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Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing Benefiting the Gridiron Greats
Kissimmee, FL- February 9, 2010- 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 9 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.
Illustration Contest Winner Receives A Weekend Getaway at Mike Ditka Resorts
Kissimmee, FL- January 19, 2009- 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.
Mike Ditka Resorts Named Top 25 Room and Revenue Producer by Expedia
Kissimmee, FL—December 31, 2009—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.
Mike Ditka Resorts – Runaway Beach Club is located 2.5 miles from Walt Disney World and just minutes from other Central Florida attractions including Sea World and Universal Studios.
This Key West style resort features some of Orlando’s largest one, two, and three bedroom luxury villas with loft options. Each luxury villa has a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen, full size washer/dryer, and 36” flat screen TVs with DVD players.
At Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club, guests will enjoy two heated swimming pools. The zero depth entry pool with water features for the children, make it the best spot at the resort for the whole family to cool down and play. The tanning pool features a sun deck and tiki bar overlooking a scenic lagoon. The resort also offers a state-of-the-art fitness center and an impressive full-sized indoor basketball court.
Holiday Essay Contest Winner Receives a Weekend Getaway at Mike Ditka Resorts
Kissimmee, FL- December 21, 2009- Mike Ditka Resorts is pleased to announce the winner of their “Holiday Essay Contest”.
Cindy Scaduto submitted a touching story about her husband, Bruce, who has made a difference in her life this holiday season despite a few hardships their family is currently facing.
In her essay, Cindy describes how her husband has continued to keep their family’s holiday spirit alive this season and why he deserves to win a weekend getaway to Mike Ditka Resorts.
Cindy will be presented with a gift certificate for a two night stay at Mike Ditka Resorts-Runaway Beach Club that she can present to this special person in her life. Just in time for the holidays!
Mike Ditka Resorts offers all the conveniences of a resort with the space and luxury of a private residence. Guests will enjoy some of Orlando’s largest one-, two- and three-bedroom villas and loft villas. Each luxury villa has a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen and dining area, flat screen TVs and DVD players. The sprawling grounds of this Orlando resort feature a heated “Key West” zero-entry family pool with water features for children, a heated adult pool, outdoor hot tub, and tanning deck. The resort offers a state-of-the-art fitness center, and an impressive full-sized indoor basketball court. Guests will enjoy complimentary shuttle service to Walt Disney World theme parks.
Mike Ditka Resorts Gives Someone Special
A Well Deserved Vacation
Kissimmee, FL- December 2, 2009- Mike Ditka Resorts would like to announce their “Holiday Essay Contest” running now through December 15, 2009.
Entrants are asked to describe how someone has touched their life and why that special person deserves to win a weekend getaway to Mike Ditka Resorts.
Once all submissions are received, one winner will be chosen by December 18, 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!
Entries must be submitted to contest@mikeditkaresorts.com by December 15, 2009.
Mike Ditka Resorts ESPN Fantasy Football Championship Sponsored Event is Huge Success
Orlando, FL—September 11, 2009—The 2009 ESPN Fantasy Football Championship event, co-sponsored by Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club, held on August 29 at the Chicago Marriot in Oak Brook, Illinois drew over five-hundred participants all vying to be crowned the “Best Fantasy Football Player in Chicago”, with a grand prize of $5,000 in cash and prizes. The individual with the best fantasy football team will be awarded at the conclusion of the 2009 NFL season.
Along with handing out free gifts, Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club added excitement to the daylong event by holding a series of drawings, giving participants a chance at winning one of four autographed Mike Ditka Resorts footballs. For additional excitement, those who entered automatically qualified for a final prize drawing of a two-night stay at Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club in Orlando, Florida. At points, the line in front of the booth extended halfway through the ballroom with eager football fans wanting to test their luck. Winners for all five drawings were announced later in the day.
Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club is located 2.5 miles from the Walt Disney World resort and just minutes from other Central Florida attractions. The resort offers luxury villas with modern amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, large pools, 24-hour business center, and a full-sized indoor basketball court.
Mike Ditka Resorts Contest Winners Enjoy Dinner with “Da Coach” Mike Ditka
Orlando, FL—September 2, 2009—Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club contest winners enjoyed a relaxing evening of drinks, dinner and conversation with “Da Coach” Mike Ditka on August 27th at his namesake restaurant, Ditka’s of Oakbrook. Mike Ditka, joined by his wife Diane Ditka, were both able to talk one on one with all the winners throughout the evening. The former NFL Coach of the 1985 Super Bowl Champions, the Chicago Bears, also took pictures and signed autographs with the guests, making for an evening they won’t soon forget.
The winners participated in various contests, awarding them the once in a lifetime opportunity to wine and dine with the iconic personality. Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club frequently holds contests. People can visit www.MikeDitkaResorts.com for current contest information, and see how to be the next big winner.
Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club is located 2.5 miles from the Walt Disney World resort and just minutes from other Central Florida attractions. The resort offers luxury villas with modern amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, large pools, 24-hour business center, and a full-sized indoor basketball court.
Mike Ditka Resorts Sponsors 2009 Fantasy Football Championship
Orlando, FL—August 21, 2009—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.
Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club is located 2.5 miles from the Walt Disney World resort and just minutes from other Central Florida attractions. The resort offers luxury villas with modern amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, large pools, 24-hour business center, and a full-sized indoor basketball court.
Mike Ditka Resorts Contest Winners Set to Enjoy Dinner with “Da Coach” Mike Ditka
Orlando, FL—August 19, 2009—Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club announced today Mike Ditka Resorts contest winners will enjoy dinner and conversation with “Da Coach” Mike Ditka on August 27th at 7:00 p.m. at his namesake restaurant, Ditka’s of Oakbrook. The winners participated in various contests, awarding them the once in a lifetime opportunity to wine and dine with the iconic former NFL Coach of the 1985 Super Bowl Champions, the Chicago Bears.
The occasion will give each of the Ditka fans the chance to talk one on one with the coach in a personable environment over all-American food and drinks. With his commanding, larger-than-life colorful personality and presence, guests are sure to have an unforgettable evening.
Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club frequently holds contests. People can visit www.MikeDitkaResorts.com for current contest information, and see how to be the next big winner.
Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club is located 2.5 miles from the Walt Disney World resort and just minutes from other Central Florida attractions. The resort offers luxury villas with modern amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, large pools, 24-hour business center, and a full-sized indoor basketball court.
Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club Provides Complimentary VIP Accommodations to Girl Who Has Undergone 19 Brain Surgeries
Orlando, FL.—August 13, 2009—A fourteen year old girl who has undergone nineteen brain surgeries, and her family, have been provided complimentary VIP accommodations to Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club while they visit Orlando. The girl’s parents wanted to give their daughter and eleven year old son a vacation away from what has undoubtedly been a rough period in their lives both emotionally and financially.
An executive with Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club learned of the girl’s dramatic story recently, and wanted to help cover the family’s costs while staying in Orlando, Florida. During their three night, four day stay, the family will attend Disney World located 2.5 miles from Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club. Disney World has provided the family with free tickets to their park, and they have received free airfare.
The Padgett’s arrived from Washington, DC to Orlando on August 11. Their VIP luxury accommodations will include a three bedroom villa, featuring LCD HD televisions and cable, modern bathroom, and fully-equipped gourmet kitchen with granite countertops. The family will have full access to the entire resort, including two swimming pools and state-of-the-art fitness center.
Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club is managed by Geneva Hospitality, LLC, a premier hotel/condominium management company.
Mike Ditka Resorts Provides All Expenses Paid Dream Trip to 7-year Old Girl Who Had Lemonade Stand Shut Down
Orlando, Aug. 10 - Mike Ditka Resorts is providing the 7-year old girl who had her lemonade stand shut down last week by authorities in Tulare, California, with an all expense paid trip for her and her family to Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club in Orlando, FL. The trip includes roundtrip airline tickets to Orlando, Three Day Hopper Passes to Disney, and a three night, four day stay in a two bedroom luxury villa at Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club.
The 7-year old entrepreneur, Daniela Earnest, set up shop this past Monday to earn money for a family vacation to Disneyland. That same day a city code enforcement officer saw the stand and had it shut down for not having a permit and operating on a busy intersection.
The next day, Daniela and her father went in front of the city council to appeal the decision. To date, a compromise has not been reached.
Upon learning of Daniela’s predicament, Mike Ditka Resorts immediately contacted the family to offer and help Daniela achieve her goal of taking her family to Disney. The girl’s father, Edward Earnest, was absolutely elated, but thought it important Daniela still work to earn the trip.
“The whole point of the lemonade stand was to teach her that we all must work for something—nothing is for free” her father told Executives at Mike Ditka Resorts. With that, a compromise was made.
Mike Ditka Resorts has a close relationship with Give Kids the World Foundation, a Central Florida charity that fulfills the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses by bringing them and their families to Florida for a cost-free memorable vacation. Daniela will earn the trip by setting up her lemonade stand at Mike Ditka Resorts – Runaway Beach Club one afternoon and donating her time and her lemonade to these kids and their families.
Children and their families from Give Kids the World will all meet up at Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club to enjoy an afternoon of fun and food by the pool—and of course— Daniela’s lemonade!
Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club is located just 2.5 miles from the Walt Disney World resort and just minutes from other Central Florida attractions. The luxury resort offers luxury villas with modern amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, large pools, 24-hour business center, and a full-sized indoor basketball court.
Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club is managed by Geneva Hospitality, LLC, a premier hotel/condominium management company.
Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club is an Orlando Resort featuring the perfect backdrop for your next family vacation. MDR—Runaway Beach Club offers all the conveniences of a resort with the space and luxury of a private residence. Guests will enjoy some of Orlando’s largest one-, two- and three-bedroom villas and loft villas. Each luxury villa has a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen and dining area, flat screen TVs and DVD players. The sprawling grounds of this Orlando resort feature a heated “Key West” zero-entry family pool with water features for kids, a heated adult pool, outdoor hot tub, and tanning deck. The resort offers a state-of-the-art fitness center, and an impressive full-sized indoor basketball court. Guests will enjoy complimentary shuttle service to Walt Disney World theme parks
