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Anyone who lives in Orlando has made a trip or two down to International Drive. While this area remains a tourist’s paradise, local residents can also find several fun options for a date night experience that feels like leaving town without paying the hefty price tag to travel. Below we’ve compiled all the details for…
Traveling more is on everyone’s list of goals, right? Since you’ll (hopefully) be hitting the airport more this year, you should totally consider making a date out of your next visit. There are so many unique things to do at the Orlando International Airport that you’ve probably never noticed while rushing to catch your flight….
As we have entered a new year many of us are working on implementing healthier habits. Maybe you and your sweetheart have decided to run more in the new year. We’ve sorted through hundreds of running events and weekly run clubs in the Orlando area to try with your running buddy. This guide is sure…
Instagram is undoubtedly our favorite social media platform. (Follow us @orlandodatenightguide!) This year, we shared hundreds of photos and date night ideas plus a few epic giveaways for couples. To showcase the best of what we shared this year, we combed through our account to compile this list of our 25 most popular Instagram posts…
Welcome to Week #5 of our Funnected Challenge, an experiment to see what happens when we intentionally add more fun and connective activities to our relationship. This past week Marc and I checked out the new escape room in Baldwin Park, Escape Artists Orlando. We tested our mental prowess in the Ninja room… and we…
Welcome to Week #3 of our Funnected Challenge, an experiment to see what happens when we intentionally add more fun and connective activities to our relationship. This past week Marc and I had a ridiculously fun time roller skating. I literally felt like a kid again as we giggled and grooved our way around the…
After a long, grueling week at work, the promise of date night routine may be the only thing getting you to 5pm. While consistency is important, as humans are creatures of habit, it can also spell boredom for some relationships. In order to avoid that drudgery it can be fun to spice things up for…
If you’re in the Orlando area, heading to a theme park is an easy date idea. But like all date spots, it can get stale if you go time and time again. To get a bit more from your theme park experience, we (Jess & Tyler) recommend going on a behind-the-scenes tour. These extra tours…
Updated September 2019 The weather isn’t the only thing that’s hot in Orlando right now. Our dining scene is also turning up the heat, with a handful of local restaurants offering new dining experiences that are perfect for date night. Check out one of these unique new offerings for a night out that’s sure to…
The calendar is packed with delectable Orlando pairing dinners and culinary celebrations all throughout August. Whether you love to pair a special menu with wine, beer or cocktails, Orlando chefs are whipping up unforgettable feasts designed to wow the senses. Here’s a look at what’s on tap for August. PS: we couldn’t have created this…
Whether you want to book a romantic night away during the week or experience a new locale just for dinner or a daycation, a resort stay will have you head over heels during the entire experience. Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando provides you with a tropical atmosphere, featuring cascading blue waterfalls throughout the…
Starting Friday, May 31, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay brings back Summer Nights, featuring extended hours every night through August 11, 2019, and fireworks each Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Summer Nights also includes evening music and entertainment, as well as after-dark access to Tigris, Florida’s tallest launch coaster and a new addition to Busch Gardens. FREE…
Orlando debuted its first theme park in 1971. Now fast forward to present day and the City Beautiful is known as the “Theme Park Capital of the World,” with numerous parks operated by Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando and others. Unsurprisingly, the theme park district boasts endless date night possibilities, from…
Written by Stephanie Patterson and Kristen Manieri A shipping container food truck park, Italian-inspired concepts, and tacos…oh my! Orlando’s food scene continues to surprise (and cause my waistline to expand in the name of research) with creative concepts and high-quality eats. Here are our top picks for the best new Orlando restaurants for your next…
For some, date night is synonymous with “dinner and a movie.” I prefer more interactive date nights that allow my partner and me to feel immersed in something new and exciting. This type of shared experience encourages us to engage in the entertainment and with each other which, ultimately, makes for cherished date night memories….
One of my favorite things about being married is when my wife surprises me with a date night. It might be something I mentioned in passing and totally forgot about, or an idea that she knows has been on my radar for a long time (such as going to see the new Avengers movie next…
MORE CONNECTION. MORE FUN. BETTER DATE NIGHTS. It’s not where you go for date night that counts; it’s how connected you feel when it’s over. Introducing Up Date, a connection tool for couples that transforms chit chat into fun, playful, engaging conversations. Each month we mail a beautifully designed, two-sided card filled with engaging questions,…
After an unusually chilly winter, we’re so excited the weather’s finally warming up so we can fully bask in the glory of the Sunshine State. Orlando has a wide variety of upcoming festivals, centered around whiskey, water lanterns, and everything in between. Check out a handful of our favorite upcoming festivals in the Central Florida…
Updated September 2019 2019 is underway, how are your resolutions holding up? If you and your sidekick have committed to keeping healthy habits, chances are jogging or running together is on your radar. We’ve sorted through hundreds of running events in the Orlando area and located some weekly run clubs too. This guide to running…
Orlando Date Night Guide’s giveaway extravaganza is back this year with the return of 28 Days of Love. For all 28 days in February, a different winner will score one of the spectacular prizes below. Beginning Friday, February 1, we’ll announce one winner daily on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We will also be contacting each…
With the New Year already off to such a great start, we’re so excited to share dozens of fresh ideas for your date nights in 2019! There will be a plethora of new restaurants coming to town, as well as live shows and experiences, new resorts for romantic staycations, and of course some new theme…
Already envisioning how you plan to ring in 2019 with your love? New Year’s Eve is just over a month away but already the party plans and celebrations are being announced. Here’s a little preview of some of our favorite upcoming New Year’s Eve events in Orlando for waving goodbye to 2018 and hello to…
Locals know there’s so much more to do in Orlando beyond the theme parks. But even if you’ve lived in Orlando for years, there are likely dozens of experiences you haven’t had, restaurants you haven’t dined at and quirky attractions you haven’t visited. Central Florida’s under-the-radar and must-have experiences are the basis for the 2nd…
Portland, Oregon is rainy, cold, and about as far from Orlando you can get within the continental US. But I assure you, Orlando and Portland share many similarities. Perhaps you are most familiar with the Pacific Northwest city of Portland from the popular AMC show Portlandia. The satirical take on this PNW utopia pokes fun…
The glow of twinkling lights, the aroma of Italian cuisine, the sound of opera in the air: It’s not the Mediterranean coast, it’s the Harbor Piazza at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. -SPONSORED- Held four times a year, Harbor Nights is an incredible event that has all the makings of a romantic date night or unique…
Kick back and relax in a South Seas island paradise at a festival created for beer lovers, foodies and all who enjoy a good time. -SPONSORED- Jake’s Beer Festival happens only twice each year under the outdoor Wantilan Pavilion at Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando Resort, and it’s back this Friday, October 5, 2018!! Showcasing more…
Put a spin on your usual Sunday Funday by heading to Orlando Shakes! Starting this September, the theater will be hosting four select Sunday matinees that combine a fun pre-show bash and theater performance for a Sunday you and your date won’t soon forget. The fun kicks off Sunday, September 23 with a Latin street…
This content is proudly supported by Orlando Charter Bus Company, your source for the widest selection of charter buses and minibuses in the Orlando Area. Sometimes the occasion calls for something big. We’re talking big plans, big groups and huge memories. If you’re looking to get the whole gang together (and not having to worry about designated…
Thanks to popular television shows like So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing with the Stars and World of Dance, dance as an art and activity is making a national comeback. Orlando’s diversity and thriving arts scene make for a lively dance community across all styles of dance. If you’re looking for a date night of…
Orlando Magazine recently published an in-depth list highlighting five local bars hosting out of the ordinary events in addition to serving up top-notch concoctions. (Read the article here.) At breweries like Orlando Brewing, you can sip a cold pint of organic craft beer while attending the monthly drum circle. Or, head to Aero Rooftop Bar…
2,000 votes were calculated in this year’s Orlando Date Night Awards, which ran from March 7-15, 2018 and was sponsored by the Epicurean Hotel, Tampa. Readers selected from dozens of fabulous nominees for best date night picks, but only one can be crowned king in each category. The winner of the 2-night stay at the Epicurean Hotel,…