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 28, 2010
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!
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!
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!
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
“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
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Enjoy a Great 4th of July Weekend at Mike Ditka Resorts!
Spend your 4th of July weekend in Kissimmee, Florida at Mike Ditka Resorts! Your family will have a wonderful weekend relaxing by one of the beautiful outdoor pools, tanning on the spacious sundeck, and enjoying delicious drinks and snacks from the full service tiki bar!
The Kissimmee and Orlando area have many festivals and firework displays taking place this July 4th as well! Below are just a few of the great festivals taking place that you and your family can enjoy.
4th of July Lakefest Celebration
Free Admission- St. Cloud Lakefront - Events starting at Noon - Fireworks at 9:30pm
Continuing a 4th of July tradition that began on the Lakefront in St. Cloud in the 1930s, this event has grown to represent a community “get-together” with a dynamic fireworks display. Festivities include local bands, cloggers, patriotic singing, carnival rides, plus arts & craft displays.
2009 July 4th Celebration
Free Admission - Kissimmee Lakefront Park - Activities begin at 5pm - Fireworks begin at 9:10pm
Parking
Lakefront Park Boat Ramp area $8.00
Kissimmee Civic Center $5.00, free shuttle
Spectators come together for a spectacular, patriotic celebration and fireworks display starting at 9:10pm at the Kissimmee Lakefront. Live entertainment and activities are held at various locations at the Lakefront Park.
Flashback 4th of July
Free Admission - Celebration's Town Center - Festivities begin at 5:30pm - Fireworks will start at 9:30pm
Enjoy a 4th of July celebration packed with 50’s themed fireworks, costume contest, food, dancing and live entertainment. The 50’s Costume contest will begin at 7:30pm, so break out the poodle skirts, roll up those sleeves and lace up the leather jackets. Concerts by some of the world’s most famous tribute artists will begin performing at 6pm. The fireworks show will get under way at 9:30pm.
Be sure to check out: http://www.2000orlando-florida.com/orlando-4th-july.htm for more the major 4th of July festivals!
The Kissimmee and Orlando area have many festivals and firework displays taking place this July 4th as well! Below are just a few of the great festivals taking place that you and your family can enjoy.
4th of July Lakefest Celebration
Free Admission- St. Cloud Lakefront - Events starting at Noon - Fireworks at 9:30pm
Continuing a 4th of July tradition that began on the Lakefront in St. Cloud in the 1930s, this event has grown to represent a community “get-together” with a dynamic fireworks display. Festivities include local bands, cloggers, patriotic singing, carnival rides, plus arts & craft displays.
2009 July 4th Celebration
Free Admission - Kissimmee Lakefront Park - Activities begin at 5pm - Fireworks begin at 9:10pm
Parking
Lakefront Park Boat Ramp area $8.00
Kissimmee Civic Center $5.00, free shuttle
Spectators come together for a spectacular, patriotic celebration and fireworks display starting at 9:10pm at the Kissimmee Lakefront. Live entertainment and activities are held at various locations at the Lakefront Park.
Flashback 4th of July
Free Admission - Celebration's Town Center - Festivities begin at 5:30pm - Fireworks will start at 9:30pm
Enjoy a 4th of July celebration packed with 50’s themed fireworks, costume contest, food, dancing and live entertainment. The 50’s Costume contest will begin at 7:30pm, so break out the poodle skirts, roll up those sleeves and lace up the leather jackets. Concerts by some of the world’s most famous tribute artists will begin performing at 6pm. The fireworks show will get under way at 9:30pm.
Be sure to check out: http://www.2000orlando-florida.com/orlando-4th-july.htm for more the major 4th of July festivals!
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Mike Ditka Resorts has A Lot to Offer its Guests!
Father’s Day Contest Winner
Thank you to everyone who submitted entries to our Father’s Day Contest. We received many wonderful, heartfelt entries making it very tough to pick just one dad, as we could see just how much each of our entrant’s fathers meant to them.
Congratulations to Charlie, whose fiancé Lauren wrote to Mike Ditka Resorts about why he deserved to win a weekend getaway at Mike Ditka Resorts. We, at Mike Ditka Resorts, were very touched by Lauren’s story and completely agree that he deserves a weekend getaway to Mike Ditka Resorts!
Take advantage of our Grocery Services
With everyone’s schedules so busy these days, Mike Ditka Resorts has found yet another way to make your stay a little more relaxing. By adding grocery services to the list of amenities, Mike Ditka Resorts gives you one less thing you worry about when planning your visit.
They offer everything from breakfast to dinner to snacks in between, including things like cereal & milk, to ground beef & hamburger buns.
All you have to do is visit the Mike Ditka Resorts Grocery Service page and request what items you will need and the quantity of each, 48 hours before your arrival. By doing so, all your ordered items will all be waiting in your room for you by the time you arrive. At Mike Ditka Resorts, the full-size/fully equipped kitchens include everything from a fridge & stove, to utensils & dishes, so all your meal needs are sure to be met.
Take part in our Ice Cream Socials
This past weekend Mike Ditka Resorts held its first Ice Cream Social where children and adults alike had a great time topping their own sundaes! All the proceeds raised during Mike Ditka Resort’s Ice Cream Socials will benefit the Give Kids The World Foundation, which is a non-profit resort in Central Florida that makes magical memories come true for children with life threatening illnesses.
The Give Kids The World program provides these children & their families with weeklong, completely cost free, vacations that include everything from travel, private accommodations at the resort, meals, donated tickets to Disney along with other local attractions, and much, much more!
It literally is a dream come true for these kids & their families!
This summer, Mike Ditka Resorts is proud to help raise money & awareness for this amazing cause by holding ice cream socials EVERY Saturday, all the way through July, when the Resort will take part in the "Ice Cream for Breakfast" event being held Nationwide!
"Ice Cream for Breakfast" is a national awareness & fundraising campaign dedicated to raising money and awareness for Give Kids The World. With the assistance of Mike Ditka Resorts, & other great sponsors, Give Kids The World is hoping to create the biggest ice cream social ever this July with its "Ice Cream for Breakfast" nationwide event!
Book your room now at Mike Ditka Resorts website: http://www.mikeditkaresorts.com/.
See you this & every Saturday leading up to the big Ice Cream for Breakfast event in July!
We’ll save you a scoop.......or two!
Thank you to everyone who submitted entries to our Father’s Day Contest. We received many wonderful, heartfelt entries making it very tough to pick just one dad, as we could see just how much each of our entrant’s fathers meant to them.
Congratulations to Charlie, whose fiancé Lauren wrote to Mike Ditka Resorts about why he deserved to win a weekend getaway at Mike Ditka Resorts. We, at Mike Ditka Resorts, were very touched by Lauren’s story and completely agree that he deserves a weekend getaway to Mike Ditka Resorts!
Take advantage of our Grocery Services
With everyone’s schedules so busy these days, Mike Ditka Resorts has found yet another way to make your stay a little more relaxing. By adding grocery services to the list of amenities, Mike Ditka Resorts gives you one less thing you worry about when planning your visit.
They offer everything from breakfast to dinner to snacks in between, including things like cereal & milk, to ground beef & hamburger buns.
All you have to do is visit the Mike Ditka Resorts Grocery Service page and request what items you will need and the quantity of each, 48 hours before your arrival. By doing so, all your ordered items will all be waiting in your room for you by the time you arrive. At Mike Ditka Resorts, the full-size/fully equipped kitchens include everything from a fridge & stove, to utensils & dishes, so all your meal needs are sure to be met.
Take part in our Ice Cream Socials
This past weekend Mike Ditka Resorts held its first Ice Cream Social where children and adults alike had a great time topping their own sundaes! All the proceeds raised during Mike Ditka Resort’s Ice Cream Socials will benefit the Give Kids The World Foundation, which is a non-profit resort in Central Florida that makes magical memories come true for children with life threatening illnesses.
The Give Kids The World program provides these children & their families with weeklong, completely cost free, vacations that include everything from travel, private accommodations at the resort, meals, donated tickets to Disney along with other local attractions, and much, much more!
It literally is a dream come true for these kids & their families!
This summer, Mike Ditka Resorts is proud to help raise money & awareness for this amazing cause by holding ice cream socials EVERY Saturday, all the way through July, when the Resort will take part in the "Ice Cream for Breakfast" event being held Nationwide!
"Ice Cream for Breakfast" is a national awareness & fundraising campaign dedicated to raising money and awareness for Give Kids The World. With the assistance of Mike Ditka Resorts, & other great sponsors, Give Kids The World is hoping to create the biggest ice cream social ever this July with its "Ice Cream for Breakfast" nationwide event!
Book your room now at Mike Ditka Resorts website: http://www.mikeditkaresorts.com/.
See you this & every Saturday leading up to the big Ice Cream for Breakfast event in July!
We’ll save you a scoop.......or two!
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