No Valentine date ideas? No problem. News 6 newsroom shares favorite spots

Reporters and anchors tell us their favorite ways to spend time with one they love

Valentine's Day (Pixabay)

ORLANDO, Fla. – Valentine’s Day weekend is officially right around the corner, and if you haven’t had time to plan a date, don’t worry, we’ve got you.

We asked all of your favorite News 6 faces what they recommend for a Valentine’s Day outing.

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If you’re looking for dinner and a show, News 6 anchor Lisa Bell suggests seeing the Cirque du Soleil show Drawn to Life at Disney Springs.

Lisa also has a recommendation if you and your partner are more outdoorsy.

Anchor Ginger Gadsden and her husband enjoy spending special nights at their favorite sushi spot, Kabooki Sushi.

News 6 reporter Ezzy Castro and her husband enjoy Disney World dates, spending their time at either Epcot or Hollywood Studios, she also has recommendations for some local eats.

If you’re looking for a place to grab a meal, Winter Park might just be the place to be. News 6 meteorologist Troy Bridges says his favorite place to grab a meal is Hillstone.

News 6 Investigator Mike Hofield and reporter Erik von Acken also enjoy spending a date night in Winter Park. Mike says 60 Vines is the best spot for food, wine and romance in Central Florida, while Erik and his wife enjoy spending date nights at Pannullo’s Italian Restaurant.

If you’re looking for something a little more low key, News 6 reporter Amanda Castro and her husband’s date night tradition is Tijuana Tuesdays at Tijuana Flats. Their date night traditions have grown to include their son, who enjoys the kids cheese quesadilla.

If you’re in Volusia County, News 6 reporter Molly Reed recommends a daytime date to the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse.

We’re also giving away a FREE date-night package from ICON Park. Click here to enter.

Good luck, and here’s to finding LOVE this Valentine’s Day!


About the Author

Penny De La Cruz started working at WKMG-TV in September 2021. Before joining News 6, Penny worked at KSAT 12 in San Antonio, Texas.

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