"Wobble" has become more than a dance move to some students at Loachopoka Elementary School.
The third graders are hoping the dance will help their dream trip to Disney World become a reality.
The idea originated with third-grade teachers Stephanie Broach, Madelyn Crosby and Robert Harlan.
"We wanted to go somewhere that wasn't too far to drive to," Crosby said. "It has so many experiences in all one place. We want to go feel the Disney magic."
To garner support for their trip, the third-graders made a YouTube video for "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" featuring the students dancing to hip-hop artist V.I.C.'s song "Wobble." They hope the video will achieve national recognition.
"We thought it would be a good idea to do because everyone loves seeing little kids dance, and everyone knows the 'wobble,'" said third-grader Calvin Crabb.
The class is also fundraising by working football games, selling barbecue plates and hosting fall festivals.
Crosby said the trip will be a distinctive experience for many of the children.
"They will get to travel and experience hotel life," Broach said. "Traveling is a rarity for these children who only go to Columbus and Birmingham on occasions. In one questionnaire it was discovered that only a fourth of the students actually vacation outside of Alabama."
The classes will be participating in Disney's Youth Education Series, which provides learning opportunities for students through chemistry experiments at Epcot and studying animal behaviors at Animal Kingdom.
Crosby said she hopes the trip will motivate her students when they see more of what the world has to offer.
Third-graders Carrington Allen and Jasavein Frazier hope to see how movies are made, find Mickey Mouse and ride roller coasters. Jireh Ray wants to learn about roller coasters.
The trip is planned for the spring if the classes are able to raise enough funds.
They will visit three of the six Disney Parks: Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom. They also hope to visit Downtown Disney to eat dinner at the world-famous Rainforest Cafe.
To donate, check out the third graders' Facebook page, A Dream is a Wish, and their YouTube video, "Wobble Our Way to Disney World."
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