Spend New Year’s Eve around Mike Ditka Resorts!

Busch Gardens
Ring in the New Year at Busch Garden’s Wildest Celebration! You and your family will enjoy the live entertainment by ‘The Guess Who’ in Gwazi Park, as well as a spectacular fireworks display at midnight on December 31st!

Plus, those who purchase an annual pass on New Year’s Day will get three months free!

Universal CityWalk
Kick of 2011 at Universal CityWalk! The event will begin at 8pm until 2am in CityWalk and will provide entertainment by ‘Bret Michaels’ live in concert! But that’s not all; the event will also feature an all-you-can-eat gourmet feast including filet mignon, jumbo shrimp, decadent desserts and so much more! Plus, enjoy a champagne toast and confetti burst at midnight!

Admission to CityWalk will also provide you with admission to seven unique clubs featuring live entertainment in the area.

Seaworld
Bring your family out to Seaworld this New Year’s Eve and enjoy exciting shows and delicious food! The night will also feature live entertainment by a 14-piece band, jazz musicians, and a DJ who will keep the party going all the way through midnight.

Plus, don’t miss Seaworld’s Fountains and Fireworks Spectacular! It will be one of the best shows in the area to welcome in the New Year!

Old Town
At Old Town, it’s hot cars and great music that make it the place to be for New Year’s Eve! Join them as they Rock out 2010 and Roll in 2011 this New Year’s Eve to one of Orlando’s best cover bands ‘Reunion’, taking the stage at 7:30pm.

But that’s not all! Everyone will also be able to enjoy The Pepsi Cola Friday Nite Cruise!

Atlantic Dance Hall
Traveling with an older group?

Then the party to be at is at this New Year’s Eve is the Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s BoardWalk area for those 21 and up! Get into the groove at this hoppin' nightclub, whose New Year’s Eve band ‘The Big Ide’ will be playing the hottest songs from the '80s, '90s and today! And don’t forget about the grand champagne toast at midnight! Atlantic Dance Hall is definitely the place to be for those who want to dance the night away!

Happy Holidays from Mike Ditka Resorts!

Mike Ditka Resorts would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays this season!

Enjoy Christmas Day Dinner at Forever Florida

Looking to enjoy a delicious meal on Christmas Day in the Kissimmee area? Check out Forever Florida’s Cypress Restaurant, to enjoy a feast among neighbors, new and old, from near and far.

Their Christmas Day menu is as follows: Choice of either a Mug of Crab Bisque or Holiday House Salad, Choice of Prime Rib served with Creamy Horseradish Sauce and Au Jus or Herb Rubbed Oven Roasted Game Hens with a light Honey Dijon Sauce, served with Garlic Smashed Potatoes and Sautéed Seasonal Veggies. And for dessert, Cheese Cake with Raspberry Drizzle. This meal includes a non-alcoholic beverage and after dinner coffee service.

Seasonal, micro-brew, and domestic beers are available, as well as nicely paired white and red table wines by the glass or bottle.

Last minute shopper?

Visit Festival of the Seasons in the downtown Disney area. Here you will find a spectacular holiday shopping experience as the stores are decorated for the holidays and live entertainment is performed nightly to make your shopping experience more enjoyable.

You’ll find something for everyone on your list as you browse the exclusive and novelty shops from Once Upon a Toy to World of Disney. You’ll be sure to find that perfect gift for everyone.

To top off this shopping experience, you can enjoy wonderful dining and delectable sweets shops during your trip. And don’t forget to take a family photo around the beautifully decorated holiday tree during your visit, or make a stop to visit with Santa Claus!

Shops are open until 9:30pm every night until Christmas Day!

Holiday Events Happening Around Mike Ditka Resorts

Arabian Nights Holiday Show
Staying at Mike Ditka Resorts this weekend and looking for something to do in the Kissimmee, FL area that your whole family will enjoy? Check out the Arabian Nights Holiday Show! This show will have your whole family excited as 60 Arabian Night horses and 40 talented performers take part in this spectacular show that encompasses spectacular pyrotechnics, snow, and special sets, as well as 4 incredible 25ft Christmas trees!

The story line goes like this: Princess Scheherazade’s husband, Prince Khalid, is called away shortly before Christmas arrives. But the always-faithful genie, Hocus Pocus, invites a new friend, Santa Claus, to come distract Princess Scheherazade with gifts and good cheer until her husband returns.

This holiday show features unique choreography and music during the entire show that will have your family delighted as Hocus Pocus and Santa Claus bring to life everything from Toy Soldiers and Gingerbread Men to Acrobatic Elves and Sugarplum Fairies.

Capone’s Holiday Show
Visiting the Kissimmee/Orlando area with friends or a family with older kids? Then the show you won’t want to miss this holiday season is Capone’s Holiday Show! After knocking three times and saying the secret password to be admitted, you’ll travel back in time to Chicago in the 1930’s, Capone style, as it takes on a holiday theme. The show combines Christmas music, costumes, and, decorations to its already hilarious show that will keep your whole group laughing through double-entendre one-liners. And no one will leave hungry with the Italian dinner buffet that’s offered to all guests!

Wonderland of Lights
If you are looking for something just a little different to do this year in Kissimmee, be sure to check out Central Florida’s newest holiday additions…Wonderland of Lights. This drive-thru event will have your family glued to the windows of the car as you drive through a mile of lighted displays, as tall as three stories high, and encompassing thousands of dazzling lights.

Plus, after your done, your family can spend the remainder of the evening walking through Santa’s Village, ice skating, having their pictures taken with Santa, watching holiday movies, and so much more!

This event will be open nightly until January 9th from dusk to 10pm.

Enjoy Christmas in Florida at Mike Ditka Resorts

Christmas in Florida!

What’s better than Christmas Break? How about celebrating Christmas Break in Orlando, Florida at one of the Mike Ditka Resorts! Mike Ditka Resorts – Runaway Beach Club, offers a large, relaxing sundeck overlooking the man-made lagoon and a zero depth entry children’s pool perfect for your kids! Mike Ditka Resort – Lighthouse Key and Spa, offers all the luxury one could ask for, with two beautiful pools and a first class spa. The clubhouse even features a movie theater and billiards room! Both Resorts feature free WiFi as well as offer complimentary shuttle service to and from Disney!

Plus, Mike Ditka Resorts spacious villas, with flat screen televisions, offer the perfect location to relax after a long day in Orlando. Mike Ditka Resorts condo-style suites even offer full-size, fully equipped kitchens to make your favorite family meals and snacks!

And right now, Mike Ditka Resorts is offering amazing holiday rates starting at just $69!

Check out The Festival of Lights Parade

If you are visiting Mike Ditka Resorts this weekend, you will want to check out the Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Kissimmee on Saturday, December 13th. The parade will begin at 6pm and will feature ‘Scott & Erica’ from the Morning Show on Mix 105.1 and, of course, Santa Claus!

Plus, if you arrive early, you can visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Santa’s Social from 4pm to 6pm at Toho Square. Admission to Santa’s Social and the parade is free and preferred parking is available at the Kissimmee Civic Center for a small fee.

All the proceeds raised from the parade will support the Terry Stewart Memorial Scholarship Program, which goes to benefit youth that would otherwise not have the means to participate in local athletic and recreation programs.

Watch the Snow Fall in Florida

Never thought you’d see snow in sunny Florida? Well now you can during ‘Now Snowing’ in Celebration, FL! ‘Now Snowing’, Central Florida’s original and premier “Snowing” event will be offer nightly snow falls at 6, 7, 8 and 9pm. Children can also have their photo taken with Santa, enjoy strolling holiday carolers, take a horse drawn carriage ride, or take a ride on the Celebration Express train and skate around the town’s ice rink!

The ice rink will open daily from 4-10pm through January 2nd. Be sure to ask about Resident Skate Passes or multiple-day skate passes for guests.

And if you’re in town this weekend, be sure you don’t miss the Radio Disney Holiday Concert featuring All Star Weekend on December 11th.

Big Changes For Mike Ditka Resorts

Mike Ditka December Quote of the Month:

“Here’s what I tell anybody, and this is what I believe…….The greatest gift we have is the gift of life.” – Mike Ditka

Mike Ditka Resorts Announces Their New Website!

The new website includes both Mike Ditka Resorts properties, Mike Ditka Resorts – Runaway Beach Club and Mike Ditka Resorts – Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa. The website features a great new look, including a clean and simple design, and will improve functionality through reorganization of content on the site and improved navigation to help with usability.

The site has made use of current website technology to display different types of information including rotating banners of current happenings and specials at the Resort, as well as rotating images of the Resort and its amenities.

Overall, the newly redesigned website’s navigational tools, updated graphics and layouts, new fonts, and use of current technology will help user’s access information about each Resort more quickly and effortlessly, which will in turn continue to improve customer satisfaction.

And don’t forget to check back periodically for new and additional features, including an online store in the next month or so, which will feature all things Mike Ditka!

Mike Ditka Resorts New Blog Site

Along with Mike Ditka Resorts new website, is a new blog site! The site features interactive communication tools which will help with communication between guests and the company, including a section used to post blogs, an area for posting press releases, and links to our social media sites on Facebook and Twitter.

The blog page will be a one stop shop for current and future guests to check out what’s going on at the Resort and around the area. It will also provide up-to-date pictures of things around the Resort and information about current and upcoming promotions that will be taking place.

Upcoming Happenings At and Around Mike Ditka Resorts

A New Website for Mike Ditka Resorts

Mike Ditka Resorts is currently in the process of creating a new website! The new website will provide guests with the all the information they will need, starting with learning about the property and what it has to offer, all the way through making a reservation. The new website will also make use of a new layout and updated graphics, as well as having improved navigation, better organization of content, interactive communication functionalities, and current website technologies.

Stay tuned for more information on when the website will go live!

ICE! Featuring ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

Spend a weekend at Mike Ditka Resorts anytime from November 20th until January 2nd and experience ice like never before in one of the nation’s most spectacular holiday attractions!

Kissimmee, FL is currently featuring ICE!, a frosty winter wonderland of interactive environments and larger-than-life, three dimensional holiday scenes and sculptures. This year will be featuring duel 30-foot slides and an all-new, awe inspiring tribute to the unforgettable classic ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. This incredible attraction has been hand carved out of two million pounds of ice by artisans from Harbin, China!

Book your stay at Mike Ditka Resorts now, because this is one holiday attraction you will not want to miss!

What’s Happening at Mike Ditka Resorts?

Osborne Family Spectacle
When visiting Mike Ditka Resorts this holiday season, be sure to spend a day at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios to experience the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights which starts November 8th and runs through January 3rd.

This year the Spectacle of Lights will be bigger than ever before, and will include millions of glittering lights perfectly synchronized to holiday music. Some nights, if you truly believe in holiday magic, the show is capped off with an enchanted flurry of snow.

Plus, the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights is included with standard admission to Disney's Hollywood Studios Theme Park!

Enjoy Grandparent Sundays at Dinosaur World
Attention grandparents: Bring your grandkids to Dinosaur World this November for Grandparent Sundays! The first three weekends in November (7th, 14th, & 21st) up to 6 kids, accompanied by a paying grandparent, will be admitted free!

So if you are looking for some fun for you and your grandkids this month, this is one event you won’t want to miss!

Upcoming Events Around Mike Ditka Resorts

Upcoming Events in October

October 1st - - International Food and Wine Festival at Epcot, Florida Ranch Rodeo Finals and Cowboys Heritage Festival, and Eat to the Beat Concert Series
October 2nd - - 4th Annual FAA Airboat Show, and The Princess and the Pea Broadway Show
October 8th - - Fright Nights at Silver Springs and Oktoberfest at Celebration
October 9th - - SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween Spooktacular, Fall Festival and Oktoberfest, Viva Osceola, and Freestyle Legends Tour 2
October 29th - - Yo Gabba Gabba! Live

International Food and Wine festival

The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is a special fall event that transforms Epcot Theme Park into a food and wine lover's paradise. The festival offers specialty food items, culinary events, sophisticated parties and live musical entertainment starting on October 1st and running through November 14th.

Guest can try delicious regional foods, wines and beers from around the world, learn from renowned chefs and winemakers at special programs and demonstrations, and sample the finest cuisine from around the globe at spectacular culinary events.

Florida Ranch Rodeo Finals and Cowboy Heritage Festival

This festival will be held at Silvers Spurs Arena and will help to celebrate Florida’s rich and colorful cow culture and ranching history. The event starts on Friday, October 1st at 7pm when the start of the Florida Ranch Rodeo Finals Begins. On Saturday, October 2nd, the grounds outside of the arena will be in full swing with The Cowboy Heritage Festival from 10am to 6pm. Following this festival, the continuation of the Ranch Rodeo Finals will start in the arena.

The Cowboy Heritage Festival will include:

• Florida musicians playing throughout the day
• Whip Cracking Contest
• Authentic Cracker Cowboy Hunter Cow Camps
• Gunfight Reenactment based on actually Florida Cow Rustling Event
• Authentic South Eastern Tribes Native American Encampment
• Even More Living History Encampments
• Storytellers
• Florida Authors
• Cowboy Poetry
• Cowboy Artists
• Leather Crafters
• Saddle Makers
• Whip Plaiters
• Beef Cook-off
• Swamp Cabbage Cooking

Disney Vacation? Benefits for Staying off Disney Property

When you’re planning your Disney vacation there is sure to be a debate of whether or not you should stay on Disney property to get the best value of your vacation. Below is a list of reason to why you should consider staying off property.

Reasons to stay off property:

•Fitting your budget - You can find a less expensive hotel by staying off property and there are literally hundreds of nearby hotels to meet any budget. You can also find many reasonably priced hotel and resort suites which will offer your family a lot of living space; suites are both rare and pricey on the Disney property. Hotel rooms in the Kissimmee area can also be a great area to look into, especially if you’d like to get away from the hustle and bustle after you have left the Disney Parks for the day.
•In addition to hotel cost, the choice of eateries ranges from street vendor sandwiches to five-star gourmet…or you can just hit a grocery and pick up some supplies if you are off property.
•Shuttle service to attractions - Disney is a closed environment, but offsite hotels often have shuttles that will take you Orlando’s attractions. Some are even free!
•Convention facilities - If you’re planning a vacation while also attending a work convention or conference, a hotel off property will help separate work and play time.
•Chaos factor - Disney hotels and hotel grounds are busy and on Disney property, the more adult oriented the property, the higher the price.
•Other Day Trips - If Disney is only part, but not all, of your Orlando vacation it may be more convenient to stay off property.

The best way to decide what choice is right for you and your family is planning and research. Decide what your family is looking to get out of your vacation, as well as what each member would like to experience and find a compromise. By finding a hotel that fits your budget, as well as your needs, you’re sure to have a less stressful and more enjoyable experience.

Tips for Your Next Disney Vacation

Looking for a few tips to make your next Disney vacation go a little smoother?

1. Stay at a hotel that offers a free shuttle service
To avoid the hassles of driving around the Disney Parks and having to find parking, stay at a hotel that offers a free shuttle. It will make the start and end of your day go smoother. Plus, you won’t have to pay expensive parking fees!

2. Bring Your own staples
Plan ahead by bringing the regular staples that cost a lot more at the park, especially your own sunscreen, hats, film and batteries! Be sure that you don't forget those extra camera batteries. Also, wear comfortable shoes and bring a change of clothes (at least a t-shirt) for everyone.

3. Begin at the back of the park
It's a known fact that people will stop at the first attraction they reach so start at the back and work forward. Leave the shows and indoor attractions for the hottest part of the day when you'll appreciate the cool air conditioning.

4. Take a break
A full day at a Disney Park can take a great deal of energy. You'll find that the day will be more enjoyable if you leave the park at midday to recharge your batteries with a short nap or dip in the hotel pool. Re-enter the park late afternoon when others are leaving or having dinner. You'll find the lines will be shorter!

5.Purchase multiple day passes
Disney admission passes never expire and it's always cheaper to purchase multiple day park passes. Use what you need on this visit and save the card for future trips. Florida residents have the opportunity to save on tickets in the off-seasons. Visit www.disney.com for complete pricing on admissions and vacation packages.

6.Buy your Disney t-shirts prior to arriving at the park
Visit your local Wal-Mart, Target or K-Mart prior to your visit to the Disney Parks. You are certain to find a t-shirt of your child's favorite character on a sale rack. Surprise your kids with a new shirt while unpacking. They'll feel like they've received a souvenir and you'll be pleased that you saved money on not having to buy it at the park.

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!

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We want to Hear about your Vacation at Mike Ditka Resorts

Have you and your family had a great experience at Mike Ditka Resorts – Runaway Beach Club or Lighthouse Key Resort? Share it with us; we would love to hear all about it.

Let us know what you and your family did during your visit, your favorite thing about the resort, and, overall, what made your vacation memorable.

If you took pictures, feel free to share them as well. You may even get your experience and picture posted up on our website!

Visit www.mikeditkaresorts.com and click on the “Memories Made at Mike Ditka Resorts” link on the right hand side of the page to submit you experience.

We can’t wait to hear all about it!

And as an added bonus, if you submit your experience to tripadvisor.com you will be entered to win a free getaway to the resort!

Mike Ditka Resorts is Attending Pow Wow!

Mike Ditka Resorts will be in attendance at this year’s U.S. Travel Association’s 42nd International Pow Wow in Orlando, Florida on May 15th – 19th, 2010.

The International Pow Wow is the travel industry’s premier international marketplace and the largest generator of Visit USA travel. This year’s event will include more than 1,000 U.S. travel organizations from every region of the USA, with close to 1,500 International and Domestic buyers from more than 70 countries, as well.

There is expected to be over 5,000 people in attendance at this year’s event, making it a great opportunity for Mike Ditka Resorts to showcase their beautiful, family friendly property!

The International Pow Wow is a great opportunity for businesses, such as Mike Ditka Resorts, to conduct business with others from all around the world, in only 3 days!

Be sure to stop by and see Sina Kilbourne, Mike Ditka Resorts Regional Sales Manager, in the Orlando aisle at booth number 1244!

For more information on Mike Ditka Resorts, please visit http://www.mikeditkaresorts.com/.

Treat Your Mom to A Weekend Getaway For Mother’s Day!

Looking for the perfect last minute Mother’s Day Gift for your mom? Why not treat her to a weekend getaway at Mike Ditka Resorts!

For your chance to win, all you need to do is tell us why your mom deserves a wonderful weekend getaway to the resort!

While here, your mom will enjoy a stay in a one bedroom villa, which includes a:

• Gourmet Kitchen
• Living Room
• Dining Room
• Full Size Washer/Dryer
• 36 in. flat screen TV’s in living room and all bedroom

Resort Amenities
• Free high speed wireless internet throughout the resort
• Tanning pool with tiki bar
• Zero depth entry family pool with water features for the kids
• Sun deck overlooking the lagoon
• Complimentary shuttle service to Disney parks
• State of the art fitness center
• Seasonal poolside activities
• Nightly poolside family movies
• Indoor basketball court
• 24 hour business center
• “Da Coach’s” gift shop and sundries

So let us know why your mom deserves a getaway to Mike Ditka Resorts and you could win a two night stay in a one bedroom villa to give your mom, just in time for Mother’s Day!

For more information, please visit http://www.mikeditkaresorts.com/eblasts/mothersday.html.

Support a Great Cause this Mother’s Day

Looking for something to do with your mom this Mother’s Day?

Throw on you pink gear, grab mom, and head down to Chicago this Mother’s Day to join Mike Ditka Resorts, during Network of Strength’s “Walk to Empower” breast cancer walk!

The event will be held in Butler Field, at Columbus and Jackson, right across from the Art Institute. The Walk Start Line will be on Columbus just north of Congress.

By joining our team, and participating in this great cause, we would like to offer you 20% off your next stay at Mike Ditka Resorts in the Orlando, Florida area!

So bring mom down to Grant Park this Mother’s Day & participate in the “Walk to Empower” breast cancer walk. Then book your next Orlando vacation at Mike Ditka Resorts and receive a 20% discount on your entire stay by letting them know you participated in this great event! It’s that simple!

For more information or to join the Mike Ditka Resorts team, visit http://walk.networkofstrength.org.

Thank You From Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing

On behalf of Mike Ditka Resorts, The Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund, and Coach Mike Ditka himself, we would like to take this time to thank you for attending the Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing, benefiting the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund, this past April 16th-18th, 2010 in Orlando Florida.

It was an honor and a pleasure for Mike Ditka Resorts to host this event. We would like to take this opportunity to extend a special welcome back invitation to everyone who attended. If you or your family find yourselves in need of accommodations in the future while in the Orlando area, please mention you participated in this year’s event, and receive 20% off your entire stay.

We have posted pictures of the event on http://www.MikeDitkaResorts.com/golf2010/index.htm. We hope you had a wonderful weekend and made memories that will last you a lifetime!

We truly appreciate your support and hope you will continue to support Mike Ditka Resorts events benefiting this worthy cause in the future.

We are already hard at work planning our next event and will keep you posted!

Also, if you didn’t get a chance to pick up your foursome photo from the golf outing, please let us know and we will send that to you right away.

Thank you for your support,

Mike Ditka Resorts

Mike Ditka Resorts Walks to Empower!

Join Mike Ditka Resorts this Mother’s Day as we ‘Walk to Empower’ during Chicago’s breast cancer walk. The walk will take place in Grant Park at Butler Field on May 9th, 2010. Check in for the walk is at 6:30 a.m. with a start time of 8:00 a.m. Participants can partake in either the 1 mile walk, 3 mile walk, or United 5K run.

This year will mark that 19th year that the Breast Cancer Network of Strength’s Walk to Empower has been promoting its mission to ensure that through information, empowerment, and peer support that no woman will ever have to face breast cancer alone.

This year’s event will not only be hosted in Chicago but in a total of 13 cities across the US with over 50,000 participants in attendance!

If you would like to join Mike Ditka Resorts in the ‘Walk to Empower’ breast cancer walk, or would like to donate towards this great cause, please visit our page at: http://walk.networkofstrength.org/Page.aspx?pid=1383&frsid=47622

Don’t Miss Mike Ditka’s Live Interviews Today!

Crank up your speakers, because this is one interview you won’t want to miss! Legendary Super Bowl Coach Mike Ditka will be interviewed live today and talking about the upcoming Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing April 16th – 18th, 2010!

To be sure you don’t miss out, tune in to:

· 740 The Game at 4:05 pm CT or listen online at http://www.740thegame.com/mediaplayer/?station=WYGM-AM&action=listenlive&channel_title=

· The Leaderboard 1080 at 5:20 pm CT or listen live at http://espn.go.com/espnradio/player?rd=1#/live/?callsign=WHOOAM

And if you don’t have a chance to catch these interviews today, check out 93.9 WLIT FM’s podcast of their interview with ‘Da Coach’ online or tune in to Tee It Up Radio 570 this Saturday and Sunday when their interview with Coach Ditka will be aired over 50 US stations and two Canadian stations.

So, don’t miss your chance to listen to one of your favorite players and coaches talk live about his upcoming golf outing benefiting his beloved charity, the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund!

For more information regarding the golf outing, call 888-512-2200 or visit www.MikeDitkaResorts.com for golf and room packages, sponsorship information, and to bid on items featured in the online auction.

Support a Great Cause by Becoming a Sponsor

Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing benefiting the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund is proud to announce even more of the wonderful sponsors that have joined in support of this great cause.

Mike Ditka Resorts would like to welcome Hardcore Sports Radio/Sirius XM, 740 The Game, WJRR 101.1 FM, Radio Mom 91.1, Magic 107.7, Golf Switch, CBS Radio Orlando, Golf Time Magazine, Geneva National Golf Club, Leaderboard Radio, Competitive Golf Association, Village Voice, WTKS 104.1 FM, WXRT, WMNF Community Radio, Lamkin Corporation, Congo River Kissimmee, and Luco Sport as partners for the Mike Ditka Resorts Golf Outing which will take place April 16th – 18th, 2010.

Sponsorships levels for the Mike Ditka Resorts Golf Outing range from Supporting Sponsors to Diamond Sponsors, all with varying levels of promotion surrounding the event. Levels of promotion range from having your logo listed on event promotional material to distribution of your promotional materials at your sponsored hole, among a variety of other endorsements.

Would your company like to join? Visit www.MikeDitkaResorts.com/golf2010/sponsorships.html for more information on becoming a sponsor!

Become a Sponsor For a Great Cause

Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing is off to a great start and is proud to announce some of the wonderful sponsors it currently has on board.
Mike Ditka Resorts would like to welcome Mystic Dunes Golf Course, Incredibly Edible, The Drive in Chicago, 740 The Game, and Select Massage Inc. as partners for the Mike Ditka Resorts Golf Outing.

Sponsorships levels for the Mike Ditka Resorts Golf Outing range from Supporting Sponsors to Diamond Sponsors, all with varying levels of promotion surrounding the event. Levels of promotion range from having your logo listed on event promotional material to distribution of your promotional materials at your sponsored hole, among a variety of other endorsements.

Would your company like to join? Visit www.MikeDitkaResorts.com/golf2010/sponsorships.html for more information on becoming a sponsor!

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Chip in for Charity with "Da Coach"

Become a Fan and Win Big!

Mike Ditka fan? Like to golf? Become a fan of Mike Ditka Resorts – Runaway Beach Club and Mike Ditka Resorts – Lighthouse Keys on facebook.com and you will be entered to win a two night stay at Mike Ditka Resorts and complimentary admission to the Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing!

The Annual Celebrity Golf Outing is taking place on April 16th -18th, 2010 and will feature a welcome reception on Friday night with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and your chance to mingle with Coach Ditka himself!

Saturday you will have the opportunity to golf at the top rated Mystic Dunes Golf Club in Celebration, Florida, partake in one of the luxury in-house spa services that will be provided or just relax at one of the two spacious pools at the beautiful Mike Ditka Resorts- Runaway Beach Club in Orlando, Florida.

Following the celebrity golf outing and luxury spa services, you will be invited to join your favorite celebrities for a night of fun which includes cocktails and hors d' oeuvres, live entertainment, as well as a silent and live auction.

The amazing weekend will wrap up Sunday morning with a farewell brunch.
So become a fan of Mike Ditka Resorts facebook pages and you could be spending the weekend with ‘Da Coach’ Mike Ditka and other celebrities before you know it!

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at contest@genevahospitality.com or if you would like more information about the golf outing please go to http://www.mikeditkaresorts.com/golf2010/home.html.

Mike Ditka Resorts Spring Break Special Has Been Extended!

Mike Ditka Resorts Spring Break Special has been extended until February 28th, 2010. So runaway this spring break to Mike Ditka Resorts in sunny Kissimmee, Florida and save!

Plus, by booking three nights and you will receive a $25 resort voucher which can be used in the gift shop or book five nights and receive a $50 resort voucher which can be used in the gift shop! This offer is valid on stays through April 30, 2010.

Mike Ditka Resorts offers everything you could possibly want in a spring break vacation.

Family-Friendly Villas

One, two, and three bedroom luxury villas with loft options available in all room types include:

• Microwave
• Coffee maker
• 36 in. flat screen TV’s in living room and all bedrooms
• Full size washer/dryer
• Queen size sofa sleepers

Resort Amenities

• Free high speed wireless internet throughout the resort
• Tanning pool with tiki bar
• Zero depth entry family pool with water features for the kids
• Sun deck overlooking the lagoon
• Complimentary shuttle service to Disney parks
• State of the art fitness center
• Seasonal poolside activities
• Nightly poolside family movies
• Full indoor basketball court
• 24 hour business center
• “Da Coach’s” gift shop and sundries

Don’t miss out on this great offer, book your stay today!

Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing Benefiting the Gridiron Greats

Mike Ditka Resorts will be hosting their 2nd Annual Mike Ditka Resorts Celebrity Golf Outing on April 16th–18th, 2010 with all proceeds benefiting the Gridiron Greats Foundation. (For more information visit - www.gridirongreats.org) The fun-filled event kicks off Friday night with a welcome reception from 7-10 p.m. featuring cocktails and hors d’oeuvres for guests to enjoy and mingle with Coach Ditka himself!

The celebrity golf outing will begin Saturday morning with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. at the top rated Mystic Dunes Golf Club in Celebration, Florida. (For more information visit www.mysticdunesgolf.com) Those choosing not to participate in the celebrity golf outing will have the option to partake in one of the luxury in-house spa services that will be provided or just relax at one of the two spacious pools at the beautiful Mike Ditka Resorts- Runaway Beach Club in Orlando, Florida.

Following the celebrity golf outing and luxury spa services, guests will be invited to join their favorite celebrities for a night of fun which includes cocktails and hors d' oeuvres, live entertainment, as well as a silent and live auction. Mike Ditka will also be hosting an awards ceremony honoring the day’s best golfers as well as the event’s top contributors and sponsors to the Gridiron Greats Foundation.

The amazing weekend will wrap up Sunday morning with a farewell brunch from 8 - 11 a.m.

For more information call 888-512-2200 or visit www.MikeDitkaResorts.com for golf and room packages, sponsorship information, and to bid on items featured in the online auction.

Mike Ditka Resorts – Runaway Beach Club is located just minutes from Disney in sunny Orlando, Florida. This beautiful resort features two heated pools with tiki bar, a hot tub, sun deck, fitness center and indoor basketball court. The 1, 2 and 3 bedroom spacious villas offer full size/fully equipped kitchens, flat-screen TV’s in all the rooms and a full size washer & dryer. Mike Ditka Resorts – Runaway Beach Club provides free WI-FI throughout the resort & free shuttle service to Disney. Enjoy all the comforts of home, with all the amenities of a luxury resort.

Mike Ditka Resorts is managed by Geneva Hospitality, a premier hotel/condominium management company.

Be Sure Your Favorite Resort Offers Added Hospitality

Take advantage of complimentary giveaways. Each month Mike Ditka Resorts offers guests a chance to win! Stay with Mike Ditka Resorts in January and you will be entered to win an autographed Mike Ditka football and a resort voucher.

Participate in contests to receive prizes. Mike Ditka Resorts holds monthly contests for guests to partake in with a chance to win everything from a voucher to be used at the resort to a complimentary stay at the resort. Be sure to visit our website often so you don’t miss out on your chance to win! During the month of January, enter our Super Bowl Shuffle Contest and be entered to win a Mike Ditka autographed Super Bowl Shuffle DVD.

Share your experience with the resort. By sharing a photo and a short paragraph with Mike Ditka Resorts and Tripadvisor.com you will be entered to spin the Mike Ditka Resorts online prize wheel with the hope of winning a free stay at Mike Ditka Resorts.

Take advantage of package rates. Mike Ditka Resorts will be offering guests a ‘Package of the Month’ throughout 2010. Be sure to visit www.MikeDitkaResorts.com each month to see that month’s package deal!

Let the resort do the shopping. Mike Ditka Resorts offers grocery services to guests. Now before you even arrive, your kitchen will be stocked with all the foods your family likes to eat. Everything from breakfast to dinner to snacks in between is offered, including things like: milk, cereal, hamburger buns and meat, potato chips and dip, and drinks. 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.

Receive resort information on your cell phone. Sign up for Mike Ditka Resorts text alerts on our webpage and stay up to date on all promotions and events happening at Mike Ditka Resorts.

Sign Up Now to Receive Your Mike Ditka Newsletter

Sign up now to start receiving your Mike Ditka Newsletter, Da Coach’s Chronicle! To sign up, visit www.MikeDitkaResorts.com and enter your name and email address to receive your first newsletter.

This monthly newsletter will feature information regarding all things Ditka. Now Coach Ditka fans can stay tuned in with all current news regarding Coach Mike Ditka and stay up to date on Mike Ditka product promotions and resort happenings.

Guests Enjoyed a Free Visit to Universal Studios by Staying at Mike Ditka Resorts

Mike Ditka Resorts was recently chosen as one of 12 resorts to be included in a booking special through Expedia.com!

Through this special, those who booked their stay at Mike Ditka Resorts through Expedia.com received free tickets to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.

Those visiting Mike Ditka Resorts enjoyed:

Family-Friendly Villas

One, two, and three bedroom luxury villas with loft options available in all room types include:

•Microwave
•Coffee maker
•36 in. flat screen TV’s in living room and all bedrooms
•Full size washer/dryer
•Queen size sofa sleepers

Resort Amenities

•Free high speed wireless internet throughout the resort
•Tanning pool with tiki bar
•Zero depth entry family pool with water features for the kids
•Sun deck overlooking the lagoon
•Complimentary shuttle service to Disney parks
•State of the art fitness center
•Seasonal poolside activities
•Nightly poolside family movies
•Full indoor basketball court
•24 hour business center
•“Da Coach’s” gift shop and sundries

Visit www.MikeDitkaResorts.com or call 1-888-512-2200 for more information!

Leave the Grocery Shopping to Mike Ditka Resorts

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:

•½ gallon 2% milk
•Cereal (your choice)
•Hamburger buns
•Ground beef
•Potato chips
•French onion dip
•12 pk canned soda
•24 pk .5L water bottles

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. And with Mike Ditka Resorts fully equipped kitchens, including everything from a fridge and stove to utensils and dishes, all your meal needs are sure to be met.

Book Your Spring Break Vacation Early and Save!

Runaway this spring break to Mike Ditka Resorts – Runaway Beach Club in sunny Kissimmee, Florida.

Mike Ditka Resorts offers everything you could possibly want in a spring break vacation. Plus if you book you stay by 1/25/2010 you can take advantage of Mike Ditka Resorts Early Spring Break Special!

Stay three nights and you will receive a $25 resort voucher which can be used in the gift shop or stay five nights and receive a $50 resort voucher which can be used in the gift shop! This offer is valid on stays through April 30, 2010.

During your stay, enjoy all that Mike Ditka Resorts has to offer, including:

Family-Friendly Villas

One, two, and three bedroom luxury villas with loft options available in all room types include:

• Microwave
• Coffee maker
• 36 in. flat screen TV’s in living room and all bedrooms
• Full size washer/dryer
• Queen size sofa sleepers

Resort Amenities

• Free high speed wireless internet throughout the resort
• Tanning pool with tiki bar
• Zero depth entry family pool with water features for the kids
• Sun deck overlooking the lagoon
• Complimentary shuttle service to Disney parks
• State of the art fitness center
• Seasonal poolside activities
• Nightly poolside family movies
• Full indoor basketball court
• 24 hour business center
• “Da Coach’s” gift shop and sundries

Book your stay at Mike Ditka Resorts Today!

Mike Ditka Resorts Wants To See Your Shuffle

Do you remember football in 1985? If so, you’re probably familiar with the unstoppable Chicago Bears and their Super Bowl Shuffle, the rap dance that took the world by storm. Mike Ditka Resorts remembers, and we want you to re-create history.

Send us your best Super Bowl Shuffle dance video and you could win a Mike Ditka autographed Super Bowl Shuffle DVD!

Send your video to contest@mikeditkaresorts.com and we will be posting your submissions to Mike Ditka Resorts Facebook.

All entries must be received by January 31, 2010 and the winner will be notified by February 15th.

Don’t forget to provide your contact information along with your video.

Mike Ditka Will Star in a Photo Shoot This January

Mike Ditka, the famous Super Bowl coach of the Chicago Bears, will be visiting Mike Ditka Resorts this January to take part in a photo shoot at the resort.

Stay tuned for pictures from the shoot!

Illustration Contest Winner Receives A Weekend Getaway at Mike Ditka Resorts

Mike Ditka Resorts is pleased to announce the winner of their “Christmas with Da Coach” Illustration Contest.

Tammy of Coconut Creek, Florida submitted how she thought Coach Ditka would spend his Christmas and we couldn’t agree with her more.

Tammy will be presented with a gift certificate for a weekend getaway at Mike Ditka Resorts. While there, she will be able to spend her time relaxing poolside in the warm Orlando weather while listening to Caribbean music and cooling off in our outdoor swimming pools.

Congratulations Tammy! We hope you have a great time!

Mike Ditka Resorts Named Top 25 Room and Revenue Producer by Expedia

Expedia has announced that Mike Ditka Resorts - Runaway Beach Club has been named both a top room producer and top revenue producer in the Orlando, Florida area.

Mike Ditka Resorts –Runaway Beach Club made Expedia’s Top 25 lists in both of these categories for 2009.

Disney Spot Check at Mike Ditka Resorts

Mike Ditka Resorts- Runaway Beach Club has successfully completed the most recent Disney Compliance Spot Check!

For more information about Mike Ditka Resorts, please visit www.MikeDitkaResorts.com.

10 Money Saving Travel Tips for Your Next Orlando Vacation

Rent a car. While this may sound expensive, it may actually save you money. Consider renting a car instead of using the airport shuttle. Just be sure your resort offers complimentary parking on premises. This will give you the flexibility of having available transportation at any time.

Make your own hotel reservations. Many resorts offer additional discounts and specials on their websites, so be sure to check these out while you are deciding which resorts to stay at.

Take advantage of coupons. Whether it is for resorts, food, or attractions, coupons will save you money and they can be found just about everywhere. Try looking at hotel’s websites, in local newspapers, at convenience stores, etc. Always read the fine print carefully for terms and conditions of the coupon though.

Give your children a set amount of spending money. By doing this ahead of time, it may avoid the hassles of your children wanting things throughout your vacation. This may help control your spending on them as well.

Take advantage of hotel amenities and services. Be sure to find one that offers plenty of children’s activities. You never know when or if your family is going to need a break for all the Orlando activities, and want to spend a day at the hotel.

Eat meals in your room. After spending much of your vacation in the Florida heat, try and eat meals from your comfortably air conditioned room. It will give your family some time to relax and recoup, as well as saving yourself money that can be used during your vacation.

Bring your own stroller, if you have small children. You will probably spend a lot of your vacation walking, especially if you plan on visiting amusement parks, so if you have small children a stroller is important. If at all possible, bring your own. This can save you $7 to $10 a day at some parks.

Make use of individual, refillable water bottles. These bottles can be refilled at your resort or at water fountains at amusements parks. A family of four could easily spend $20 or more a day buying water by not reusing bottles.

Spend a day away from Orlando attractions. You are paying for your resort’s amenities, so why not use it! Spend the day relaxing by the pool and enjoying the fun activities that the resort offers.

Enjoy free transportation. Many resorts offer free shuttle transportation to nearby attractions. This will save you money on cab fares and/or parking fees at area attractions.

Enjoy A Round of Golf With Mike Ditka

Mike Ditka Resorts will be hosting their Second Annual Mike Ditka Resorts Golf Outing on April 16th – 18th , 2010 with all proceeds raised during the event benefiting Mike Ditka’s most beloved charity, Gridiron Greats.

The event will open Friday night with a welcoming reception from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will feature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres for guests to enjoy.

The golf outing will begin Saturday morning with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. During the course of the day, guests will be provided with lunch and drink coupons to be used on the golf course.

Those not participating in the golf outing will be provided with exclusive shopping discounts at local shops and multiple spa services at Mike Ditka Resorts- Runaway Beach Club. Attendees will be given the choice of choosing between a one hour aromatherapy massage and manicure, a one hour aromatherapy massage and pedicure, or a half hour aromatherapy massage, manicure, and pedicure.

Following the golf outing and spa services, guests will be invited to partake in a silent auction, as well as a live auction. Mike Ditka will also be honoring outstanding golfers with awards from their day spent on the golf course during the night’s award ceremony.

The weekend will wrap up Sunday morning with a farewell brunch from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m.

Visit www.MikeDitkaResorts.com for future contests, promotions, and online auctions pertaining to the golf outing. Contestants will have the chance to be part of Coach Ditka’s foursome.

Take Part in Holiday’s at Universal Studios

Spend the weekend at Mike Ditka Resorts and be a part of all the holiday festivities taking place at Universal Studios.

This weekend during the Holiday Concert Series in Universal Studios’ new Music Plaza, enjoy all of your favorite holiday songs performed by Natalie Cole on December 19th.

Also, enjoy the Macy’s Holiday Parade including all the authentic floats and balloons direct from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The parade will also include festive street performers, talented marching bands, and of course, Santa Claus.

Finish up your day at Universal Studios with the Universal 360-A Cinesphere Spectacular, where you’ll experience some of Hollywood’s biggest films projected onto huge spheres in the Universal Studios lagoon, plus one of the largest laser displays in Florida.

Visit www.MikeDitkaResorts.com now to book your stay!

Listen To Your Favorite Holiday Songs at The Holiday Music Concert

Get in the holiday spirit this week during your stay at Mike Ditka Resorts by spending the day listening to Christmas Music at the Holiday Music Concert at the Osceola Center.

This week’s Holiday Music Concert will be featuring The Center Singers & The Big Band. They will be performing both December 19th at 7:30 pm and December 20th at 2 pm.

Also, while you are there, stop by the Holiday Gift Gallery and find something for every person on your gift list. The Holiday Gift Gallery features wreaths, ornaments, jewelry, and more. It is open Monday-Saturday from 10 am-6pm and on Sunday from 1pm-4pm.

To book your stay at Mike Ditka Resorts, please visit www.MikeDitkaResorts.com.

Enjoy the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights this Holiday Season

When visiting Mike Ditka Resorts this holiday season, be sure to spend a day at Walt Disney World to experience the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights.

This year the Spectacle of Lights will be bigger than ever before and will include more nights of lights.

While enjoying the Spectacle of Lights, be sure to catch a special showing of the “Hollywood Holly-Day” parade with festively dressed parade cars, holiday chorus performers, and all the Disney characters.

Please visit www.MikeDitkaResorts.com to book your stay today!

Experience ICE! in Kissimmee, Florida

Spend a weekend at Mike Ditka Resorts anytime from now until January 2nd and experience ice like never before in one of the nation’s most spectacular holiday attractions.

Kissimmee, FL is currently featuring ICE!, a frosty winter wonderland of interactive environments and larger-than-life, three dimensional holiday scenes and sculptures. This incredible attraction has been hand carved by artisans from Harbin, China out of two million pounds of ice!

This walk-through ice attraction will take you through an arctic forest, a Christmas Carnival, complete with a life size carousel, and into Santa’s workshop, with many other ice displays along the way. You will also have the chance to slide down the slippery ice speed slides!

Book your stay at Mike Ditka Resorts now because this is one holiday attraction you will not want to miss!

We Have The Perfect Holiday Gift!

Looking for the perfect holiday gift this season? Why not give someone a gift certificate for Mike Ditka Resorts! Now until December 12, 2009 when you buy a gift certificate at Mike Ditka Resorts the value will be doubled. This means, if you spend $100 you’ll receive $200.

For more information or to buy your holiday gift certificate, please call Mike Ditka Resorts at (888)-512-2200.

Enter To Win A Weekend Getaway To Mike Ditka Resorts

The holiday season is upon us again! Time to celebrate with friends and family while relaxing by a warm fire as you watch the little ones play. So pull up a chair, grab a pen, and tell us a tale of someone who has touched your life this holiday season by entering our Holiday Essay Contest.

By sharing your touching story, you will be entered to win a weekend getaway to Mike Ditka Resorts for that special someone who has made a difference in your life.
All submissions for the Holiday Contest must be submitted to Mike Ditka Resorts, at contest@mikeditkaresorts.com by December 15, 2009.

Once all submissions are received, one winner will be chosen by December 18th, 2009. The lucky winner will then receive a weekend getaway to Mike Ditka Resorts that they can present to the special person in their life. Just in time for Christmas!

Visit our website to see all that Mike Ditka Resorts has to offer.

Enjoy a Special Holiday Rate at Mike Ditka Resorts

Plan your stay at Mike Ditka Resorts this Saturday, December 12th and receive a special holiday room rate of $79 for a one bedroom villa.

During your visit, be sure to attend the Kissimmee’s Festival of Lights Parade. The parade will take place among the historic downtown streets of Kissimmee starting at 6 pm. The event will also include festive holiday music, as well as food and drink vendors along the parade route.

Don’t forget to visit with Santa Claus before the parade from 1-5 pm during Santa’s Social! Santa’s Social will take place at the Toho Square and children can have their pictures taken with Mr. and Mrs. Claus and enjoy Frosty’s Playland with Snow.

Reserve your room now at www.MikeDitkaResorts.com.

Share Your Favorite Holiday Recipe With Mike Ditka Resorts

Mike Ditka Resorts would like to invite you to take part in our Holiday Recipe Exchange. So pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, and let’s swap some delicious recipes!

Not only do you have the opportunity to post a recipe for others to try, but also feel free to browse through recipes that others have posted and try them out for your next holiday party.

Recipes can be uploaded right onto our website at www.MikeDitkaResorts.com/recipe.html.

We look forward to trying out your favorite holiday recipe!

Enter To Win A Weekend Getaway To Mike Ditka Resorts This Winter Season

Looking for the perfect holiday gift this season? Why not treat someone you love to a weekend getaway at Mike Ditka Resorts- Runaway Beach Club by entering to win our ‘Christmas with Da Coach Illustration Contest’!

To enter, create an image of what you think Christmas with Coach Ditka would be like and submit it to contest@mikeditkaresorts.com. The winning image will receive a weekend getaway at Mike Ditka Resorts - Runaway Beach Club where the winner can spend their time relaxing by the poolside in the warm Orlando weather while listening to Caribbean music and cooling off in our outdoor swimming pools.

So what are you waiting for? Enter to Win Now!

For more information regarding Mike Ditka Resorts and the ‘Christmas with Da Coach Illustration Contest’, please visit www.mikeditkaresorts.com.

Mike Ditka Resorts is Ready for Christmas

Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, it is that time of year again to begin decorating for Christmas. If you take a look outside you are beginning to see houses decorated with Christmas lights and yards filled with Christmas decorations. Mike Ditka Resorts is also following suit and has take down their fall decorations and is now completely decked out for Christmas.

We would love for you to come take a look at our decorated Christmas trees and festive decorations, so if you have a chance, please stop by and enjoy our beautiful Christmas decorations!

Visit Mike Ditka Resorts This Football Season

What better time to visit Mike Ditka Resorts than during football season? Mike Ditka, the Chicago Bears famous super bowl coach, knows all about football and the amenities needed to enjoy a game.

Come enjoy a weekend at Mike Ditka Resorts and catch a game in one of the large floor plan suites, and watch the game on the 32” flat screen television featured in every room. Mike Ditka Resort’s suites even feature gourmet kitchens with cookware, perfect for making your favorite game day snacks!

For more information regarding Mike Ditka Resorts, please visit www.mikediktaresorts.com.

Visit All Of Mike Ditka Resorts Social Media Sites

Stay up-to-date on all of Mike Ditka Resort’s information and events by visiting some of their social media sites and blogs. Sites are updated daily with all of Mike Ditka Resort’s happenings.

Twitter: http://twitter.com/MikeDitkaRBC

Xanga: http://runawaybeach.xanga.com/weblog/

Blogger: http://mikeditkaresortsrunawaybeachclub.blogspot.com/

Vox: http://runawaybeachclub.vox.com/

For more information regarding Mike Ditka Resorts, please visit http://www.mikeditkaresorts.com/.

We Want To Hear From You!

Have a great idea about a special or promotion you would like seen done at Mike Ditka Resorts? Let us know. We would love to hear your input!

Whether you are a frequent guest to Mike Ditka Resorts or have just visited once or twice, we would love to hear what you have to say. We are always looking for new ideas on promotions and specials to run and what better way to know what our guests want than to ask those who would get to take advantage of it.

Please submit your ideas by commenting to this post.

For more information regarding Mike Ditka Resorts, please visit www.mikeditkaresorts.com.

Donate to ‘Adopt an Angel’ at Mike Ditka Resorts

Mike Ditka Resorts has become an official ’adopt an angel’ location for the 2009 Angel Tree Program which is sponsored by The International Drive, I-Ride Trolley, Local 6 MKMG, and The Salvation Army. This program aims to provide the children in Orange County with joy and happiness this holiday season.

Mike Ditka Resorts will be placing a Christmas tree at their resort where employees or guests can ‘adopt an angel’. The tree will be decorated with angel tags which will provide a first name, age, and gender of a child who will receive a gift. Contributors may remove one or more tags from the tree and purchase appropriate clothes and/or toys for the child.

The Angel Tree Program aims to adopt out 500 angels this holiday season which will provide new clothing for families who are registered for holiday assistance or for children from childcare centers and foster homes in the Orange County Community.

Mike Ditka Resorts will be accepting new, unwrapped clothing and/or toys for these children until December 8th.

For more information regarding Mike Ditka Resorts, please visit www.mikeditkaresorts.com.

Mike Ditka Resorts Attended the Daytona Half Marathon

Mike Ditka Resorts attended the Daytona Half Marathon at the Daytona 500 Speedway on Saturday, October 31st and had a tent and booth set up at the post race party on Sunday, November 1st.

Mike Ditka Resorts sponsorship included:

• Sponsor logo on marketing materials and event collateral
• Assigned tent at pre-race expo and post race party
• Opportunity to insert company materials in athlete gift bags and to race winners
• Monthly email blast to race participants promoting our sponsors products
• Complimentary race entries
• Public address announcements at start and finish lines
• Opportunity to present awards at Awards Ceremony

Over 2,500 athletes from around the state and region were expected to have attended and competed.

For more information on Mike Ditka Resorts, please visit www.mikeditkaresorts.com

Mike Ditka Resorts Attended The Expedia Trade Show

Mike Ditka Resorts attended the Expedia “Orlando” Days trade show last week. The resort had a booth set up in Springfield, MO on Tuesday November 10th and in Arlington, TX on November 12th.

While at the event, Mike Ditka Resorts handed out promotional materials for the resort.

For more information regarding Mike Ditka Resorts, please visit www.mikeditkaresorts.com

Check out Mike Ditka Resort’s New Blog Page

For the latest information on Mike Ditka Resorts visit their newly updated blog page at www.mikeditkaresorts.com. Here you will learn all about the latest specials, contests, and events that Mike Ditka Resorts is running, as well as all the latest information about what is going on at the resort.

Check back often, as the blog is updated regularly.

Mike Ditka Resorts October Quote of the Month

Mike Ditka Resorts' Coach Quote of the month is:

“If you are determined enough and willing to pay the price, you can get it done.”

ESPN Celebrates Ditkaween

ESPN recently celebrated their 3rd annual Ditkaween event. Attendees at the event had an opportunity to dress like Coach Ditka in celebration of Ditkaween for a chance to win prizes, one of which was a getaway to Mike Ditka Resorts.

Many Ditka Look-A-Likes competed at the event, but it was the undefeated "mini-Ditka" who snagged the grand prize for the second year in a row!

Mike Ditka Resorts- Runaway Beach Club is a sponsor of the Coach Ditka show on ESPN, which can be heard each Thursday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm on ESPN 1000. The Ditka Show is aired live from Ditka’s Restaurant.

For pictures or to listen to the live podcast of the event, please visit http://espn.go.com/chicago/radio/.

For more information on Mike Ditka Resorts, please visit www.mikeditkaresorts.com.

Listen to Mike Ditka Resorts Travel Radio Show Interview

Mike Ditka Resorts- Runaway Beach Club has been featured on the WRMN AM1410 Travel Radio Show which can be heard every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-6 pm, where each week they highlight a new hotel.

On Tuesday they feature testimonials from listeners who have been guests at their week’s featured property and talk about their positive experiences and on Thursday they talk to the actual resort managers to hear firsthand about their property.

Listen now to hear General Manager, Steve Antonio, tell listeners all about Mike Ditka Resorts-Runaway Beach Club.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWWWH5MZB5Y

Check Out Mike Ditka Resort’s New Video

Mike Ditka Resorts has created a new video showcasing the resort and its amenities, as well as the local attractions. The video can be viewed on the Mike Ditka Resorts website at www.mikeditkaresorts.com or at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHX9TX8ZwI4

Mike Ditka Resorts Gives Kids the World

Mike Ditka Resorts has developed a close relationship with the Give Kids the World Foundation located in Central Florida.

Give Kids the World is a non-profit organization that exists only to fulfill the wishes of all children with life-threatening illnesses and their families from around the world to experience a memorable, joyful, cost-free visit to the Central Florida attractions.

Give Kids the World Foundation has visited Mike Ditka Resorts and has selected them as one of their preferred locations. This partnership allows Mike Ditka Resorts to host Give Kids the World families that need a place to stay when visiting the Central Florida area.

For more information about Mike Ditka Resorts, please visit www.mikeditkaresorts.com

We Dare You to Visit Mike Ditka Resorts- Runaway Beach Club!

Mike Ditka Resorts- Runaway Beach Club is all decked out for Halloween and we would love for you to check it out. And what better time to do that then Halloween weekend!

We are also currently in the process of planning a Halloween Celebration and guests will be able to participate in trick or treating within the resort grounds. Stay tuned for more information regarding this event.

Come spend Halloween weekend with us… we dare you!

Check out our special holiday rates at www.MikeDitkaResorts.com.

Receive Great Discounts By Signing Up Now

Sign up now to start receiving text alerts from Mike Ditka Resorts! By signing up you will be the first to receive announcements about happenings taking place at the resort, as well as receiving promotional information about upcoming events and sales.

To take advantage of these text alerts, sign up at Mike Ditka Resorts by visiting www.mikeditkaresorts.com. All you have to do is submit your name, phone number, and cell phone carrier and you will start receiving remarkable Mike Ditka Resort discounts right through you cell phone.

Mike Ditka Resorts Teams Up With CBS

Mike Ditka Resorts has recently teamed up with CBS out of the Miami area. Through this partnership Mike Ditka Resorts will receive airtime on both CBS radio and CBS TV. CBS will also be promoting Mike Ditka Resorts by placing Mike Ditka Resorts photos and logos on the different promotional materials of companies they work with.

Stay up-to-date on what’s happening at Mike Ditka Resorts by tuning into Miami’s WBFS and MFOR TV. When tuning into these stations listen for the mention of Mike Ditka Resorts and you may have a chance to win a complimentary vacation to one of Mike Ditka Resorts.

Mike Ditka Resorts Teams Up With Orlando Sports

Mike Ditka Resorts has recently teamed up with Orlando Sports to participate in several events now through January of 2010.

This sponsorship will be a partnership and association with many of Central Florida’s corporate leaders, as well as building product awareness through a strong promotional campaign with partners such as WFTV Channel 9, Clear Channel Communications, Clear Channel Outdoor, Bright House Networks, Spanish media, Central Florida YMCA and many more.

For more information on Mike Ditka Resorts, please visit http://www.mikeditkaresorts.com/

Sign Up Now to Enjoy Excellent E-Blast Discounts!

Mike Ditka Resorts has just sent out a Fall E-Blast offering recipients fall savings rates starting as low as $69 per night.

Those who take advantage of these great rates will enjoy spacious luxury villas offering flat screen televisions, DVD players, fully equipped kitchens, full size washer and dryers, and free wireless internet.

They will also enjoy separate adult and children’s outdoor pools, hot tub, game room, fitness center, indoor basketball court, in room massages, gift shop and nightly poolside movies.

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Mike Ditka Resorts Wall of Fame

If you have recently visited Mike Ditka Resorts you have probably noticed the football shaped cutouts hanging on Mike Ditka’s Wall of Fame. These football cutouts represent people who have donated to The Gridiron Greats Foundation, a foundation which is close to Mike Ditka’s heart.

The Gridiron Greats Foundation recognizes retired NFL players who have been dealing with hardships since their time on the field; many of them who are now facing physical, mental, and emotional problems due to the hardships their bodies faced while playing one of America’s greatest games.

By donating at Mike Ditka Resorts, you will be presented with a football shaped cutout which you can write your name on to receive recognition for your gracious donation.

For more information on Mike Ditka Resorts, please visit www.mikeditkaresorts.com

Share Your Experience with Mike Ditka Resorts

Have you and your family had a great experience at Mike Ditka Resorts – Runaway Beach Club or Lighthouse Key Resort? Share it with us; we would love to hear all about it. Let us know what you and your family did during your visit, your favorite thing about the resort, and, overall, what made your vacation memorable.

If you took pictures, feel free to share them as well. You may even get your experience and picture posted up on our website!

Visit www.mikeditkaresorts.com and click on the “Memories Made at Mike Ditka Resorts” link at the bottom of the page to submit you experience.

We can’t wait to hear all about it!

And as an added bonus, if you submit your experience to tripadvisor.com you will be entered to win a free getaway to the resort!

Mike Ditka Resorts is a Team Player

Mike Ditka, owner of Mike Ditka Resorts, is also one of the Board of Directors for the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund. Mike Ditka joined this foundation as a way to help retired NFL players who have been dealing with hardships since their time on the field; many of them who are now facing physical, mental, and emotional problems due to the hardships their bodies faced while playing one of America’s greatest games.

Mike Ditka Resorts actively participates in raising money for this organization. Each year Mike Ditka Resorts hosts a golf outing where Coach Ditka golf’s with the public to raise money for the Gridiron Greats Foundation.

Mike Ditka Resorts also accepts donations at Mike Ditka Resorts- Runaway Beach Club. Those who donate will receive their names on a football which will be placed on Mike Ditka Resort’s Wall of Fame.

Currently, over 150 other retired NFL players and coaches participate in raising money and awareness for the needs of their former teammates. These former players and coaches partake in special events including autograph signing events, memorabilia auctions, corporate and public donation drives, sponsorships and special Super Bowl related events to help raise money.

For more information on the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund or for information on how to donate to this organization please visit http://www.gridirongreats.org/

So You Think You Know ‘Da Coach’?

Take a shot at this question then:

How many coaches did the Chicago Bears have before Mike Ditka?

Know the answer? Well then head over to the Mike Ditka Resorts website www.mikeditkaresorts.com where you will be one step closer to winning a chance to attend a live ESPN radio show at one of Mike Ditka’s Restaurants. All you have to do is answer five questions about Mike Ditka and submit your responses to win. All submissions which have all five questions right will be put into a drawing where only one name will be chosen to win.

And remember, Mike Ditka Resorts is always looking for their next big winner so be sure to check in for future contests.

For more information or for your chance to win, visit the Mike Ditka Resorts Trivia Contest site today!

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We Dare You to Visit Mike Ditka Resorts- Runaway Beach Club!

Mike Ditka Resorts- Runaway Beach Club is all decked out for Halloween and we would love for you to check it out. And what better time to do that then Halloween weekend!

We are also currently in the process of planning a Halloween Celebration and guests will be able to participate in trick or treating within the resort grounds. Stay tuned for more information regarding this event.

Come spend Halloween weekend with us… we dare you!

Check out our special holiday rates at www.MikeDitkaResorts.com.

Mike Ditka Resort- Runaway Beach Club Radio Interview

Mike Ditka Resort- Runaway Beach Club Radio Interview with the General Manager Steve