Orlando events & things to do in November 2026
Start with EPCOT, Disney's Animal Kingdom, plus Universal Studios Florida. November in Orlando averages 26°C / 78°F highs, 15°C / 58°F nights, and about 6 rainy days.
Expect 26°C/78°F days and about 6 rainy ones in November. Start with these:
- EPCOT★ 4.7 · 162.0k reviewsEPCOT opened in 1982 with Spaceship Earth, World Showcase pavilions, seasonal festivals, and science-and-culture attractions.
- Disney's Animal Kingdom★ 4.7 · 142.3k reviewsAnimal Kingdom opened in 1998 with the Tree of Life, Kilimanjaro Safaris, Expedition Everest, Pandora, and animal trails.
- Golden Girls: The Laughs ContinueNov 1Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center · Source: SeatGeek
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Orlando in November 2026
Weather
TempTemperature
78°F / 58°F
25.7°C / 14.6°C
RainPrecipitation
6d
1.8in · 45mm
LightDaylight
10.6h
November is drier and easier for full park days, though holiday decorations increase demand late in the month.
Events & festivals
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Summer is still a long way out there, but Electric Daisy Carnival helps out their fans with an east coast edition of the famous festival.
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The travelling festival that started it all is hitting the road this summer with stops in Washington DC, Long Beach, and Orlando!
Source: festival calendar
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Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour
Music · Other.
Source: Ticketmaster
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Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Nov 11Veterans DayPublic holiday
- Nov 26Thanksgiving DayPublic holiday
- Nov 26-Nov 29Long weekend with bridge day
About Orlando
City overview
Orlando sits in Central Florida between Atlantic and Gulf coast day-trip range, but its visitor map is shaped by theme-park resorts southwest of Downtown and older neighborhoods around Lake Eola, Winter Park, and Mills 50. The city is most useful when Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, International Drive, and quieter local districts are treated as separate travel zones rather than one compact downtown.
Food & drink
Orlando food stretches beyond theme-park snacks into Cuban sandwiches, Puerto Rican mofongo, Vietnamese pho, Brazilian steakhouse meals, smoked barbecue, gator bites, key lime pie, and citrus desserts. Mills 50, East End Market, Disney Springs, International Drive, Winter Park, and the Milk District are the most useful food zones.
Top sights
Ranked for November suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Universal Studios Florida
- 2Universal Islands of Adventure
- 3Lake Eola Park
- 4Magic Kingdom
- 5Disney's Hollywood Studios
- 6Universal Volcano Bay
- 7SeaWorld Orlando
- 8Harry P. Leu Gardens
1Universal Studios Florida
4.7★ · 160,574outdoorOpen dailyUniversal Studios Florida opened in 1990 with movie-based rides, Diagon Alley, soundstage theming, and CityWalk access. It is inside Orlando city limits near International Drive and pairs with Islands of Adventure by park-to-park ticket.
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2Universal Islands of Adventure
4.7★ · 108,236outdoorOpen dailyIslands of Adventure opened in 1999 with themed islands, Marvel rides, Jurassic Park, Seuss Landing, and Hogsmeade. The Hogwarts Express connects it with Universal Studios Florida for visitors holding the correct ticket.
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3Lake Eola Park
4.7★ · 24,509outdoorOpen dailyLake Eola became Orlando's central park in the late 19th century and its 1957 Linton E. Allen Memorial Fountain remains the Downtown icon. The walking loop, swan boats, Sunday farmers market, and skyline views make it the easiest non-theme-park stop.
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- 5Disney's Hollywood Studios
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Neighborhoods
1Downtown and Lake Eola
Downtown is civic and compact, with Lake Eola, the Dr. Phillips Center, Church Street, sports venues, courthouses, bars, and Sunday market traffic.
2Thornton Park and Milk District
These close-in districts are local and low-rise, with bungalow streets, coffee shops, Lake Eola access, murals, breweries, and casual restaurants.
3Winter Park and Park Avenue
Winter Park is polished and leafy, with Rollins College, Park Avenue, museums, lakes, boat tours, brick streets, and restaurant patios.
Day trips
80km / 1h by car from Downtown Orlando
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Apollo, shuttle, rocket garden, launch-viewing logistics, and Cape Canaveral history make it the strongest non-theme-park day from Orlando.
95km / 1h by car from International Drive
Cocoa Beach
The Atlantic beach adds surf shops, the pier, sand time, and an easy pairing with Cape Canaveral.
10km / 20min by SunRail or car from Downtown Orlando
Winter Park
Park Avenue, the Scenic Boat Tour, Rollins College, museums, and lakefront homes work as a half-day without leaving the metro area.
Getting around
LYNX buses, SunRail commuter trains, the I-Ride Trolley, hotel shuttles, rideshares, and rental cars all matter because Orlando is spread out. Cars are usually fastest between Disney, Universal, Downtown, Winter Park, and the airport, while park shuttles are useful once inside a resort zone.
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Common questions about Orlando in November
- What to pack for Orlando in November
Pack for November's weather, not a generic Orlando checklist.
- Layerable daytime clothes for average highs around 26°C / 78°F.
- A light evening layer because nights average 15°C / 58°F.
- A small umbrella or packable shell for scattered rain across about 6 days.
- How many days do you need in Orlando
- 4 days covers the main Orlando highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
- Is Orlando worth visiting in November
- Yes. November in Orlando averages 26°C / 78°F highs, 15°C / 58°F nights, and about 6 rainy days.
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