Arts & Entertainment
Disney debuts gay pride Mickey Mouse ears
the hats are on sale at in-park
Disney appears to be gearing up for Pride month with the debut of rainbow-colored Mickey Mouse ears available for purchase at its theme parks.
The ears, which are officially titled “Mickey Mouse Rainbow Love,” are for sale at shops in Disney World and Disneyland for $17.99. The hat features rainbow mouse ears with an embroidery of Mickey’s hands holding a rainbow heart on the front.
According to vlogger Gio Spano, customers can also have their names embroidered on the hat in rainbow lettering.
People have already taken to social media to show off their rainbow Mickey ears.
Disney World got gay ears and I need to get them just to piss off old religious people pic.twitter.com/wsGYJhqYsw
— ??? ?? ????????? ⭐️ #Scentist1stWin (@Iuvbin) April 21, 2018
Disney now has gay ass ears! pic.twitter.com/DPvcYaL9HC
— BoyPup Raskal (@dawulf1128) April 20, 2018
I have two words for you tonight: Pride Ears. #Disney #DisneyParks #FABULOUSmouse pic.twitter.com/OiWFggxoDS
— Gloria Brame (@DrGloriaBrame) April 24, 2018
According to Hornet, if people can’t make it out to the parks they can purchase the ears by calling 407-939-5277. The items are also said to be available on Disney’s online shop but are currently not listed on the website.
Out & About
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Politicians slated to speak at annual Blue Moon party
The Washington Blade’s 17th annual Summer Kickoff Party returns Friday, May 17, 5-7 p.m. at the Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Ave.) in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
It’s an exciting election year in Delaware, which is poised to elect its first Black woman senator (Lisa Blunt Rochester) and the nation’s first transgender member of Congress (Sarah McBride).
McBride is scheduled to speak at the party along with several politicos from the area. With the retirement of longtime state Rep. Peter C. Schwartzkopf, a staunch LGBTQ ally, three strong contenders are running to replace him. All three — Marty Rendon, Kathy McGuiness, and Claire Snyder-Hall — are slated to speak at the party. A representative from Blunt Rochester’s campaign is scheduled to speak, along with Kim Leisey, the new executive director of CAMP Rehoboth.
Tax-deductible tickets are $20 and available on Eventbrite or via the Blade’s Facebook page. The party is sponsored by Justin Noble of Sotheby’s, The Avenue Inn & Spa, and Blue Moon.
Andy Cohen, executive producer of “The Real Housewives” franchise and host of “Watch What Happens Live,” will return to Sixth & I on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
This event will be his fifth appearance at the venue to celebrate the paperback release of his New York Times bestselling memoir, “The Daddy Diaries,” talk about the latest Housewives happenings, and answer audience questions about everyone’s favorite Bravolebrities.
Cohen will be in conversation with Rep. Robert Garcia, who represents California and is the first LGBTQ immigrant to win a congressional seat. Rep. Garcia has also been known to quote from “The Real Housewives” in congressional hearings.
Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
“Herses- Purse Frist Extravaganza” will be on Friday, May 3 at 9 p.m. at 1835 14th St. N.W. This will be an evening of dancing and performances, hosted by HAUS of Bambi Award-winning Performance Artist, BUMPER. Refreshments are also available for purchase.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.