Disney Gay Days in Orlando is one of the largest unofficial LGBTQ+ gatherings in the world, drawing tens of thousands each June. What began in the 1990s as a single day at Magic Kingdom has grown into a week-long mix of theme park visits, pool parties, and nighttime events across the city.
The highlight remains the famous ‘Red Shirt Day’ at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, when thousands of visitors wear red and take over the park together. The sight of Main Street filled with a sea of red is both playful and powerful. Beyond Disney, participants also visit Universal Orlando and other attractions, turning the entire week into a full Florida holiday.
Away from the parks, Gay Days hosts pool parties and mega dance events at partnering resorts and clubs. These are ticketed events with international DJs, drag performances, and packed dance floors that go late into the night. The atmosphere shifts easily between family-friendly days and nightlife that is anything but tame.
For gay travelers, Disney Gay Days offers the best of both worlds: the magic of theme parks during the day and a vibrant party scene after dark. It’s part vacation, part festival, and completely unique to Orlando.
Disney Gay Days
“A week of theme parks, pool parties, and nightlife in the Florida sunshine.”
