Valentine’s Day in Orlando on a Budget

Romance doesn’t have to be extravagant. There are plenty of ways to put a smile on your partner’s face without breaking the bank. 

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about how you can spoil your partner with a little extra love. Unleash your creative romantic side with Orlando’s enchanting and endless Valentine’s Day date ideas.  

Here’s your guide to navigating Valentine’s Day in Orlando on a budget. 

Cheap Fun Along I-Drive 

Make commuting around Orlando one less expense to worry about this Valentine’s Day by spending the day in one spot! International Drive (I-Drive) is the city’s entertainment hot spot, and there are plenty of couples’ activities perfect for  inciting romance. 

Start off at ICON Park and take a romantic ride for two on The Orlando Eye. If you and your partner aren’t much for rides, peruse Madame Tussauds Orlando wax museum or the exciting SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium. 

Orlando’s Ripley’s attractions are a short walk away from ICON Park, and they make the perfect places for fun with the one you love. Explore the bizarre at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! or get tripped out at the Mirror Maze. 

Continue along I-Drive to another exciting entertainment spot: Pointe Orlando. Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner for two or you’re in the mood for more fun, Pointe Orlando has it all. 

Main Event Entertainment at Pointe Orlando brings fun experiences from bowling and virtual reality to laser tag, arcade games, mini golf, and more. 

If you’re looking for more thrills this Valentine’s Day, take a crack at solving one of the many escape rooms that line the sides of I-Drive, such as The Escape Game Orlando, America’s Escape Game Orlando, Lockbusters Escape Game, and more. 

Opt for an Outdoor Date 

It doesn’t cost a dime to go outside, so why not use that to your advantage?  

Orlando is filled with beautiful natural sights that are sure to send sparks flying between any couple. 

What’s more intimate than a romantic picnic in the park with the person you love? Cuddle up on a soft blanket, put on your favorite song, snack from a charmingly decorated charcuterie board, and enjoy nature’s beauty with your special someone. 

Orlando also has a variety of parks that are perfect for taking long, romantic walks. Head downtown with your lover for a hand-in-hand stroll around the gorgeous Lake Eola. Watch the swans from afar or join them in the water with an intimate swan boat ride. 

Another equally enchanting outdoor location is Harry P. Leu Gardens. This botanical oasis is always dazzling up its grounds for a variety of holidays and events.  Even if you’re not visiting to greet the season, the Gardens make for a delightfully romantic date destination. 

Hoping to eliminate travel time? Experience an intimate Valentine’s Day picnic right outside your hotel room at Rosen Inn International.  

Dine beneath a shady tree to the sounds of gentle splashes from our serene fountain as you enjoy Florida nature with your special someone. 

Try Painting with a Twist 

Painting is a great way to bring two people closer as they bond over a similar craft. No matter your skill level, it’s always fun to see how each other’s creativity translates onto the canvas. 

Leave ordinary dinner dates behind and opt for a date night at Painting with a Twist. This place gives amateur painters and enthusiasts alike expert guidance to crafting a masterpiece that doubles as a lasting memory of romance. 

Have a Movie Date Night 

Movie date nights are always a winner, especially with Regal Cinema just steps away at Pointe Orlando. 

Regal Pointe Orlando is the best spot on I-Drive to catch the latest, greatest film. In the mood for a rom-com to invoke those favored feelings of love? Want to watch a thriller to give you an excuse to hold your lover tight? This cinema has got you covered. 

Pick out your favorite theater snacks, kick back on the comfy seats, and snuggle up to your partner to enjoy the movie of your choice. 

Go on a Dessert Date 

What’s better than a sweet treat with your sweetheart? Opting for a dessert date is the perfect way to get a quick bite and save a few bucks all in one go. 

Orlando is filled with dessert destinations steps from the hotel. Cool down with a scoop from Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream on Sand Lake Road or head to Jojo’s ShakeBAR at Pointe Orlando for a fanciful milkshake – with two straws, of course. 

If you’re spending your Valentine’s Day near Universal Orlando, be sure to make a pit stop at CityWalk and grab a treat from Florida’s only Voodoo Doughnut. Find the most unique flavors from a peppermint cocoa cannolo to a bacon maple bar. 

For a more sinful approach to a dessert date, try Better Than Sex in Ivanhoe Village. Their dessert-only menu is full of sweet dishes with cheeky names that will have you and your partner blushing with every bite.  

A dessert date is a simple yet effective way of spending quality time with your partner without balling out on an extravagant celebration of your love. 

An Affordable Valentine’s Day Vacation at Rosen Inn International 

It doesn’t cost a lot to make Valentine’s Day meaningful for your special someone, and luckily, Rosen Inn International is conveniently located in Orlando’s prime date-night area.  

Perfectly situated along the hustle and bustle of I-Drive and not too far from all the theme park fun, there isn’t a hotel with better value than Rosen Inn International.