Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Check Out What’s Going on at Mike Ditka Resorts This Week

It’s the Last Week of the Summer Sale
This week is the last week of Mike Ditka Resorts ‘Sizzling Hot Summer Special’! Book 3 nights at Mike Ditka Resorts - Runaway Beach Club and you’ll receive a $50 resort voucher to be used in the gift shop or at the tiki bar.

Hurry and book now! This offer ends 7/31/10.

Dinner with Ditka!
Do you remember watching Mike Ditka play during Sunday football games? How about coaching? Have you ever run into him at one of his restaurants? Tell us your story about Ditka and you could win dinner with him! All you have to do is share your favorite Mike Ditka Memory with us for your chance to win dinner with “Da Coach” at his restaurant in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

Just submit a paragraph or two about your favorite memory of Coach Ditka. Whether it was while you were sitting on the couch with your dad watching him on a Sunday afternoon or that one time you ran into him at the airport, we want to hear your story!

Send your submissions to contest@MikeDitkaResorts.com

Stay tuned for other ways you can win ‘Dinner with Ditka’!

We are listed on Ebay!
Looking to book a package stay at Mike Ditka Resorts? Check out our Ebay listing listed as Disney Florida Vacation, 3 miles to Disney! 3 nts. By purchasing this package you’ll enjoy a three night stay in a luxury 1 Bed/1 Bath Antigua Villa at Mike Ditka Resorts - Runaway Beach Club, as well as a $50 resort voucher to be used in the gift shop or tiki bar.

DID YOU KNOW?
Mike Ditka Resorts - Runaway Beach Club is located less than 3 miles away from Disney World and offers free shuttle service to and from the Parks!

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Check Out What’s Going on at Mike Ditka Resorts This Week!

Hot Summer Deal
Take advantage of Mike Ditka Resorts ‘Sizzling Hot Summer Deal’. All you need to do is book a 3 night stay and you’ll receive a $50 resort voucher which you can use at the gift shop or tiki bar! Hurry, this offer ends on 7/31/10!

MDR memory Contest
Share your favorite Mike Ditka Memory with us and be entered for you chance to have dinner with ‘Da Coach’ Mike Ditka, at his restaurant in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

Just submit a paragraph or two about your favorite memory of Coach Ditka. Whether it was while you were sitting on the couch with your dad watching him on a Sunday afternoon or that one time you ran into him at the airport, we want to hear your story!

Send your submissions to contest@MikeDitkaResorts.com.

Stay tuned for other ways you can win ‘Dinner with Ditka’!

DID YOU KNOW?
Mike Ditka Resorts used to be an old condominium complex! The old condos were converted into spacious villas, which now offer guests their choice of large 1, 2 and 3 bedroom floor plans featuring a full-size, fully equipped kitchen plus a full size washer and dryer in every villa!

Monday, July 19, 2010

Check Out These Attractions during Your Next Visit to the Orlando Area

Staying at Mike Ditka Resorts in Kissimmee, Florida, this summer? Take advantage of these package deals and great area attractions during your Orlando visit.

1. Day trip to Clearwater Beach - Relax and unwind at Clearwater Beach on Florida's west coast. This fabulous day trip includes lunch at a restaurant on the marina and the option to join in one of the many activities offered at Clearwater Beach, such as the dolphin encounter cruise, Clearwater Screamer, and deep sea fishing.

2. Fast and The Furious: Daytona International Speedway and Airboat Ride - Visit the official attraction of the Daytona 500. See the actual track, take part in the pit stop challenge or race in Acceleration Alley. Plus, then you can head out to meet some real Florida natives onboard an airboat ride to see gators in the wild.

3. Kennedy Space Center Day Trip with Transport from Orlando - Don't miss taking the family to one of Florida's best attractions, the Kennedy Space Center. With your transport organized, you'll take a virtual flight to the moon and back on this full-day trip from Orlando.

4. Orlando City Sightseeing Tour - There is more to Orlando than theme parks, and you’ll discover that on this guided sightseeing tour of the city. Take a scenic cruise around the "Chain of Lakes" in Winter Park, then it's off to the Disney built town of Celebration.

5. Florida Airboat Adventure at Night - The ever popular Florida Airboat Adventure at Night is for those in search of adventure and thrills. Your captain will wear a miner’s cap that will help seek out the most revered reptiles seeking out their prey. This tour is your best chance of seeing the most alligators within the one hour ride.

6. Orlando Sunrise Hot-Air Balloon Ride - Make your childhood fantasies come true and take a sunrise flight over Orlando in a hot-air balloon! You'll fly over beautiful forests and lakes on this ultimate Orlando experience.

7. Pirates Dinner Adventure Orlando - You have been captured by the pirates for a night of fun in Orlando! Join your fellow hostages for a feast fit for a king, while you enjoy a side-splitting musical aboard a fully rigged pirate’s galleon. Pirate's Dinner Adventure in Orlando is the world's largest and most interactive dinner show!

8. Wet 'n Wild Orlando -Experience the world-class rides and more multi-passenger tube rides than any other water park in Orlando. You'll soon see why Wet 'n Wild is consistently voted America's number one water park!

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

What’s Happening at Mike Ditka Resorts

New GM

Mike Ditka Resorts would like to introduce our new General Manager, Tatiana Vanvelzor. Tatiana has been a great asset to our team thus far, and we are excited to have her on board.

If you are visiting Mike Ditka Resorts, Tatiana will be more than happy to meet with you regarding any questions, comments or suggestions you may have.

Wine & Cheese

Take part in Mike Ditka Resorts Wine & Cheese Reception every Friday afternoon at 4pm in the lobby of Mike Ditka Resorts – Runaway Beach Club. Mingle with other guests, as you relax and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine.

Guest Surveys

While you’re here, please take a few minutes and fill out our new Guest Survey. The survey can be found in your villa and asks such questions such as “What was your favorite part about your stay?” and “Do you have any suggestions that would make your stay with us next time more enjoyable?”.

Our goal at Mike Ditka Resorts is to make your stay as fun and pleasurable as possible, so we would love to hear your feedback! Plus, if you turn your survey in to the front desk, you’ll receive a special gift!

Ice Cream Socials

Mike Ditka Resorts – Runaway Beach Club has been hosting Ice Cream Socials every Saturday, where guests can make their own sundaes for only $5.00. At the end of the summer, all proceeds raised during our Ice Cream Socials will go to benefit the Give Kids The World Foundation.

Can’t stop by to make your own ice cream sundae? Why not donate a ‘Scoop of Hope’ to Give Kids The World! You can donate at the front desk of Mike Ditka Resorts – Runaway Beach Club where a token of your donation, shaped like an ice cream cone, will be displayed for all guests to see! Plus, you’ll be helping out a great cause!

Give Kids The World is a non-profit resort in Central Florida that makes dreams come true for children with life threatening illnesses and their families. The Give Kids The World program provides these children and their families with weeklong, worry free vacations that include everything from travel, accommodations at the resort, meals, donated tickets to attractions and much more!

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Plan your Summer Vacation to Mike Ditka Resorts – Runaway Beach Club

Mike Ditka “Quote of the Month”
“You’re never a loser until you quit trying” – Mike Ditka

4th of July Recap
Everyone had a great 4th of July weekend at Mike Ditka Resorts. Guests lounged by the pools, enjoyed refreshing drinks from the tiki bar, and built their own sundaes during the Ice Cream Social. Those who were adventurous enough to head into downtown Kissimmee had a great time at the local festivals and enjoyed spectacular firework displays.

Tiki Bar Menu
Smoothies - $4.00
Strawberry Banana
Banana
Coconut
Mango
Strawberry
Raspberry

Frozen Cocktails - $7.00
Daiquiri
Rum Runner
Margarita
Pina Colada

Mixed Drinks & Shots
Rail $7.00
Call $9.00
Top Shelf $10.00
Martini $10.00

Domestic Beer - $4.00
Coors Light
Bud Light
Budweiser
Michelob Ultra
Miller Lite

Imported Beer - $5.00
Heineken
Corona

Wine by the Glass - $7.00
Ditka Pinot Grigio
Ditka Cabernet
Ditka Merlot
Corbett Canyon Chardonnay
Ditka Kick Ass Red $9.00

Soda & Water - $2.00
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Bottled Water

Daily Tiki Bar Drink Specials

Monday - Margarita Monday $4
Tuesday - Top Shelf Tuesday $7
Wednesday – Domestic Cans $3
Thursday - Rum Runner Thursday $4
Friday - Daiquiri Friday $4
Saturday - Long Island Saturday $6
Sunday - Bloody Mary’s $4