Event Dates
From: Thursday, May 29, 2025
To: Monday, June 2, 2025
One Magical Weekend 2025
The event is the largest annual gay celebration held anywhere outside of city Pride marches.
One Magical Weekend 2025
Orlando takes the magic up a notch in June each year with the One Magical Weekend at Disney event. The world famous resort of Disneyland undergoes a gay transformation of pool parties, circuit events and the annual Red Shirt Pride Day. And the party continues each day with some epic pool parties. Note – There is a date change. The event is earlier in 2025 in order not to conflict with WorldPride in Washington DC.
Where to stay during One Magical Weekend?
- The Host Hotel, Sheraton Lake Buena Vista sells out well in advance. In our opinion, there are better hotels nearby. (the hotel as has a 7.4 rating).
- The Candlewood Suites – Rated “Superb” by guests, the 3-star hotel is just a short 10 minute uber to most of the parks and offering a spacious outdoor pool and modern rooms. 2 minutes from the host hotel.
- Sonesta ES Suites Lake Buena Vista – Just 4 minutes from Walt Disney Resort, the Sonesta comes with a heated outdoor pool and offers guests spacious suites with a wide range of apartment-style amenities. 3 minutes from the host hotel.
- Cypress Pointe Resort – Rated “Fabulous” by guests, the resort has year-round pool free parking, spacious apartments and excellent location. 3 minutes from the host hotel.
- Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress – Another “Fabulous” rated hotel, the 4 star Hyatt has all the amenities you need for a perfect vacation, with modern rooms offering excellent balcony views and 6 on site restaurants. 4 minutes from the host hotel.
The Parties
- Thursday May 29th – Monday June 2nd 2025 – One Magical Weekend’s Daytime events revolve around the pool with poolside parties each day from noon until early evening.
- Three signature parties take place, Riptide, RED and The Pride Ball, one each day followed by a series of late night after parties.
3-Day Therapy Pool Parties at the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort
- Friday June 6th, Saturday June 7th, Sunday June 8th- Enjoy 3-days of sunshine, dancing & cocktails alongside 2 resort-style pools at One Magical Weekend’s THERAPY Pool Parties.
RIPTIDE at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Waterpark
- Friday -| 8PM – 2AM – Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Waterpark is converted into a big gay dance party event, One Magical Weekend’s RIPTIDE party!
- The weekend’s signature event once again washes ashore Disney’s entire 52-acre fantasy water park. 6,000 party animals clad in little more than a bathing suit dancing to the beats of International guest DJs.
- Catch the latest 2 additional rides. Board Miss Adventure Falls treasure raft and hit the high seas for crazy fun during the longest ride in the history of the Disney water parks.
- The park is open until 2am along with some of the most popular rides. So get hot dancing with hot guys in speedos and cool down after in the “Gusher”.
- Featuring international guest DJs.
RED Party
- Typically Saturday – Date and venue to be confirmed – Get into the school spirit at RED at House of Blues at Disney Springs. Gear up and get ready to show your true colors with guest DJs.
- With heart thumping sound and euphoric visuals, grab your friends and join us at the game! DRESS CODE: Show your RED.
Pride Ball at the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort
- Awaiting dates – | 9PM – 1AM – A brand new magical kick off to express your Pride. PRIDE BALL onsite at the only official host hotel, Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort.
- Get ready to strike a POSE and let your inner diva run WILD.
After Hours at the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort
- Awaiting dates | 2AM to 8AM – The Magic continues into the late hours as One Magical Weekend presents a series of Afterhour Dance Parties including Fantasy, Locker Room and Daddy.
Where to Stay?
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
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Where we stay!
The Hilton Grand offer a superior level
of comfort & style close to all the parties
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Gay Map of Orlando
Most of the gay bars are in Downtown so we have chosen Hotels close to all the gay bars in this area that have high reviews on booking.com our hotel partner . But please note that none of the gay bars are in walking distance of each other so you will need a car or a taxi.
325 South Orange AvenueOrlando, FL 32801
The guest rooms have lush velvet drapes and deeply toned Java wood. They come with a 37” flat-screen television featuring channels such as HBO and ESPN. The marble bathrooms have a separate bath tub and luxury soap products guests can use.
At the Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando Autograph Collection, guests can relax at the sundeck next to the the outdoor pool area with whirlpool. The fitness centre comes with cardio equipment and free weights.
500 South Orange AvenueOrlando, FL 32801
A cable TV, small refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities are featured in all Orlando Aloft rooms. A lake view or a pool view can be seen from each room. The en suite bathroom has a hairdryer.
WXYZ, the on-site bar, offers food and beverages. A 24-hour front desk, valet parking, and daily maid service are available for guest’s convenience. Guests can play billiards or exercise in the fitness centre at Aloft Orlando Downtown.
730 North Magnolia AvenueOrlando, FL 32803
All guest rooms are non-smoking guestrooms and feature a cable TV, microwave, and small refrigerator. Some rooms also include a spa bath.
Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Downtown also offers free in-room wireless internet access, on-site laundry facilities, and a fitness centre.Vending machines are also offered for added convenience.
2416 North Orange AvenueOrlando, FL 32804
A flat-screen cable TV, desk, and private bathroom are standard in every Downtown Orlando Comfort Suites room. A microwave, small refrigerator, and wardrobe are also provided.
In addition to the ideal location, guests can take advantage of the property's on-site fitness centre, hot tub, and business centre. Free newspapers are available in the lobby.
1662 Clear Lake Ave, Orlando, FL 32805
The holiday home with a patio and lake views has 4 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven. Offering an outdoor swimming pool and Hottub. Parking for up to three cars allowed
55 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32801
The apartment has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. private parking available on site and free WiFi.
63 W Amelia St, Orlando, FL 32801
DTWN Orlando 30 Day Stays offers accommodation with free WiFi and a terrace. All units come with air conditioning, and some have a flat-screen TV, washing machine, a coffee machine, completed with a kitchen
728 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
All units here are air-conditioned with a flat-screen TV, a living room with a sofa, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area, and a private bathroom with bath or shower, a and free toiletries.
110 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32801
Located downtown, Hamburger Mary’s Orlando is the perfect place to Eat, Drink, and Be… MARY! Come on in for a bite and stick around for one of our weekly events.
375 S Bumby Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
Gay Night Club
Mission Statement: "To provide the premier nightclub experience for the LGBTQ community in the greater Orlando Florida area. In the effort to complete this goal we will provide first-rate customer service and craft all drinks with skill and consistency. The customer will always come first and the bar will be as family to the community
4910 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32810, United States
Fun Gay Bra with Friendly bartenders, Hip atmosphere, Perfect for parties, Great food, Fun atmosphere, Local hangout
1913 North Orange Avenue Orlando, FL 32804
Savoy Orlando is one of the most recognized and visited gay bars in the city Savoy is a lively, multi-roomed gay nightclub with dancers, billiards, TVs and outdoor patio.
Never a cover… always something fun to enjoy, 7 nights a week
5026 Edgewater Drive Orlando, FL 32810
Hank's Established in 1987
Hank's is a friendly neighborhood gay bar with Pool Tables, Jukebox, Video Games, Dart Board, ATM, and Large Private Patio Area. On Site Parking. Hank's has been at the same location for over 30 years. Customers visit Hank's from all over the world. Beer, Wine and Soft Drink's. Cash Only.
No Cover Charge. One Drink Minimum
4453 Edgewater DriveOrlando, FL 32804
Fun and chill no frills dive gay bar. (they only serve beer, wine, and Jell-O shots,)
Recommended Hotels in Orlando By Booking
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We have chosen hotels in Orlando that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
Grand Bohemian Hotel
4 Star, Luxury
- 4 Star – Rooftop Pool, Panoramic City Views
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Velvet drapes, 37” flat-screen TV
- Towers over Arts District in Orlando, luxurious accommodation, fine dining, and rooms with lush décor.
Aloft Orlando
3 Star, Great Location
- 3 Star – Outdoor Pool, Near Amway Center
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Cable TV, refrigerator, Wi-Fi
- In Orlando city center, offers outdoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi, and rooms with TVs and refrigerators.
Residence Inn
3 Star, Great Value
- 3 Star – Indoor Pool, Hot Buffet Breakfast
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, seating area
- Indoor pool, complimentary hot breakfast, close to Amway Center, with well-equipped rooms and fitness center.
Courtyard by Marriott
3 Star, Location
- 3 Star – Non-Smoking Rooms, Fitness Centre
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Cable TV, microwave, refrigerator
- Features non-smoking rooms with cable TV, microwave, refrigerator, free Wi-Fi, fitness center, and on-site laundry.
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