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Saturday, November 7, 2026

EDC weekend: what to know before you head downtown

Plus, Orlando City says goodbye to captain Robin Jansson at today's 4 p.m. finale.

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EDC Orlando runs through Sunday, so expect closures and a special event zone near Tinker Field

EDC Orlando runs from 1 p.m. to midnight each day

Tinker Field, downtown Orlando

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.1 p.m.to midnight
  • 1 p.m. to midnightEDC Orlando festival hours
Dates
Nov. 6 to Nov. 8
Street closures
Start at 8 a.m. daily

Sources: WESH, WFTV

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WhenWhat
1 p.m. to midnightEDC Orlando festival hours
DatesNov. 6 to Nov. 8
Street closuresStart at 8 a.m. daily

If you're headed downtown, plan ahead. EDC Orlando runs through Sunday, Nov. 8, and Spectrum News 13 reports about 95,000 people are expected daily at . Saturday also brings events at the Dr. Phillips Center, Inter&Co Stadium and Camping World Stadium, so several downtown streets will close.

  • Zone roads: Colonial Dr., John Young Pkwy., Old Winter Garden Rd.
  • Zone runs: 6 p.m. Thursday to 8 a.m. Monday
  • Parking: sold out; free shuttle runs downtown
  • Closures: expected over by Monday morning

We suggest parking downtown and taking the free shuttle from Hughey Avenue and Central Boulevard. Fines are doubled in the , and vehicles can be impounded for up to three days. One neighbor near the grounds is charging $40 to $50 to park.

Sunday single-day tickets were still available Friday, while Friday and Saturday sold out

PassStatus as of Friday
3-day general admissionSold out
3-day GA+ and VIPLimited
Friday and Saturday single-daySold out
Sunday GA and GA+Available

Source: WESH

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Orlando City captain Robin Jansson will retire after eight seasons, with a send-off Saturday

If you're going to Inter&Co Stadium today, you'll catch a farewell. Orlando City captain Robin Jansson announced his retirement after the 2026 MLS season, closing an eight-year career with the Lions. The club will honor him after the regular-season finale against the New England Revolution.

  • Kickoff: Sat., Nov. 7, 4 p.m. ET at Inter&Co Stadium
  • Watch: Apple TV
  • Opponent: New England Revolution

Jansson holds Orlando City's records for appearances, starts and minutes

263
appearances across all competitions
256
starts
23,050
minutes played
7
straight playoff berths for the club

Sources: WKMG, Orlando Shine

The 34-year-old is the longest-tenured player in club history and was general manager Ricardo Moreira's first signing, in March 2019. Orlando Shine reports he finished with seven goals and eight assists.

“First, I want to say it's been a pleasure to wear this jersey and fight for this crest.”

Robin Jansson, in a club press release

Jansson's eight years in Orlando brought a first trophy and a captain's armband

  1. March 2019Joins Orlando City from Sweden's AIK Fotboll as Moreira's first signing.
  2. 2020Plays in the club's first MLS playoffs and the MLS is Back final.
  3. 2022Helps win the U.S. Open Cup, the club's first MLS-era trophy.
  4. 2024Is named captain and helps reach the Eastern Conference Final.
  5. Nov. 7Will be honored after the regular-season finale against New England.

Sources: WKMG, Orlando Shine

News Notes

Tourism money

Orange County's voted Friday to recommend thirteen projects and programs that would be funded by the tourist development tax on hotel stays and restaurant meals. The biggest is a $350 million expansion of the Dr. Phillips Center, and UCF would receive $46 million for a renovated soccer stadium and a new track and field facility. WESH

A $350 million Dr. Phillips Center expansion tops the recommended projects

Source: WESH

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Value
Dr. Phillips Center expansion$350 million
Eatonville museum$60 million
UCF soccer and track$46 million

River flooding

A flood warning continues for the St. Johns River until further notice after record rainfall earlier this month. FOX 35 Orlando reports river levels will keep rising, with "major" flooding forecast at Cocoa as of Thursday and Geneva potentially approaching major flood stage early next week. WKMGFOX 35 Orlando

I-4 ramps

If you drive I-4 near Sand Lake Road overnight next week, FDOT has ramp closures scheduled as early as 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The eastbound exit ramp to Sand Lake Road and the eastbound entrance ramp from it will close overnight Nov. 9 and Nov. 10 while crews relocate barrier walls. WFTV

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Kings of Leon will play the Kia Center on Oct. 1, 2027, the band's debut at the arena and its only Florida stop on the tour. Motionless in White also brought towering flames and dark visuals to the arena, a photo gallery shows. Orlando ShineWPEC

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Vans Warped Tour returns to Camping World Stadium six days after EDC Orlando wraps up, closing out its five-city 2026 run. It's the festival's second consecutive year in Orlando. Orlando Weekly

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Orca Stadium's holiday show "Miracles" is back for the first time since 2019. It's part of SeaWorld Orlando's Christmas Celebration, which began Friday, Nov. 6 and runs on select dates through Jan. 4, 2027. Seven years is a long wait for an encore.

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ORLtodayto me · Sat., Nov. 76:00 a.m.

EDC weekend: what to know before you head downtown

Plus, Orlando City says goodbye to captain Robin Jansson at today's 4 p.m. finale.

The TLDR

  1. EDC Orlando runs through Sunday with a special event zone and closures
  2. Orlando City honors retiring captain Robin Jansson at 4 p.m.
  3. Tourism council recommends 13 projects, led by a $350 million Dr. Phillips Center expansion
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