Same-sex couples who want to exchange vows in front of Cinderella's Castle now have the chance. The Walt Disney Co. had limited its Fairy Tale Wedding program to couples with valid marriage licenses, but it is now making ceremonies at its parks available to gay couples as well.
"We believe this change is consistent with Disney's long-standing policy of welcoming every guest in an inclusive environment," Disney Parks and Resorts spokesman Donn Walker said Friday. "We want everyone who comes to celebrate a special occasion at Disney to feel welcome and respected."
The company said it made the change after being contacted by a gay couple who wanted to use the wedding service, which offers ceremonies at Disneyland in California, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disney's cruise ships.
The service offers flowers, dining, music and many optional Disney touches, from ceremonies in front of the parks' iconic attractions to having Mickey and Minnie Mouse in formal wear as guests. The packages start at $8,000 and can cost more than $45,000.
Groups not affiliated with Disney have held annual "gay days" celebrations at Disney parks for years. Company officials have taken a tolerant attitude to the weekend, allowing party promoters to rent out parks after hours and rebuffing religious groups that condemned Disney.
In 2005, Southern Baptists ended an eight-year boycott of the Walt Disney Co. for violating "moral righteousness and traditional family values."
From: yahoo.com
Justice MH's Thoughts: Iam proud of Disney of extending this priviledge to gay couples who rightfully deserve their relationships to be recognize! I'm glad they ignored southern baptists' so-called boycott for violating their version of moral righteousness and so-called traditional family values. I have a southern baptist background, but now non-demoniational. One again thank you disney for doing the right thing!
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Awww captain don't worry because when gay couples are able to legally do it all over the country, that's all you will be able to say!
Yup! SICK
Captian won't you take your supressing gay-ass out of here! Now capt. you know you know all about it with your leanings[pun intended]! Now gay couples are going to have a beautiful wedding to celebrate their relationship, good for them!
As for you captain, you're going to live through life a surpress, self-hating, self-dening, and as a unhappy gay man!
Question: If it's so sick, why are you on our black gay blogs?
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