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EDC Orlando 2026
A three-day electronic dance music festival featuring multiple stages, carnival rides, and pre-party events. The main event spans November 6-8 with performances from top DJs including Afrojack.
Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC Orlando)
A multi-stage electronic music festival at Tinkers Field featuring world-class DJs, art installations, carnival rides, and live performers. A premier EDM event with immersive production and dancing all night long.
Orlando Greek Fest
A three-day Greek cultural celebration featuring authentic dance performances and live music trio 'A Night in Athens' at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Experience traditional Greek food, music, and entertainment.
SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration
Holiday celebration at SeaWorld Orlando featuring holiday lights, shows, and seasonal entertainment on select dates. Included with park admission and often less crowded than Disney and Universal holiday events.
EDC Orlando (Electronic Daisy Carnival)
Major electronic music festival featuring electronic dance music performances. Multi-day event at Tinker Field primarily for older teens and adults.
SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration
Dazzling light displays, Christmas shows, holiday treats and festive fireworks at SeaWorld Orlando. This seasonal event transforms the park into a holiday wonderland.
Top things to do
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Disney's flagship park featuring Cinderella Castle, iconic attractions, beloved characters, parades, and fireworks. Essential first-time visitor experience with classic Disney magic.
The most iconic Disney theme park featuring classic attractions across themed lands with broad appeal for all ages. Iconic castle, Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain, and Haunted Mansion make this the essential first-time Disney experience.
Four iconic theme parks (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom) plus water parks and entertainment venues spanning Lake Buena Vista. Home to classic attractions from meeting Mickey to Star Wars experiences and the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival (through November 21, 2026).
Features Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, a reverse-launch coaster, plus family-friendly attractions like Remy's Ratatouille Adventure and Frozen Ever After with no height minimums. The World Showcase offers authentic international food, performers, and architecture.
Walk among flight-flown spacecraft, meet real astronauts, and feel the rumble of live rocket launches at the #1-ranked attraction in the U.S. Just 45 minutes from Orlando, this real-world space exploration experience educates and awes visitors across all ages.
Newer cutting-edge theme park featuring five themed worlds including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe with Frankenstein Manor, and The Untrainable Dragon show. Ideal for thrill-seekers and Harry Potter fans.
Tours & excursions
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High-speed airboat excursions through Florida's natural waterways and wetlands, offering wildlife viewing opportunities and thrilling rides across shallow waters.
All-inclusive tropical paradise where you can swim with dolphins, snorkel among vibrant marine life, and interact with exotic birds and animals in a controlled, immersive environment.
One-of-a-kind experience where you can interact with bottlenose dolphins, feed tropical birds, play with otters, and walk on the Grand Reef floor, all in one day with unlimited island food and refreshments included.
Where to stay
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Colorful, family-friendly Disney resort featuring Animation-inspired suites with kitchenettes and playful courtyards themed to Finding Nemo, Cars, The Lion King, and The Little Mermaid. Skyliner connection to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios provides convenient park access without premium pricing.
Located in the Lake Eola central business district, less than 25 minutes from the airport with easy access to downtown events. Features The Bistro restaurant with breakfast and Starbucks, heated outdoor pool, and family-friendly rooms with free Wi-Fi and Netflix/YouTube access.
Luxury family resort in Golden Oak with private water park, lazy river, waterslides, and character dining. The most polished family experience with on-site amenities that eliminate the need to leave the property.
Orlando guides
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Orlando for first-timers: which theme parks actually matter, where to stay without breaking the bank, and what tourist traps to skip.
Updated November 1, 2026
What's On in Orlando Right Now
Plan your Orlando trip around the best seasonal events and find the perfect places to eat and stay nearby.
Updated November 1, 2026