(This is from Carol:)
Yoo Hoo, Landon!
On June 6th '97 you wrote to Amy Ballantyne:
 LH> What has happened to that magical world?
It might be a very challenging thing to think about, but Disney theme
parks and entertainments that tour or play in theatres are open to anyone
who can afford the cost of a ticket, regardless of race, creed, national
origin, religion, sex, age or what have you.  The annual Gay Day event is
_not_ sponsored by Disney or any of the other Orlando theme parks those
participating in this event patronize:  Organized groups go to these places
all the time without regard as to who they are, what type of people they
are, where they are from, what they believe.  If folks can afford the cost
of a ticket and if they behave themselves in a polite and civilized manner
then they are entitled to the same admission privileges as anyone else.
If someone is unruly, then regardless of race, creed, religion, age, sex etc.
they get ejected from the park, or theatre or wherever.  Happens everywhere
in real life, happens also at Disney.
I think the "magical world" of Disney still exists.  You can read books
and watch the films and still get caught up in the terrific storytelling
and entertainment process that only Disney can do so uniquely and so well.
It's just that you don't necessarily have to be of a certain race, creed,
sex, age, national origin, etc. to either appreciate it, create it or
patronize it or acquire its products.  That is pretty much the point of
the whole thing.
It's OK to not agree with XYZ-belief/lifestyle if that is your choice.
Lots of people disagree with each other about a lot of issues.  Disney
rubs some people the wrong way in how or why they do this or that or the
other.  That's just life.  If we just can't agree to accept our
differences and find common ground between us then this world is in heap
big trouble.
--Carol Koster, Fidonet Disney Echo Co-Moderator
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