What to do for Valentines Date Night in Orlando, Florida? Read the Ultimate Guide for a romantic time in Central Florida.
Romantic dates to do on or near the 14th all on a budget for at or under $50 per person to fall even more in love with your partner.
1. You can get $24 tickets to the Orlando Ballet and Phillharmonic Orchestra at the Dr. Phillips Center throughout Valentines weekend. After the show with $2 left in your budget you can go to Insomnia Cookies in Downtown Orlando just a few blocks away and get a $2.25 romantic red velvet cookie before taking a lovely stroll by Lake Eola.
Walking and other physical exercises can be good for relationships since it can become quality bonding time. Some research suggests couples who walk together may even be more likely to resolve conflicts while walking due to the release of endorphins dampening your receptors to pain.
Total Price: <$50
2. What’s more romantic than sunset on a remote farm for free? On Friday, February 11, 2022 You can enjoy extended hours for strawberry and sunflower picking at Southern Hill Farms in Clermont, Florida. Did I mention you don’t pay any admission fees? That’s right, this romantic date is a whole whopping $0 to enjoy live music and scenic views.
While you can grab blankets or chairs to enjoy a homemade picnic for under $20 if grabbing some fancy cheeses and wine from your local grocery store. You can grab a sweet treat like Strawberry donuts or blueberry cobbler at the eatery for under $15. This sweet date is way under budget that can jam pack memories for a lifetime.
Total Price: <$50
3. Do you want something out of this world? Try taking you date to a night of Love Stories of the Night Sky at the Emil Buehler Planetarium at Seminole State College in Sanford, Florida. For $6 each that’s a steal of a romantic evening!
With a less than 10 minute drive, after the show you can head on over to one of my personal favorites lately, Ice Spot in Lake Mary and grab their honeydew melon boba teas. While you’re popping bobas, you and your partner could get out the Gottman Card Deck app and ask pop questions to create the ultimate bonding experience.
Total Price: <$50
4. If you’re the active type of couple and have your own set of kayaks or paddle boards then you can enjoy a Valentine's Day Sunset having a Bubbly Paddle for between $19 and $38 depending on your mode of transportation. You’ll get to have a relaxing paddle session with complimentary wine and goodies on the water and each couple receives flowers too!
Since you’ll be out near Lake Ivanhoe, you take a short walk and grab a delectable dessert and sensual experience at Better than Sex Restaurant. As the name states, you can expect an openly sexual theme with their desserts while the dining room features privacy curtains or walls in between most tables. They focus on parties of two with the largest table we have seating up to four. We shy away from larger parties and small children.
My mouth is watering thinking about their “Between My Red Velvet Sheets Cheesecake.” They say You’ll be floating on Cloud 69 from your first nibble.
If you might be shy and don’t like an intimate speakeasy-like atmosphere, you could always skip dine-in and enjoy your dessert overlooking the lake.
Total Price: Between $50-$100
5. Speaking of sensual experiences, Cuba Libra is doing a ‘BLINDED’ BY LOVE: EXTRASENSORY VALENTINE’S DINING EXPERIENCE AT CUBA LIBRE for just under $50 per person. Couples who dine on Feb. 14 will be treated to chocolate truffles and a blindfold. You’re encouraged to use the blindfold to enjoy an extrasensory dining experience - or, save it for later to satisfy other cravings at home.
Since you’ll be out by International Drive in Orlando you can complete date night that valentines weekend on Friday or Saturday and stay for their transition into Cuba Libre Nights!
Total Price: Between $75-$100
6. We all know laughter is the best medicine, it’s great for bonding too! Enjoy a night of laughter at the SAK Comedy Club in Downtown Orlando doing a special Valentines Day Show. Tickets are $25 per person which leaves room for a bite to eat after the show.
Take a quick walk down Orange Avenue and get a $5 slice of pizza at Gitto’s to hit the spot after all those belly laughs.
Total Price: <$75
7. Want dinner and a show? Orlando’s favorite Greek restaurant Taverna Opa also near I-Drive has you covered. You can have a standard reservation or treat yourselves to a Valentine’s special prix fixe menu for two for only $42 each!
You’ll have entertainment with live belly dancing and watching the ancient form of erotic art which may inspire romance in patrons. Nobody is immune to Cupid’s arrow.
Total Price: <$100
8. For an extra fun day, you can head over to Hamburger Mary’s in Downtown Orlando for a special Broadway Brunch for only $5.99 per person entertainment fee along with the purchase of an entree like THE EYE-OPENER BREAKFAST for as little as $9.95!
If you’re still hungry and wanting to treat your boo to some brews, Orlando Brewing is doing a special Valentine’s Day inspired beer pairing with CANDID CUPCAKES on February 13th. This pairing will hit you with just $20 per person and if you’re too stuffed from breakfast you could just share :)
Total Price: Between $50-$75
9. If you want an oh so relaxing day on a budget to feel like you’re on vacation head over to Hilton Orlando near the Convention Center and get a resort day pass for only $25 per person on a weekday and $35 Friday-Sunday. You’ll get to enjoy a large swimming pool area along with a lazy river! If $25 is out of reach you can get a steal of a deal at DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld with a $15 per person resort day pass that includes the resort pool and hot tub access.
If you get hungry you have access to poolside food and drinks on weekend days and can grab a snack for about $10.
Total Price: Between $30-$75
10. Grab your bikes or hiking shoes to get some juices flowing with your sweetie. Head over to Big Tree Park in Longwood for a free ride and top off the afternoon with a bite to eat at Wako Taco for under $20!
What a sweet date, nothing better than enjoying the fresh air with your sweetie, feasting on tacos, and then washing it down with a sweet dessert from Nan and Pop’s Ice Cream Shop. My favorite is Joey’s cookie monster bubble waffle as their blue ice cream is to die for. While you’re basking in your sweet treat feel free to take a lovely stroll around Reiter Park just across the street.
Total Price: <$50
11. We have to give Winter Park some love on this journey. A prized experience is the Winter Park Boat Tour tapping out at $15 per person. After a romantic time our on the water you can head over to Park Avenue and enjoy the pretty scenery as well as window shopping at all the storefronts.
You can satisfy your grape palette at The Wine Room for as little as $3.50 per sample and grab a snack and dessert at Choulala Fine Pastries like their Chocolate Praline Crunch Entremet for just $4.95.
Total Price: <$50
12. If you’re wanting something a bit more casual head over to Orlando’s Cat Cafe in Clermont for $10 per person while enjoying sipping on a cup of joe, tea, or smoothie for under $5.
Hanging out with the animals will help release oxytocin, the cuddle hormone which will really put the loving feelings into your body’s chemistry helping you and your partner feel extra close on this date.
Total Price: <$30
13. Last but not least you can never go wrong when heading over to East End Market. This is a neighborhood market and food hall in the Audubon Park Garden District that offers a variety of merchants to choose from.
You can grab a cocktail and lounge at The Neighbors upstairs putting you at $5 to $14 per creative drink. After getting in your libations you can head over to Domu for some tasty asian wings with kimchi butter sauce for $12.
Thankfully you can’t see my drool over the keyboard right now, it’s embarrassing.
You can choose to stay at Domu for a main course of their award winning ramen, or head down to Hinckley’s Fancy Meats if you’re wanting a hearty farm-to-table sandwich for under $15.
A great go-to for dessert is the classic chocolate chip cookie from Gideon’s Bakehouse for $6 to split between the two of you. Trust me, you only need one as these cookies are massive. If you’re feeling more adventurous in your sweets desire, try a Crafted mochi donut from Dochi from $13 for a half dozen donuts.
Total Price: $50-$85
As you can see there’s many different ways to have a romantic date whether you’re on a budget or have a little extra cash to splurge on your sweetie. I hope you can take these dates to use as bonding time to connect back to the love that first ignited your relationship.
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