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Love is in the air, The Wheel at ICON Park reopens just in time for for Valentine's Weekend!

Earlier today we brought you the news that The Wheel at ICON Park has now reopened, and the best news is that it's reopened just in time for Valentines Weekend, so now the sky really is the limit!


We are so happy that The Wheel is back open for Valentines, especially as ICON Park is celebrating Love Month, with the areas restaurants and bars providing a variety of special experiences for couples to enjoy throughout February.


Read on for all the Valentine's offers below!


Valentines at The Wheel at ICON Park


Tapa Toro

Couples can enjoy a special evening out with the Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two at Tapa Toro.


For just $95 per couple (plus tax and gratuity), guests can treat themselves to a delicious, four-course dinner of contemporary, Spanish cuisine and Flamengo dancing entertainment.


The prix fixe menu features a match made in heaven – surf & turf.

FIRST COURSE: Tomato-Rubbed Bread with Iberico

SECOND COURSE: Shrimp Cocktail

MAIN COURSE: Surf & Turf Platter with filet medallions, 7 oz. lobster tail, grilled asparagus, manchego truffle whipped potatoes

DESSERT: Basque Cheesecake


This special is valid Feb. 10 to 14.


Click here to make a reservation.


Tapa Toro Icon Park Orlando


Sloppy Joe’s

Always the perfect date night restaurant, Sloppy Joe’s is celebrating love month with a Valentine’s Day-themed drink available throughout February.


The Love Berry Martini is the epitome of romance with its chocolate-covered strawberry flavor. On Feb. 13, Sloppy Joe’s is also offering a special Be My Galentine Margarita.


Sloppy Joe’s Icon Park Orlando


Ole Red Orlando

Blake Shelton’s Ole Red is more than a venue and more than a restaurant – It’s the full country experience for you and your sweetheart!


This place is for music-lovers, food-lovers, drink-lovers and a helluva-lot-of-fun-lovers.


Guests can enjoy 100-proof live music, scratch-made dishes and signature drinks… all inspired by the boss man himself.


On Feb. 10, Ole Red Orlando will be launching a dinner for two give away on its Facebook page.


Ole Red Orlando ICON Park


ICON Park Bars


The Wheelhouse Bar and The Lawn Bar will be serving up romance in February with three themed drinks:


Cupid’s Crush – Strawberry Tequila Sunrise

Blueberry Love Bug – Blueberry Mule

Red Devil – Tropical Margarita


The Wheelhouse Bar Icon Park Orlando

ICON Park is a 20-acre, open-air, gate-free entertainment destination with plenty of fun adventures for the whole family.


The perfect place to ride, dine, drink, and explore.


Located in the heart of the Orlando Entertainment District, ICON Park offers more than 50 amazing restaurants, funky bars, boutique shops, and can’t-miss attractions, all anchored by The Wheel, a jaw-dropping observation wheel that stands 400 feet – 40 stories – in the air.


Visit other attractions including SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium, Madame Tussauds Orlando and Museum of Illusions Orlando.


ICON Park also offers a diverse mix of restaurants for lunch, dinner and late-night bites that satisfy a wide variety of flavors and cuisine.


Enjoy free parking and park admission. Learn more at ICONParkOrlando.com.


The Wheel at ICON Park Orlando

ICON Park on International Drive was hosting a New Year's Eve party, December 31, when the entertainment centres observation wheel, known simply as The Wheel lost power, resulting in a multi hour rescue operation by Orange County Fire Rescue to safely bring dozens of passengers back down to the ground.


The Wheel at ICON Park on I-Drive Loses POWER - All Riders Safely Rescued

At the time of the power failure there were 20 pods occupied on the ride, with Orange County Fire Rescue confirming that they had to rescue 62 people left trapped inside the pods during the incident.


Officials said no one was hurt, and ICON Park confirmed in a statement at the time saying, “The Wheel lost power Saturday night and we’re working with the Orange County Fire Department to safely evacuate guests.”


The Wheel at ICON Park on I-Drive Loses POWER - All Riders Safely Rescued


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