events during Gay Days Orlando. Check out GayDayS.com & ® our calendars throughout the Gay Days Orlando magazine. www.GirlsAtGayDayS.com

Acknowledgements

Chris Manley Michael Cartolano & Suchada Priyakorn Cartolano President Design, Illustration, & Production

Penny Edgar-Reed Special Thanks to Abbott Printing Office Diva Printed in the USA

Beverly Edgar-Reed To advertise in future Gay Production Manager Days® Orlando or Las Vegas magazines, please email: [email protected]

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4 GAY DAYS® 2011 Yee Haw, This is the Center of It All! The Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld

TROPICAL PARADISE—This is what describes our 1,000 room host hotel where many of the Gay Days® Orlando events happen during the week. It is the largest Doubletree in the world and you’ll see why it is also the BEST one in the world. Don’t forget to pick up THE COOKIE at the hotel’s front desk as you check in. And no RESORT FEE! If you haven’t booked a room here yet, check our website or stop by the Gay Days® Ticket & Merchandise Center in the lobby to see if there were any last minute room cancellations.

GAY DAYS® TICKET & MERCHANDISE CENTER— Starting a day earlier than last year, on Wednesday, June 1st we will be opening the Gay Days Orlando Ticket & Merchandise Center for your shopping pleasure.

GAY DAYS® POOL PARTIES—Our Gay Days® Orlando Main Pool Parties begin Wednesday, June 1st, a day earlier this year as well, so come with your swimwear.

GAY DAYS® WELCOME BAGS—Wednesday you’ll be able to get these from the Gay Days®/Esurance Welcome & Information Booth in the hotel lobby. Thanks to THE CENTER for staffing this booth.

GAY DAYS® EXPO—On Thursday, June 2nd, the 13th Annual Gay Days® Orlando Expo begins with more than 100 vendors who will be sampling beer & wine, selling jewelry, clothing, travel, and so much more. Many vendors will be giving away great items to stuff in your Gay Days® Welcome Bags.

TASTE OF GAY DAYS®—Thursday evening we’ll be hosting Taste Of Gay Days®, a beer, wine, spirits, and food tasting on property. The Gay Days® Roundup, a 12-step recovery event, is also on property. See their ad on page 21. Remember if you’re going to drink, RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS, so take a designated driver or take a taxi. We want everyone back for Gay Days® Orlando 2012.

GIRLS AT GAY DAYS®—Beginning Thursday, June 2nd, saunter on over to the Womyn’s Wing for events all day long.

BEARS AT GAY DAYS®—On Friday, June 3rd, check out the Bear Wing of the hotel for three days of great events like pool parties and dances.

GAY DAYS® LITERARY FESTIVAL—Friday, June 3rd starts the Gay Days® Literary Festival with authors from around the country promoting and selling their books. Grab a great novel to read while you’re sunning by the pool, resting in your room, or for the trip back home.

GAY DAYS® AUTO SHOW—Saturday, June 4th, we will host the 2nd Annual Gay Days® Auto Show with Flamingo Auto Group West. See some sweet rides and head down memory lane with some of these vintage vehicles.

GAY DAYS® ORLANDO—Once you decide to head off property to explore the Orlando area, check out some of the local GLBT businesses and clubs listed on the map pages 40-–41.

GAY DAYS® PARKING—Free to Gay Days® hotel guests and only $5 per car for non-guests. Non-hotel guest need not fret , you’ll receive a $5 voucher good for food or non-alcoholic beverages at the hotel while you visit.

Remember, BOOK EARLY for Gay Days® 2012. You can do it while you’re here!

The Gay Days® Host Hotel Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld 10100 International Drive (main entrance is off Westwood Blvd.) Orlando, Florida 32821 407.352.1100 GAY DAYS® 2011 5

• WHAT • • WHERE • • WHEN • TUESDAY May 31, 2011 Gay Days® Kickoff Party Mr. Sisters (See Ad, Page 6) 5:30-9:30 pm Gay Days® – Lucky After Party with Mr. Sisters (See Ad, Page 6) 9:30 pm – 3 am Vernessa Mitchell

WEDNESDAY June 1, 2011 Gay Days® Esurance Welcome & Doubletree Lobby 11 am – 6 pm Information Booth Gay Days® Afternoon Pool Party – 18+ Doubletree Center Pool Noon – 6 pm (See Ad, Page 8) Gay Days® Ticket and Doubletree Lobby 11 am – 6 pm Merchandise Center Gay Days® Evening Pool Party – 18+ Doubletree Center Pool 6 pm – 3 am (See Ad, Page 8)

THURSDAY June 2, 2011 Gay Days® at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney World Regular Park Hours Gay Days® Roundup Doubletree Hotel Okeechobee Ballroom Daily Meetings (See Ad, Page 21) 4 pm – 11 pm Gay Days® Esurance Welcome & Doubletree Lobby 10 am – 9 pm Information Booth Gay Days® Ticket and Doubletree Lobby 11 am – 8 pm Merchandise Center Foreplay Pool Party – 18+ Doubletree Center Pool Noon – 6 pm Sponsored by Masque (See Ad, Page 17) Gay Days® Expo Doubletree Resort Ballrooms Noon – 8 pm Free Admission (See Page 14) Gay Days® Expo Auxiliary Hall Doubletree Resort Ballrooms Noon – 8 pm Free Admission Gay Days® 18+ Expo Doubletree Resort Ballrooms Noon – 10 pm Free Admission ORCO Health Department Bldg 2 - Suite 205 Noon – 6 pm Free HIV Rapid Testing, Hepatitis A & B Vaccines Gay Days® Outdoor Vendors Doubletree Center Pool Florida Patio - Tower, Noon – 10 pm Free Admission, Open to Public Girls at Gay Days® Outdoor Vendors Key Biscayne Pool Patio 5 pm – 10 pm Free Admission, Open to Public Taste of Gay Days® – Beers, Wines, Doubletree Great Lakes Ballroom 6 pm - 9 pm Spirits, and Food (See Ad, Page 23) Foreplay Pool Party – 18+ Doubletree Center Pool 6 pm – 3 am Girls at Gay Days® Women’s Key Biscayne Pool 8 pm-Midnight Welcome Party (See Ad, Page 24) Bears Welcome Reception Bangli Lounge, Meet n Greet – Cash Bar 9 pm Miss Gay Days Pageant Doubletree Great Lakes Ballroom 9:30 pm (See Ad, Page 19) Evolve Mr. Sisters (See Ad, Page 16) PI at PH Parliament House (See Ad, Page 18) Traffic Jam Dance Beacham Theatre, Girls In Wonderland 10 pm – 2 am Black Gay Days Events Citywide (www. orlandoblackgaydays.com)

GAY DAYS® EXP

Pony up to the Marketplace

No matter where we vacation, the GLBT One of the Largest community always seek out great shops to visit. GLBT Vendor Fairs in the World! At the Gay Days® Expo, the shops come to you. During the 2011 Gay Days® Orlando Weekend FREE to Attend! you’ll find some great deals at one of the largest GLBT Expos in the world. Located inside the Days & Hours lobby, and spilling out into the foyer and onto Thursday , June 2 – Noon to 8pm the outdoor pool areas of the Doubletree by (18+ expo open until 10pm)

Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld, a hundred plus Friday, June 3 – 10am to 8pm (18+ expo open until 10pm) vendors will be available for your shopping Saturday, June 4 – 10am to 8pm pleasure. There is even a special 18-year-old- (18+ expo open until 10pm) and-over expo for the daring shopper. Sunday, June 5 – Noon to 6pm

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Rustle Up Some Dining at Gay Days GRUB

Central Florida has over 4,000 eateries so you won’t have a hard time finding one. But how do you know if they are worth the stop. We certainly don’t want wasted calories do we. There are a couple of ways you can make sure you are going to have a good meal. First, you can check out Scott Joseph’s recommendations. Scott Joseph has been reviewing Central Florida restaurants for 23 years and he publishes Scott Joseph’s Orlando Restaurant Guide at www.scottjosephorlando.com. See more on his ad. Another great way to find restaurants and get discounts is Orlando Convention Aid. They are one of our sponsors and on their website you can find restaurants all around Orlando and discounts to eat at them. Do you want to make sure you can get a table? Stop by the Orlando Convention Aid booth in the Doubletree lobby and they can help you make reservations. Check out www.orlandoconventionaid.com. See more info on their ad. A new way to find out about local eateries is our Taste of Gay Days® event. It will be held on Thursday, June 2 from 6 – 9 PM at our host hotel. The hotel’s chef and a few more from the surrounding area will be offering samples of their food. You’ll also be able to sample beers, wine, and spirits during the event. More information on the Taste of Gay Days® ad on page 23.

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• WHAT • • WHERE • • WHEN • FRIDAY June 3, 2011 Gay Days® at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney World Regular Park Hours

Gay Days® Roundup Doubletree Hotel Okeechobee Ballroom Daily Meetings (See Ad, Page 21) 8 am - 11 pm

Gay Days® Esurance Welcome & Doubletree Lobby 9 am – 9 pm Information Booth

Gay Days® Ticket and Doubletree Lobby 10 am – 8 pm Merchandise Center

Gay Days® Expo Doubletree Resort Ballroom 10 am – 8 pm Free Admission (See Page 14)

Gay Days® Expo Auxiliary Hall Doubletree Resort Ballroom 10 am – 8 pm Free Admission

Gay Days® 18+ Expo Doubletree Resort Ballroom 10 am – 10 pm Free Admission

ORCO Health Department Bldg 2 - Suite 205 10 am – 7 pm Free HIV Rapid Testing,Hepatitis A & B Vaccines

Girls at Gay Days® Caribbean Key Biscayne Pool Noon – 6 pm Cowgirls Pool Party (See Ad, Page 24)

Gay Days® Outdoor Vendors Doubletree Center Pool Florida Patio - Tower, 10 am – 8 pm Free Admission, Open to Public

Velocity Pool Party Doubletree Center Pool Noon – 6 pm Sponsored by GuySpy.com (See Ad, Page 50)

Gay Days® Wet Bears Pool Party Doubletree Key West Pool (See Ad, Page 38) Noon – 6 pm

Cirque du Soleil La Nouba Cirque du Soleil – Downtown Disney Westside 6 pm or 9 pm Visit Booth 105 (See Ad, Page 31)

Gay Days® Literary Festival Doubletree Tower-1st Floor 2 pm (See Page 36)

La Nouba Happy Hour Reception Planet Hollywood – Downtown Disney Westside 7:30pm–8:30pm Visit Booth 105

Girls at Gay Days® Pussycat Key Biscayne Pool 6 pm – 12 am Pool Party (See Ad, Page 24)

Velocity Pool Party Doubletree Center Pool 6 pm – 3 am (See Ad, Page 27)

Let’s Go Play Presents Riptide Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon 8 pm – 2 am (See Ad, Page 32)

Cowpoke Boogie Doubletree Great Lakes Ballroom 9 pm – 3 am

Kelly Rowland Mr. Sisters (See Ad, Page 30) 9 pm

Pussy Cat Dolls Parliament House (See Ad, Page 28)

Climax - Dinner & After party Bongos –Downtown Disney, Girls In Wonderland 9 pm – 2 am

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• WHAT • • WHERE • • WHEN • SATURDAY June 4, 2011 Gay Days® at the Magic Kingdom Disney World Regular Park Hours Gay Days® Roundup Doubletree Hotel Okeechobee Ballroom Daily Meetings (See Ad, Page 21) 8 am - 11 pm Auto Show – Flamingo Auto Group Grass Area - Base of Tower 9 am – 3 pm Gay Days® Esurance Welcome & Doubletree Lobby 9 am – 9 pm Information Booth Gay Days® Ticket and Doubletree Lobby 10 am – 8 pm Merchandise Center Gay Days® Expo Doubletree Resort Ballrooms 10 am – 8 pm Free Admission (See Page 14) Gay Days® Expo Auxiliary Hall Doubletree Resort Ballrooms 10 am – 8 pm Free Admission Gay Days® 18+ Expo Doubletree Resort Ballrooms 10 am – 4 pm Free Admission ORCO Health Department Bldg 2 - Suite 205 10 am – 7 pm Free HIV Rapid Testing,Hepatitis A & B Vaccines Gay Days® Literary Festival Doubletree Tower-1st Floor 2 pm (See Page 36) Gay Days® Outdoor Vendors Doubletree Center Pool Florida Patio - Tower, 10 am – 8 pm Free Admission, Open to Public Girls at Gay Days® It’s All Butch Key Biscayne Pool Noon – 6 pm Calendar Pool Party (See Ad, Page 24) Gay Days® Wet Bears Pool Party Doubletree Key West Pool (See Ad, Page 38) Noon – 6 pm Altitude Pool Party Doubletree Center Pool Noon – 6 pm Sponsored by Undergear.com (See Ad, Page 52) Gay Days® Literary Festival Doubletree Tower-1st Floor 4 pm (See Page 36) Girls at Gay Days® Night of the Key Biscayne Pool 6 pm – 12 am Monsters Pool Party (See Ad, Page 24) Altitude Pool Party Doubletree Center Pool 6 pm – 3 am (See Ad, Page 37) Gay Days® Bear Dance - EuFURia Doubletree Great Lakes Ballroom 9 pm – 3 am (See Ad, Page 38) Mark Baker & the Matinee Group Present Universal Studios 9 pm – 2:30 am Ibiza Raising (See Ad, Page 52) Deborah Cox Mr. Sisters (See Ad, Page 39) 9 pm Salt & Pepa Parliament House (See Ad, Page 28)

Splash-Girls Rock Pool Party Courtyard by Marriott, Girls In Wonderland Noon – 5 pm I Love Rock & Roll Party House of Blues-Downtown Disney, Noon – 5 pm Girls In Wonderland Comedy Show – Erin Foley House of Blues-Downtown Disney, 7:30 pm – 9 pm Girls In Wonderland Black Gay Days Events Citywide (www. orlandoblackgaydays.com) The Big Day Mosey On Over to the Magic Kingdom It has been 21 years since that 1st Gay Day at the Magic Kingdom, and we still can’t get enough of the parks. Join ten’s of thousands of fellow Gay Dayers at THE BIG DAY at the Magic Kingdom. The 3:00 parade is the highlight of everyone’s day. Be sure to get to the castle early to snag a good viewing location since it fills up quickly for the fun of the Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade. If you don’t make it before the park sells out, consider one of the other great parks at WDW, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld/Discovery Cove is an experience not to miss.

9 AM Park Opens*

11 AM GLBT Youth Gathering at Cinderella’s Castle This is a gathering of young adults and a great time to make some new friends from around the world.

12:45 PM Lesbian Meet & Greet at Town Square Girls at Gay Days ® Unite! Meet at Town Square and mingle with women from around the world. Then head up to the top of the train station to grab a great seat for a circle tour of the Magic Kingdom. See the calendar for more info on

women’s events.

1 PM Annual Bears Gathering at Country Bear Jamboree A great place to gather with other Bears and their admirers. Enjoy the show before watching the parade from the wonderful vantage point of Frontierland. Afterwards come on over to the Bear Host Hotel, the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld. Cool off at the Saturday Bear Pool Party from Noon – 6pm and then grab some rest before attending EuFURia: the Bear Dance at 9 PM. See the calendar for more Bear events.

1 PM Lesbian Express All aboard! Take another ride on the Walt Disney World® Railroad—for this day known as the “Lesbian Express”.

1:40 PM Women’s Stroll Celebrate after getting off the train by strolling arm in arm down Main Street USA to join the Pre-Parade Meet & Greet at Cinderella Castle.

1:45 PM Pre-Parade Meet & Greet Yes, you do need to start arriving this far in advance since you won’t believe the size of the crowd until you see it. Cinderella Castle Forecourt is jam packed with thousands of our red-clad family members from around the world. This is the traditional, impromptu street party before the parade. Think of a T-Dance!

34 Gay Days® 2011 3 PM Disney’s Share A Dream Come True Parade* This 3 PM event is perfect to watch the parade.

Gay Days® Be part of the 21st annual event. After the 3:00 parade, enjoy more of the Magic Kingdom before you head over to the Gay Days ® Orlando at SeaWorld off International Drive. Host Hotel, the Doubletree by Hilton on our Host Hotel Saturday events. See the calendar or look below for more info

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Noon - 6 PM and 6 PM - 3 AM Pool Parties at Gay Days Get OUT of the heat? Join ® Host Hotel THOUSANDS at any one of the numerous pool parties going on at the Gay Days ® Host Hotel, THE place to be. Please note: if you intend to return to the Magic Kingdom later today, get a hand stamp prior to exiting the park. be sure to required for re-entry. Both a hand stamp and a ticket are

10 PM Wishes ® Nightime Spectacular

10 PM Park Closes* *Disney Park Hours, Events and Entertainment times without notice. are subject to change

Wear RED-be SEEN! Of course, this is the tradition that started 21 years ago. Be as creative as you want on your RED attire or stop by and buy one of the Official Gay Days ® t-shirts at the Gay Days Merchandise Booth in the lobby of the Gay Days ® ® Host Hotel.

A GREAT TIP: Buy your park tickets way in advance as early as possible and arrive to the Magic Kingdom. employees Magic Kingdom really enjoy this festive day each to thank year. Remember them for any assistance they can give you.

Orlando weather is usually hot and humid and can even be wet, so remember to pace yourself and drink lots of liquids (NO ALCOHOL in the Magic Kingdom so you’ll have to wait for that Bud Light until you arrive at the Gay Days ® Hotel). This day will be a memorable day for everyone Host as well as, magical.

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More Info at

50 Places to EAT 407-545-2467 ...... Mr. Sisters 407-345-8788 Places to Stay ...... HOST HOTEL CRAVE .... 407-224-2155 Jimmy Buffet Margaritaville 407-351-3456 The Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld ...... 10100 International Drive Passage to India 407-418-9463 Orlando, Florida 32821 ...... 407-352-1100 Funky Monkey 407-354-0026 ...... Blue Nile 407-352-3805 ...... Bergamo’s 407-355-0355 CO-HOST HOTELS / ACCOMMODATIONS407-351-6600 x603 ...... Texas de Brazil 407-363-7762 Hawthorn Suites ...407-355-0550 ...... 800-627-8258 Moonfish 407-352-4700 Crowne Plaza Universal Orlando ...... Rice Paper 407-351-6000 Rosen Plaza 407-704-8986 ...... Orange Blossom Trail ...... Cedar’s 407-354-5212 Ask Jeeves ...... Season’s 52 407-351-7625 ...... Hard Rock Café

See page 22 for more dining information. Sand Lake Rd Semoran Blvd

International Drive Places to play Universal Blvd 436 WALT Enjoy these Orlando establishments during Gay Days® 2011! Remember to drink responsibly DISNEY and take a designated driver or call a taxi. WORLD 407-545-2467 ...... Mr. Sisters 407-425-7571 ...... Westwood Blvd Parliament House 407-228-9900 Central Florida Pkwy CIRQUE DU SOLEIL ...... e 407-412-6917 v Revolution LA NOUBA ri l D ...... na Bar Codes 407-291-2399 Internatio Hank’s...... 407-898-0090 ...... Paradise 407-649-3888 Pulse...... 407-898-6766 536 Savoy...... 407-894-4747 SIP...... 407.423.5701 ...... Steel Nightclub 407-521-2007 ...... The Legacy Club 321-363-7245 535 ...... The New Phoenix 407-852-0612 Wylde’s......

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• WHAT • • WHERE • • WHEN • SUNDAY June 5, 2011 Gay Days® at Disney’s Epcot Disney World Regular Park Hours

Gay Days® Roundup Doubletree Hotel Okeechobee Ballroom Daily Meetings (See Ad, Page 21) 8 am – 11 pm

Gay Days® Motorcycle Ride Doubletree Hotel - East Entrance off Int’l Dr 9 am Benefits GLBT Community Center of Orlando

Dignity Gay Days® Mass Doubletree Tower – 1st Floor 9 – 10 am Free Admission, Open to Public

Gay Days® Esurance Welcome & Doubletree Lobby 11 am – 6 pm Information Booth

Gay Days® Ticket and Doubletree Lobby 11 am – 6 pm Merchandise Center

Gay Days® Expo Doubletree Resort Ballrooms Noon – 6 pm Free Admission (See Page 14)

Gay Days® 18+ Expo Doubletree Resort Ballrooms Noon – 6 pm Free Admission

ORCO Health Department Bldg 2 - Suites 205 Noon – 6pm Free HIV Rapid Testing,Hepatitis A & B Vaccines

Gay Days® Outdoor Vendors Doubletree Center Pool Florida Patio - Tower, 10 am – 8 pm Free Admission, Open to Public

Girls at Gay Days® Hi Ho Silver Key Biscayne Pool 10 am – 6 pm Pool Party (See Ad, Page 24)

Fabulous Brunch On The Water Mr. Sisters Lakefront 11 am – 3 pm

Fabulous Family Brunch CRAVE Restaurant fl.craveamerica.com

Double Tea at the Doubletree Pool Party Doubletree Center Pool 18+ Noon – 6 pm

Gay Days® Wet Bears Pool Party Doubletree Key West Pool (See Ad, Page 38) Noon – 6 pm

Gay Days® Literary Festival Doubletree Tower-1st Floor 2 pm (See Page 36)

Double Tea at the Doubletree Pool Party Doubletree Center Pool 6 pm – 3 am (See Ad, Page 46)

Rupaul Girls Mr. Sisters (See Ad, Page 49) All Day

Kat Deluna in Concert Parliament House (See Ad, Page 48) 9 pm – 2:30 am

Halycon Concert Kitty O’Shea’s-Palm Pkwy Orlando, 6 pm–midnight Girls In Wonderland

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MONDAY June 6, 2011 Start Planning Your Gay Days 2012 Vacation See Ad, Page 65

Start planning your 1st annual 2012 Gay See Ad, Page 63 Days LAS VEGAS vacation

Romance for the Rest of Ustm www.torquerebooks.com TorquPreesrseInc. There are great year-round GLBT events happening Pride (www.pspride.org) will be November 5-6, 2011. all across the U.S.A. And remember for great news about San Francisco and and around the world. We at Gay Days, attend many of California always pick up a GLOSS magazine or visit these to promote travel to Gay Days Orlando and to all them at glossmagazine.net. around Florida. Now we will be attending many more to ILLINOIS – Chicago Market Days (www.northalsted.com) also promote our new 2012 event, Gay Days Las Vegas. is a blast in Boy’s Town August 13–14, 2011. Listed below are many of those events and you can find out more on some of these in their ads in the magazine. NEVADA – Las Vegas Pride (lasvegaspride.org) is We hope you can attend some of these events and if you September 16-17, 2011. Check out their ad for more do, stop by our Gay Days booth and say hello. Find out information. more about what is happening in all these cities though the Spartacus International Gay Guide at www. Continued on Page 56 spartacusworld.com or at your local bookstore. You can always read about great travel destinations in the Gay Travel News section of each issue of Instinct magazine (instinctmagazine. com). Stop by their booth in the Gay Days Expo to pick up a FREE copy and sign up for a great deal on an annual subscription. FLORIDA - Fire & Ice is a brand new event that will run June 23–26, 2011 during St. Pete Pride (www.stpetepride. com). See their ad for more information. Womenfest Key West (www.womenfest.com) is September 6-11, 2011. Orlando’s Come Out With Pride event (www. comeoutwithpride.com) will be held October 6-8, 2011. The Florida Gay Rodeo Association (www.fgra. org) will be holding their next rodeo April 20-22, 2012 in Ft. Lauderdale. For the second year, join us at FORTitude Weekend (www.fortitudeweekend.com) in Ft. Lauderdale February 16-20, 2012. Book your room for any stay in Fort Lauderdale at The Grand Resort and Spa (www.grandresort.net). See their ad for more info. CALIFORNIA – Join us at San Francisco Pride (www.sfpride.org) June 25–26, 2011. San Diego Pride (www.sdpride.org) runs July 15 – 17, 2011. Palm Springs

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NORTH CAROLINA – NC Pride (www.ncpride.org) is held in late September each year. ARIZONA – Phoenix Rainbow Festival will be held October 1-2, 2011 and is a great opportunity to see the Grand Canyon. TEXAS – Join us in Fort Worth for the World Gay Rodeo Finals October 7-9, 2011 (www.igra.com). GEORGIA – Squeeze a Peach at Atlanta Pride (atlantapride.org) this October 8-9, 2011. Those southern guys and gals are so sweet! COLORADO – The first and best for GLBT skiing and snow boarding is Aspen Gay Ski Week (gayskiweek. com), our sister event. Join us January 15-22, 2012. I don’t even ski but the hot tub and pool parties are FAB! NEW YORK – We love The Original GLBT Expo (www.originalglbtexpo.com) held in March each year. This was the first event Gay Days ever did outside Florida. And always remember to share your travel stories and photos with us at [email protected].

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