The Most Magical Places to Propose in Orlando

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The Best Places to Propose in Orlando

There is so many amazing spots to propose in Orlando, from magical to fun, to romantic and unique, discover the most memorable spots to propose in Orlando.

Plan a Fairytale Proposal in front of Cinderella’s Castle

We had to make proposing in front of Cinderella's Castle top of our list, it is probably one of the most romantic places to pop the question in Orlando. Cinderella's Castle is the perfect backdrop for a whimsical fairytale proposal. Whether you get down on one knee in front of the castle, over dinner at Cinderella’s Royal Table, or at Cinderella’s Wishing Well, there’s no better place to kick off your happily ever after.

It's not just Cinderella's Castle that makes the perfect spot to propose in Walt Disney World, there is literally hundreds of places throughout the resort that will make for a romantic proposal. Read on for more places to propose at Walt Disney World.

Plan a Magical Proposal at Walt Disney World

Propose around the world without having to leave Orlando at World Showcase in EPCOT. Here you can propose under the stars at a Mexican pyramid, get down on one knee in front of a replica Eiffel Tower, share a pizza and a life-changing moment in the Italy pavilion, and more. The options are endless, with stunning architecture, live entertainment and diverse dining options representing 11 countries.

Let your love sparkle and shine on an enchanting fireworks cruise. Set sail for spectacular views of EPCOT or Magic Kingdom fireworks with synchronized onboard audio, festive decor and complimentary snacks and soft drinks, and the fireworks finale is your perfect moment to propose.

Propose in a Balloon over Walt Disney World

Soar sky-high during an 8-minute tethered adventure in the world’s largest hand-painted helium balloon at Disney Springs. Aerophile Balloon Rides will give you a birds eye view of Walt Disney World! Try this at sunset or during one of the the parks fireworks spectaculars for a very romantic proposal

Propose 400ft above Orlando on the Wheel at ICON Park

When it comes to where to propose in Orlando, the sky is the limit at the Wheel at ICON Park! Enjoy a private ride on The Wheel enjoying the spectacular views of Orlando as you pop the question. To make the occasion extra special, make sure you visit during sunset!

Then to celebrate, enjoy a celebration meal and drinks at over 30 restaurants and bars throughout ICON Park.

Plan an Epic Proposal at Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Orlando Resort is a memorable place to propose! Central Park is a great spot at Universal Studios Florida. It offers sweeping views of the theme park’s main lagoon and if you time your proposal to when the sun sets over the horizon, the area will be basked in gorgeous golden light. A very popular location to propose is The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, it offers a stunning setting for Harry Potter fans, especially in front of the majestic Hogwarts castle

The Globe, right by the arches of Universal Studios Florida, is one of the most recognizable places at universal, and offers a perfect opportunity to pull off your big surprise, and then you can celebrate in the restaurants. and bars in Universal's CityWalk.

Propose in a Giant Swan at Lake Eola Park

What better place to share what’s in your heart than in the heart of downtown Orlando, and for a truly unique proposal, choose to propose on the water in an iconic swan-shaped paddleboat, then you can celebrate afterwards with dinner, drinks and captivating live entertainment in downtown Orlando.

Propose over a Picnic at Orlando's Parks and Gardens

Plan a memorable proposal surrounded by the gorgeous views of the beautiful parks and gardens in Orlando. Pack a picnic and a ring and get ready to propose.

Lake Eola Park

Lake Eola Park is a beautiful spot, located in the heart of Downtown Orlando, with a sidewalk that circles the lake. Relax amid beautiful flower beds and a spectacular view of Orlando’s skyline and the gorgeous Lake Eola, enjoy the swans and other birds inhabiting the park, or you can check out a free concert, movie or a play in the Walt Disney Amphitheater.

Harry P Leu Gardens

Explore an amazing botanical oasis nearly 50-acres minutes from Downtown Orlando. Harry P Leu Gardens features landscaped grounds and lakes, with walking trails all shaded by 200-year-old oaks and forests of camellias.

The UCF Arboretum

The Arboretum of the University of Central Florida is located on the main campus of the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida, United States. Covering 80 acres, it contains more than 600 species of plants, including more than 100 bromeliads, in cultivated gardens.

Lake Lotus Park

Lake Lotus Park is the City of Altamonte Springs’ nature preserve. The total area is approximately 150 acres, including 120 acres of woods and wetlands. The park is a diverse, natural habitat that provides limitless natural encounters with flora and fauna.

Oakland Nature Preserve

West of Orlando, just 30 minutes from the attractions and nestled between Winter Garden and Clermont in the beautiful Town of Oakland, lies a "hidden gem." Oakland Nature Preserve is a150-acre preserve offering environmental education and ecotourism activities for visitors of all ages.

Mead Botanical Garden

With 47 acres to explore in Winter Park, your senses will come alive with the sights, sounds, and scents of the garden. Mead Botanical Garden offers hiking trails, creek, boardwalk, tall pine trees, greenhouse, butterfly garden, and pond that’s home to turtles, fish and wading birds.

Kraft Azalea Garden

This 5.22-acre public garden is located on the shore of Lake Maitland and is open year round from 8 a.m. until dusk. Kraft Azalea Garden is a beautiful park is shaded by enormous cypress trees that add to the old Florida charm of the 13-acre property

Lake Nona Sculpture Garden

The Lake Nona Sculpture Garden is a 50,000 square-foot outdoor space designed for the exploration and discovery of a distinguished selection of sculptures from one of the world’s largest private art collections, The Lewis Collection.

Orlando Wetlands Park

The Orlando Wetlands Park is a man-made wetland designed to provide advanced treatment for reclaimed water from the City of Orlando and other local cities. The Park is 1650 acres in size and located in Christmas, Florida. Visitors can visit the Park seven days a week, between sunrise and sunset, to enjoy primitive and passive activities including, Photography, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Biking, Horseback Riding, and Guided Tours

Propose with the help of Dolphins at Discovery Cove

Treat your loved one to an all-inclusive day in paradise at Discovery Cove, where you can swim with dolphins, explore tropical enclaves, hand-feed exotic birds and more. Discovery Cove offers several unique upgrades to help your proposal go swimmingly. Book a private cabana for an intimate celebration, take the plunge with an underwater proposal on a SeaVenture expedition, or enlist the help of Discovery Cove’s beloved dolphins, who can help you pop the question with a special buoy delivery.

Snuggle up and propose watching a Movie under the Stars

Living in the sunshine state we are blessed with perfect evening weather to catch an outdoor movie, and there truly is something magical about watching a movie under the stars, so snuggle on a blanket, enjoy a picnic and propose during yoru favorite romantic movie!

MoviEola At Lake Eola Park

Select Nights

Enjoy free outdoor movies on the East Lawn, Lake Eola Park. Bring blankets, chairs, snacks and the whole family to enjoy this MoviEola. Arrive early to catch the food vendors and lawn games. The event begins at 6 pm, with movies starting at 8 pm.

Popcorn Flicks In The Park

Second Thursday Of Each Month

The Enzian Theater presents classic films in Central Park, Winter Park. Presented by The City Of Winter Park and the Enzian Theater, Popcorn Flix In The Park features classic films. These films are usually held on the second Thursday of each month and are FREE. Just bring a blanket, a picnic or some snacks.

Outdoor Movie Monday At À La Cart

Every Monday

FREE outdoor movies at the social dining experience À La Cart, downtown Orlando. Enjoy food from the food trucks, and inside the bar has a variety of beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. There is some outdoor seating, but please feel free to bring blankets or low backed chairs to enjoy the movie on the lawn.

Movie In The Park Oviedo

Select Evenings

A free outdoor movie night in the park, at Oviedo Amphitheater in Center Lake Park. The movie begins at "dusk" (approximately 7:30pm). Remember to bring a blanket or lawn chairs.

St. Cloud Movie At The Lakefront

Select Fridays

Join the City of St Cloud for a movie under the stars at the St. Cloud Lakefront. Bring your own chair, blanket, and snacks and settle in for a free movie at the Lakefront.

Leu Gardens Movie Nights

Monthly

Enjoy an outdoor movie in Orlando’s most beautiful gardens, Leu Gardens. Pack a dinner picnic basket and seating, alcohol is permitted.

Propose in a Wind Tunnel

For a true unique proposal idea consider iFLY Orlando! Experience the true free fall conditions of skydiving without jumping from an airplane. iFLY's vertical wind tunnel technology creates a wall-to-wall cushion of air on which you can safely float.

There’s no parachute, no jumping and nothing attaching you to planet Earth. It’s just you and the air. Super fun, super safe, and a super cool proposal idea!

Saddle up for a romantic proposal during a Horseback Ride

The Lazy H Ranch offers scenic trail rides through hundreds of acres of pristine Florida ranch lands. There is nothing much more romantic than a side by side horseback ride!

Ride back in time as you osey along and ride across the Kissimmee Valley, through hundred-year-old oak hammocks and along the shores of beautiful lake Tohopekaliga. Take in the beautiful scenery while you propose to your sweetheart.

Propose during a Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

Enjoy a beautiful and memorable proposal as you soar over Orlando's natural beauty aboard a hot air balloon at Airhound Adventures Hot Air Balloon Tours. Your love will soar as you propose during a beautiful sunrise balloon ride over Orlando, a beautiful way ever to start your life together.

Propose side-by-side as you watch the Orlando Sunset

For a very romantic proposal in Orlando, explore Orlando by Kayak with Adventures in Florida.

Paddle side-by-side as you watch the sunset, and then under the light of the full moon with the water all around you lit up in a magical way, experience natures magic on the Bioluminescence kayaking trip. A beautiful and breathtaking moment to propose

Propose at a beautiful Country Estate

For the perfect wine lover’s proposal head to the Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards, a stunning country estate in Clermont located just west of Orlando.

You can take a complimentary wine tour whilst soaking up the views of the rolling Florida countryside which stretches for miles in every direction. After the tour you can head to the wine tasting counter and sample a selection of the venue’s award-winning wines.

Afterwards you can take a stroll around the gorgeous grounds, and propose as the sun sets over Orlando.

Propose in a Helicopter over the Theme Parks

Get a birds eye view of Orlando's world famous theme parks from above during a helicopter flights with International HeliTours! Your love will soar as you and your sweetheart soar high over Orlando and you propose just as the fireworks sparkel ver the theme parks.

Propose during a delicious meal for Two

Dining in Orlando is a real treat for the taste buds, you can enjoy an endless world of choice at the most romantic restaurants throughout Central Florida, a perfect place to propose!

At Disney Springs you'll be spoilt for choice with so many mouthwatering options including , Planet Hollywood, The Boathouse, Chef Art Smith's Homecomin', D-Luxe Burger, Enzo's Hideaway, Morimoto Asia, Paddlefish, STK Orlando and more!

Delight at Disney's Boardwalk with Flying Fish, Boardwalk Bakery and Trattoria al Forno.

Over at Pointe Orlando on I-Drive they offer some really unique and tasty dining experiences with Maggiano's Little Italy, The Oceanaire Seafood Room, The Hampton Social, Taverna Opa, JoJo's Shake Bar and more.

The food extravaganza continues over at Icon Park on I-Drive with Shake Shack, Sugar Factory, Uncle Julio's Mexican, Tapa Toro, and more.

Citywalk at Universal Orlando really know how to spoil you for choice with Hard Rock Cafe, The Cowfish, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co, Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food, Big Fire Grill, Red Oven Pizza Bakery and more.

Propose in a Sunflower Field

If your looking for a berry romantic thing to do in Orlando then a visit to the farm is a great idea, enjoy picking blueberries, strawberries and more, then get lost in the sunflower fields as you propose in beautiful surroundings.

Southern Hill Farms 

At Southern Hill Farms they provide high-quality fruit to give from their home to yours. At the farm you can pick your own blueberries, peaches, sunflowers, and zinnias. You can also enjoy delicious treats like blueberry lemonade, blueberry muffins, and blueberry cobbler, it’s lip-smacking good!

Blue Bayou Farms

Spring blueberry U-Pick season has never been as much fun as it is down at the bayou! Both a distillery and farm, along with their U-Pick blueberry fields, the farm also has a quaint country store where they sell fresh homemade pies and jellies, Amish cheeses, butter, and local produce.

Brewed right in its distillery, the farm offers sells 8 Rum, Brandy, and several flavors of Moonshine, including their award-winning Apple Smack Moonshine. Have yourself a true Florida outdoor experience at Blue Bayou Farms!

Heather Oaks Farm 

Fall in love at Heather Oaks Farm! Offering U-Pick Blueberries, visitors can also pick their Muscadine grapes, including Carlos, Noble, Delicious, Triumph, and Big Jumbo. Heather Oaks Farms also grows aquaponic vegetables, including kale, lettuce, squash, and tomatoes, as well as selling farm-fresh eggs daily. They are the only Florida farm to grow Louisiana Irises, and have over 250 color variations available.

Showcase of Citrus 

The family-owned and operated Florida attraction boasts a variety of Florida adventures on a 2,500-acre estate featuring over 50 varieties of citrus. From oranges and tangerines to pomelos, lemon and grapefruit, this sunny oasis offers U-Pick citrus and pre-picked citrus for those in a hurry.

Propose as you enjoy a Couple's Spa Day together

Indulge your partner and yourself with a relaxing couples spa day, where you can both get soothed, refreshed, rubbed and scrubbed, ready for the perfect moment to propose.

In Orlando’s International Drive area you can experience many upscale resort spas, for example at Hilton Orlando you can indulge with locally inspired therapies at Eforea Spa while The Spa at Hyatt Regency Orlando offers a refined oasis in the heart of Orlando’s main tourism area.Also, The Ritz-Carlton Spa Orlando, Grande Lakes provides bespoke treatments using herbs grown in The Ritz-Carlton Orlando's s very own garden! The Spa at Rosen Shingle Creek offers restorative treatments that draw on Florida’s indigenous flora. 

Universal Orlando Resort hosts the world famous Mandara Spa at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, while at Walt Disney World check out Senses, A Disney Spa, designed to delight the senses. Another fabulous spa awaits at Four Seasons Resort Orlando and for the ultimate indulgence, the Waldorf Waldorf Astoria Orlando Spa boasts a treatment using gold-enriched creams and precious stones.

Propose during a Romantic Date on the Ice

​It might surprise you to know that right here in the heat and humidity of Central Florida, you can enjoy ice skating at the Ice Factory, and from the movies we all know just how romantic skating hand in hand is! Imagine getting down on one knee on the ice, ring in hand proposing to your sweetheart.

The Ice Factory is conveniently located just off of the Florida Turnpike exit 244 in Kissimmee.

Propose on a Florida Beach

Thanks to Orlando's central location, you can plan the perfect proposal on stunning Florida beach. And what is more romantic than just the two of you at the beach, watching a stunning sunrise on the east coast, walking hand in hand along the beach, then sitting snugging on the sand watching a beautiful sunset on the west coast. Either choice is one of the most romantic ways to propose in Central Florida.

East Coast Beaches

Daytona Beach 

The world's most famous beach is just an hour from downtown Orlando, Daytona Beach is all about the cars, a place to catch a NASCAR race and even drive your own car right on the beach.

Free summer concerts with movies and fireworks are offered May through October at the Bandshell, and there's plenty of entertainment and fun at the nearby boardwalk and fishing pier.

For a quieter corner, head to Ponce Inlet and climb to the top of Florida's tallest lighthouse, built in 1835. Plus, for shopping and dining, a visit to Beach Street is a popular choice.

New Smyrna Beach 

New Smyrna Beach is a hot spot for surfing, quirky shops, and delightful eats, plus you can drive your car onto this beach’s wide, compacted smooth sand! A must do for sure!

Once you’ve gotten your fill with paddle boarding and sunbathing, check out Flagler Avenue with Old Florida shops, local boutiques and casual eateries.

Cocoa Beach 

Orlando's closest beach is well known for its surfing culture with Cocoa the home of the world's largest surf shop, Ron Jon Surf Shop at 52,000 square feet.

Open 24 hours a day, the huge store features everything under the sun, from T-shirts and seashells to beach bikes, paddleboards, and of course, surfboards.

The Cocoa Beach Pier area is fun with lot's of beach activities, while many families like the quiet of Lori Wilson Park where you'll find free parking, restrooms and outdoor showers.

West Coast Beaches

Clearwater Beach 

America’s number one beach, Clearwater is definitely a renowned hot spot, complete with shopping, dining, live entertainment, and a revitalized downtown area. White sand and clear, shallow waters make this beach a destination that can’t be beaten for families.

Don’t miss the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and the awesome sunset celebration that is held nightly at the always fun Clearwater Beach Pier. Don't miss it!

Madeira Beach 

At Madeira Beach, the sun, the white sand beaches and emerald turquoise waters invite swimming and sunning, be a beachcomber, or just sit and watch the world go by from the shade of a beach umbrella.

Set sail on a sunset cruise or a daylong fishing excursion or just stroll the wooden boardwalk and check out the waterfront shops and dining options.

Treasure Island 

The main draw here is three miles of sparkling white, sandy beaches on shores of the Gulf of Mexico.

Go swimming, shelling, sunning, snorkeling, parasailing and more, or simply walk the beach and take in one of the most stunning and memorable sunsets that you will ever see.

Hang out at the world's longest waterfront bar, Gators Cafe & Saloon, to catch the sunset and enjoy the atmosphere at the surrounding beach bars, for live music and dancing.

St Pete Beach 

With miles of beaches, surf shops and boutiques, along with dining and water sports for all ages, it's easy to see why St. Pete Beach is voted one of the best beaches in the U.S.

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