Dream Builder Vacations by Karrie Larsen

23/03/2025

Cheers to Sunday.
Wishing you a relaxing day. If you're in Iowa, it's likely the last day of Spring Break. Enjoy!

22/03/2025

Apparently, it's National Goof Off Day. When I heard that, I immediately thought of these photos and knew they were perfect to celebrate this day. I feel like Goofy & Max would fit well into my family.

21/03/2025

Wishing my clients the most magical first cruise! Today they embark on a new adventure for their family and I am so excited for them.

20/03/2025

Sometimes things don't go as planned on vacation day, that's why having a Dream Builder on your side is a good idea.

It was a bit of a crazy start for my clients today with flight delays. Since they allowed me to arrange ground transfers for them, I was able to contact that company directly and modify their pickup time so they didn't have to worry. They've now arrived in Orlando and are ready to start their magical adventure.

20/03/2025

I just applied this offer and my client and her family will now be dining for FREE in September! That's a savings of over $875!

If you are a Disney Visa card holder and considering a Walt Disney World vacation later this year, you get early access now through March 26th for this FREE dining offer!

Here are additional details:

Get a FREE dining plan when you purchase a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a room at a select Disney Resorts Collection hotel and a theme park ticket with a Park Hopper option—for arrivals most nights from:
June 29 to September 30, 2025
October 20 to November 1, 2025
December 6 to December 22, 2025
Packages may be available for longer lengths of stay.

For more details or a quote, please contact me at [email protected]

All pricing and availability is subject to change. Free dining plan offer is based on availability and is limited.

19/03/2025

It's Waffle Wednesday!
(Like Taco Tuesday.....but not)
Raise your hand if you'd rather be in Disney having this for breakfast. 🧇

18/03/2025

Tip Tuesday

If you're dining at a quick service location in Walt Disney World, consider ordering a kids meal. You get a drink and 2 sides. This is a great way to save a little $$. It's also a good way to keep going strong in the parks because you won't be weighted down from a heavy meal....especially in the summer months!! Oh, and don't forget to ask for a complimentary cup of ice water! Staying hydrated is important!

17/03/2025

Happy St Patrick's Day! 🍀

Do you like to wear matching shirts on vacation?

16/03/2025

Who can tell me what's wrong with these waffles?

15/03/2025

Wishing you all an amazing Spring Break! Taking it back to 2019, where we took advantage of this fun photo op.

14/03/2025

The price for 2 adults on this 5 night Caribbean cruise in an Ocean View Balcony stateroom is amazing!
Here's the details:
May 3rd-8th, 2025
Sailing out of Galveston, TX
Mariner of the Seas has 12 dining locations (4 are included with your cruise fare) - Multiple Bars & Lounges - 3 pools - 6 whirlpools - Rock Climbing Wall - Ice Skating Rink - Full Service Spa - Arcade - Flow Rider - Laser Tag - Escape Room - Original State Productions + more!
PLUS: I just found direct flights leaving on May 2nd and returning on May 8th between Des Moines & Houston for $209 per person round trip!
Contact me at [email protected] for additional information.

All pricing and availability is subject to change. This quote includes your prepaid gratuities and all taxes & fees. Additional costs such as flights, 1 night hotel accommodations pre-cruise, ground transfers, beverage packages, shore excursions, etc are not included in this quote.

13/03/2025

Thankful Thursday
Thanks for allowing me to help you book and plan your magical adventures.
I appreciate your support of my small business. ❤️

12/03/2025

Good morning!

Today is International Yes Day.

I think it's technically about saying yes to whatever your children want, but I'm 100% sure that they'd be OK with you booking a vacation.

11/03/2025

Who's in need of a perfect day at the beach?

Check out this price for 2 adults on Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas. Pricing INCLUDES prepaid gratuities & all taxes and fees! This one sails out of Fort Lauderdale. Spend a day in Nassau, Bahamas followed by a day at sea and then the most relaxing day EVER in Perfect Day at Cococay. Perfect Day is Royal's private island with crystal blue waters, multiple beaches, *Thrill Water Park, *Hideaway Beach (adult only), swimming pools, food & SO much more. It truly is, well....perfect!
If you'd like more information, contact me at [email protected]

*Thrill Water Park & Hideaway Beach are available for an additional fee and require reservations.
All pricing and availability is subject to change. Cruise pricing does not include airfare, pre stay, ground transfers, specialty dining or excursions.

11/03/2025

Good morning (again)! We have some new followers here and I just wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU for being a part of my Dream Builder Family. Next month, I'll be celebrating 7 years as a Dream Builder and I'm looking forward to sharing this milestone with all of you! Stay tuned for some fun things coming during April!

It's a new year so I thought I'd take a moment to reintroduce myself and tell you a bit about the services I offer.

I'm a wife, mother of 2 and a proud Disney adult. Sorcerer Mickey is my fav character and Beauty and the Beast is my favorite Disney movie. If I could only pick one park to visit, it would be Magic Kingdom!

My family and I have vacationed at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando and been on both Disney and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. When asked how many times we've gone to Walt Disney World, I am proud to say that I've lost count. It's truly our happy place! In addition to our family vacations, I've had many learning opportunities as well! Traveling to exotic places like Kansas City for training (well, maybe it's not exotic), AEP's in Walt Disney World and Disneyland and most recently sailed on the brand new Utopia of the Seas.

As your travel agent, I assist you with everything from the initial quotes, booking, reserving dining reservations, assisting with ground transfers, itinerary planning and so much more! I have had the opportunity to stay at or visit every resort on Walt Disney World property and Disneyland. My family and I have been traveling since the kids were 2 & 6 (now 17 &21), so I have been able to experience the parks with different ages. We've also done A LOT of research when it comes to dining (it's a tough job, but someone's got to do it)! We've done Walt Disney World with and without dining plans, so I can help determine if a dining plan will benefit you. Disneyland is a completely different type of vacation (which I LOVE) and I'll work with you to find out which coast fits you and your family best! Maybe Universal is more your thing and you've been dying to experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (spoiler alert: it's AMAZING), I can help you put together a Universal package or plan a day at Universal during your Orlando vacation. All of my services are complimentary with any vacation package and most ticket only services...which brings me to my next bit of info. Did you know that the vendors (for example: Disney) already have travel agent commissions built into their pricing? So, if you book directly with the vendor & bypass using a travel agent, you're paying for a service you're not receiving! Next time, let a Dream Builder help you book and plan. It's a win win for everyone! You get professional help booking and planning your magical vacation AND you're supporting a small business owner in the process. I work for YOU not the vendors.

I'm passionate about my job. It's an absolute joy to work with so many and send them on first visits, celebratory trips, multi-generational family vacations and more! For nearly 7 years now, I've had the incredible opportunity to do a "job" that I absolutely love and am looking forward to working with clients (return & new) that 2025 will bring.

So, if you've read this all the way through, thank you! Thank you for supporting my small business. YOU are the reason I do what I do.
Your Dream Builder,
Karrie

11/03/2025

Congratulations Kelly White! You're the winner of the "Where in Walt Disney World - Resort Edition".

11/03/2025

Good morning!
Thanks SO much for participating in yesterday's "Where in Walt Disney World - Resort Edition". I hope you all had fun! I know a few were pretty easy, some in between and some were tricky. Did you get them all correct?
While I'm not at Walt Disney World visiting all these wonderful resorts right now, I have had the opportunity to stay at or visit all of the resorts on property (with the exception of the new tower at The Polynesian Village Resort). As your travel agent, this allows me to help you book & plan the perfect resort for your next visit. As a reminder, my services are complimentary with all vacation packages and most ticket only purchases.
I have all the entries in (so far) and will continue to allow entries until 8 AM (Central Standard Time) TODAY, March 11th. Any comments after 8 AM will not be entered. The drawing will take place at 9 AM CST TODAY, March 11th. I'm pretty excited about this one! I can't wait to see who wins!
Your Dream Builder,
Karrie

11/03/2025

This is the final round of Where in Walt Disney World - Resort Edition!
There are 8 rounds total (plus the bonus entry post)! You can go back and comment on all pictures that I posted today for up to 13 entries. The drawing will be TOMORROW (Tuesday, March 11th) morning at 9 AM.
Wondering what the drawing will be for? You'll have to wait until tomorrow morning to find out. Good luck!