Teachers On Vacation??

[winifredweasley]

My band teacher is obsessed with disney world. In the classroom he has posters on the walls. He drinks out of disney coffee mugs. He wears disney ties and pins. He talks about disney all the time.

 

[dgaston]

DH says: I've been a HS teacher for 33 years. My first Disney trip was in 1956 to DL maybe the first year it was open. And I've been addicted to Disney ever since. It was a delight but I'm glad our oldest two don't go on vacation with us, and we just have the youngest one (DS15). Other peoples kids--I love it when I see kids having a good time in spite of their parents' behavior. Let 'em have fun. My standard teaching wardrobe consists of Grumpy shirts and Donald shirts because I know it drives my principal crazy! I have several students of mine over the years who are just as addicted as I am, so I know their kids will be brought up right. I know there's such a thing as the Disney gene.

Donald

 

[J&D]

DH and I are also both teachers. We don't have any kids of our own yet, and we LOVE going to Disney. We usually go 2-3 times per year. We enjoy being able to act like kids ourselves. Even though there are tons of kids there, we can relax knowing that we aren't in charge of any of them.

 

[ncbyrne]

I'm not a teacher, but my DD is. She's been a 1st grade or Kindergarten teacher since 1990. She's also a mother of two and their favorite vacation has always been WDW! When people ask my DD how she can endure all those kids after being with kids all day every day...her reply is always the same: If I didn't love kids, I wouldn't have chosen to be a teacher! A WDW vacation makes perfect sense for teachers, especially!

 

[MissDisneyTeach]

I'm an 11th year, second grade teacher. Just got back from the March 6th Magic cruise that had about 950 kids onboard. Didn't bother me a bit! Even in a confined space like a ship. I go to WDW and DL as often as I can and the kids don't bother me, maybe because I'm just a kid in a grown-up body! My classroom and home are all decorated with Disney. I have tons of Disney clothes, shoes, and jewelry. My friend that went on the cruise with me couldn't believe I had that much Mickey stuff! My students are always getting me "Mickey" stuff. I have used my Christmas and cruise video as a reward for my kids, too. They can't wait to see what happens next on my video! Their parents are probably not happy with me because they all want to go to WDW and on a cruise now! Oh well, there's no place better to go!

Teresa

 

[cmarsh01]

I do teach, but its just my day job. My real passion is my wife and 3 young kids. And for us, Disney is the place to be for spring break. I am not a teacher April 3-11, I am Daddy and that rocks.

 

[Snow Shoe]

I taught public ed. for 23ys.(9-12 grd's), and college for the past 12ys., and I'M HERE TO SAY THAT....I LOVE DISNEY!!!! I wear my Disney polo, and long sleeve style shirts when ever I can. My computer wall paper is even Disney. When I taught at my H.S., anybody planning to go to Disney came to me for help in planning, tickets, rooms, cost control tips, etc. The same has now happened to me on my college campus. It's the place I can act like a 7yr old, and not get into much trouble. Also, Disney has been the only place I can go, and really feel I've had a vacation. The outside world is shut off and I become that 7yr old again. Ya gota love it!!!!

 

[jimmiej]

Twenty-one year veteran teacher here. DW & I looooooove WDW!!! See my previous trips (& upcoming trip)below. It's therapy for me. Finally, I can act like a kid, LOL!

 

[bobcat]

Another teacher here! Guess who I always strike up conversations with on vacation? Yep other teachers!!! We can spot each other can't we.

Now if we could only have a great convention or professional development at WDW where we could visit off season...

 

[Purrrrfecta]

Yes,
I am one teacher who believes Disney provides therapy for those who need to reconnect with their children, spouses, pets. etc.
etc.!

Can't wait to leave on May 30th!!!

 

[disneyjunkie]

Another teacher checking in.

My son and I leave on Thursday.

Everyone at work knows how much I love disney. One of our school social workers asked me if I plan to vacation somewhere else after this trip. I asked her why would I want to go somewhere else?


It's funny, people never think twice about others going to the beach, or Vegas year after year. Tell these same people you're planning another trip to WDW and they look at you like you have three heads.

 

[DisKim]

This thread is great! My DH and I are both teachers and are taking our kids for the third time this summer. Unlike many of the others on this thread, I teach at the high school level. I love seeing all the adorable young children having a great time. It's something different for me. As a working mom, I love having the time to bond with my husband and children.

 

[Bugfella]

This year will be our first vacation at WDW as a "teacher" family.

A few years ago, my husband decided that he wanted to change careers and become a high school science teacher. Well, that meant more school and long evenings away from the kids.

He is finally graduating this June with a degree in Education. When I asked him what he wanted to do to celebrate his great achievement, he quickly answered "Go to WDW!"

Although the kids love MK, I think we're going to spend more time at Epcot this year.

Can't wait!! - BugFella

 

[IvyandLace]

I too wanted to give this thread "two thumbs up"!! My DH is a third year social studies teacher, and we are WDW addicts! I especially enjoyed reading all the posts concerning those younger teachers without kids...that's us to a "T"! My DH's "kids" always give him a hard time 'bout going to Disney-we know they're just jealous!-and he has enjoyed using Disney to teach social studies. His very favorite part of the World is World Showcase and has spent many hours filming and snapping pics to enhance his class. He always has a few kids that "volunteer" to tag along with us!!

He even wears his lanyard to class!! I never thought he would fall for Disney...but he considers it his "therapy" and loves that it is a "whole new world" to enjoy!

IVY

 

[djm99]

Are you kidding!!!!!!??????? I work (as a teacher) for Disney vacations!!!!! My students laugh at me all the time about my love of ALL THINGS DISNEY!!!!! I usually go during the summer - August 6-17 this year. DH is a teacher too, and one of us usually work summer school, so August is the only month we can go for a couple weeks at a time!!!! We've been planning since September last year!!!!! Oh yeah, be prepared for a wonderful trip report - some 30+ friends, family, and associates will be traveling with us this year!!!!! Sounds like a nightmare waiting to happen, but it will still be MAGICAL