Event Dates
From: Saturday, June 7, 2025
To: Saturday, June 7, 2025
An annual tradition that invites you to wear a red shirt to The Magic Kingdom on the first Saturday in June.
RED Shirt Pride Day Orlando is an annual tradition that invites you to wear a red shirt to The Magic Kingdom on the first Saturday in June, inspired by the original 30 or 40 people with “kindred spirits” that bravely met at Magic Kingdom back in 1991.
Where to stay during Red Shirt Pride Day?
- 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 Red Shirt Day
- Next Edition: Saturday 7th June, 2025.
- What started as a social gathering has grown to become one of the longest running, most iconic events in LGBTQ+ history. RED Shirt Pride Day has become a global phenomenon, with the first Saturday of June will now known as RED Shirt Pride Day Around the World!
- What better way to kick off Pride Month than people around the world wearing RED as a celebration of life in all of its different colors, shapes, sizes, genders, orientations, nationalities, ages, abilities, and status. The epicenter of this event is The Magic Kingdom in Orlando.
How to Participate?
- At the Orlando theme parks, regular ticket admission is required to participate in each of these events.
- However, these Pride Month events aren’t official Disney events, which means there are no separate tickets needed and no itinerary — so you are free to enjoy the parks as you like.
- Just don’t forget to wear your favorite red shirt and visit the theme parks during the following Gay Days events:
The Pride Cup
- The Pride Cup: A multi-sport LGBT+ competition held each year beginning in 2021 during the first weekend in June in Orlando. We will host all levels of competition. The spirit of the competition will be “Be Kind Champion” to coincide with the RED Shirt Pride Day worldwide mission.
We are One
- We Are One – An Extravaganza for Diversity & Inclusion. A Star-studded fundraiser and benefit held at House of Blues at Disney Springs in Orlando.
Experience the VIP Treatment at Disney Orlando
- Enjoy a VIP experience at one of Orlando’s seven theme parks, including the resorts of Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. Book a VIP Tour
- With a private guide, you can let someone else worry about the logistics while you receive assistance with navigating these popular parks and enjoy minimized wait times on rides.
- Your choices are: Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Note: Pricing is per group for up to eight people
Recommended Hotels in Orlando
The following hotels are currently close to the Red Shirt Pride events:
Grand Bohemian Hotel, Aloft Orlando, Comfort Suites, Courtyard by Marriott
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Hilton Grand offer a superior level of
comfort and style. Close to all the parties.
For further information and advice on
RED Shirt Pride Day Orlando Website
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
4453 Edgewater DriveOrlando, FL 32804
Fun and chill no frills dive gay bar. (they only serve beer, wine, and Jell-O shots,)
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We have chosen hotels in Orlando that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars