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This Program and C O N T E N T S GayDays 2000 are dedicated to Miss P
For 30 years Paul 5 Letters of Introduction Wegman, the actor who embodies the persona 6 Feature: See how we’ve grown of Miss P, has shocked 10 Feature: Circuit Parties and amused not only Gay audiences, but also 12 Feature: GayDays Year byYear our families and friends 1 6 Shopping who just had to see her; and a host of non-Gay 18 Feature: Our Magic Kingdom tourists from around the 20 Attractions Guide globe brave enough to venture into the other-worldly Parliament House to 2 2 Schedule at a Glance witness the outrageous antics of a most talented enigma. Paul is still with us. But Miss P officially 2 4 Events retires this very month. If you have never been for- 2 6 General Services and Theater Listings tunate enough to see her on stage, you have missed a part of history. If you have seen P per- 2 7 Medical Services form, then you have glimpsed a piece of history 28 Scrapbook never to be repeated. P never did anything the same way twice. She kept us laughing when our 30 Feature: Parliament House’s New Look friends were dying; and made us forget, for a few 3 2 Neighborhoods hours each weekend, how cruel the world outside her domain could sometimes be. She introduced 3 3 Transportation an entire generation to the joy of musical theater. She was crass and vulgar. Wise and witty. 3 5 Disney Area Map/Hospitality Passionate and giving. And all the rolling, head 37 Downtown Map banging, wig tossing routines and singing pussy aside, she never failed to remind us that 3 8 LesBiGay Bar Guide within our community we could find family. She 40 International Drive Map/Nightlife regarded us as her family. She allowed us to adopt her into ours. And so we begrudgingly say good 41 Gay Shopping Map/Worship Listings bye, and thank you Miss P. You are loved! 4 2 Support Groups & Helplines
10th Anniversary Program Promotion, Will Harford -Technical & Scott Vorkapic Produced by GayDays Inc. Support, Amy Rivera - Comptroller, Cover Art/2000 Logo: Robert 1011 Virginia Drive Savoir Fair Manager - Skip Alderman. Merrick Suite 101, Orlando, FL 32803 Graphic Designer: John Corolla (407) 896 8431 In association with Cyberian Ad Design & Editorial FAX (407) 897 1187 Management. www.gocyberian.com Assistance: Rachel Gardiner Mi c hael Wanzie: Executive Director PROGRAM STAFF: Research: Michelle O’Donell- & Ac t i ve Mind, In c . Tommy Publisher: Diane Glassman Walsh & David Dorman Manley -President, Nan Schultz- Editor: Michael Wanzie Advertising Directors: Project Director, Rich Charron- Contributing Writers: Tony Hayden McNulty & Associates
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GLBCC + Active Mind = The GayDays.com web site, now operated by the GayDays.com newly incorporated GayDays, Inc., is the only means by As the Executive which GLBCC benefits finan- Director of the Gay, cially from Orlando’s GayDays Lesbian & Bisexual celebration. Community Center of By entering into agreements Central Florida, I thank with independent producers, you all for coming to our and making their ticket media 10th anniversary celebra- available to you through one-stop online shop- tion of GayDays. What ping, and at the companion Hospitality Center, had started out as a local GayDays.com is able to fund the first ever year gathering in 1991 has round staff, who are working hard to make become an international GayDays a more unified, visitor-friendly event, event. In recent years the as well as giving a portion of every dollar Chris Alexander- Center has begun receiv- earned to GLBCC. So whether making a ticket Manley ing phone calls and purchase, or a hotel reservation, always look to emails from around the world in the late fall for GayDays.com, our partner and friend. the following year’s GayDays activities. Unable This year GayDays.com is donating 100 per- to adequately handle this deluge of inquiries, cent of the Savoir Fair admission fees to GLBCC. we began to explore the possibility of developing This Fashion, Fun & Travel Fair with Flair, will a web site which would not only be informative, offer an eclectic mix of merchandise and sam- but which could create a stream of income for ples that are sure to put a smile on your face. our financially strapped social services organi- Come say hello to friendly GLBCC volunteers zation. GLBCC had owned the GayDays.com who will welcome you to the fair.The minimum domain name for years, but operating on a entry donation is only $1.00 but don’t be the shoestring budget with a mostly volunteer labor least bit shy about giving up an extra buck at the force, made developing the envisioned e-com- entrance, if you feel so inclined. Remember, 100 merce web site an improbable dream rather percent of your donation will support the work than an achievable goal, given the Center’s of GLBCC. more urgent obligations to the community. Active Mind Inc., an industry leader in web Most of all, Have a great GayDays. We’re glad site design and internet development, had long you’re here. been a supporting member of GLBCC. The Orlando-based firm had previously designed Chris Alexander-Manley and developed our own glbcc.org web site as a Executive Director – GLBCC cost-free gift to our organization. Active Mind (GLBCC is a 501c3 non-profit organization) continues to host, promote and update our site at no charge. In kind donations of goods and services from Active Mind to our Center amount Orlando City Commissioner-Elect to tens of thousands of dollars per year. We therefore made the obvious choice, and Patty Sheehan welcomes GayDays visitors approached Active Mind concerning our dream For a message from Orlando’s newly of developing a GayDays web site, and entered elected openly lesbian City Commissioner, into a business arrangement, the happy result please see page 26. of which, is GayDays.com.
w w w . g a y d a y s . c o m 3 O r l a n do – G a y D a y s It all started Pleasure Island on any given Thursday, Disney’s reaction to with a dance at the growing number of gays Disneyland… showing up on a weekly basis ran from warmly receptive, to he year was indifferent, to utter disdain. 1980 — a gay Concerns about the safety Tcouple, of gay men and lesbians ventur- Andrew Exler, and ing into the public world of Shawn Elliot were Disney nightlife were being reg- physically escorted istered with Orlando’s gay and from a Tomorrowland lesbian community organization dance floor at The Center (now known as the Disneyland in Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Anaheim, California Community Center, or GLBCC). and ejected from the Would Disney give in to the Magic Kingdom anti-gay sentiments of the day when they refused to Spontaneous pre-parade entertainment is a expressed by more traditional succumb to demands GayDays norm! family patrons, or would they by park security to respect the court-mandated cease dancing together. The couple filed a dis- change-of-policy resulting from the 1984 court crimination suit. The 1984 court ruling in their ruling? Orlando’s gay community turned to The favor was a landmark decision which not only Center to ascertain an official statement from forced a change in Disneyland policy, but which Walt Disney World management, concerning would later play a role in creating the mindset leading to the event which eventually became known as GayDay in the Magic Kingdom, at Disneyland’s Orlando, Florida counterpart. But that was not the only impetus. A host of other factors would work together to create the cli- mate in which GayDays was born.
The dance with Disney continues…
Fast forward to 1990 — in an effort to boost mid-week attendance at Mannequins dance club located at Pleasure Island, Walt Disney World began promoting Thursdays as Disney cast member (employee) night. Before long, it became evident that of it’s own accord, employ- Enjoying the 1999 GayDay festivities are Barry Miller ee night was slowly morphing itself into "Gay (from left), GLBCC President; Elaine Ewen, Friend to All; Michael Wanzie, GayDays.com Executive Director; and Night at Mannequins." (Draw your own conclu- Kenny Howard, President Barry’s Life Partner. sions here). Depending on who was on duty at
the issue. Multiple inquiries went unanswered generally transient nature of populace, the huge by Disney. influx of younger gays attracted to the area by After threatening to run an article in The the lure of a theme park industry, and Orlando’s Center published newspaper, detailing Disney’s location at the tail of the Bible Belt did little to refusal to take a stance on same gender danc- promote a sense of cohesion, but nonetheless, ing at Walt Disney World, The Center received a shared tensions did exist. At a time when no call from Disney’s legal department. The Disney Orlando theme park included "sexual orienta- spokesperson assured The Center Director that tion" in its equal opportunity employment state- Walt Disney World, while ment and not bound by the California non-discrimination poli- decision, had adopted a cies, there was a grow- "no intervention policy" ing sense that the gay with respect to same gen- and lesbian workforce, der couples dancing at any believed by many to be of its dance facilities. the backbone of the However, Disney officials area’s all important hos- refused to provide a written pitality industry, was statement, leaving many overlooked, and unap- feeling uneasy and even preciated. The recently fearful of dancing as open- formed Les B i G a y ly gay couples within the “C e n t e r ” was not greeted Disney compound. warmly by city officials, and the arrest of gays in Orlando raises its city parks on trumped-up charges was common- consciousness… place. During this time, Center Although Orlando board member Doug may have been a late Swallow was a frequent arrival at the coming-out visitor to the Compu-Who party, the excitement and BBS which was enjoying camaraderie generated immense popularity among by The Center and the members of Orlando’s gay internet chat rooms community fortunate contributed to the devel- enough to own a computer opment of a collective consciousness, and during an era when home If you build it, they will come. Walt Disney computers were not so envisioned a playground that would attract all Orlando gays were commonplace and internet citizens of the world — and here we are! poised to come out in a access was even more rare. really big way. Doug and his chat room buddies had been itch- ing to make a more public statement concern- The event is born… ing the rights of LesBiGay individuals to access Exactly which event or circumstance sparked and enjoy Orlando area theme parks as openly which has been fodder for debate for nearly as gay men and women. many years as GayDays has existed. Orlando gays and lesbians had only recently Indisputable however is the fact that a gay begun to come together as a community.The Orlando –Gay Days continued on next page w w w . g a y d a y s . c o m 25 SeeSee HowHow We’veWe’ve GrownGrown
Orlando – GayDays continued from page 5 The Center promoted the event through more traditional means. Announcements were community still woozy from its new-found sun- made at the start of every support and social light was poised to make a statement (and have group meeting at the Center, and flyers were a good time). distributed not only by The Center but by a host The decision was made to call upon of local bartenders, clubs, and individuals acting Orlando’s gay citizenry to simply go out and of their own accord. Orlando Sentinel newspa- enjoy a day at the Magic Kingdom as openly gay per columnist Bob Morris and cutting-edge patrons. The first Saturday in June (a tradition radio personalities Jim Philips and Clive Thomas which continues today) was proclaimed Gay Day were not far behind. They spread the word and in the Magic Kingdom. championed the cause. Their reach was far and Swallow, who had been a vital Center board their combined audiences very wide. On stage member, wasted no time rallying his troops of at the world-famous Parliament House, the chat room friends to spread the word and pro- incredibly loyal fan base of hostess and emcee, mote the designated Disney visit day. Doug Miss P, was exhorted on a nightly basis to "Wear Swallow became the town crier for the event and Red and Be Seen" in the Magic Kingdom on has tirelessly continued that labor of love until June 8th, 1991. this very day, via his gayday.com web site, which he now operates from his home in New Jersey. Orlando –Gay Days continued on page 10
By Tony Hayden Usually these aberrations are cal gay" from the "partyboy Editor/thecircuitdog.com self-induced with the exces- gay." This is a celebration of sive baggage and insecurities all lifestyles in various first f you haven’t been to one, that people bring with them to class venues. This weekend perhaps you’ve heard stories the party.Yes, the perfect isn't about being shuffled Iof these outrageous gather- body image is visible and through the alleys, low rent ings in seedy warehouses, or quite overexposed, but there is districts and unmarked build- abandoned airport hangars also a strong sense of brother- ings. On the first weekend of which are transformed, for an and sisterhood that acts as the June every year, we all walk evening, into a dreamlike envi- common thread weaving through the front door together! ron of pulsating sound and together all the participants. Hard Rock live, Disney/ mind boggling visual effects. Orlando's annual GayDays MGM Studios, and other Perhaps you’ve also heard that Celebration provides one of themed facilities (already this scene is inevitably punctu- the rare circuit weekends that teeming with ambiance even ated by a veritable landscape before the Circuit decorat- of exposed, perfectly ing and technical crews chiseled male bodies arrive) have replaced the dancing in communion empty warehouses and with one another, until stark convention halls, sunlight rears its ugly providing an accelerated head. What constitutes jumping off point, which a Circuit Party? How did results in truly other- they get started and worldly dance environ- why are the Orlando ments difficult to achieve ve r sions so sensational? elsewhere. Regrettably, We invited well-known few warehouses come circuit party aficionado with built-in roller coast- Tony Hayden of ers or Arabian fortresses. www.thecircuitdog.com Record attendances to enlighten us: and an anti-late-night The daily grind of ordinance in downtown our existence some- Orlando shaped the times chips away at our GayDays circuit events self-expression and that we are familiar with originalities. A circuit today. Impressive full party allows us the scale parties that would opportunity to retreat has managed to embrace the feature some of the greatest from reality and insert cama- diversity of our communities. music and effects presented in raderie, love, spirituality, and This Disney-related weekend existing tourist venues located ourselves into the celebrated has distinguished itself purely just outside the city limits of world of dancing. A miscon- as a "gay" event. Not just a Orlando, would satisfy the ception about the circuit party muscleboy event, or a party demand for larger events and scene is that one has to be a exclusively for the bears, or late night carousing. "If you certain type or classification to the lesbians. This weekend build it they will come," and enjoy the night's festivities. isn't about dividing the "politi- boy did they. Orlando’s 8 millennium collectors’ edition circuit parties — Orlando style continued
GayDays celebration has Government Agencies and Although the Orlando parties managed to become THE were precariously established. are not necessarily fundraisers summer destination and one of The product of this need for in and of themselves, Orlando’s the brightest stops on the assistance and the union of Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Circuit Party Calendar. massive and eventful social Community Center and the Although different aspects gatherings that were already local organizers of GayDays of the circuit party have come happening in the community, 2000, benefit financially under attack by publications would become "The Circuit through ticket distribution and opponents to the events, Party." It was envisioned that arrangements, and GayDays as the circuit party is still a strong this was an enormous device a whole benefits by associa- source of fundraising for the that could fund assistance and tion. No one can deny, the institutions that call for finan- provide hope for those stricken GayDays crown grows ever cial assistance. The AIDS with the disease. brighter with each new crisis reached epidemic propor- This year Orlando welcomes addition to this collection of tions in the mid-eighties. The an estimated 150,000 GayDays unique, immense, and most need for institutions to take attendees. A significant portion incredible parties the world has care of these people over- of this crowd will commemo- ever seen. The Circuit Parties. whelmed by the epidemic was rate GayDays by attending See you on the dance floor! immediate. Such institutions several of the premium dance were not always funded by events on the circuit schedule.
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A Look at GayDays country to sit up and take notice, as her early entry into the GayDays market proved most suc- Orlando —Year by Year cessful. As the event grew, legions of tour oper- ators, group leaders, Disney buffs, and satisfied 19 9 0 respond in the manner GayDays attendees have joined Mr. Swallow, Disney institutes cast re q u e s t e d . Co m p u - W h o , GLBCC and GayDays.com in spreading the posi- member night tive word about this one-of-a-kind vacation (T h u r sdays) at Or l a n d o ’s only multi experience. Here in Orlando, GLBCC has always Mannequins on line BBS dedicated to Pleasure Island. serving the Gay played the role of Gay Chamber of Commerce Within a short time, community reache s and official Welcome Committee for the hun- employee night begins the height of populari- dreds of thousands who have attended. Now, to look and feel more ty . Users meet at through a unique partnership with GayDays.com li k e Gay night. The Center for an in- (created by Active Mind, Inc. and managed by THE CENTER (now pe r son meet and greet Wanzie), GLBCC benefits from a portion of the GLBCC) requests social, and the synergy profits generated by the GayDays.com (that’s Disney issue a public of this pro-active GayDays with an "s" .com) web site and its com- statement concerning group of on-line panion Hospitality Center located this year at its stance on same socialites is energized . Subsequent meetings the Wyndham Palace Resort and Spa. gender couple’s danc- The event has survived numerous attacks by ing together on Disney at various venues the American Family Association, protests by pr o p e rt y . Disney offi - Year by Year continued cials would not on page 11 Operation Rescue, sensationalized media cover- age, and a Southern Baptist Boycott of the Walt Orlando –Gay Days continued from page 6 Disney Company. Last year, an estimated When the day finally arrived, an absolutely 130,000 GayDays attendees infused approxi- astonished 3,000 red-shirted individuals discov- mately 80 million dollars into the local economy. ered one another in the Cinderella Castle fore- court at the established pre-parade meeting Disney responds — sort of… time. Together they watched the three o’clock character parade down Main Street USA (a park Meanwhile, back at the Kingdom, things have tradition since 1971) that was just a bit more ani- been anything but "the usual." From the begin- mated than usual! ning, Disney officials were quick to realize the financial significance of the event. But, public "warning signs" once posted at the Magic The event grows up… Kingdom entrance each GayDay have been replaced by smiling greeters (gay & lesbian Disney cast member volunteers), park hours The ever-increasing number of GayDay revelers have been expanded to accommodate the larger from around the world have long outgrown the crowds, and increased entertainment offerings constraints of a single theme park visit. Now, are added to the schedule on this first Saturday celebrating its 10th anniversary, Orlando’s in June each year. GayDays Celebration is a week-long, city-wide While clearly not a Walt Disney World (WDW) celebration comprised of nearly 40 independent- sponsored event, the Walt Disney Company ly-produced events, circuit parties, club nights, unofficially embraces this event, WDW cast theatrical offerings, and theme park visits. members look forward to it, and the quiet, Leila Hunter of Good Time Gay Travel caused behind the scenes cooperation at all levels of tour operators and travel agents around the Orlando –Gay Days continued on page 12 10 millennium collectors’ edition SeeSee HowHow We’veWe’ve GrownGrown
Year by Year– Gay An estimated Days continued from page 10 3, 0 00 people respond to the call to "Wea r pr o ved popular and Red and Be See n . " would lay the ground work for a much larger 19 9 2 meeting in June of “A Day of Magic, A 199 1 . Night of Pleasure” is adopted as a slogan & 19 9 1 Doug Swallow begins Orlando Reg i o n a l distributing red tee Pride organ i z es the sh i r ts to those coura- fi r st ever Gay Pri d e geous souls brave Parade through down- enough to descend town Orlando. upon Am e r i c a ’ s family June 8th is cho s e n playground with the as the day for Gays words "Gay" and and Lesbians to wal k "L esbian" blazon e d through the front gat e across their che s t s . of the Magic Kingdom Disney issues with pride and dignity. ma n y refunds to From that moment on, disgruntled families. the first Saturday in Di s c r i m i n a t o r y June would forever be remarks by local known as Gay Day in morning radio shock the Magic Kingdom. jo c ks only serve to Orlando Sen t i n e l gal v a n i z e the social observer / LesBiGay community, humorist, Bob Morri s , while more respected features the upcoming talk show hosts Jim event in his highly Philips and Clive popular column. Thomas speak of the Di s n e y , when con- event in more news- tacted by the media, wo rt h y terms. Th e di s a v ows any knowl- re s u l t : edge of the upcoming Year by Year continued ev e n t . on page 17
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Orlando – GayDays continued or organization can claim •The efforts of GayDays.com from page 10 credit for the phenomenon to put a cohesive face on the Disney management (not to that is GayDays. It was the event and offer one-stop mention CEO Michael Eisner’s result of the synergy of a variety shopping of factors. While it all started very public proclamations of • Orlando’s home town G&L the company’s non-discrimi- with some Orlando gay and lesbian community pioneers newspaper The Watermark nation policies) provide an and its "big splash" — Beach atmosphere of acceptance and the Compu-Who devot e e s , it’s continued growth is due to Ball — providing yet another which warrants our patron- popular drawing card age, and enhances the experi- the work of many: ence for all. (See also Our • Orlando’s proliferation of fine Magic Kingdom 10th • Pac kage tour operators such LesBiGay clubs who never Anniversary on page 16.) as Good Times Gay Travel who fail to step up to the plate took calculated risks early on and roll out the red carpet each June, providing the The adventure • Jeffrey Sanker and Orlando’s "Real Orlando" backdrop of continues… own Mark Baker, together providing a menu of world this vacation fantasy. No one person, company, class Circuit Parties Orlando –Gay Days continued on page 33
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Pointe Orlando ing Saks, Parisian, Lake Buena Vista Downtown Disney S. International Dr. Burdines, Food Court, Factory Stores Walt Disney World I-Max 3 D movie Restaurants and (see ad on page 31) are Resort Including attraction, Specialty Movie Theaters. Also the closest outlets to The Marketplace, shops, restaurants, a make-your-own Host Hotels and Walt Westside, and bars, and movie the- Teddy Bear store. Disney World. Features Pleasure Island. aters, home to the Open Daily 9 a.m. to 9 real Factory Outlet Various themed newest FAO Schwartz, p.m. Free Parking. Stores with real bar- restaurants, shops, Starbucks and the gains: Adidas, Casio, attractions and bars. GLOW store. Mercado Dexter, Fossil, World of Disney Shops Open S. International Dr. Farberware, Liz merchandise shop, Daily:10 a.m. to 9 p.m Various themed restau- Claiborne, Leather Loft, specialty and bou- Various themed rants, shops, attr a c t i o n s Nine West, Onieda, tiques shops, upscale restaurants and bars and bars, T itanic exhibit, Samsonite, Sony, and resort clothing, open till 2am the Irish store, Blazing more! Open Daily 10 crystal, jewelry, etc. Parking garage/ nomi- Pianos, Food Court, a.m. to 9 p.m. Stores open 9 a.m. to nal hourly charge Be r ga m o s Res t a u r a n t , Free Shopping Shuttle 10 p.m. Some restau- Cr i c ket e e r s British pub. from Wyndam Palace rants and bars open Florida Mall Stores open 10 a.m. to and Buena Vista Resort later. Features Free Orange Blossom Trail 10 p.m. Some restau- (see transportation sec- Parking, Valet avail - (441) and Sand Lake Rd. rants and bars open tion for times and able. Over 200 stores includ- la t e r . Free Par k i n g . details). Free Parking.
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Factory Outlet open later. Free parking. Gay Businesses, Antiques, farmers District Park Avenue un i q u e shops and gal- market, one of the N. International Dr. Shopping District leries. largest in the south. various factory outlets Winter Park, Out and About Books, Outstanding! Saks, Mikasa, Downtown specialty The Center (GLBCC), Open weekends only. Rockport, Van Huesen shops, art galleries, Ritzy Rags, Cactus 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open daily 9 a.m. to 9 bars and restaurants, Club, Evolution Free parking. p.m. Free parking. in a European street Gallery, Mad Lyn’s scape. Scott Laurent Coconut Café, Osceola Flea and Antique Row Galleries, Park Plaza Rainbow City Far m e r s Market Downtown Orlando, Garden. Shops open and other Gay 2801 E Irlo Bronson Orange Ave. between daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Specialty Stores. Hwy. Huge flea Princeton & Virginia. Some shops and Shops open daily market with over 900 Antique and unique restaurants open later. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. booths & permanent retro stores and Free parking. Some shops and shops. Antiques, restaurants. Flo’s Att i c , restaurants open farmers market, live Tiramisu, White Wol f THE VI-MI / LesBiGay later. Free parking. entertainment daily Café, Past & Pre s e n t , District Open Fri – Sun 8 a.m. Roc k n Roll Heaven. Just north of Renningers Antique to 5 p.m. Free parking. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 Downtown Orlando, Market p. m . Some restaurants Mills Ave (17-92) Mt. Dora, N. 441 Shopping continued on page 24
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by Michael Wanzie Don’t be shy about holding hands t’s not about the rides or if you have a mind attractions. It’s not about the to. Do not feel con- Iparades or fireworks. It’s strained to hide your about you — your decision to affection for one walk proudly through the front another, but by the gates of the world’s favorite same token remem- family playground as an openly ber that grand dis- gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans- plays of physical gendered or gay-supportive interaction are never individual. considered to be in It’s about seizing the oppor- good taste. Wear tunity to have your day in the whatever makes you sun, without being relegated to happy.This is your the fringe minority in the day. crowd. Today you are not in the Of course there minority.Today you constitute are bound to be a the crowd. few antagonists who What is our stated purpose? will be waiting to Alex (from left), Chris and Michael leave To have fun. point a finger and cry Tinkerbell to ponder how many fairies are in the What is our hidden agenda? foul. So please, treat Magic Kingdom. There is none. the Magic Kingdom Remember it is not us ver- As a result of wearing red, park and all Disney cast mem- sus them. It is quite simply we others will see you, and draw bers with the respect they the people. Collectively we are their own conclusions. Most deserve, and treat all others in part of the human family. will come to realize, by the end the park with kindness, most Today, we simply push the of the day, that we all have a especially if they are not kindly edge a bit more, to insinuate nose, and two ears, and there toward you. Let us always be ourselves further into the fold. are no horns or third eyes counted among those who We’re just here to have fun. among us. take the higher ground. It’s our Kingdom too!
Im p o r tant Day of Magic Tim e s 4 p.m. Savoir Fair Break Get out 10: 1 5 p.m. If you’re leaving the of the heat & out of the park…Savoir Fair is open crowds. Visit Savoir Fair. till midnight! 9 a.m. Park Opens 11 p.m. Main Street Electrical Note: Both a hand stamp and a ticket Parade Begins in 11 a.m. LesBiGay Youth Meet & are required for re-entry into the Frontierland, ends at Main Greet. Open area between Magic Kingdom. Street USA entrance Carousel & Castle in Fantasyland 5 p.m. Flag Retreat Ceremony Midnight Park closes: Join the fun 1 p.m. Bears Meet & Greet. Area Town Square flag pole, at: "Night of Pleasure"- in Front of Country Bear Main Street USA entrance Pleasure Island, Jamboree, Frontierland 9 p.m. Main Street Electrical One Mighty Party IV 1:30 p.m.Pre-Parade Meet & Greet Parade Begins in Main Disney/MGM Studios, Cinderella Castle Forecourt Street USA, ending in Magic Journeys III– Main Street USA Frontierland. Arabian Nights, Unity 3 p.m. Magical Moments Par a d e 10 p.m. Fantasy in the Sky Dance Ramada Conference Begins in Frontierland, ends Fireworks Best view, mid- Center, or consult our at Main Street USA way down Main Street fac- LesBiGay Bar listings on entrance. ing Castle page 36. 16 millennium collectors’ edition SeeSee HowHow We’veWe’ve GrownGrown
Year by Year continued imply the mere pres- costumed cha r a c t e r s statement concerning from page 11 ence of Gays is cause greet early arri vals. the boycott: “W e find it for alarm. The signs At tendance: 32,000. curious that any group On Sat u r d a y , Jun e fast become the most The first time in the of Christians would 5, 5,000 atte n d e e s photographed Disney ev e n t ’ s history th a t de n y health benefits to pass through the icon of the day. It those atte n d i n g human beings.” Kingdom turnstiles. seems no one wants to GayDay constitute the A Circuit party of Tonight our ranks miss the opportunity to majority of the park’s so r ts provides a testing overflow Mannequins be photographed along vi s i t o r s. ground for those dance club, arguably with the first ever use It also becomes grander incarnations transforming it, for a of the phrase "Gay and evident that huge yet to come. The Wh i t e single evening, into Lesbian" on a Disney- nu m b e r s of visitors Par ty draws a modest Or l a n d o ’s most highly created sign displayed who never enter the but satisfied crowd. pa t r o n i z ed Gay Club. at the Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom are Gay Enterta i n m e n t By Disney’s own coming to Orlando to Television is the first 19 9 3 un o f ficial estimate, experience the gay news organ i z a t i o n Outraged school offi - 8, 0 00 people enter the LesBiGay population ever granted permis- cials and parents park specifically to explosion brought sion to tape inside the demand Disney issue observe GayDays. about by what has Magic Kingdom and a refund on tickets pur- now become GayDay other Disney Par k s . chased for a planned 19 9 4 we e k end. An estimat- America Online June 3, middle scho o l The inflammatory ed 60,000 GayDays pr o vides a link to Doug field trip to the Magic warning signs once re v e l e r s flood into the Swal l o w ’ s popular gay - Kingdom. Ignoring ag ain grace the Magic greater Orlando area. da y .com site from its the objections of stu- Kingdom entrance but Local Gay and web launcher in the dents who stated pub- by now, publicity sur- Lesbian clubs experi- Gay and Lesbian travel licly they were more rounding the event has ence unprecedented se c t i o n . than willing to share created a world wide at tendance as several Att e n d a n c e the park with GayDay aw areness among the clubs actually run out becomes more diffi c u l t at tendees, the adults general public. Th e of the most popular to gauge now that the cancel the outing. signs seem downright libations, as Disney- expanding event has Disney stands its si l l y . li k e queue lines form spilled into other ground, refusing to GLBCC reports that at the entrances of the venues and other days. issue a refund, and the telephone inquiries most popular down- The overall impact can national media spot- begin pouring into Th e town-area night spots. no longer be deter- light is focused on mined by Magic Center 3 months prior 199 6 Ga y D a y . to the event. Kingdom atte n d a n c e Unable to claim Area hotels begin The Walt Disney alone. Neither the city ignorance of the event, to acknowledge for the Co m p a n y expands of Orlando, nor Orange The Magic Kingdom fi r st time, a significant employee insurance County officials will entrance is flanked by rise in advance book- benefits to include the publicly ackn o w l e d g e of ficial "War n i n g " ings for the first week- domestic partn e r s of that the event occurs. signs, as Disney end in Jun e . its cast members. Un o f ficial estimates at tempts to alert visi- The Sou t h e r n indicate an atte n d a n c e to r s that Gays and 19 9 5 Baptist Conve n t i o n of more than 75,000. Lesbians have cho s e n votes to Boycott to visit the park in Those pesky signs at The Walt Disney 199 7 large numbers on this the Kingdom entrance Co m p a n y, its films, The Walt Disney pa r ticular day. are relegated to history. theme parks, videos co m p a n y reports Co n t r ov e r sy erupts Instead of disclaimers and subsidiaries. as many feel the signs and warnings, Disney Year by Year continued on Di s n e y ’ s offi c i a l page 29 w w w . g a y d a y s . c o m 17 hours price attractions guideticketing
Orlando area attractions and p.m. Tickets available Disney’s Wide World exclusively at the of Sports water parks: the specifics GayDays.com Sports Entertainment, All major and parti c i - Blizzard Beach Hospitality Center. arcade, merchandise, pating attractions are Disney’s Snow in and sporting events listed in alphabetical Florida, themed Disney MGM / Exit from I-4 / # 26B or d e r . Prices shown are Water Park. Exit from Studios Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. gate admissions includ- I-4, exit # 26-B. Hours: Movie Themed Rides Daily. Parking Free ing 6% Florida state 10 a.m.-7p.m.daily. and Shows. Adult gate price: $9; sales tax. Save money Parking free. Adult Exit from I-4, #26B Child gate price: $7 on most attractions and gate price: $29.63. May 31 - June 2, 9 Epcot dinner shows by pur- Child gate price: a.m.-11 p.m. Di s n e y ’ s Per m a n e n t chasing discounted $23.85 June 3, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. World Expo, Cultural admissions at the Fantasmic May 31 - Busch Gardens and Futuristic Rides & GayDays.com Ho s p i t a l i t y June 5th 9:15 p.m. & Shows. Exit from I-4 / # Ce n t e r . Your purcha s e s African Wildlife & 11 p.m. June 3rd 9:15 Roller Coasters in 26B. Ho u r s: Daily 9 a.m. benefit GLBCC, and p.m. only. Mulan to 9 p.m. Il l u m i n a t i o n s pa r tially fund the Tampa. Ho u r s : 9 a.m. Parade 4:30 p.m. daily. to 7 p.m. New: Gwazi 20 00 9 p.m., Tap e s t r y GayDays.com web site New: Rockin' Roller of Nations Parade, 6: 3 0 and related services, Dueling. Wooden Rol l e r Coaster. Parking: $6. Co a s t e rs . Highlights: p.m. & 8:10 p.m. Ne w : including this compli- Adult gate price: Millennium Village, GM mentary program. We Mantu, Kumba, Congo $52.16; Child gate River Rapids, Edge of Test Tra c k. Highlights: hope you are finding price: $39.22. Honey I Shrunk the this publication useful, Africa. Parking $5; Discounted multi park Adult gate price: Audience, Ellen’s and we thank you in admissions available Energy Ad v e n t u r e , advance for your con- $45.90; Child gate at GayDays.com price: $38.43. Spaceship Earth, Oh sideration. Hospitality Center. Canada, Am e r i c a n Discounted single day Separate admission Animal Kingdom Adventure. Parking: $6. and multi-day, multi- required for Disney’s Wildlife Adult gate price: $52.16; park Admissions One Mighty Party IV. Adventure Park Child gate price: $39.22 available at One Mighty Party Exit from I-4 / #26 B Discounted multi park Ga y D a y s . c o m tickets available at Hours: May 31-June 3, admissions available at Hospitality Center Hospitality. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. June Ga y D a y s . c o m 4 - 5, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner Attractions Disney Quest Hospitality Center New Tarzan Show Save $6 on adult Interactive Virtual admissions to Gatorland Highlights: Reality Indoor Theme "A l l i g ator Capital of the Kilimanijaro Safari, Orlando’s popular din- Park. Downtown ner attractions when World" Rep t i l e s , Countdown Disney WestSide. Exit Animals and shows. to Extinction, Festival purchased from from I-4 / # 26B GayDays.com: Exit from 1-4 #28; of the Lion King Hours: 10 a.m.-12 a.m. Ho u r s: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Parking: $ 6; Adult gate Arabian Nights, King Parking free. Adult Henry’s Feast, New: Jungle Crocks of price with tax: $52.16 gate price with tax: the world. Highlights: Child gate price with Medieval Times, and $28.62; Child gate Wild Bills. Don’t forget Gator Jumparoo, Snake tax: $39.22 price with tax: $22.26 En c o u n t e r . Par k i n g : Discounted multi park the special GayDay at Discounted single day Sleuth’s Mystery free. Adult gate price: admissions available admission available at $1 7.95; Child gate price at GayDays.com Dinner Shows mati- GayDays.com nee on Friday at 1 with tax: $7.93. Hospitality Center Hospitality Center Islands of Adventure 18 millennium collectors’ edition parking locations attractions guide
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Official Day of Magic (GayDay in the Magic Kingdom) Complete Official Hospitality Center open Details, see article, page 16. Wyndham Palace ...... 7:30-10:30am (Closed for GayDays in the Magic Kingdom from ▼ 10:30 am - 4:30 pm) ...... 4:30 -10 pm "Day of Magic" - Gay Day in the Magic Kingdom 9 am - Midnight "Suggested visit day" means just Savoir FAIR ...... Wyndham Palace2 pm - Midnight that. Not an official event, but "A Night of Pleasure"...... Pleasure Island 7 pm - 2 am simply a suggested day to visit a par- "Elements" Dance Party and Concert House of Blues ...... VIP Admission 7 pm - 3 am ticular attraction, in an effort to cre- ...... General Admission 9 pm - 3 am ate high visibility and comraderie for Calling all Women ...... Faces 9 pm - 2 am those who have chosen to include Thunderpuss 2000 ...... Parliament House 10 pm - 3 am that particular park in their GayDays "Unity" DanceRamada Resort & Conference Center10 pm - 3 am Jeffrey Sanker presents: Itinerary. One Mighty Party IV. Disney/MGM Studios 10:30 pm - 3 am Magic Journeys III ...... Arabian Nights 11 pm - 7 am ▼
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Suggested Visit Day for: Suggested Visit Day for: Animal Kingdom/Walt Disney Wor l d Disney MGM Studios/Walt Disney Busch Gardens/Tampa, Florida World - Sea World Official Hospitality Center openWyndham Palace 10 am - 10 pm
Savoir FAIR ...... Wyndham Palace 10 am - 10 pm Official Hospitality Center openWyndham Palace noon - 10 pm BlkTrianGurl Family Reunion Picnic Savoir FAIR...... Wyndham Palace noon - 10 pm ...... Lake Kane Marsha ParkN noon - 5 pm Latin Night/ Welcome Party . . Parliament House 6 pm - 2 am GayDay @ Sleuths . . Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows 1 pm
Gay Nite @ Mannequins Complimentary Buffet, Catus Club ...... 1 pm 6 pm (high energy) Dance PalacePleasure Island 7 pm - 2 am Raising the Roof Foam Party .Parliament House 9 pm - 2 am Meet & Greet Jeffrey Sankers presents: Pizzazz Women Ramada Resort & Conference 7 pm - 9 pm Muscle & Swe a t ...... House of Blues 9 pm - 3 am Trailer Trash Tabloid! Beach Ball 4 ...... Disney's Typhoon Lagoon 9 pm - 1 am Footlights Theatre . . . . . Parliament House 8 pm Fi r st Fridays Ladies Night Out. Ramada Res o r t Center 10 pm - 3 am Babes in Toyland Welcome PartySouthern Nights 9 pm - 3 am Magic Journeys III ...... Arabian Nights 11 pm - 7 am
Suggested Visit Day for: Sunday Gospel Brunch - House of Blues (Downtown Disney) EPCOT - Walt Disney World Recovery Party ...... Parliament House Pool 10:30 am till? Disney Magic Sails ...... Port Canaveral 5 pm Country Western "T" Dance. . Full Moon Saloon noon - 8 pm
Boom Block Party ...... Boom 2 pm - 8 pm Courtyard GayDay T-Dance . . Parliament House 3 pm Wear Free BBQ, Free Draft ...... Southern Nights 3 pm
Disney Wonder Sails...... Port Canaveral 5 pm GayDay at Cirque du Soleil . Downtown Disney 6 pm Red Colosseum Party II Hard Rock Live Universal Studios CityWalk 8 pm - 3 am Magic Journeys III ...... Arabian Nights 2 am - 8 am and be Seen (also wear sun screen)
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All Events are listed Park amenities: Ball field, Prepare yourself for a fan- Enriquez, Ecstasy, & alphabetically. For a quick basketball, fishing, trails, tastic voyage of light & Kromozone Project. Also time table reference, sim- playground, sand volley- lasers, thundering sound DJ’s Walter Winston, ply turn one page back to ball, tennis, and pet trails. and spectacular live Johnny P, Danny Griffin, access "Schedule At A Gate prices: Adult $15, shows. Lights by Ross. Robbie Clark, Daisy with Glance." Many tickets are Child $10. Save $1 on Show design by Sean Kirk Hartlage, Anthony available at the advance tickets at GDHC. DeFreitas and Mark Evans. (21 & up w/ID) GayDays.com Hospitality Baker. Gate: $65. $50; $90, VIP. Advance Center (GDHC). Boom Block Party Advance tickets available tickets available at Savoir Boom at GDHC. (21 & up w/ ID) Fair Gayborhood table. Babes In Toyland – Sunday June 4, 2 p.m. – GayDays Welcome Party 8 p.m. A downtown Country Western T- First Fridays Ladies Southern Nights Orlando street party fea- Dance Night Out 9 p.m.–3 am. Hosted by turing a Circuit Boy 2000 Full Moon Saloon Ramada Resort & Southern’s Greg Clark contest, vendors, DJ Biff, Sunday, June 4, noon-8 Conference Center - from Sobe. Featuring and special guest per- p.m. Outdoor dance floor International Drive South Beach Diva, Adore. formers. in beautiful rustic setting. 10 p.m. till ? This is one Music by famed DJ Monte DJ Walter Winston. Lots of Pizzazz Productions Calling All Women Q, with Raul Rosa and of two steppin, line dancin monthly social/dances. Faces the Score Cabaret cowboy types. The invitation is extended Saturday, June 3, 9 p.m.– Dancers. to visiting ladies. 2 a.m. Latin Night with Courtyard T-Dance ShowTime: 12:30 a.m. Beach Ball IV Latin music but all kinds Sundays are always a Cash bar. (21 & up). Typhoon Lagoon of females. Orlando’s only major event at The Gate: $20. Discounted 9 p.m.–1 am. Features 7 day-a-week Lesbian Parliament House. Expect advance tickets available water slides, Miss nightclub. Disco, patio, this one to be extra spe- at GDHC. Sammy’s live revue, sand billiards, darts. Now with cial, DJ Cano spins in the dance, cash bars, atmos- full liquor license. Sue Courtyard. $1 well drinks Gay Nite at Mannequins phere characters & and Carmen and the local schnapps and draft beer. Pleasure Island, Thursday dancers, all at Disney’s ladies are waiting to Games with Roseanne June 1, 7:30 p.m. – 2 beautiful tropical themed welcome all. from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. The a.m. A tradition in its own water park. Gate $52. Footlight Players present right, which attracts well Sorry, the producer is Cirque Du Soleil a show in the Courtyard over a thousand early NOT supplying advance Sunday, June 4, 6 p.m. at 5 p.m. arrivals to its revolving tickets to GDHC. Special GayDays group seating arrangement. Day of Magic dance floor, video wall & BlkTrianGurl Family The World Premier of La Official Visit to the Magic incredible light and sound. Reunion Picnic Nouba is performance art Kingdom, Saturday June, You must be 21 years of Lake Cane-Marsha Park of the highest, most 3. Details and times: See age to enter Mannequins. 5100 Turkey Lake Road unusual, and most mind- page 16. Gate: $20. Discount tick- (at the intersection of boggling caliber. This is ets available at GDHC. Conroy and Turkey Lake total sensory overload. Elements Roads). No Park This is, quite simply, inde- House of Blues @ Kickass Kick-Off Entrance Fee! scribable! See it with Downtown Disney Kocktail Party Friday, June 2, Noon – 5 "family." Tickets, $65, Saturday June 3, 9 p.m.- Cactus Club 9 p.m. – 2 p.m. Presented by exclusively at the GDHC. 3 a.m (VIP entry 7:00 pm) a.m. Gather at Orlando’s Pizzazz Productions on Dance & entertainment favorite neighborhood behalf of BlkTrianGurl, a Colosseum Party II extravaganza will con- watering hole for a stand- non-profit organization for Hard Rock Live stantly shift as Intrigue ing date for socializing, women of African decent Sunday June 4, 8 p.m.–3 Productions seamlessly billiards, and darts.2-for-1 and women of color. a.m. Mark Baker presents unwinds a whirlwind of pricing in an atmosphere Offering great food, good the spectacular finale of great DJ s alternating with conducive to striking up conversations, fun games GayDays 2000, with sensational live perfor- conversations and making for adults and children. Guest DJ Abel (Miami). mances: Abigal, Jocelyn new acquaintances.
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GLBCC will be raffling off Muscle & Sweat Victor Calderone! Gate:$75. in drag in Lewis Routh pairs of Pleasure Island House of Blues Advance tickets at GDHC. play. (See ad on page tickets, for only $1 a Friday June 2, 9 p.m. - 3 27.) Tickets at GDHC and "Raising The Roof" chance. a.m. Jeffrey Sanker, pre- at door. sents this all new must- Foam Party Thunderpuss 2000 attend party for the Parliament House, Fr i d a y , Latin Night / Welcome Sat., June 3. hardcore circuit partier June 2, 9 p.m.–2 a. m . Party 10 p.m. – 3 a.m. that will take place in the Bring a towel, prepare to Parliament House The Ultimate Street Party, ever-popular house of explore the foamy depths 8 p.m. Enjoy a Latin features dancing to the blues concert hall. DJ in a sea of half-naked welcome at Parliament sounds of DJ Barry Harris Manny Lehman will be men. DJ Anthony spins. House Resort with DJ while The Parliament blowing the house up The Footlight Players and Pauly. Specially priced House bursts at the with sweet sounds. Whitney Paige present call drinks and domestic seams with thousands of Special guest perfor- female impersonator beer from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. men unwilling to let a little mance by AMBER! shows in The Footlight Free Latin food buffet at thing like sleep come Experience all the big Theater at 10 p.m. & 12 9 p.m. Central Courtyard between themselves and party action and pulse midnight. available for partying. a good time. The pounding ambiance of Recovery Party Footlight Players and Magic Journeys III Sanker's larger events, in Monday, June 5 Whitney Paige present Arabian Nights a more intimate setting. 10:30 am. – ? Poolside. shows in The Footlight Friday, June 2, DJ Don Gate: $35. Advance tick- Booze, sun beds, and Theater at 9:30 p.m., 11 Bishop. Gate price $30. ets at GDHC. libations available. p.m. and 12:30 am. Saturday, June 3, DJ, Mark Anthony. Gate price, Night of Pleasure Pleasure Island Sleuth’s "Unity" Dance $35. Sunday, June 4 DJ, Mystery Dinner Shows David Knapp. Gate price Saturday, June 3, 7 p.m. Ramada Resort & – 2 a.m. The streets of Matinee only, Friday, Conference Center $30. Mark Baker presents June 2, 1 p.m. show – GayDays hottest all night the Island are filled with Saturday, June 3, 10 p.m. the sounds of live Bands 12:15 p.m. check-in. These ladies of color parties at an incredible Special gay performance new location - Arabian and DJs. Gays and invite all men and women Lesbians dominate every of interactive murder to join them for fellowship Nights Great Hall & mystery! Fabulous meal, Courtyard. Spectacular club on the Island on this and frivolity. ShowTime @ one night each year. unlimited beer and wine. 12:30 a.m. Cash Bar. 21 visuals, huge dance floor. One price: $36 inclusive Indoor/outdoor event. Full If not accompanied by an & Up, Casual Attire adult, you must be at of meal, show, beer, Acceptable (no shorts) bar until 2 a.m. Sunday’s wine, and tax. Tickets event includes breakfast. least 18 years of age to Gate $15. Discount tickets enter the Island. You must be purchased in available at GDHC. Advance tickets at GDHC. advance at the GDHC. (21 & up w/ID.) must be 21 years of age to enter Mannequins. Wild GayDays Trailer Trash Tabloid: Meet & Greet Gate: $20. Discount tick- Wednesday The Mobil Homo Sex Pizzazz Women ets available at GDHC. Southern Nights Scandals, Murders, and Ramada Resort & 9 p.m. – 3 a.m. Other Unnatural Confernce Center, One Mighty Party IV One of the city’s longest Disasters of 1964. The International Drive Disney MGM/ Studios running party institutions. official Comedy of 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday June, 3, 10:30 Always a packed house GayDays 2000. BlkTrianGurl is a nonprofit p.m -3 a.m. Sanker with great energy on the The New Parliament organization for women of invites you to drop to dance floor, throngs of House at Footlights African decent and your heart's content on socialites in the outdoor Theatre (cocktail service) women of color. Join the the Tower of Terror and patio area, and great tal- Wednesday May 31 and others for a casual meet roll to the sounds of ent in the biggest little Thursday June 1, 8 p.m. and greet gathering in the Aerosmith on the Rock'n showroom in the South, curtain. Radio personali- center courtyard. Cash Roll Rollercoaster. New along with the best drink ties Wanzie & Doug are bar vailable. York's DJ talent, prices of the week.
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Shopping continued BANKING VIDEO AND from page 15 CAMERA RENTALS Mark Two Dinner Lake Buena Vista / Theater Host Hotels / Disney K&M Rentals Professional / Actors Celebration SunTrust Bank 407-363-7388 Equity Kissimmee-192 Across From Disney Free Delivery and 407-843-6275 Unique shops and Market Place Pick up from your Edgewater and Par Restaurants in Disney 407-839-4786 hotel just north of planned community. Downtown. South Shops open daily 9 Kissimmee/192 THEATER / Pacific – $35 to $45. a.m. to 5 p.m. SunTrust Bank – CONCERTS Includes unlimited Some shops and Celebration buffet dinner. restaurants open later. 650 Celebration Ave. House of Blues Wednesday through Free parking. 407-846-4786 Downtown Disney Sunday. Call for 407-934-2583 times. Free Parking. Far m e r s Market Parliament House Elements Dance Party @ Celebration SunTrust Bank June 3rd. Featuring: Trailer Trash Kissimmee-192 630 North Bumby Abigail, Jocelyn Tabloid: The Mobile Across from SunTrust 407-839-4786 Enriquez, The Homo Sex Scandals, Bank. Open Sunday KromOzone, Project, Murders and other Only 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Foreign Exchange Tina Cousins. Unnatural Disasters Free parking. Same As Above or Doors Open @ 9 p.m. of 1964 –The official Orlando International $50 & $90 Comedy of GayDays Airport Tickets Available at 2000. Lew Routh the Gayborhood table comedy featuring at Savoir Fair. Free radio personalities parking. / Valet avail - Wanzie & Doug. able. Parliament House / Footlights Theater. Civic Theaters of Wed. May 31 & Thurs. Central Florida June 1 @ 8:00 p.m. 407-896-7365 $12.00. Advance tick- Princeton and 17-92 ets at GayDays.com In Loch Haven Park Hospitality Center Toxic Audio & at the door if avail- May 31 - June 4th able. Area favorites - Acapella Singing The Show group. 8 p.m. $15.00 Must Go On Special GayDay Theater Downtown presentation of 407-841-0083 interactive murder Corner of Orange mystery with full din- Avenue and Princeton ner unlimited beer The Tempest June and wine at 2nd – 15th 8 p.m. Sleuth’s Mystery $12.00. Free parking. Theater continued on page 38 Mad-Lyns is a favorite spot in the VI-MI shopping district, near Virginia and Mills. Home cooking. 24 millennium collectors’ edition medical assistance
EMERGENCY Lake Buena Vista, International Drive Parliament House Ar e a Host Hotels and Resort Area Hospital (fire, police, ambu- Disney Area Florida Hosp. Orlando lance, etc.) 91 1 Walk-in Clinic Walk-in Clinic Centra Care Walk-in 407-896-6611 WHEELCHAIR AND Centra Care Walk in Medical Care Pharmacy MEDICAL RENTALS Medical Care 8723 International Eckerd Drugs 12139 S Apopka Drive 407- 894-1521 K&M Rentals Vineland Rd. 407-370-4881 1201 E. Colonial Drive 407-363-7388 407-239-7777 Free Delivery and Pick Hospital CRISIS HELPLINES Hospital up to & from your Sand Lake Hospital Celebration Health hotel 9400 Turkey Lake Rd. We Care Suicide Hospital 407-351-8500 Intervention In-Hotel Doctor 400 Celebration Place 407-425-2624 Outcalls 407-303-4000 Pharmacy East Coast Medical Walgreens Harbor House Network, Inc. Pharmacy 407-352-7071 407-886-2856 Walgreens 6201 International Orlando: Florida Coalition 407-238-0600 Drive 407-648-5252 Against Domestic Kissimmee: 12100 Apopka Vineland Rd Vio l e n c e 407-870-1800 8 00 - 5 00 - 1119
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Message from GAYDAYS MEMORIES Patty Sheehan Dear GayDays Visitor, Welcome to the City Beautiful! Orlando is a great place to visit, and an even better place to live. I trust you will enjoy the warmth of our climate and the hospitality of our citizens. GAYDAYS MEMORIES Orlando is becoming a world- class city, and we’re very proud! The LesBiGay community is well-respected in our city. We have a great new community center, many organizations ranging from business, political, and social perspectives, and even retail eating establish- ments in the Vi-Mi District. I’m also proud to have been elected as Orlando’s first openly lesbian City Commissioner. The fact that so many citizens put community service and qualifi- cations ahead of prejudice in what became at times a difficult and divisive campaign clearly Girls will be girls. demonstrates that Orlando is poised to shine at the dawn of the new Millennium. Please enjoy your visit with us, play safe, and don’t drink and drive! With warmest regards,
Patty Sheehan Commissioner-Elect Orlando City Council District 4 Are you old enough to remember when?
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By Scott Vorkapic the business came to rest in its Hut. This was a code name and Michael Wanzie present location in June of adopted by patrons who 1975. feared mentioning the actual amous. Infamous. Grand. Michael Hodge and his name of the motor lodge, Seedy. A Showplace. A lover Bill Miller were the pio- slash, entertainment complex, FCrime Scene. The neering owners who immedi- in straight society. “Let’s meet Neighborhood Bar. A Gay ately began marketing the at Pizza Hut” more often than Mecca. Cruisey. Empty. Packed. place as “The World’s Largest not resulted in an evening of Crass. Spruced Up. Run Down. All-Gay Resort.” They brought cocktails, disco, drag, and bal- First Class. with them their favorite Drag cony bingo (cruising the motor Pick any of the above. At Queen, Lady Pauline, with lodge), not pizza. The actual chameleon-like one time or another in its life- make-up bag and bell bottoms time, a plethora of character of the PH (as it adjectives, nouns, and is known locally) and a clichés too numerous to chronological history of list, could aptly be its many phases and ascribed to the faces is a subject worthy Parliament House. of a coffee table tome, Few gay businesses and could never be ade- anywhere in the world quately conveyed within have weathered the fick- the constraints of this le tides of change and publication. Colorful, and the stormy effects of drama-filled, would be competition and ever the two constants that changing cultural atti- have always remained tudes, with the survivor- despite the changing of ship capabilities the guard. mustered up by what The Parliament house ever omnipresent entity suffered its first major the venerable old Parliament loss with the passing of House is, unto itself. in tow. Just as the Parliament Bill Miller just over 10 years The landmark red and yel- House would re-invent itself ago, and in November of 1992 low oval sign at 410 North many times over in the coming Michael Hodge left us to join in Orange Blossom Trail in years, Lady Pauline emerged death, his partner in business Orlando has been a beacon to on stage as hostess and emcee and in life. But the legacy lives visitors from around the — Miss P, and a legend was on. world for twenty-five years. born. At one time affectionately A Classic Turns Classy The Early Years nicknamed “The Abbey,” attrib- This 130-room motel was Originally operated as utable to the small cement recently purchased by Don Diamond Head in downtown statue of a drunk monk holding Granatstein and Susan Orlando, before moving to the a bottle of wine, which still Unger who moved to Orlando building on Edgewater Drive stands near the entrance to from Nevada. Both had which is now home to a this day, the Parliament was worked with Debbie Reynolds, favorite Lesbian spot (Faces) also often refered to as Pizza handling the vacation owner- 28 millennium collectors’ edition spotlight ship portion of her Vegas changes to the property are been with the resort for about resort. Potential buyers of the evident everywhere. Most 10 years, offered, “I’m finally PH had lured Don and Susan notably a courtyard which seeing the things I wanted to to Orlando with the prospect replaced the parking area do here happen. Now my of developing a related gay around the pool, a complete dreams (for the Parliament time share, adjacent to the facelift on the interior of the House) get to come true too.” existing complex. Don and entertainment complex, Susan became most interest- enhanced landscaping, and A New Role for Miss P ed, and when the financing of straight owners who seem to The front office has a new the original purchaser fell care enough to offer their pri- member of management. through, Don and Susan marily LesBiGay patrons, a Along with Parliament House stepped up to the plate and clean, stylish, up-scale resort general manager, Bill Lape, Mr. bought the place. “The oppor- atmosphere and a roster of Paul Wegman is infusing his tunity was just there,” says top notch entertainments and own special brand of enthusi- Don. activities. asm and creativity into every- What has transpired in the Guest rooms are being thing that is becoming the new few short months since, con- completely refurbished on an PH. This is a grand departu r e stitutes yet another amazing ongoing basis, and handi- from Pau l ’ s previous PH role as rebirth of the Parliament capped access is a property- the legendary hostess known House. With over one million wide priority. the world over as Miss P. dollars already spent, early Scott Cammack who has Parliament continued on page 34
Year by Year continued Or l a n d o ’s own joining the company Pat Rob e r tson, of from page 17 Watermark, Les B i G a y sponsored PRIDE Ch r i s t i a n record breaking atte n - newspaper makes a big group, which helps cre- Br o a d c a s t i n g ’ s 700 dance and profits at its splash with Beach Ball ate a full calendar of club, declares that the theme parks. The ongo- at Typhoon Lagoon. Th i s gay pride events to city of Orlando is ing Southern Baptist pr i vate event staged in include lectures, films, treading dangerous bo y c o t t has had no the rented Disney wat e r and interactive educa- wat e r s by flying Gay ef fect. park after regular clos- tional opportu n i t i e s . flags "…in the face of One Mighty Part y ing time, is an instant Af ter an exhausting God." Rob e r tson pre- debuts as an afte r- p a r k - hi t . debate between the dicts God will smite ho u r s buy out of Mark Baker enters Christian right and pro- Orlando with various Disney/MGM Studios the scene with the first ponents of equal rights, forms of bad weather Theme park, organ i ze d installment of Magic waged before an atte n - and "possibly a mete- and presented by the Journeys, (Downtown ti ve Orlando city coun- or i t e . " undisputed leader of Orlando), enjoying sel, the council votes to While the flags enjoy the party circuit, Jeff r e y modest success but allow 732 Rai n b o w their 30 days in the sun, San ke r . San ke r ’s name poised to become a flags to blanket down- the Orlando city council recognition attracts cir- staple of the GayDays town Orlando. Th e and the downtown cuit boys from around ca l e n d a r . flags, flying from city development board the globe to what is The Magic Kingdom lampposts in recogni- amend the regulations now clearly becoming parking lot closes due to tion of Gay Pri d e go verning the city’s ban- GayDays with an"S." capacity crowds as month, transform the ner program. The contro- One Mighty Par ty is a 100, 0 00 pour into the look of downtown ve r sial Rainbow flags, huge success among ar e a . Orlando with a blaze of will not qualify for dis- the circuit crowd and pride colors. Th i s play in subsequent serves to whet the incredible feat and rais- ye a r s. Operation Res c u e appetites of hundreds 19 9 8 ing the funds to accom- stages a protest at the of circuit-virgins whom Walt Disney Wor l d plish it, are attr i b u t a b l e entrance to Disney prop- had never before expe- in vites Les B i G a y to the Watermark, and er ty on GayDay morn. rienced a world class employees to serve in He a r t of Florida Year byYear continued on circuit party . an advisory capacity by Foundation. page 36
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VI-MI District The new THORNTON PARK Great restaurants, the Church home of GLBCC - "THE CEN- Neighborhood, Orlando. Street Station entertainment TER" and a true Les-bi-gay Orlando's trendiest little area! complex (steeply discounted shopping district, with many Funky shops, fun places tickets available at the fine gay owned and operated to eat, and a revolution in reno- GayDays.com hospitality cen- shops offering LesBiGay-spe- vation primarily attributed to ter) the world famous Club at cific wares. Need rainbow forward thinking LesBiGay real Firestone (Saturday night is apparel? Les-bi-gay books, estate developers and neighbor- gay night), and an eclectic mix cards and video? You'll find it hood planners. Lots of beauti- of smaller, alternative clubs, here. Also great ethnic eater- fully-restored homes from the bars, and coffeehouses. Most ies, LesBiGay cafe, and a '20s, '30s and '40s. Check out downtown clubs are not exclu- gallery. Even a store that spe- the brand new "Dish & Dat" (716 sively les-bi-gay, but have his- cializes in large ladies sizes for E. Washington) for an eclectic torically welcomed a very the cross dresser, transgen- assortment of new, used, mixed crowd. The one excep- dered, or drag queen. Stroll a restaurant-style and vintage tion is the new BOOM, a styl- few blocks north to enjoy your dishware. The "Spa of Thornton ish alternative happy hour bar favorite libation at the Cactus park" (407.649.8889) is the jewel on Pine street between Orange Club, where both ladies and of the neighborhood and very & Magnolia. Very close by, on gentlemen are always wel- reasonably priced. Orlando's Bumby Ave at Hwy 408, you'll come to sip and chat at this Signature Lake Eola Park (gate- find "Southern Nights," where favorite "family" watering way to the downtown area) is Wild Wednesday constitutes hole. The Vi-Mi is located in just around the corner. one of Orlando's longest run- city district four, represented DOWNTOWN ORLANDO ning weekly gay party dates. by newly elected commission- Stroll around beautiful Lake PARK AVENUE, Winter Park er, Patty Sheehan, who ran as Eola with it's landmark fountain, Not necessarily gay, but as an openly gay candidate. or take a horse and buggy ride friendly as you can get. Lots of by moonlight. Swan (peddle) small restaurants, Central Boats are Florida's toniest shopping, and available to the beautiful Morse Museum rent by day. of American Art featuring fab- (Michael ulous Tiffany! With it's Jackson pur- European street-scape, mini- chased two of Central Park, and nearby them as a Rollins campus, this is a terrif- wedding gift ic place to walk, window shop, for Liz & and check out the locals. Larry). Eat, Need a new 'do'? Gary drink, and be Lambert Salon (407.628.8659) Mary - rivals any big city upper crust er…merry, cuttery with the addition of whatever! high-camp stylists. Don't miss There's plenty Scott Laurent Galleries (in the to do down- hidden gardens shops at the town and it's north end) for an impressive Trendy Thornton Park in downtown Orlando is one all contained mix of art jewelry & glass, example of forward thinking LesBiGay real estate in a compact, home decor, and fine art. developers and neighborhood planners. walkable area. LAKE IVANHOE, Antique Neighborhoods continued on next page
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TAXI CAB S SHOPPING SHUTTLE: International Drive, all the Tra n s p o r tation Ser v i c e s : Yel l o w Cab Co Complimentary shopping way to the factory outlets at 40 7- 4 2 3 - 8 74 7 40 7- 6 9 9 - 9 9 9 9 sh u t tle from Wyn d h a m the north end.Only 75 cents Palace, and Lake Buena Vis t a If you are staying on Wal t Taxi & Tour Serv i c e per ride. Money saving mul- Res o r ts to Lake Buena Vis t a Disney World property con- Orlando Carri e r s – Multi day tiple day unlimited passes Factory Stores. Pick up sult guest services for round trip transfer packag e s are available at most coupon book vou c her and detailed complimentary to attractions, malls, restau- International drive hotels. sh u t tle schedule at Gay tr a n s p o r tation sche d u l e s . rants etc. Super economical Days.com Hospitality Center. UNLIMITED transporta t i o n City Buses: Rainbow Tra n s p o rt a t i o n Sh u t tle operates Th u rs d a y , pa c kages. Available at Lynx – Route maps available Network – Complimentary May 31, Fri d a y , June 1, and GayDays.com Hospitality from your hotel guest ser- sc heduled transportation to, Su n d a y , June 3 only. Center or call direct and vices desk. from and between all major mention this program listing. I-Ride Trol l e y Central Florida Reg i o n a l circuit parties is available 1-8 00 - 2 14 - 4 2 2 2 Over 50 stops along Tra n s p o r tation Au t h o r i t y ex c l u s i vely to registered International Drive. Fre q u e n t Orange County: 40 7- 8 4 1 - guests of GayDays.com. LI M O U S I N E S trolley runs from Sea Wor l d 82 4 0 . Osceola County: 40 7 - ID required. Schedule Me a r s Luxury Limousine at the South end of 34 8 - 7 5 1 8. A+ Link Special available from Hospitality Service 40 7 -422- 5466 Neighborhoods continued from page 30 faux creations. This area is as circuitdog. Here also is Row -Orange Ave between home to the famous (or is that Theatre Downtown, the fabu- Virginia & Princeton. Several infamous) one-chair hair salon: lous White Wolf Cafe, and a blocks of Antique dealers, and Ton y Hayden Pro d u c t i o n s , place called Roc k n Rol l stores which specialize in col- owned and operated by it's sole Heaven which is very a la lectibles and memorabilia, as employee, stylist Ton y Hayden Champion Vy n a l . well as art deco furniture, and known to many the world ove r
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Orlando – GayDays continued pose. Just as Andrew Exler’s from page 12 and Shawn Elliott’ s bold deci- sion to dance together at Disneyland way back in 198 0 But it doesn’t continue pr o vided inspiration for without YOU… Or l a n d o ’s awak ening gay com- What is most abundantly clear is mu n i t y , your very presence at that the real success of GayDays GayDays 2000 is helping to cre- is attributable to YOU , the vaca- ate history. You are the most tion reveler. If you are here in integral part of this 10th annive r - Orlando reading this program, sary event and the impression then you may count yourse l f you will create will be most pos- among those individuals who it i ve and long lasting. Now that gi ve GayDays it’s pulse and it’s yo u ’ re here, do your part to he a r t. Donning a red tee shirt, ensure the success of GayDays and proudly stepping into the 20 00 — have a wonderful time! In honor of the recently outed Florida sunshine is not only self- TeleTubbie, these ladies arrive com- af firming, it serves a bigger pur- plete with Tinky Winky antennae for GayDays.
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LEGEND A Parliament House G Lake Eola Park B Full Moon Saloon H Thornton Park C Club at Firestone I Cactus Club D Church Street Station J Vi-Mi (GLBCC)
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Bo o m Orlando, FL Hank's days 12-7 p.m. 50 E. Pine St., Orlando, FL shows Th u rs d a y- Sa t u r d a y Lea t h e r , Levi 40 7- 4 2 5 - 7 5 7 1 Or l a n d o ’s newest meet & 40 7- 2 2 8 - 8 2 2 6 5026 Edgewater Dr. Per suasions mingle bar The Club at Firestone Orlando, FL 32810 Ca s s e l b e rr y , FL 40 7- 8 4 3 - 4 4 1 0 578 N. Orange Ave . happy hour 7days 40 7- 4 9 1- 3 13 0 Orlando, FL 12-8 p.m. 40 7- 2 9 1- 2 3 9 9 Cactus Club Southern Nights predominantly gay on 130 0 N. Mills Ave . Lil' Orphan Andy's 375 S. Bumby Saturday night Orlando, FL 32803 57 0 0 N. Orange Blossom Orlando, FL 32803 40 7- 8 7 2 - 00 6 6 happy hour 7 days 3 -8 Trail. Orlando, FL 32810 Wednesday: 2 shows p.m. and 11: 00 - 1 : 0 0 p.m. Faces happy hour 7 days 4-9 p.m. Th u r sday: Kar a o k e on Sat u r d a y . Orlando’s 49 1 0 Edgewater Dr. 40 7- 2 9 9 - 7 7 1 7 Kabaret Friday: 3 shows. premier meet & socialize Orlando, FL 32810 Ma d - L yn's Coconuts Saturday: Lesbo a-go-go. club, billards, darts, Fri d a y predominantly women, Ca f e Sunday barbeque and bu ff e t . but gay men are wel- 832 N. Mills Ave . shows happy hour 7 days 40 7- 8 9 4 - 3 0 4 1 come. Happy hour 7 days Orlando, FL. Dining and except Saturday Captain Mary's Bar & 4-8 p.m. an occassional musical 4:-8 p.m. 40 7- 8 9 8 - 0 4 2 4 Gr i l l 40 7- 2 9 1- 7 5 7 1 ex p e r i e n c e Wylde's 1881 W. Fairbanks Ave . Full Moon Saloon 40 7- 8 9 8 - 16 1 6 3535 S. Orange Blossom Winter Park, FL 50 0 N. Orange Blossom Tr. Parliament House Trail. Orlando, FL 32839 dinner and drinks closed Orlando, FL 32805 41 0 N. Orange Blossom Th u r sday: Kar a o k e on Sundays Th u r sday: male dancers, Trail. Orlando, FL Saturday: Country 40 7- 5 9 9 - 9 2 6 9 Sunday: Tea Dance. Friday and Sat u r d a y Dancing, happy hour 7 Club Quest Happy hour 7 days 12- 8 shows. Sunday: Court days 4-9 pm 745 Bennett Rd. p. m . 40 7- 6 4 8 - 8 7 2 5 Yard Part y , happy hour 7 40 7- 8 3 5 - 18 8 9
Year by Year continued pa r ty not to be missed. Trapped in Wom e n ’s 31 - June 5th, 2000. from page 29 Russ Crumley pro- Bodies, featuring radio Features include One of the more love l y duces a GayDays install- pe r sonalities Wanzie & San ke r ’s Muscle & signs proclaims: "God ment of the popular Doug. A Carnival Cruise Sweat in the Friday night hates Mickey " House of Blues’ Gospel and a Disney cruise are line up, an expanded GLBCC is ove r - Br u n c h, and Jeff r e y of fered as natural exten- Magic Jou r n e y ’ s (now 3 whelmed with phone San k er presents a sions of a GayDays vaca- nights) at the Ar a b i a n calls and visitors seeking Sunday T- dance in the tion. In The Company of Nights pavilion plus information and assis- same venue. Women produces the Sleuths Mystery Dinner tance in planning fi r st GayDays events Shows adds a special GayDays itineraries. 1999 specifically planned for GayDays performance GLBCC strikes a deal GLBCC purchases its the enjoyment of lesbians and Lake Buena Vis t a with Ac t i ve Mind, Inc to own building. THE CEN- "in celebration of sister- Factory Outlet Stores create and operate the TER is located at 946 N. ho o d . " operates a complimenta- GayDays.com web site. Mills Ave. GayDays.com ry shopping shuttl e . Mark Baker move s presents the All Am e r i c a n 2000 There are two cruises on Magic Journeys to Ba c kyard "Family" BBQ at of fer and the offi c i a l Fri d a y ’ s Front Row on Walt Disney World and Openly lesbian candi- Hospitality Center is International Drive . off e r s up a Ladies night date, Pat ty Sheehan, located at the Wyn d h a m Magic Jou r n e y ’ s, expan- out.Other popular events elected to Orlando City Palace Res o r t and Spa. sion to two nights bene- produced by Co u n c i l . Fes t i vities kick off with a fits from its GayDays.com include GayDays is now "A Ki c k-Ass, Kick- O f f Kock t a i l ou t s i d e - t h e - c i t y- l i m i t s GayDay at Cirque du Week Long and a Par ty at The Cactus Club. locale as THE all night Soleil and Two Men Rainbow Wide" — May Be there! 36 millennium collectors’ edition w w w . g a y d a y s . c o m 37 Theater continued from Rosie O’Grady’s, page 24 Cheyenne Saloon, Dinner Shows etc. An Orlando land- 407- 363-1985 mark. Cost: $19.03 Republic Square Steeply discounted behind Wet & Wild tickets available at Friday June 2 @ 1:00 GayDays.com p.m.Tickets available Hospitality Center. exclusively at Metered parking GayDays.com under I-4 or various Hospitality Center parking garages, $5. Valet available. Night Life Orlando offers up a Disney’s Board plethora of tourist Walk 407-824-2222 related night spots Exit # 26B. Area: Walt popular with locals. Disney World Resort (See LesBiGay bar Open Daily 9 a.m. – 2 guide for Gay club a.m. Various Clubs, listings on page 36) Shops and Res t a u r a n t s in a turn of the centu- Pleasure Island ry eastern coastline 407-824-2222 boardwalk theme Exit # 27. Area: Walt Atlantic Dance Palace Disney World Resort (Swing) ESPN Sports Open Daily 9 a.m. – 2 Bar Clubs open at 7 a.m. Various Clubs, p.m. Cost: Varies at Shops and Res t a u r a n t s . ea c h Club. Fre e Mannequins Dance Parking/ Valet available Club, Comedy Warehouse, Wild City Walk Horse Saloon, 407–363-8000 Jazz Club, and more. Exit #30. Universal Clubs open at 7 p.m. Studios Orlando Cost: $20.00 International Drive / Discount ticket avail- Kirkman Rd North able at GayDays.com Open Daily 9 a.m.– 2 Hospitality Center a.m. Features Various Parking Free / Valet Clubs, Shops and available Restaurants. The Church Street Groove, Latin Quarter, Station Emeril’s, City Jazz, 407-422-2434 Universal Cineplex L E G E N D Exit # 34. Area: Theaters. Cost: Varies A Universal/Islands/Hard Rock F Mercado Downtown Orlando at each club. No park- ing charge after 6 p.m. B Wet ‘N Wild G Pointe Orlando Open Daily 9 a.m. – 2 C Sleuth’s Mystery Dinner H SeaWorld a.m. Features Various D Ramada Conference Ctr. I Various Clubs, Shops and E Ripley’s Believe It or Not Factory Outlets Restaurants
38 millennium collectors’ edition GAY/GAY FRIENDLY Episcopal L E G E N D PLACES OF St Johns Episcopal WORSHIP Church A Theatre Downtown F GLBCC-The Center 1709 N. John Young B Antique Row G Rainbow City Good Shepard Pky, Kissimmee, FL C Civic Theatre and Museums H Mad-Lyn’s Cafe Meets at GLBCC 34741 D Evoluion Gallery I Out and About Books 407-228-8272 (407) 846-6928 E Cactus Club J Ritzy Rags Joy MCC Islamic 2351 S. Ferncreek Ave . , Islamic Center of Orlando, FL 32806 Kissimmee (407) 898-3335 2350 Old Vineland Rd., Kissimmee, FL 34746 Unitarian (407) 390-1100 Universalist Association Florida Lutheran District Trinity Lutheran 1901 East Robinson Church & School Street, Orlando, FL ELCA 32803 2319 Irlo Drive, (407) 894-2119 Kissimmee, FL 34741 (407) 847-3035 TRADITIONAL Methodist PLACES OF First United WORSHIP Methodist Church Baptist 101 West Dakin First Baptist Church Avenue, Kissimmee, of Poinciana FL 34741 601 Walnut Street, (407) 847-3700 Kissimmee, FL 34759 Non (863) 427-0075 Denominational Buddhist First Christian Church Ibps 415 North Main St., 127 Broadway, Kissimmee, FL 34744 Kissimmee, FL 34741 (407) 847-2543 (407) 846-8887 Orthodox Mary Queen of Nanaksar Thath Isher the Universe Shrine Darbar Orlando Inc 8300 Vineland Ave, 2480 N. Hoagland Orlando, FL Blvd., Kissimmee, FL (407) 239-6600 34741(407) 846-1291 Christian Science Presbyterian First Church of First Presbyterian Christ Scientist Church 317 N. Randolph Ave., 15 Church Street, Kissimmee, FL 34741 Kissimmee, FL 34741 (407) 846-0683 (407) 847-2807 MAPS NOTTO SCALE
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Ga y Lesbian Bisexu a l Community Center of lot behind and next to HIV RELATED Community Center Central Florida, Inc.) and The Center. SUPPORT GROUPS (GLBCC), is home to its business offices are ma n y groups. co n veniently located in Al c o h o l i c s Ce n t a u r Ph ysical Location: 946 N. ViMi District on Mills An o ny m o u s Central Florida AI D S Mills Ave. Orlando, Ave. between Colonial 40 7- 5 2 1- 0 012 United Resources Florida 32803 Dr . and Virginia Dr. Fro m 40 7- 8 4 3 - 3 9 3 0 (see map page 39) In t e r state 4, exit at AA Wak e Up Call Mailing Address P.O . Colonial Drive (A.K.A. A 12-step program Hope & Help Center Bo x 533446 Hwy 50). Turn East on meets: GLBCC Sunday's 40 7- 2 2 8 - 2 2 7 7 Colonial Drive. Orlando, Florida at 10 a.m. Proceed forward for 1 32853-3446 40 7- 4 2 5 - 4 5 2 7 Phone 407-228-8272 and 1/2 miles. Turn left Men's Coming Out Fax 407-228-8230 on Mills Ave. The Center Gro u p Narcotics An o ny m o u s Of fice Hours Monday - is on the left-hand side Weekly support/ d i s c u s - 40 7- 4 2 5 - 5 15 7 Th u r sday: 11 am - 9 p.m. about a 1/2-mile down. sion group for gay men Friday: 11 pm - 6 p.m. The office is located just who are beginning and Saturday: 12 pm - 7 p.m. no r th of Rainbow City initiating their coming out Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m. and Out & About Books. process meets: GLBCC Directions: The Center Street parking is avail- Wednesday's at 7:30p.m. (G a y , Lesbian & Bisexual able as well as a parking 40 7- 4 2 5 - 4 5 2 7
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