Disney Permits Gay Marriage

By Gina Keating in Los Angeles
April 06, 2007 09:52am
Article from: Reuters

THE Walt Disney Company has changed its policy to allow same-sex couples to have a Fairy Tale Wedding.

The package runs mainly at its two US resorts and cruise line.

Disney previously allowed gay couples to organise their own weddings or commitment ceremonies at rented meeting rooms at the resorts, but had barred them from purchasing its Fairy Tale Wedding package and holding the event at locations at Disneyland and Walt Disney World set aside specifically for weddings.

"We are updating our Fairy Tale Wedding guidelines to include commitment ceremonies,'' Disney Parks and Resorts spokesman Donn Walker said.

"This is consistent with our policy of creating a welcoming, respectful and inclusive environment for all of our guests.''