EVENT: Kenny Rogers Christmas & Hit Tour 2009

Kenny Rogers Christmas & Hit Tour 2009 is coming to the Theater at Silver Spurs Arena this November 30th at 8:00 p.m. Kenny Rogers will be singing many holiday classics, along with many of his biggest hits. Having become a tradition over the course of Rogers’ storied career, the tour is now in its 28th year, making it one of the longest running and most popular Christmas tours in history. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 18th at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000 or by visiting their website at www.ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices are $65 and $45. The Theater at Silver Spurs is located 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744-6105. For more information call (321) 697-3333.

2009 Fantasy Football Event is a great success!

At points during the event, we had a line extending from our booth halfway through the ballroom! See accompanying pictures. Participants were entering our drawing for a chance to win one of five autographed Mike Ditka footballs, but also, a chance to win a free stay at Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club in Kissimmee, Florida. Throughout the day, we were giving away Mike Ditka Resorts merchandise, including caps, visors, and koozies.

Mike Ditka Resorts helped sponsor the Fantasy Football event at the Chicago Marriot Oak Brook this past Saturday, August 29th. Autographed football winners include, Jeff Jenkins of Naperville, IL., Otto Miller of LaGrange, IL., William Healy of Tinley Park, IL., and Ryan Walker. Ray Lunz of Chicago, IL. was the winner of the free stay at Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club.

Click here to see event photo album.

Mike Ditka Resorts Sponsors 2009 Fantasy Football Championship

Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club is helping to sponsor this year’s Fantasy Football Championship at the Chicago Marriot in Oak Brook, Illinois on Saturday, August 29th between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The event is expected to draw five-hundred attendees, all having a shot at being crowned the “Best Fantasy Football Player in Chicago”, with a grand prize of $5,000 in cash and prizes, including a two night, three day trip to Las Vegas.

Adding to the excitement, Mike Ditka Resorts will hold a drawing each hour giving away an authentic autographed Mike Ditka Resorts football. Participants will also have the chance to be drawn for a two-night stay at Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club in Orlando, Florida. Attendees can enter the drawing by visiting the Mike Ditka Resorts booth to fill out an entry form. They can also pick up a free Mike Ditka Resorts gift, while supplies last.

The event will open this year with a live broadcast at 8 a.m. of Fantasy Football Island, followed at 10 a.m. by “Da Coach” Mike Ditka himself opening the program. Throughout the day, a panel of experts will provide participants with information and analysis to help assist in their picks for the upcoming season.

Directions to Mike Ditka Resorts--Lighthouse Key

Mike Ditka Resorts Check-In Welcome Desk3000 Bonfire Beach Dr Kissimmee, FL 34746888-512-2200.

From Interstate 4 WestTake I-4 West toward Orlando and exit at #68 (SR-535). Turn left onto S Apopka Vineland Road, and then right onto Calypso Cay Way. Turn left at Bonfire Beach Drive.

From Interstate 4 EastTake I-4 East toward Orlando and exit at #64A (UR-535 E). Continue on W Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, and then turn left onto N Poinciana Boulevard. Turn right onto Calypso Cay Way. Turn right at Bonfire Beach Drive.

From Orlando International AirportTake S Access Road and continue on Boggy Creek Road. Take FL-417 South and exit at #6 (International Drive) onto World Center Drive. Turn left on Vineland Road (FL-535), and then turn right onto N Poinciana Boulevard. Turn left on Calypso Cay Way, and then right onto Bonfire Beach Drive.

Directions To:

Mike Ditka Resorts Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa

8545 W Irlo Bronson Memorial HwyKissimmee, Florida 34747

Toll Free: 888-512-2200

Start out going WEST on BONFIRE BEACH DR. Turn RIGHT to stay on BONFIRE BEACH DR. Turn LEFT onto CALYPSO CAY WAY. Turn LEFT onto N POINCIANA BLVD. Turn RIGHT onto W IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY/US-192 W/W VINE ST/FL-530 W/W SPACE COAST PKWY. Make a U-TURN at CAPTAIN KIDD RD onto US-192 E/FL-530 E/W VINE ST. End at 8454 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy Kissimmee, FL 34747-1003.