Grab your favorite speedos and dancing shoes because GayDays Orlando and One Magical Weekend is just around the corner! This year's theme for GayDays is Mardi Gras - "Let The Good Times Roll." There are tons of pool parties, drag shows, amusement parks, and other fun lgbt events in Orlando beginning Tuesday, May 29th to Sunday, June 3rd and we've got it all covered for you. This year's host hotels are the Double Tree by Hilton Orlando at Seaworld AND the B Resort and Spa so all pool parties, expos, and events below are held at either 2 resorts (unless said otherwise). Here are the GayDays and One Magical Weekend events that you won't want to miss out on! We haven't forgotten about the L in LGBT so continue reading for this year's Girls in Wonderland events.
GayDays - DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando - Disney Springs Area Pool Parties
Tuesday - May 29th
- GayDays Kick Off Party at the Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show (6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.) hosted by Coco Montrese from Rupaul's Drag Race Allstars 2.
- Tickets: $10 advance, $20 at the door, $50 VIP (includes open bar and lite bites)
GayDays - Double Tree Pool Parties
The Main Bayou Pool Parties
-Wednesday - May 30th
- Daytime (12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
- DJ Sean Michael Evening (5:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.)
- Evening ((5:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.)
- DJ Chris Tavi and DJ Rob Moore
-Thursday "Thirsty Thursday" - May 31st
- Daytime (10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
- DJ Aracely
- Evening (5:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.)
- DJ Sean Michael and Chris Adams
-Friday “SPLASH” - June 1st
- Daytime (10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
- DJ Chomper
- Evening (5:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.)
- DJ Sean Michael and Chris Adams
-Saturday “GLOW POP” - June 2nd
- Daytime (10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
- DJ Sushiman
- Evening (5:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.)
- DJ Cindel and DJ Chi Chi LaRue
-Sunday “TEA TIME” - June 3rd
- Daytime (10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
- Pumpkin Spice
- Evening (5:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.)
- DJ Dani Toro and DJ Joe Ross
The Bear Bayou Pool Parties
-Thursday - May 31st
- Daytime (10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
- DJ Chris Tavi
- Evening (5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.)
- DJ Mike James and DJ DeGiacinto
-Friday “Kona Luau” - June 1st
- Daytime (10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
- DJ Scott Robert
- Evening (5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.)
- DJ Barney Philly and Pumpkin Spice
-Saturday - June 2nd
- Daytime (10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
- DJ Sinna-G
- Evening (5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.)
- DJ Chomper and DJ Aracely Manterola
-Sunday - June 3rd
- Daytime (10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
- DJ Sinna-G
- Evening (5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.)
- DJ Chris Adams and DJ Barney Philly
Amusement Parks ("#RedShirtDay" - Wear RED)
-Thursday - May 31st
- Disney's Animal Kingdom (9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
- SeaWorld (9:00 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
-Friday - June 1st
- Disney's Hollywood Studios (9:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.)
- Universal's Islands of Adventure (9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.)
-Saturday - June 2nd
- Disney's Magic Kingdom (9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.)
- Universal Studios (9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
-Sunday - June 3rd
- Disney's Epcot (9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
- Discovery Cove (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Events Associated with GayDays Orlando
-Wednesday - May 30th
- Drag Bingo inside the Voodoo Showroom (7:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.)
-Thursday - May 31st
- Day 1 of Champ Challenge Volleyball Tournament at the Orlando Sports Center (9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
-Friday - June 1st
- "Miss Gay Days" Pageant (7:15 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.)
- Day 2 of Champ Challenge Volleyball Tournament at the Orlando Sports Center (9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
-Saturday - June 2nd
- XXX Porn Bingo with hosts Chi Chi LaRue, Seth Santoro, Woody Fox, Welley Woods. (1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.) inside the Voodoo Showroom.
- All NEW drag show! Diamond Divas presents "ICONS." Impersonators perform to music icons like Whitney Houston, Cher, Bette Midler, Rihanna, and MORE. (7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
-Sunday - June 3rd
- Mr. GayDays Leather Competition (2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) inside the Voodoo Showroom
One Magical Weekend Pool Parties at the B Hotel and Other Events
- Friday - June 1st
- POOL PARTY12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- DJ Erik Armiliato
- DJ Louis Tham
- RIPTIDE at Typhoon Lagoon Waterpark (8:00 p.m. – 2 a.m.)
- DJ Grind and DJ Toy Armada
- Cadabra After Hours at Sun on the Beach Night Club (2:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.)
- DJ Alyson Calagna
- POOL PARTY12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday - June 2nd
- POOL PARTY 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- DJ Edil Hernandez
- DJ Tommy Love
- RED VOLUME III: #STRUT at Disney Spring’s House of Blues (9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.)
- DJ Ivan Gomez and DJ Nacho Chapado
- Cadabra After Hours at Sun on the Beach Night Club (2:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.)
- DJ Alex Acosta
- POOL PARTY 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Sunday - June 3rd
- POOL PARTY 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- DJ JB Burgos
- DJ Ben Baker
- Guy Scheiman
- Cadabra After Hours at Sun on the Beach Night Club (12:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m.)
- DJ Paulo
- DJ Ramos
- POOL PARTY 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
For those who choose to stay local and would rather dance the night away at one of Orlando's best LGBT nightclubs this one's for you:
Popular amongst most of the young LGBT, Southern Nights is opening their doors from May 31st to June 2nd with the following ALL YOU CAN DRINK specials: $20 wells, $30 calls, $40 top shelf & domestic beers. (All prices include entry)
With 7 different bars, Orlando's largest LGBT dance floor, and talented female impersonations, Parliament House is having some of the best performers on stage during GayDays weekend.
- June 1st: from Rupaul's Drag Race All Stars 2, Alaska ThunderF*CK LIVE in concert
- Tickets: $15 advance, $20 at the door, $40 VIP
- June 2nd: Singer, songwriter, and actress Deborah Cox LIVE in concert
- Tickets: $20 advance, $30 a the door, $50 VIP
- June 3rd: From Rupaul's Drag Race Season 10 Aquaria, The Vixen, and Miz Cracker perform live on stage
- FREE before 6:00 p.m., $20 after 6:00 p.m., $50 VIP
Girls in Wonderland (GIW) is for ladies who LOVE other ladies! This year's GIW host hotel is the Grand Orlando Resort at Celebration. With events ALL day, ALL night, and ALL weekend long, we've got the rundown on the best Lesbian parties in Orlando. (Keep in mind, all GIW events are 21+).
Thursday, May 31st
- Kick Off Pool Party at host hotel Sponsored by Bud Light (5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) Free Bud Light for all GIW attendees.
- "TRAFFIC JAM" at the Downtown Orlando nightclub, Ember. Music from DJ Pat Pat. (9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.)
- Wrist Bands:
- Red = Taken
- Yellow = Proceed with caution
- Green = GO FOR IT
Friday, June 1st
- WET Pool Party at the host hotel (12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Tickets: $15 in advance, $25 at the door. Music from DJ Nela and DJ Dlux
- Comedy Show with Rhea Butcher at the IMPROV Comedy Club (7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.) Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door.
- CLIMAX at Cuba Libre (9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.) Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Hosted by Amber's Closet. Music from DJ Dlux and DJ Tatiana.
Saturday, June 2nd
- AFTER HOURS, AFTER GLOW at the host hotel's convention center (2:00 a.m. - 5:00 a.m.) Tickets: 15$ in advance, $20 at the door.
- SPLASH Pool Party at the host hotel (12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Hosted by Amber's Closet and Stevie and Rose. Music from DJ Tatiana and DJ Good Boy. Tickets: $20 in advance, $30 at the door. Enjoy poolside GAMES, GIVEAWAYS, and BIKINI CONTEST.
- CIW Signature Event at BB King's - Point Orlando (9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.) Tickets: $20. Music from Citizen Jane, DJ Pat Pat, Zehno, Morgan Good Boy, Pandia, and Gemini and Reckless. Hosted by: Ariel and friends and Stevie and Rose.
Sunday, June 3rd
- GIRL - The After Party at the host hotel's convention center (2:00 a.m. - 5:00 a.m.) Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door, or $15 with your BB King's wristband. Music from DJ Zenho, DJ Dlux, and DJ Nela.
- Pumps vs. Pants Pool Bash at the host hotel's pool (12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Music from DJ Citizen Jane and DJ Pat Pat.
Don't skip a beat because this is going to be one WILD and MAGICAL weekend. Also, don't miss out on any events in Orlando by subscribing to 407area.
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