Disney opens Fairy Tale Weddings to gay couples

mousepod · 04-05-2007, 06:53 PM

innerSpaceman · 04-05-2007, 07:00 PM

Wow. I'm sorta of two minds about this. The gay fairy (tale) weddings will not really be weddings. That's not up to Disney ... and I would have never faulted them for requiring the couples to actually get married.

Call me a cynic (everone does

), but this smacks of Disney wanting to pry some more money from a demographic with disposable income. (Ironic since it's largely the lack of married-life kidlings which allows that demo to have such disposable dollars.)

Isaac · 04-05-2007, 07:15 PM

I agree with you iSm. It seems like Disney's only interested in "Fairy" Fairy Tale Weddings cause of the money.

Cadaverous Pallor · 04-05-2007, 08:05 PM

So if they cater to gays it's just trying to squeeze a buck out of an untapped market, but if they don't, they get labeled homophobes.

Lame. I think this is great, and I'm sure there are quite a few couples who are thrilled to hear the news.

LSPoorEeyorick · 04-05-2007, 08:14 PM

I have to agree with mp and CP, you're damning them 'cause they do.

I have known several gay couples who go all-out for their commitment ceremonies. Certainly I know several couples who refuse to do anything until they're guaranteed all legal rights, too, but that doesn't mean those who choose to commit, sans true legal rights, shouldn't have every opportunity to do so.

And as far as the kiddies change the level of disposable income, I think you'll find that the majority of couples in the process of getting married do not yet have children.

innerSpaceman · 04-05-2007, 08:49 PM

^ heheh, good point.

But I didn't damn them if they don't. And I think it's retarded for anyone to accuse an entity of homophobia because they won't let people who can't get married get married. Take it up with the legislature, 'cause it's not Disney's fault.

To me, this is simple money-grubbing pandering. You know I'm the first to rail against denying gays the right to marry. But Disney wasn't doing that.

Anyways, I can't wait to see what the anti-gayday crowd has to say about this!

CoasterMatt · 04-05-2007, 08:51 PM

Isn't the whole reason Disney is doing the Fairy Tale Weddings at ALL, money?

Alex · 04-05-2007, 09:21 PM

Of course it is in their financial interest to do it. While it would be nice if they said "damn the financial consequences, full speed ahead!" but that's not a reasonable expectation.

The fact that it is a financial gain is in itself remarkable in that it would indicate that this more to be made from people who would be added to the customer list than lost to people who won't go on it now.

If the wealthy class is generally on the conservative side and they're really the only ones who can afford these weddings then I'd say that it is a good thing if the math makes sense for Disney. It is also a good thing if the math doesn't make sense but they said screw it.

thecorndogwalker · 04-05-2007, 09:35 PM

I just think over the top weddings are just that. Over the top. It is meaningful to some people. But as a gay man and knowing many queens with money who adore disney they will make some big bucks.. its smart and very business savvy.. but didnt Walt say give the public what they want.. and homosexuals love drama, camp and have money....

I am just wondering if the matching tuxedos are going to be in the prince charming or hercules collection?

CoasterMatt · 04-05-2007, 10:12 PM

I wanna see two Ariels hook up

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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Wow. I'm sorta of two minds about this. The gay fairy (tale) weddings will not really be weddings. That's not up to Disney ... and I would have never faulted them for requiring the couples to actually get married. Call me a cynic (everone does ), but this smacks of Disney wanting to pry some more money from a demographic with disposable income. (Ironic since it's largely the lack of married-life kidlings which allows that demo to have such disposable dollars.)
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	So if they cater to gays it's just trying to squeeze a buck out of an untapped market, but if they don't, they get labeled homophobes. Lame. I think this is great, and I'm sure there are quite a few couples who are thrilled to hear the news. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	I have to agree with mp and CP, you're damning them 'cause they do. I have known several gay couples who go all-out for their commitment ceremonies. Certainly I know several couples who refuse to do anything until they're guaranteed all legal rights, too, but that doesn't mean those who choose to commit, sans true legal rights, shouldn't have every opportunity to do so. And as far as the kiddies change the level of disposable income, I think you'll find that the majority of couples in the process of getting married do not yet have children.
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	^ heheh, good point. But I didn't damn them if they don't. And I think it's retarded for anyone to accuse an entity of homophobia because they won't let people who can't get married get married. Take it up with the legislature, 'cause it's not Disney's fault. To me, this is simple money-grubbing pandering. You know I'm the first to rail against denying gays the right to marry. But Disney wasn't doing that. Anyways, I can't wait to see what the anti-gayday crowd has to say about this!
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Of course it is in their financial interest to do it. While it would be nice if they said "damn the financial consequences, full speed ahead!" but that's not a reasonable expectation. The fact that it is a financial gain is in itself remarkable in that it would indicate that this more to be made from people who would be added to the customer list than lost to people who won't go on it now. If the wealthy class is generally on the conservative side and they're really the only ones who can afford these weddings then I'd say that it is a good thing if the math makes sense for Disney. It is also a good thing if the math doesn't make sense but they said screw it.
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thecorndogwalker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: east west hollywood Posts: 435	I just think over the top weddings are just that. Over the top. It is meaningful to some people. But as a gay man and knowing many queens with money who adore disney they will make some big bucks.. its smart and very business savvy.. but didnt Walt say give the public what they want.. and homosexuals love drama, camp and have money.... I am just wondering if the matching tuxedos are going to be in the prince charming or hercules collection?
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