Road closures around Camping World Stadium are set to begin at 8 a.m. Friday for EDC Orlando and will run through Sunday, putting the festival’s weekend traffic plan into effect just as crowds start arriving.
That timing matters because EDC Orlando is expected to bring about 100,000 additional visitors to Orlando this weekend, and parking near the stadium is expected to be limited. Amy Russo reported that festivalgoers who want to avoid the worst of the congestion can park in a downtown Orlando parking garage and take the city’s free Grapefruit LYNX Line closer to the venue.
The closures are the clearest sign that the city is bracing for a heavy travel weekend around the festival. Drivers headed to Camping World Stadium should expect heavier traffic, and organizers are urging attendees to plan ahead and allow extra travel time. Brightline is also offering discounted fares for festivalgoers coming from South Florida, another option for people trying to skip the parking crunch.
The warning goes beyond traffic. Orlando police say they will enforce applicable laws throughout the weekend, and the festival has a zero-tolerance policy for illegal substances. Festivalgoers are encouraged to pick up a festival map when they arrive, a small step that may save time once the crowds build and the road restrictions settle in. There are still tickets available for EDC Orlando, which means the flow of arrivals may keep building even after the closures start.
By Sunday, the travel picture around Camping World Stadium should be clearer, but not easier. The closures will still be in place, parking will still be tight, and the best route for most attendees will be the one that gets them off the roads early.
