Gay Days Pausing Orlando Event. Here’s What We Know

Gay Days Event at Disney World Paused for 2026 Amid Sponsorship Loss and Event Challenges

The long-running Disney World Gay Days gathering — a multi-day fan-organized meetup that traditionally takes place each June in the Orlando area — has officially been placed on pause for 2026, according to an announcement from event organizers. The decision halts what would have marked the 35th anniversary of the unofficial Pride-month tradition, which typically draws thousands of attendees to Central Florida, including group visits to Walt Disn…

Gay Days Orlando canceled, citing sponsor losses and mounting pressures on LGBTQ+ gatherings

It was supposed to be the event's 35th anniversary in June.

Disney World’s Gay Pride Event Canceled for 2026, Future Uncertain

Sad news for LGBTQIA+ Disney Parks fans and allies… Gay Days Orlando has announced that their 2026 events, which typically take over Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort, are officially on pause. This year’s festivities would’ve marked the 35th anniversary of the popular celebration of pride, diversity, and inclusion at the Central Florida theme parks. Gay Days on Pause Credit: Gay Days On February 9, the official Gay Days Orlan…

Orlando Gay Days ‘paused’ this year as sponsors bailed, group says

Organizers of the event, held annually for over three decades, cited a number of issues including the loss of key sponsorship support that "made it impossible to deliver the experience our community deserves."

Organizers pause GayDays Orlando LGBTQIA+ event, vow to return stronger

GayDays Orlando, a community-focused event, has been postponed due to challenges with the host hotel agreement and loss of sponsorship support.

Gay Days pausing Orlando event. Here’s what we know

A major event for the LGBTQ community in Orlando won’t be happening this year as the organizers deal with challenges on several fronts.The organizers for Gay Days announced Sunday that its annual event in Orlando is on pause for this year.“Changes to our host hotel agreement, the loss of key sponsorship support, and broader challenges currently impacting LGBTQIA+ events nationwide made it impossible to deliver the experience our community deserv…