A Tropical Date Night at Loews Royal Pacific Resort’s Wantilan Luau

After you've been together a while, it can be easy to fall into a rut. My husband and I love spending time together, but with our individual workloads and a special care schedule for our son, we needed something different to spark some reconnection. Enter the Loews Royal Pacific Resort's Wantilan Luau at Universal Orlando. This tropical escape sat on my must-do list for years, and thanks to an unexpected invitation from Loews Hotels, we were able to experience it for ourselves.

You may be surprised to know that we can experience a variety of luaus in Orlando. However, the luau at Royal Pacific is more than dinner and a show. It's a true escape. Here you can let go of everyday worries and routines, and embark on an enchanting evening together.

The lobby at Loews Royal Pacific Resort immediately sets the tone. Between the lush greenery, the tranquil water fountain, and the Balinese statues and elephants splashing in the water, it feels like stepping into a Pacific island escape before you even reach the luau itself. We slowed down, wandered a bit, and let the atmosphere do what it does best: calm you.

We Actually Got to Reconnect

Even with our son there, something unexpected happened: we relaxed as a couple.

Our son was entertained, engaged, and comfortable, so much so that he didn’t need our constant attention. That alone felt like a gift. It gave my husband and me space to genuinely enjoy being together, which isn’t always easy to come by.

After checking in, each of us was given a lei, and guests gathered on the lawn where two performers from the show demonstrated skills that would later appear in the performance.

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