ORLANDO, Fla. – Living in Orlando, it can be overwhelming to pick one activity to do for a date night. With the pressure of Valentine’s Day, now it can be even more daunting.
There is so much to do, from the countless museums, theme parks and restaurants.
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With the holiday on Friday, News 6 has created a guide on five unique date spots in The City Beautiful.
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Here are some ideas that may make this celebration one to remember:
Enjoy a meal at the ‘Love Castle’
White Castle is bringing back its popular “Love Castle” experience for a 34th year. The fast-food restaurant transforms into a high-end eatery featuring fancy décor, tableside service and host seating, according to a news release.
This experience will be going on at the Orlando location at 11595 Daryl Carter Parkway from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Have tea with the Queen of Hearts
The Queen of Hearts is hosting a Valentine’s Day Ball at HighT Orlando. The “Alice in Wonderland” themed bar is in downtown at 23 W. Church Street and is hosting this event from 6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Tickets are $8 and it will feature live entertainment with visits from The Queen herself, per the event’s website. There will also be cocktails and a prix fixe menu available.
Dine with sharks at SeaWorld
SeaWorld Orlando is offering a unique experience at its restaurant, Sharks Underwater Grill — and you don’t even need a park ticket.
For couples it will be $220 and includes parking, gratuity, a photo, a three-course meal, live music and seating with views of marine life, per the event’s website. After the dinner, couples will also have an exclusive viewing of the Sea Lion & Otter show.
There is one time slot left and it’s at 1:30 p.m. — reservations are required. News 6 broke down what the menu will look like here.
Shop for furniture and save money on dinner at Ikea
Orlando is home to the only Ikea in Central Florida, so you might as well put your relationship to the biggest test and stroll around the labyrinth of a store.
Ikea is offering a meal deal, buy one entrée and get a second one for 50% off for the holiday, per the retailer’s website. Dinner will be from 4 p.m. ‘til 7:30 p.m. and the store is located at 4092 Eastgate Drive.
Watch a male revue show with a spooky twist
Cocktails & Screams is hosting a Horror Male Revue Show from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The horror-themed bar is in downtown off 39 W. Pine Street and tickets for this show are $33, per the event’s website.
This show will feature men dressed up as sexy versions of iconic movie serial killers such as Ghostface, Jason and Michael Myers. There will also be a “specialty slasher” drink menu available.
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