Wednesday, September 29, 2010

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

Friday, September 24, 2010

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.