Why do gay people love Disney so much?
Epstein: For me personally, when I was 7, I was a burgeoning little gay kid, and while I came from a very supportive family, I endured a lot of ostracism from my peers. Going to Disney World was perfect. It was like entering a fantasy land. I was accepted. Shapiro: For me, the gay thing and Disney is ephemeral. It’s the same way you can say gay people love Barbra Streisand and Madonna. And who knows really why? It’s love of musical theater and fantasy. Plus it’s all very neat and tidy. And you know how gays like things neat. Disney World on the cheap: Money saving tips for the Magic Kingdom Q: Does Disney like gays? Shapiro: Do gay people have money? That’s the cynical answer. Disney is all about inclusiveness. Everyone gets to be a Mouseketeer. Epstein: We’ve heard a rumor there are one or more gay cast members in the Disney parks. Q: But why do gays need their own guide to the Kingdom? Shapiro: The idea is to point out things gays wouldn’t get from a straight guide. These are things
