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n this silver anniversary of Gay Day, we present Watermark’s Guide to Orlando’s Big Gay Weekend 2015, a complete schedule as possible at press time.

We’ve scoured the web, contacted the promoters, called the clubs, and assembled the most up-to-date all-encompassing listings. Most groups have a host hotel, complete with ticket and information booths. Those are listed on page 11. Be sure to check in advance as clubs typically raise cover charges for the first weekend of June.

And not that we’d perpetuate stereotypes, but no one does shopping quite like the LGBT community. That’s probably what makes the numerous Expos at the various host hotels so popular.

Expos run throughout the weekend at the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at Seaworld, B Resort & Spa, the Holiday Inn Lake Buena Vista Downtown, the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort and the Parliament House Courtyard.

Sure, there’s shopping for physical products: T’s, tanks, and trunks with an

endless supply of pithy catchphrases and innuendos; skin-care, hair-care and mouthcare “essentials” that you never knew you cared about; and rainbow-festooned…well, everything. Expo planners know that you can’t spell “homosexual” without S-E-X, so there’s plenty of adult products to be had as well. In fact, the GayDayS group has added their own “Fifty Shades of Gay”-themed BDSM demonstration room to their line-up.

Still, it’s more than a material world.

There’s also shopping for the soul. You can learn about the latest challenges facing the LGBT community’s fight for equality, discover a nonprofit organization that will benefit from your support and, in some cases, take part in health screenings, tests, and vaccinations.

Think of it as a mini-mall for merchandise and the mind!

Orlando’s Big Gay Weekend is here and we’re thrilled to be your guide. Have fun, make friends and don’t forget to be safe. We want you to be around to guide you again next year!

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GayDayS Kickoff Party

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The GayDayS gang gets their party started tonight at the recently revamped I-Drive mall. $15

Trivia Tuesday

5– 9 P.M. PARLIAMENT HOUSE ICON LOUNGE

9 P.M.–1 A.M. PARLIAMENT HOUSE’S BEAR DEN

Cubby KJ Pat hosts tonight’s bear-friendly karaoke. No cover

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3

Suggested Park: Animal Kingdom

Bingo Untucked

5:30–9 P.M. PARLIAMENT HOUSE’S ICON LOUNGE

Trivia master Doug Ba’aser hosts the resort’s weekly casual trivia. No cover

Ginger Minj untucks her Bingo balls here every Wednesday.

No cover

Drag Bingo

Team Trivia

6:30–9:30 P.M. HAMBURGER MARY’S

Orlando’s Dynamic Drag Duo Miss Sammy and Carol Lee host a special edition of Drag Bingo. No cover

7 P.M. HAMBURGER MARY’S

Doug Ba’aser asks the questions; tonight’s games feature special Gay Days and Disney trivia! No cover

Hip Hop Tuesday

GayDayS Film Festival: Naked As We Came

TUESDAY TO THURSDAY

TUESDAY, JUNE 2

Bearaoke

7 P.M. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD— FLORIDA BAY BALLROOM

Love, loss and hope are tumultuously explored in this Richard LeMay film. Cost TBD

Taylor’s Fun House

6 P.M. STONEWALL BAR

Sponsored by the Orlando City Bear Club, tonight’s game night features special Gay Days and Disney-themed Trivia and other games hosted by DJ Cap’n Kirk. No cover

Almost Famous

11 P.M. PARLIAMENT HOUSE—DISCO

Gidget Galore hosts a special Gay Days Weekendthemed edition of the anything-goes talent contest. No cover before 11 p.m.

THURSDAY, JUNE 4

Suggested Theme Park: Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Tidal Wave Singles Mixer

5 P.M. HOLIDAY INN ORLANDO LBV— PALM BREEZES BAR

Single bears, cubs, and other forest creatures mingle at this Tidal Wave Weekend kickoff.

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8 P.M.–3 A.M. PARLIAMENT HOUSE

Traditionally it’s the resort’s biggest Hip Hop night of the year, with DJ Saxwell. Cost TBD

PARTY HOST HOTELS

INFORMATION

Host Hotel

For Tickets & Info

GayDayS.com

Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld

GayDayS.com

Girls in Wonderland

Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort

GirlsInWonderland.com

One Mighty Weekend

Buena Vista Palace

OneMightyWeekend.com

One Magical Weekend

B Resort & Spa

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Parliament House Resort

Parliament House

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Tidal Wave Weekend

Holiday Inn Lake Buena Vista Downtown

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5–7 P.M. SHERATON LBV RESORT—27 PALMS POOL CLUB

Check in, then check out fellow partiers at the official welcoming reception for Girls in Wonderland. Free

My Big Gay Game Show

5– 9 P.M. PARLIAMENT HOUSE’S ICON LOUNGE

“Glitter and Be Gay Day-ed” with hostess Gidget Galore at today’s games! No cover

GayDayS Film Festival: Unfit— Ward vs. Ward 6 P.M. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD—FLORIDA BAY BALLROOM

A documentary about one lesbian mother’s custody battle for her daughter. Cost TBD

Girls at GayDayS Happy Hour

6-10 P.M. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD—BANGLI BAR

Featuring giveaways and drink specials. Free

6-10 P.M. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD—GRAND LAKES BALLROOM

Taste-test food and adult beverages from a variety of restaurants, vineyards and breweries; with an appearance from Food Star Emily Ellyn.

Music by DJ Nancy Starr. $40

Tidal Wave Cigar Social

7 P.M. HOLIDAY INN ORLANDO LBV—PALM BREEZES BAR PATIO

Suggested Theme Park: Disney’s Hollywood Studios

NCLR Welcome Cocktail Reception

5–7:00 P.M. SHERATON LBV RESORT

Ladies, if you haven’t felt welcomed yet, now’s your chance with the team from the National Center For Lesbian Rights; featuring music by Melissa Crispo. Free

Tidal Wave

And yet, Smokey the Bear would probably not approve.

6–11 P.M. WET ‘N’ WILD: 6200 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE

Dine Out at Maxine’s

The weekend’s premiere bear event takes over the I-Drive water park serves up bear soup tonight, with DJ Brayden Marc. $75

This Girls in Wonderland three-course dinner with wine pairings is a fundraiser for the Zebra Coalition for LGBT youth. $60

GayDayS Film Festival: Unfit: The Love Part of This

7–10 P.M. MAXINE’S: 337 SHINE AVE.

P.I. at P.H.

8 P.M.–3 A.M. PARLIAMENT HOUSE

6 P.M. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD—FLORIDA BAY BALLROOM

The P-House celebrates Gay Two Massachusetts women leave their husbands to become Day nights gone by at this a lesbian couple in the 1970’s Pleasure Island-themed party. No cover until in this moving award-winning documentary. Cost TBD 11 p.m. $10

Traffic Jam

10 P.M.–2:30 A.M. EMBER: 42 W. CENTRAL BLVD.

Phish Phest and Girls in Wonderland take over Downtown Orlando’s hottest indoor/outdoor venue; ladies send signals via glow necklaces—red equals stop, yellow for caution, and green means go! Shows

by Spikey Dikey. $15

THURSDAY TO FRIDAY

Girls in Wonderland Happy Hour

A Taste of GayDayS FRIDAY, JUNE 5

Miss Gay Days Pageant

7 P.M. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD— GREAT LAKES BALLROOM

Harmony Breeze, the 2014 Miss Gay Days, steps down for tonight’s winner, who’ll have the opportunity to represent GayDayS, Inc., throughout the year.

RipTide

7 P.M.–2 A.M. DISNEY’S TYPHOON LAGOON

The weekend’s longestrunning party comes complete with water slides, a giant wave pool, and dancing on the beach with DJs Phil B and Joe Gauthreaux… but no lazy river. $97

Out for Laughs

7:30–9:30 P.M. SHERATON LBV RESORT

A lesbian comedian to be announced soon. $30

Gay Days @ Parliament House 8 P.M.–3 A.M. PARLIAMENT HOUSE

Color Me Badd wants to sex you up tonight, as do the Footlight Players, DJ Brianna, DJ Scott Robert, and a handful of adult film stars. $20 Continued on page 22 

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POOL

PARTIES Adult swim! Pool parties are among the most popular gatherings of the weekend... as long as Momma Nature cooperates. For the people who’ve shopped all year for the perfect swimsuit, they’re sure hoping She does.

Prices listed on this page are for tickets purchased at-the-door and are subject to change. Some promoters, but not all, allow their hotel’s guests to attend pool parties for free. In many cases advance-purchase discounts and multi-event passes are available. See the intro page to this guide for specific Web site information.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 GAYDAYS

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD

Wined Up Wednesday:

MAIN LAGOON POOL

Noon-4 p.m.: DJ C-Rail. $15 5 p.m.-3 a.m.: DJ Andy Ajar/DJ Joanie. $20

Aqua Splash:

MAIN LAGOON POOL

10 a.m.-5 p.m.: DJ Andy Ajar/DJ Bret Law. $30 5-10 p.m.: DJ Deanne/ DJ Remedy. $40

Bears Hunny Pot: SERENITY POOL

Noon-5 p.m.: DJ Wendy Hunt. $20 5 p.m.-2 a.m.: |DJ Neon the Glowobear/ DJ Ryan Tiffin. $30

Latin THURSDAY, JUNE 4 Carnivale: KEY WEST POOL GAYDAYS Noon-5 p.m.: DJ DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD

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TIDAL WAVE WEEKEND

HOLIDAY INN LAKE BUENA VISTA DOWNTOWN

Early Arrivals: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.: DJ Gary Hudgins.

Bon Voyage: 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.: DJ Cap’n Kirk/Orlando City Bear Club.

FRIDAY, JUNE 6 GAYDAYS

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD

Sebastian/DJ Tess. $20 5 p.m.-Midnight: DJ Tess/DJ Araceley Manterola. $30

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MAIN LAGOON POOL

10 a.m.-5 p.m.: DJ Bret Law/DJ Chomper. $30 5 p.m.-3 a.m.: DJ Sinna-G/DJ Derek Monteiro. $40

Bears Hunny Pot: SERENITY POOL

10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Jarhead DJ/DJ JB Burgos. $20 5 p.m.-3 a.m.: Dee Jay Cosmo/ DJ D-Stu. $30

Latin Carnivale:

KEY WEST POOL

Noon-5 p.m.: DJ Nancy Starr/DJ Gabriel $20 5 p.m.–Midnight: DJ Gabriel/DJ Maximus 3000. $30

TIDAL WAVE WEEKEND

HOLIDAY INN LAKE BUENA VISTA DOWNTOWN

Flashback Friday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: DJ Mike & DJ Bill James.

Capsized: 11 p.m.-2 a.m.: DJ Gary Hudgins.

GIRLS IN WONDERLAND

SHERATON LAKE BUENA VISTA RESORT 27 PALMS COURTYARD POOLS

11 a.m.-5 p.m.: DJ Pat Pat. $15

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Therapy Session 1: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: DJ Shane Stiel.

3-7 p.m.: DJ Alyson Calagna. $25

TIDAL WAVE WEEKEND

HOLIDAY INN LAKE BUENA VISTA DOWNTOWN

Resurrection: Noon-6 p.m.: DJ Moose Shipwrecked: 8 p.m.-2 a.m.: DJ Barry Huffine.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 GIRLS IN WONDERLAND GAYDAYS SHERATON LAKE DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD

BUENA VISTA RESORT 27 PALMS COURTYARD POOLS

Glo Pop:

11 a.m.-5 p.m.: DJ Whitney Day and DJ Pat Pat. $20

MAIN LAGOON POOL

10 a.m.-5 p.m.: DJ Citizen Jane/DJ JB Burgos/ Jaymes Vaughan. $30 5 p.m.-3 a.m.: DJ Warren/ DJ Chi Chi LaRue. $40

ONE MAGICAL WEEKEND

Bears Hunny Pot:

Therapy Session 2: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: DJ Tony Ruggiero.

3 p.m.-7 p.m.: DJ Eddie Martinez. $25

SERENITY POOL

10 a.m.-5 p.m.: DJ Sergio V/DJ Maximus 3000. $20 5 p.m.-3 a.m.: DJ Sinna G/ DJ Chris Adams. $30

Latin Carnivale:

KEY WEST POOL

Noon-4 p.m.: DJ Tess/DJ Leony (Rumba 100.3 FM). $20 5 p.m.-DJ Leony/ DJ Gabriel. $30

B RESORT & SPA POOL

PARLIAMENT HOUSE

PARLIAMENT HOUSE RESORT POOL

Noon-5 p.m.: DJ Scott Roberts; Pool Games with Gidget Galore. No cover

SUNDAY, JUNE 7 GAYDAYS

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD

Temptation Sunday:

MAIN LAGOON POOL

10 a.m.-5 p.m.: DJ Citizen Jane/ DJ Randy Bettis. $30 5 p.m.-3 a.m.: DJ Edil Hernandez/ DJ Chris Adams. $40

Bears Hunny Pot: SERENITY POOL

10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Jarhead DJ/DJ Sergio V. $20 5 p.m.-2 a.m.: DJ Citizen Jane/DJ C-Rail. $30

Latin Carnivale:

KEY WEST POOL

Noon–5 p.m.: DJ Derek Monteiro/DJ Tess. $20 5 p.m.-Midnight: DJ Tess/DJ Gabriel. $30

GIRLS IN WONDERLAND

SHERATON LAKE BUENA VISTA RESORT 27 PALMS COURTYARD POOLS

11 a.m.-5 p.m.: DJ Whitney Day and DJ Pat Pat.$20

ONE MAGICAL WEEKEND B RESORT & SPA POOL

Therapy Session 1: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: DJ Chris Camuso.

3 p.m.-7 p.m.: DJ Bryan Reyes. $25

GAY DAY!

The original mass gathering of LGBTs in a theme park, Gay Day at the Magic Kingdom, has spawned similar outings at amusement parks across the globe. Though there’s little “official” about this very unofficial outing, there are some traditions that have carried on year after year:

11 a.m. // LGBT Youth Fantasyland Entrance behind Cinderella’s Castle

Gay and lesbian youth groups have been known to meet here.

12 p.m. // Pre-parade Cocktail Break Outer Rim Lounge, Contemporary Resort

Sometimes you need a coolingoff cocktail, and since none can be had inside the Magic Kingdom, this is the place to go.

1 p.m. // Lesbian Express Town Square

Show up early at the Main Street Railroad station for a full round-trip view of the park.

1 p.m. // Annual Bear Gathering Country Bear Jamboree

The ursine set traditionally meets at the Frontier Land show.

1 p.m. // Leather Pirates of the Caribbean

A group ride for leather lovers.

3 p.m. // Parade Cinderella’s Castle, Magic Kingdom

It’s as close to a Pride parade as you’ll ever get in a theme park. The deepest concentration of LGBTs will be in front of Cinderella’s Castle and on Main Street.

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Night of Lust

FRIDAY TO SATURDAY

10 PM-2 AM CLUB MIXX

Tidal Wave Cigar Social

Conference

Red Version 1: Unmasked

7 P.M. Suggested Theme This all girl show features a HOLIDAY INN LBV special performance by Mannish Park: Magic Kingdom— DOWNTOWN—PALM 25 years of Gay Day! Ways and is hosted by local BREEZES BAR PATIO radio personality Rae. Multiple Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em!

DJs will spin all night and doors Transpire open at 10 p.m. $20

The Days of Gays

10 PM-2 AM SOUTHERN NIGHTS

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Facebook Friday

8:30 P.M. HAMBURGER MARY’S

RuPaul’s Drag Race favorite Ginger Minj, The Minx and Aysia Black host this unique show where the audience chooses what songs the entertainers perform. No cover

Climax

9 P.M.–2 A.M. LOCATION TBD

The Girls in Wonderland delay the announcement of where they’ll have this year’s Climax, but when they have it, it will be with Baby Blue Star and Ivy. $20

Gay Days Platinum Friday

Flex Fridays presents drag stars Roxxxy Andrews, Axel Andrews, Sassy Devine, Maya Andrews, Tasha Long and Chevelle Brooks perform at 11 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. Enjoy all you can drink specials all night. $20-$40

Mighty Mouse Porn Party

11 P.M.–2 A.M. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD—GREAT LAKES BALLROOM

An evening of fun is promised with safe-sex porn director/drag legend Chi Chi LaRue and bareback porn stars Rocco Steele and Trenton Ducati! Music

by DJ C-Rail. $20

Tonight’s party hosted by Angelica Sanchez features Jannell Mezzan, Poizon Ivy, Stasha Sanchez and music by Homebase DJ and DJ Ressie Cup. $TBA

8 A.M.–6:30 P.M. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD

7 P.M.–2 A.M. EPCOT

Hosted by One Magical This day-long conference features forums and seminars Weekend, this new-level circuit party encourages for the entire transgender attendees to wear red… community. Details at preferably something TranspireFlorida.com. different (and cleaner) than they wore all day Tidal Wave in the Magic Kingdom.

Music by DJ Paulo. $97 Wedding 4:30 P.M. HOLIDAY INN ORLANDO LBV

A half-dozen bear couples tie the knot; we hear WDW is a great place to honeymoon.

What better way to celebrate marriage equality? Free

Tidal Wave Singles Mixer

5 P.M. HOLIDAY INN ORLANDO LBV—PALM BREEZES BAR

GayDayS Comedy

8 P.M. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD—GREAT LAKES BALLROOM

It’s a night of laughter with comedic hotties Adam Sank and Scott Nevins. $30

Lisa Lampanelli 8 P.M. HARD ROCK LIVE

Afterglow

All the single ladies, all the…well, probably zero ladies at this bear event.

A women’s after-hours party with a live DJ. $10

GayDayS Illusions Show Film Festival: 8:30 P.M. Helicopter Mom HAMBURGER MARY’S

2 A.M.–5 A.M. SHERATON LBV RESORT

Cadabra

9 P.M.–2 A.M. PULSE NIGHTCLUB

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SATURDAY, JUNE 6

2 A.M.–8 A.M. B RESORT AND SPA

The One Magical Weekend gang have taken over hosting duties for the circuit crowd, including the late-night afterhours parties, such as this one featuring music by DJ Alexander and DJ Alex Acosta. $57

6 P.M. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD—FLORIDA BAY BALLROOM

Nia Vardalos plays a hilarious smothering mother to her not-out son who may or may not be gay. Cost TBD

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The newly svelte stand-up returns to Orlando with a new sarcastic bite. $50

It’s the standing-room-only first-Saturday-of-the-month celebrity impersonation shows hosted by Leigh Shannon at the popular downtown LGBT bar and grille. No cover Continued on page 32 

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his year marks 25 years of LGBTs descending upon Orlando for fun in the sun and in the parks. And though 25th anniversaries are typically marked in silver, red has long been the color of choice for Gay Day at the Magic Kingdom, which is June 6 this year.

And while the majority of people do wear red, it’s not uncommon to see rainbows, pride-shirts and the ubiquitous group of muscle bears—typically from Fort Lauderdale—wearing T-shirt with their creative re-naming of the Seven Dwarfs.

When Gay Day originally launched, Universal Orlando was just a single theme park opened barely a year, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics collapsed into 15 sovereign republics that year and L.A. Lakers point guard Magic Johnson announced he had HIV, effectively ending his NBA career.

Also born that year: British singer

Ed Sheeran, and actresses Emma Roberts and Shailene Woodley.

We’ve come a long way as a community since those early days. Marriage equality has arrived in Florida and will hopefully be the law of the country by mid-summer. Gay Days isn’t a Pride event—we have Come Out With Pride for that—but it is a familiar gathering of LGBTs from around the world.

Traditions are heavy with this day and for many different groups. . (A full list of traditions is on page 17).Youth meet at 11 a.m. by Cinderella’s castle and lesbians take a train ride at 1 p.m. Bears woof at each other at the same time outside Country Bear Jamboree while leather folk cool off in Pirates of the Caribbean.

Gay Day is a magical day, one that is enjoyed by families, partners and singles.

Here’s wishing you a very happy 25th Annual Gay Day!

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Pig Party

SATURDAY TO SUNDAY

9 P.M. HOLIDAY INN ORLANDO LBV

The Tidal Wave gang looks to satisfy all your piggy needs... with a pork/bacon/prosciuttothemed dinner. $25

Latin Gay Days Explosion 9 P.M.–2 A.M. PULSE NIGHTCLUB

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Girls in Wonderland— 15 Years Anniversary Party!

8 P.M.–2 A.M. HOUSE OF BLUES DOWNTOWN DISNEY

The largest and most popular women’s event of the weekend features music by DJ Whitney Day and DJ Pat Pat and shows

by Baby Blue, Ivy Les Vixen and Vikkerious Vixen. $31

Gay Days @ Parliament House

8 P.M.–3 A.M. PARLIAMENT HOUSE

Wilson Phillips hold on for their first-ever Gay Days Weekend appearance, with DJ Brianna, DJ Scott Robert, The Footlight Players, adult film stars and a foam party. $30

The club’s weekly Latin night welcomes Kandy Ho and Kenya Michaels from RuPaul’s Drag Race, with Poizon Ivy, Queenbee Ho, DJ Flawless Adonis and DJ Raw. Cost TBD

The Days of Gays 9 PM-2 AM SOUTHERN NIGHTS

Sultry Saturdays prents an all women party that features drag performers Roxxxy Andrews, Maya Andrews, Tasha Long and Sassy Divine at 11:30 p.m. Stick around for the Les Vixens Burlesque Show at midnight. $20-40

WE Party Frat House

9 P.M.–3 A.M. VENUE 578 (FORMERLY FIRESTONE LIVE)

Brett Henrichsen’s global party series relocates to Downtown Orlando with this college fraternity-themed bash; with DJ Danny Verde. $40; $20 for Under 25.

Rabbit Hole

2–5 A.M. SHERATON LBV RESORT

A women’s wind-down after-hours with a DJ. $15

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E-Tea @ EPCOT

2-8 A.M. B RESORT AND SPA

2–9:30 P.M. EPCOT

The One Magical Weekend gang have taken over hosting duties for the circuit crowd, including the late-night afterhours parties, such as this one featuring music by DJ Twisted Dee and DJ Nina Flowers. $57

Drink around the world with One Magical Weekend before enjoying a private tea dance with DJ Grind at 5 p.m. End the day with an up-close viewing of the IllumiNations fireworks. $97 includes EPCOT admission/ $30 without

SUNDAY, JUNE 7

Suggested Theme Park: EPCOT

Transpire Conference

9:45 A.M. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD

This day-long conference features forums and seminars for the entire transgender community. Details at TranspireFlorida.com.

Mass

10 A.M. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD—FLORIDA BAY BALLROOM

Though Pope Francis is unlikely to join the services, LGBT Catholics will nonetheless congregate in worship.

Gay Days @ Parliament House

3 P.M.–3 A.M. PARLIAMENT HOUSE

Salt-N-Pepa talk about sex with DJ Brianna, DJ Scott Robert, The Footlight Players, a trio of porn stars and a foam party. $10 before 6 p.m. $30 after 6 p.m.

GayDayS Film Festival

7 P.M. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD – FLORIDA BAY BALLROOM

Cost TBD

Indie Rock

8 P.M.-MIDNIGHT SHERATON LBV RESORT – PALMS POOL CLUB

Broadway Brunch

This Girls in Wonderland closing event features guitars. $10

In honor of the weekend, today’s show—hosted

by RuPaul’s Drag Race favorite Ginger Minj and The Minx—is a salute to allthings Disney. No cover

11 P.M.–8 A.M. B RESORT AND SPA

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