Dream Builder Vacations by Karrie Larsen

17/01/2025

Friday Funday!
Which bus would YOU be on?

17/01/2025

Just booked (again)!
My clients will be celebrating TWO birthdays that end in 0 later this year. Not only that, they are doing it with friends and splitting their time between Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando! What a magical way to celebrate!

16/01/2025

I did a little sleuthing and dates in May are looking pretty great for flights to Hawaii! A family of four (2 adults & 2 children) could spend SIX nights at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa for just over $3600 in a Deluxe Studio with an Island Garden View! Dates are May 7th-13th, 2025 (other dates may be available with similar pricing).
Contact me today at [email protected] for additional information.

All pricing and availability is subject to change. Pricing listed for Aulani does not include flight costs, ground transfers or dining.

Here's a NEW special offer for what just may be YOUR next vacation!

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

The longer you stay, the more you save! The following savings are valid for consecutive-night stays from April 11, 2025, to June 11, 2025:
Save 30% on Villas for stays of 5 or more nights
Save 30% on rooms for stays of 5 nights or more
Save 25% on Villas for stays of 4 nights
Save 25% on rooms for stays of 4 nights
This offer is valid for consecutive-night stays from April 11 to June 11, 2025. Travel must be completed no later than June 12, 2025.
Check out the link for more information on this special offer and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa and then email me at [email protected] so we can start planning!
https://www.disneytravelcenter.com/msd1d64dd1/

16/01/2025

Here's a NEW special offer for what just may be YOUR next vacation!

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

The longer you stay, the more you save! The following savings are valid for consecutive-night stays from April 11, 2025, to June 11, 2025:
Save 30% on Villas for stays of 5 or more nights
Save 30% on rooms for stays of 5 nights or more
Save 25% on Villas for stays of 4 nights
Save 25% on rooms for stays of 4 nights
This offer is valid for consecutive-night stays from April 11 to June 11, 2025. Travel must be completed no later than June 12, 2025.
Check out the link for more information on this special offer and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa and then email me at [email protected] so we can start planning!
https://www.disneytravelcenter.com/msd1d64dd1/

16/01/2025

It's National Fig Newton Day.
(Seriously...it's an actual day!!)
How are Fig Newtons related to Disney? I'm like the Dad on My Big Fat Wedding where he can tie any word back to a Greek root. For me, it's "Give me an item and I'll find how it's related to Disney." 😂

Who can tell me what Disney movie this line is from:
"I'm hot. Want a Fig Newton?"

Julie Miller Cleland ,you're not allowed to comment unless no one else knows. Lol😆

Are you a Fig Newton fan?

📸borrowed image, not my photo

15/01/2025

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

14/01/2025

Take the Trip Tuesday

My favorite festival starts in less than 2 months!
The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival begins March 5th and runs through June 2nd!
There are so many amazing special offers right now! Contact me for a no obligation quote. My booking & planning services are complimentary with all vacation packages and most ticket only purchases. I'd love to help you plan a magical adventure.
[email protected]

https://www.disneytravelcenter.com/ms28a7f97a/

13/01/2025

Who else wishes this was breakfast today? 🛳❤️🌊

12/01/2025

So, who owes YOU dinner?
https://www.facebook.com/share/1JmT4XWCq4/

11/01/2025

Which destination would you choose?
Why not both?
That's exactly what my clients are doing in August. They just booked a split stay and will be enjoying a few nights at Walt Disney World with 2 days in the parks and then moving to Universal for an EPIC adventure!

09/01/2025

Thankful Thursday

I just wanted to say how thankful I am for all of you! You've been keeping me extra busy since the beginning of the year and I am so honored to be helping many of you book & plan magical and EPIC adventures for this year!

This April will be SEVEN years since I became a Dream Builder. I still get just as excited planning as I did when I started. From first visits to celebratory trips to multi-generational trips and every one in between, planning for YOU is an absolute joy.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Thank you for allowing me to help you book & plan, thank you for sharing my name with family and friends, thank you for participating on my social media pages and most of all, thank you for being a part of my Dream Builder family. YOU ARE AMAZING!!

Your Dream Builder,
Karrie

08/01/2025

Where will YOU go this year?

08/01/2025

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07/01/2025

So, I know this is right before Spring Break for most people, but I just need to share this amazing price I came across for a Disney Cruise in a VERANDAH stateroom! No, it's not tropical, but you'd get to see beautiful Victoria British Columbia...and you'd be on a Disney Cruise Ship!
If you don't mind pulling the kids from school (or you just need an adult getaway), I'd love to help you plan! What's more is that I just found flights from DSM to Vancouver and then from San Diego back to DSM for under $350 per person!
Contact me at [email protected] if you'd like me to quote this for your family.
Oh, and if you are considering that adult only getaway, the same stateroom is only $2,350.28 for 2!

*All pricing and availability is subject to change. Pricing listed does not include airfare, ground transfers, hotel day before the cruise, gratuities or vacation protection plan. Guaranteed stateroom means that your stateroom is assigned to you by Disney Cruise Line.

06/01/2025

Just Booked!
My clients will be staying at the beautiful Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort. They took advantage of the current special offer and will receive an $800 dining card for use at the parks, hotels & Citywalk!

If you are considering a Universal adventure, send me an email at [email protected] and we'll see if your planned dates of travel qualify for this or another special offer.

05/01/2025

Silver Sunday

The owner of Dream Builder Vacations received this a few days ago. I am so blessed to be a part of the amazing Dream Builder Vacations agency and what a honor to be in the earmarked club! When you book with one Dream Builder, you're really getting the knowledge and experience of a whole team. 🩶

04/01/2025

Just Booked!
5-Night Halloween on the High Seas Bahamian Cruise on the Disney Magic, sailing out of Port Canaveral.
My clients will be enjoying a not so spooky adventure with ports of call at Disney's Castaway Cay, Nassau Bahamas and Disney's Lookout Cay. Plus, they took advantage of the Pay 50% of the Required Deposit due at booking special offer, so they had less to pay up front for their cruise!

02/01/2025

This or That Thursday
You've just stepped off a Royal Caribbean ship onto their private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay. Where would I find you?

Lounging on the beach⛱
OR
Spending the day at Thrill Waterpark💦