Gay Days Anaheim Producer Eddie Shapiro & RDR performer Jackie Cox ("It's One Way To Spend A Life")

In this Gay Days Anaheim sneak peak episode, Dennis is joined by the event's producer Eddie Shapiro and drag queen Jackie Cox, a Gay Days veteran who will be performing this year with her Drag Race compatriot Jan in a show called YKJ. Eddie shares the history of Gay Days, which is celebrating its 28th year, while Jackie discusses his personal connection to Disneyland, including working in the parade 20 years ago and having his first kiss on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride as a teenager. The conversation also covers the current political climate, with Eddie noting that corporate sponsorship dried up after the current administration was elected, though the community-driven nature of the event continues to thrive with special activities like the Tiki Room choreography and those 1000-person group photos in front of the castle. Other topics include: their favorite Gay Days memories, Jackie's appearance in the film Song Sung Blue, Dennis's MisMatch Game Gay Days show on September 19th, this year's other celeb guests including Jaclyn Smith and Cheyenne Jackson, what makes the Gay Days audiences special and that time Eddie went on the Peter Pan ride with Carol Channing and her husband. Gay Days Anaheim is happening September 18-20. www.gaydaysanaheim.com