Gay Days Orlando 2023

Relive the magic – in the Magic Kingdom 2023

If you want to rub shoulders with international film icons like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck then this is the weekend for you, Gay days is a weekend of fun rides,  pool parties and late night circuit events.

The Event

• More than 170,000 participants have attended Disney Gay Days in recent year. Gay Days at Disney is a remarkably well-organized and comprehensive event, and its appeal spans ages, tastes, and styles.
• Parties take place at some of Disney’s most iconic attractions. The host hotel is the Hilton Orlando Seaworld. This is where most of the daily activities take place.
• The Host Hotel always fills up fast and there are some very nice hotel options nearby if you are looking for an upgraded experience.

Hotels close to the Host Hotel

• Drury Inn & Suites Orlando – (8 mins away) 3 Star, great location and breakfast plus a fully equipped gym with a wonderful rating.
• Universal’s Loews Sapphire Falls Resort – (7 mins away) 4 Star, highly recommended with amazing views and great in-room amenities.
• Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel – (10 mins away) 4 Star, Free shuttle service to resorts, great pool and state of the art gym.
• Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort – (8 mins away) 3 Star, Great location, nice pools with a lazy river and excellent food court.

Gay Days 2023 Schedule

Awaiting the full schedule for 2023. The following is last years list of events. Use it as a guide:

Each day, different rides will be available for you to enjoy as part of the Red Days celebrations. Different signature events also take place across the weekend.

Thursday

• Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom | 9AM – 9PM
  Encounter the magic of nature with animals, adventurers, and entertainment! Animal Kingdom celebrates all living things as a zoological theme park covering over 580 acres! Check out the Rivers of Light and Pandora: The World of Avatar. Go on a safari, learn more about exotic animals in the wild, meet characters, and ride high-speed thrills!
• SeaWorld | 9AM – 6PM
  SeaWorld often tops the list of things to do in Orlando! From the live shows to free concerts, up-close animal encounters to inspiring animals, you’ll find something for everyone! Even the roller coasters have been designed to be as fun to watch fly by as they are to ride- though anyone who’s braved Mako may beg to differ! It’s hard not to leave inspired by these incredible animals and their human connections!
• Taste of GayDays
  One of the tastiest annual events returns! Enjoy samplings from local restaurants, exciting beverages, and live entertainment! Note: This is not intended to be a dinner, just light bites and drinks.

Friday

• Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios | 8.30AM – 9PM
  It’s time to experience being a STAR! Check out the all new Toy Story Land; ride Slinky Dog Dash or Alien Saucer Swirl! Maybe Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge?!? Don’t miss Star Wars Launch Bay or classic attractions like Beauty and the Beast: Live on Stage and The Tower of Terror!
• Islands of Adventure | 9AM – 9PM
  Experience a park full of thrills and ways to cool down! Ride the all new Skull Island: Reign of Kong, The Incredible Hulk Coaster, or even visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!

Saturday

• Saturday is the #RedshirtDays
• Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom | 9AM – 9PM
  From Thunder Mountain to Space Mountain Disney’s Magic Kingdom continues to thrill guests old and young! Come enjoy multiple new attractions and shows: Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire, and The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. The spell-binding finale is the firework show Happily Ever After!!
• Universal Studios Florida | 9AM – 9PM
  Go behind the scenes, beyond the screen, and jump right into the action of your favorite movies at Universal Studios! You can battle alongside Optimus Prime and Bumblebee in TRANSFORMERS: The Ride – 3D, visit Springfield to experience the Simpsons Ride, and join Gru and his Minions at Minion Mayhem! Unforgettable magical experiences await you at Diagon Alley!

Sunday

• Walt Disney World’s EPCOT | 8AM – 8PM
  Enjoy the exciting rides of Future World; Test Track and Mission: Space, or the re-imagined Soarin’! Or maybe go drinking around the world, stopping in each country of the World Showcase!
• Discovery Cove | 9AM – 5PM
  Get your wetsuit ready… and dive into paradise! Enjoy a more intimate resort style experience as you interact with dolphins, snorkel with rays, or feed exotic birds! Or take it easy and grab some food or swim by the tropical river! A relaxing day and memories you’ll never forget!

Daily Activities

• 9am – 9pm – Gay Days Welcome Information Booth
• 10am – 7pm – Ticket Merchandise Center
• 11am – 7pm – Gay Days Expo
  Experience one of the largest Gay & Lesbian Expos in the world featuring of businesses from all over the world! Showcasing a variety of goods and services. Over 20,000 attendees, over 100 booths, giveaways, AND free prize raffles.
• 11am – 9pm – Adult 18+ Expo
  Enjoy a selection of Adult Vendors that are part of one the largest LGBT Vendor Expos in the World!
• 11am – 5pm – Daytime Pool Party
  Experience one of the many reasons guests from all over the world love our pool parties! Lay out in the Florida sun, grab an ice cold beverage, and enjoy the variety of live entertainment with world class DJ’s.
• 5pm – 2am – Evening Pool Party
  Dance the night away at the pool party as the mood changes once the lights go down.

Where to stay in Gay Orlando?

Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action

Grand Bohemian Hotel,   Aloft Orlando,    Comfort Suites,    Courtyard by Marriott