Former Baseball Star Comments On Vacation
Former MLB All-Star Ender Inciarte has ignited a firestorm online after publicly criticizing Disney Cruise Line for what he described as a man “dressed as a woman” aboard one of their family cruises.
The Venezuelan outfielder, known for his years with the Atlanta Braves and a 2017 All-Star nod, took to social media on Sunday to voice his frustration — and the internet hasn’t stopped debating it since.
Hey @DisneyCruise.. love your cruises! Except for the part that there are man dressed as woman… ♂️ thought you already got over it..
— Ender Inciarte (@enderinciartem) December 21, 2025
“Hey @DisneyCruise.. love your cruises! Except for the part that there are man dressed as woman… ♂️ thought you already got over it..” Inciarte wrote in a post that quickly went viral. Though he didn’t provide details about which ship or sailing he was on, the comment struck a chord — both with critics who saw it as intolerant, and supporters who praised him for speaking up about what they believe is the overreach of progressive social messaging in family spaces.
The post drew swift backlash. One user blasted Inciarte as “another Venezuelan disappointment,” accusing him of being fragile and offended by peaceful self-expression. But Inciarte didn’t back down. “It wasn’t hate or a personal attack,” he replied. “It was an opinion based on my convictions. I believe in respecting everyone, but also in calling things by their name without mockery or contempt.”
In another exchange, when told to “consider going to Hell,” Inciarte responded with a message of faith: “No. I’ve been saved from that thanks to Jesus!”
Mierda… otra decepción Venezolana.
El chiquito frágil se molesta fácil a como otra gente viven su vidas tranquilos sin meterse con nadie.
Real classy, mano.
— Carlos Mijares (@CarlosMJRS) December 21, 2025
Far from retreating, Inciarte engaged directly with critics and supporters alike, making clear that for him, this wasn’t about politics — it was about parenting. “Having my kid enter a place where a 6ft tall guy is dressed as a woman and acting like one would traumatize my kid on a family cruise,” he wrote. “I don’t think it’s hate. I just don’t want to normalize that behavior.”
Responses from users mirrored the deep divide in public opinion. Some praised his candor and echoed concerns about exposing children to what they see as inappropriate behavior in family entertainment. Others labeled his post as bigoted and accused him of promoting intolerance.
So much hate for what @enderinciartem posted. My kids would be traumatized seeing dudes dressed as women. This is why I won’t touch @DisneyCruise or @DisneyPlus. All they are doing is trying to normalized bad behavior.
— Jason Moss (@JaMossome) December 21, 2025
Disney Cruise Line has not issued any comment in response to Inciarte’s criticism as of publication.
As the debate rages on, Inciarte seems unfazed. In his view, it’s not about hate — it’s about drawing a boundary for what he believes should remain sacred: the innocence of a family experience. And in today's polarized climate, even that position is enough to start a fire..