Mahnken Enterprises Inc, dba MEI-Travel & Mouse Fan Travel™, has been planning vacations for our loyal clients since 1998.
Our mission is to provide premium service and expert advice to help you get the most for your vacation time and dollar. We operate with the highest degree of integrity and will handle your family vacation, reunion, honeymoon, corporate incentive trip or getaway, as if it were our own. We pride ourselves on expertly representing and advocating for you - our client.
We are proud members in good standing with many professional travel industry associations. MEI-Travel is required to meet high standards and/or adhere to a code of ethics to be accepted into these organizations.
American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA)
ASTA is the world's largest and most influential travel trade association. It's mission is to enhance the professionalism and profitability of members worldwide through effective representation in industry and government affairs, education and training, and by identifying and meeting the needs of the traveling public. ASTA requires members to adhere to a strict code of ethics.
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
CLIA is the official trade organization of the cruise industry, and works in partnership with affiliated travel agencies throughout North America to ensure the highest caliber of cruise sales expertise and service for cruise vacationers.
International Airlines Travel Agents Network (IATAN)
IATAN's mission is to promote professionalism, administer meaningful and impartial business standards, and to provide services and educational programs that benefit the travel industry.
The Travel Institute
Established in 1964, The Travel Institute serves as a community of knowledge and insight for all travel professionals. Through innovative education programs, professional certifications and customized learning solutions, The Institute fulfills its non-profit mission to promote a standard of industry knowledge and excellence. The Travel Institute's programs include the renowned Certified Travel Associate (CTA) and Certified Travel Counselor (CTC) certification programs of which many of us are graduates.
Mahnken Enterprises Inc, dba MEI-Travel & Mouse Fan Travel, is properly licensed and insured
In addition, some states require individual registration and some require proof of seller of travel bonding. We hold the required bonds and/or are registered as a seller of travel in the states that require registration, under each state's seller of travel regulations. Registration as a seller of travel in California does not constitute the state's approval.
- California registration number: 2078074-40
- Florida Registration number: ST36364
- Iowa registration number: 815
- Washington registration number: 601-952-261
Welcome!
Below are just a few profiles of more then 50 professional Vacation Planners, based in local offices across the US, who have a true passion for their craft. Take a few moments to get to know us.
We take great pride in treating every reservation as if it were for our own family and we look forward to helping you create the vacations of your dreams!
Beci Mahnken, CTC-MCC - Founder, Pres & CEO
West Coast Office - WA
Recognized as Travel & Leisure's A-List Agent for Disney destinations, Beci leads a team of over 50 Vacation Planners dedicated to making magical vacation memories.
Going on 10 years of travel industry experience, special event planning and extensive first hand knowledge of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures By Disney, Disneyland Paris, and approx 32 other cruise lines and vacation suppliers, she provides a solid foundation of knowledge to help her team find the right fit for your family and maximize your vacation dollar.
Annette Owens - Operations Manager
East Coast Office - NC
Annette Owens is a leading Disney vacation planning guru. For several consecutive years she has escorted a large group of guests to MouseFest, providing special events such as a private party at the Adventurer’s Club, and private viewing experiences. She specializes in family, incentive, and leisure groups as well as expertly servicing the needs of the individual family or traveler. 
Annette and her husband Mark are true Disney and cruise fans in general. With almost 50 personal visits to Walt Disney World, 8 Disney Cruises and a couple of trips to Disneyland – she can truly help you with all your Disney planning needs as well as assisting with other cruise and vacation destination planning.
Coleen Bolton - Florida
Coleen grew up near Philadelphia and each spring her family would pack up the van and hit 95 South bound for Florida. She knew from her very first visit that Disney World was her favorite place and she now lives just a short drive from the Magic Kingdom. (lucky girl!) 
Over the years, Coleen spent lots of time researching and plotting out every detail for her Disney vacations and began helping friends and family with their planning needs as well. Soon she realized she found her calling and now has several years of professional vacation planning experience under her belt. And not just Disney! Coleen also specializes in cruise vacations and land getaways to the beaches on both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
Helen Papa – New York
Helen has a passion for Disney and visits Walt Disney World 2-3 times a year with her husband and twins. After planning vacations for friends and family just for fun, she realized that she had found her calling. She enjoys all aspects of vacation travel and planning trips allows her to share her experiences with the people she advises.
Helen has a strong business background in finance and is active in her local PTA. She loves planning vacations because it is such a happy part of people’s lives.Joanne Cascone - Illinois
Joanne has been to Walt Disney World close to fifty times and always manages, in fact makes a point, to find something new to do on every trip. A self proclaimed big kid, Joanne has spread the Magic to her friends and family, making trips with them to Disney World at least twice a year. Catching the "travel bug" from her dad, her favorite type of travel (after Walt Disney World and Disneyland) is to big cities, with London, New York and San Francisco ranking as her favorites.
Her business experience ranges from The Disney Store opening team cast member to Theatrical Lighting Designer to Business Manager for an upscale restaurant - which, as you can imagine, makes dining at Walt Disney World a priority for her! Vacation planning seems to be such a natural fit because it incorporates her love of travel, creativity and most importantly, the joy of helping clients to bring magic into their vacations, wherever they may be traveling!
Kathy McCullock – North Carolina 
Meet Disney fanatic, Kathy McCullock. She has traveled to Walt Disney World over 35 times and cruised with Mickey Mouse and the gang on the fabulous Disney Cruise Line. So if you want to know the best places to eat and types of rides and attractions at each park, Kathy will use her experience to help you plan your next Disney adventure. But the fun doesn’t stop there! Kathy has years of Vacation Planning expertise in other destinations as well! She has extensive experience planning romantic getaways and family vacations to the Caribbean, Mexico and other popular destinations.
Kathy has the perfect job that allows her to make new friends, spend time with her family, and live in the magic of Disney everyday. No matter what destination you choose, Kathy can’t wait to help you plan your magical vacation that will allow you and your family to have memories that will last forever.
Keri Madeira - Pennsylvania
Keri has her degree in Hotel Management and has always 
enjoyed traveling. She went to Walt Disney World on her honeymoon, fell in love, and couldn’t wait to return! Many trips and several Disney cruises later, she realized that she loves helping other people plan their vacations as much as she enjoys planning her own.
Keri has been working as a Vacation Planner for three exciting years helping her clients design their dream trips. Each person is looking for a different experience; a family trip to Disney, a week in the Caribbean or a romantic weekend at a bed and breakfast. Regardless of the location, Keri realizes that the little details are what make vacations magical. She strives to create unforgettable vacations, whether her client is a solo traveler or a large family group!
Outside of the office, Keri stays busy with her husband and five children. She continues her travel education and takes as many Disney excursions as possible in order to reach her goal of staying at each one of Disney’s resorts.
Maureen Brookshire - Hatboro, Pennsylvania
Maureen has been visiting the Walt Disney World Resort since she was a young girl. With her parents taking their family as often as possible, her love for Disney grew to where she lives for her annual trips to the World.
In December of 2005, Maureen had her very own Disney Fairy Tale Wedding at the Walt Disney World Resort. She will never forget that experience and is already planning her vow renewal. Her love for Disney and love of helping others plan their vacations has led her here as a vacation planner. Helping others experience Disney is the ultimate thrill for her. With her parents and her husband as her inspiration she lives her life with laughter, happiness & love and that shines through in her work. Some of Maureen’s other interests include: scrapbooking, drumming, horseshoes, cards, multimedia editing, and writing poetry.
Michelle Cunningham, CTC - Maryland 
Michelle has been a travel consultant since 1992. Raised in California she wanted a job she could move around and take with her as well as one that allowed her to work from home and raise her 3 kids. Michelle is married to a US Marine which has allowed her to live all over the United States as well as in Japan. She has become an expert on military travel as well as cruises all over the world including special knowledge of Florida, California, Hawaii, Japan and Hong Kong.
Cruises, honeymoons, and Disney travel top Michelle’s area of "fun things to book" for clients. She is a native California girl who first went to Disneyland in 1969 (still her most favorite Disney Park). She has experienced Disney World on several trips, sailed on the Disney Cruise Line, and visited Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea.
Michelle obtained her Certified Travel Consultant title in 2005 acknowledging her passion for the travel industry and her continuing drive to provide the best care and service she can to all her clients.
Sandy Myers – New York 
Sandy has been in the travel industry helping her clients and their families plan magical vacations for over three years. She loves traveling to Walt Disney World and cruising on Disney Cruise Line for “research” trips so she can provide 1st hand experience for her clients. (tough duty!) Her first trip to the Magic Kingdom was in 1972 and she has made more than 37 trips since.
After many years in the customer service industry Sandy took a break to stay home with her son. While planning a family reunion at Walt Disney World she found a new job that could make use of her love for all things Disney and her love of travel that still allowed her to have time for her family; this is her dream job. Sandy enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience with her clients and would love to help you and your family plan your own ‘magical’ vacation.
Stephne Hilgendorf – California 
Stephne has a huge love for Disney. Her first time at Disneyland in California was when she was just 3 years old! She is a former cast member from the The Disneyland Resort enjoying the excitement of duties ranging from Parade Performer to a Reservation Sales Agent at the Walt Disney Travel Company. Because of her experience, she has an extensive knowledge of the Disneyland Resort in California.
Stephne has also visited Walt Disney World quite a few times and has sailed on Disney Cruise Line as well for family trips and even her very own honeymoon!
Stephne has been planning vacation travel for over 4 years, sharing her knowledge of the Disney destinations as well as arranging cruise and land packages for couples and families. This is truly her dream job which allows her way she can do the 2 things she loves…planning vacations, and being a mom.
Stephanie Hudson – North Carolina 
Stephanie loves to work with people, all her previous jobs were experience in the customer service industry. After the birth of her first daughter a little over five years ago, she took some time off to spend time with her kids. While planning a trip to Walt Disney World she found a new job that could make use of her love for Disney and her love of travel that still allowed her to have time for her family; this a dream job for her. Stephanie enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience with her clients and would love to help you and your family plan your own ‘magical’ vacation.
Stephanie loves to travel. She loves to take her family on “study” trips to Walt Disney World and cruising on Disney Cruise Lines as well as visiting other vacation destinations so she can tell her clients what to expect when they go.
Suzy Schreiner- Washington State
Suzy’s love for travel began as a young girl spending a summer in Europe with her mother. She decided then and there that there was a big world out there and she wanted to see it! She graduated from Washington State University’s School of Hotel & Restaurant Administration and has worked for such corporations as Hilton Hotels and Disney Parks & Resorts.
She specializes in vacation travel from the exotic islands of the South Pacific to many family favorites such as cruises and theme park destinations. Of course, anyone who knows Suzy can see that her heart is drawn to the Disney properties around the world! She has had the opportunity to visit all except one. Most recently, she and her husband had the pleasure of touring Disney’s newest property, Hong Kong Disneyland, with their new daughter, LiLi!
Suzy firmly believes in “concierge-level service” for all of her clients. She enjoys her role of helping them plan the best vacation possible and building memories that will last a lifetime!
Vickie Kaylor - Maryland 
Vickie’s first visit to Walt Disney World was with her family in 1992 and it was love at first sight! After years of extensive “research” and planning trips to Walt Disney World for friends and family, she officially started in the travel business in September 2001. Vickie has visited Walt Disney World 20+ times in the past 13 years, staying in almost every resort on property, and has made three trips to Disneyland in the past four years. Vickie loves nothing better than “talking Disney” with fans and with clients visiting for the first time.
November 2002 marked Vickie’s first cruise ever. That fabulous 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean was, of course, on the Disney Magic. She has since sailed the Disney Wonder’s 4-night Bahamas cruise and, just last August, Vickie and her husband Mike were among those who proudly “brought the Magic home” on the 14-night eastbound Panama Canal cruise!
For the past four years Vickie has ventured farther afield whenever possible and now has considerable experience with other cruise lines and vacation destinations.
Our founder, Rebekah (Beci) Mahnken, began her travel career after 10 years of Customer Relations Management in the software industry. She has a passion for travel, cruising, and thanks to her father, she developed a special love for all things Disney. After a less then satisfying experience with a local agency, Beci recognized the need for a premium service agency, and decided to put her customer service background and travel experience to work. MEI-Travel and Mouse Fan Travel™ are the result.
In 1998, Beci joined a small local travel agency as an Independent Contractor. Beci used the Internet and took courses with various industry associations to learn the ropes. And Mahnken Enterprises Inc/MEI-Travel was born!
Chris Mahnken, also a fan of travel, has an extensive background in the computer and graphic design industries. Chris and Beci recognized the power of the Internet early on and went to work to design the first version of Beci's website. Soon after the site went live it became so successful that Beci began to provide leads to other independent contractors who booked through the mutual host agency. The web site rapidly became a huge success, and in 2000 it was recognized as the “Best Travel Website” by Travel Age West magazine.
Early In 2001, Beci added her first Disney exclusive web site. She shared her customer service knowledge and provided training and sales tools to other agents.
By 2004, in an arrangement dating back to the fall of 2001, Beci had purchased a majority share of her host agency. Later that year she was recognized by Travel + Leisure Magazine as the Super A-List Agent for Disney destinations. All the while the agency continued to grow by leaps and bounds. In 2005, Beci sold her shares to her former business partner and along with Chris, struck out on her own.
MEI-Travel, in business since 1999 as Beci's corporate travel entity, was moved out from under the “host agency” umbrella and is now its own stand alone agency – which is the MEI-Travel you see today!
Chris is busy developing new tools for both the MEI-Travel & Mouse Fan Travel websites as well as the new Mouse Fan Cafe community blog. Beci is thrilled to be working with a team of handpicked affililiates who excel at the art of service and represent the cream of the crop in terms of their experience and knowledge. The MEI-Travel team atmosphere fosters great client relationships, and is the type of place to truly be proud of.
Continuing education is key in providing up to date information and great service to clients. Beci has continued her education, meeting tough standards for best practices in the industry, and has earned several designations including:
• Certified Travel Counselor (CTC)
The Travel Institutes pinnacle level of certification for owners and managers or long-time sellers of travel. This program requires completion of the CTA program and at least 5 years of full time experience.
• Master Cruise Counselor (MCC)
Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) Second level of education and accomplishment focused on the cruise industry. This program requires completion of the ACC program as well as required classes, cruises and ship inspections.
Beci has also completed several specialist courses including the College of Disney Knowledge, Incentive & Group Travel, Luxury Travel, and courses focused on specific cruise lines and destiantions such as Carnival, Princess, Celebrity, NCL, Royal Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexico, Alaska, and many others.
Beci, Chris and their staff of expert travel affiliates, are committed to continuing education and keeping up on the latest the travel industry has to offer. This helps them to ensure you always receive the most up to date information and best possible service to help you make informed decisions on how to spend your vacation time and dollar.
Our Vacation Planners are located across the country and each MEI-Travel & Mouse Fan Travel™ Affiliate works from their personal office. A toll free phone number will be provided in their quote reply so you may contact them directly.
If you would like to reach our corporate offices:
Shipping Address:
MEI-Travel & Mouse Fan Travel™
7829 Center Blvd #323
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Phone: 425.396.7505
Fax: 815.550.1436
Email: GuestServices@mei-travel.com
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