As part of the KindRED Pride Foundation, The Pride Cup is an annual LGBTQ+ multi-sport competition held during Gay Disney weekend – the first weekend in June in Orlando. With events welcoming all levels of athletes, the spirit of the competition to Kickoff Pride Month at RED Shirt Pride Days during Gay Disney!
2023 SPORTS
SPONSOR EVENTS
PRIDE CUP EVENTS
HAPPY HOURS
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 6:00-8:00pm
Get to know players throughout the tournament while you celebrate your victories, commiserate your losses or just want to hangout and have a cold one at our nightly Pride Cup Happy Hours at Jocks & Jills Sports Bar.
Jocks & Jills Sports Bar is located next door from the Fairfield Inn host hotel over at the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Hotel.
POOL PARTIES
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 6:00-8:00pm
- Saturday from 6:00-11:30pm
Players get free entry to Therapy Pool Parties after 6pm or all day access if they book a hotel at the Fairfield Inn Host Hotel. On Saturday, June 3rd we will have a dedicated Pride Cup Player Pool Party starting at 6pm.
All pool parties are located next door from the Fairfield Inn host hotel over at the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Hotel.
RIPTIDE PARTY
- Friday, June 2nd at 8:00pm
Join thousands of LGBTQ+ tourists from around the nation at the epic RIPTIDE party at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. Featuring 16 waterslides, lazy river, wave pool and a brach front dance party featuring international DJ GSP.
All Pride Cup players get 20% off admission, you will either receive a discount code or be able to purchase tickets in your sports registration.
GIRLS IN WONDERLAND
Thursday & Friday June 1 & 2, 2023 | 6 pm to 8 pm – BUD LIGHT WELCOMEs You to Happy Hour
Live music and free Bud Light on draft for Girls In Wonderland attendees until it runs out, so get there early!
Friday & Saturday June 2 & 3, 2023 | 11 AM to 5 PM – WET & SPLASH POOL PARTIES
Get ‘wet’ at the first pool party of the weekend. Indulge in the scenery. Relax, swim, eat, drink, and dance at our dual pools while dancing to your favorite DJs making waves on the turntables | 21+
SUNDAY June 4, 2023 | 11 AM – 7 PM – SUNDAY FUNDAY! POOL PARTY
Frolic and splash around at our infamous sun-drenched pool party. Sip tropical cocktails and dance to the sounds of Guest DJS on the main stage pool….and don’t forget our annual MUFF EATING CONTEST!
Events at the Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive, 8001 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
HOST HOTEL & VENUES
Crowne Plaza: Orlando – Lake Buena Vista is the official host hotel of the Pride Cup. Players can take advantage of a special $189/per night rate that includes 2 all-day Therapy Pool Party tickets and 2 tickets to RIPTIDE at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon on Friday night.
All sports will be played less than 2 miles away from the host hotel at Dr. Phillips Community Park and the Adjacent Lake Buena Vista High School. These facilities are brand new with restrooms, pavilions, vending machines and the Pride Cup will invite many local food trucks to provide lunch options during the day.
SPONSORSHIP
SPREAD THE WORD!
The Pride Cup needs your help to promote our tournament! Please promote and share us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and other channels to help make this the most successful event possible.
For More Information, please email: Billy@kindREDpride.org
Disclaimer: All of the events and venues at The Pride Cup are “at your own risk.” While visiting and/or participating all persons assume any and all risks associated with the activities and venues, including participating in an activity by one of our Sports Partners. The Kindred Pride Foundation, Inc. is not responsible and is to be held harmless of any injury sustained while at its events or venues. We encourage everyone to participate and act in an appropriate manner and reserve the right to refuse service or entry to anyone not meeting that criteria. Any participants or guests not following or adhering to our rules may be asked to leave.
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