Researchers seem to agree that the couple that plays together stays together. It’s true that laughing and letting loose a little seems to revive the playful parts of our relationship. So, next time you’re planning your couple time, consider a mini golf Orlando date night. It’s cheap, easy, and good, clean fun… unless of course, you add a wager to the match-up.
Updated July 2022 by Dani Meyering
Mini golf courses and putt putt locations around Orlando
Altamonte Springs Area
Congo River Miniature Golf
531 SR 436, Altamonte Springs
$14.03 (with online discount) per person
Nearby sweets and treats: 4Rivers Sweet Shop (869 W State Road 434, Longwood) is about 3 miles away. Here you’ll find ice cream, milkshakes, giant slices of cake and fun cupcakes.
Congo River Miniature Golf actually has multiple locations around the Orlando area. If you're wondering which Orlando Congo River mini golf is best, there is good news. Each Congo River miniature golf is very similar to each other. Each has a fun adventurous theme with waterfalls and lots of props. The biggest deciding factor is which one is either closest to you, or in the part of Central Florida to which you want to venture.
UCF Area
PopStroke Orlando Waterford Lakes
321 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32828
$25 per person with unlimited play all day
Located in Orlando’s Waterford Lakes area, PopStroke is a mostly outdoor venue that offers food, drink and putting greens. It is a new and experimental setup for a day of miniature golf. Our PopStroke Orlando review covers everything you need to know for a fun date idea.
Also try:
- Elev8 Sanford – this two-story indoor entertainment complex has lots to offer including indoor mini golf
- Family Fun Town – near Blue Spring and DeLeon Springs State Park this simple mini golf course is a fun addition to a Volusia County outing
Mini golf courses near the theme parks
The attractions area near Orlando's theme parks is full of fun, resorts, and adventure. And naturally lots of mini golf courses are in this area.
I-Drive
Pirate's Cove
8501 International Drive, Orlando
$12.50 + tax per person
Nearby sweets and treats: Friendly’s, Edy’s Ice Cream, Häagen-Dazs, Baskin-Robbins and Cold Stone Creamery are all within a mile away.
18 HOLE ADVENTURE COURSE
- Captain's Course Adult $15.95 + tax, Child* $13.95 + tax
- Blackbeard's Challenge Adult $15.95 + tax, Child* $13.95 + tax
- 36-Hole Adventure Adult $25.95 + tax, Child* $23.95 + tax
Pirate's Cove has a few locations all around the country and is highly pirate-themed. This part of town is fun and exciting, with plenty of Date Ideas on International Drive.
Walt Disney World Area
Winter Summerland Miniature Golf
Walt Disney World
$14 per person
There are two different locations for miniature golf at Walt Disney World. Winter Summerland Miniature Golf offers two courses – one themed for summer and the other for winter. Mickey and friends join Santa Claus and his elves on this super fun course. Get ready for lots of photo opportunities. Kids and the young at heart will have a great time. At a price that is lower cost than some of the others on this list, Disney World's is among the best mini golf.
Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf is also located at Walt Disney World. One course is silly and whimsical, the other is much more challenging. Disney's Fantasia Gardens is within walking distance of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin and Disney's Boardwalk.
Head to Disney Springs for some delectable treats or celebrate your mini-golf fun with a monorail pub crawl.
Universal Orlando Area
Hollywood Drive-In Golf
Universal CityWalk
$16.19 per person (10% discount when booked online in advance)
** There is free parking at CityWalk for Florida residents after 6pm
18 Holes
Ages 10+: $16.19
Ages 3-9: $14.48
36 Holes
Ages 10+: $31.32
Ages 3-9: $27.73
Universal Orlando's mini golf just might be the best in Orlando. These two miniature golf courses are each highly themed and so much fun. Plus the exciting energy of Universal CityWalk is right there. Hollywood Drive-In Golf is great as a date or as a group outing.
One course is themed with ghosts and a cemetery, but it is more cartoonish than horror. The other is sci-fi themed with aliens and giant robots.
Grab dinner before or after at one of our picks for the Best Universal Orlando Restaurants for Date Night.
Kissimmee Area
Congo River Miniature Golf
4777 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee
$10.99 (with online $1 off coupon) per person
Nearby sweets and treats: Twistee Treat (4722 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee) has soft serve, milkshakes, ice cream floats, and ice cream cookies!
This Congo River Golf location is much like the others with lots of palm trees and tropical touches.
Also try:
- Orlando Putting Edge – indoor miniature golf with super cool blacklight effects
- Bonanza Golf and Gifts – totally tourist and tacky, and yet lots of fun
- Hawaiian Rumble Adventure Golf – simple and easy with footbridges and mysterious caves
Feature image is of Hollywood Drive-In Golf Universal Orlando – Dani Meyering