It's making me think crazy thoughts about booking an unplanned summer trip! I'm a teacher, so the kids and I are off all summer. We could take the time to drive down, so no flight costs. And with only 4 of us we could fit in a Value room. I think the total cost would be about half what we usually spend. But we'd have to go without DH, and I don't think he'd like that.
Teacher here also!
I picked June to travel this year instead of spring break because this trip is a congratulations to my son for making it to 6th grade! Some people said, you knew he was going to middle school back in June of last year??(Obviously, he's in 5th right now) Uh yeah...my child doesn't fail..that's NOT an option. I had the trip in my head June of 2018, but didn't start to plan till December of 2018. I booked our room in January when the FL resident rates came out. Originally I did June 9-13, but realized we have something else we're committed to that Sunday the 9th and can't travel for two days. So I bumped us a week earlier instead of a week later thinking it's better to go right when he gets out of school considering many other schools will still be in session. My son is done on May 31st. My kids in the district I teach in are done on the 24th. I finish on the 28th. My husband told me 4 years ago, when that trip to Disney wasn't as successful as I'd hoped
that perhaps I should travel with a girlfriend who enjoys Disney as much as I do, or with our son when he's a bit older and not as "scared" or apprehensive about certain things. I asked that he would be okay with just me and the son going...he said, yep. So I compromised. We have some long time friends that we met when hubby was in the military who live in Lakeland FL now. They are an hour from Disney. I told hubby I would contact them and spend a couple of days with them while down there. He trusts both the husband and wife so I knew that would be a plus for all of us.
Hubby was considering going, but right before I purchased our tickets in March, I asked should I purchase one for him and add him to the resort ressie. He said, unfortunately, he needs to stay behind and handle things at that poo poo job of his.
He's looking to get out and he needs to do everything possible to do that. 5 days away on vacation would make that more difficult considering what's been going on the last few years. So I said ALL that...to mention this to you....
My husband is VERY particular about me and our son and what goes on in our life. Although I'm perfectly capable of driving the 6 hours to Disney on my own, he just would prefer to be there as far as protection and safety goes. However, he can't be, but that doesn't mean he won't allow son and I to go on our own. He's already said that is okay. I have a cell phone...I'm travelling on Sunday morning instead of Saturday night and since we've done the route before to Disney, I'm comfortable with the drive and it being a safe route. If I remember correctly, if my tank is filled before we leave, I should haven't to fill it again until we reach Disney!
If your husband trusts you and loves you and understands your love for Disney, I can't see it being a problem with just you and the kids going!
Good luck no matter what you decide!!
Crazy cheap rates for August right now. I saw an Animal Kingdom Standard view for 249 for AP! Plus the new DP deal for Disney Visa holders. If we weren’t booked DVC for September I would move our dates.
