Photo Credit: Taylor Wallace for Insomniac Events

The lineup for this year had some amazing artists and sets, and I got to explore a lot of new artists as well! With four main stages, moving art cars, and Corona Beach (a unique stage that has the vibes of a beach from the sand to the decor. There’s always great smaller DJs playing there and it makes you feel like you’re dancing right on the beach), I was able to find a set that I really enjoyed no matter when and where I was at. This year, Insomniac Events added another stage, stereoBLOOM, which featured a variety of genres of EDM throughout the weekend; I got to check out some hardstyle sets that I usually never see, such as Lady Faith. Some of my favorite acts this year were RL Grime, Eric Prydz, Adam Beyer, Rezz and Blunts & Blondes. I thought the production in sync with the music was stunning and such a mindblowing visual to see. There were lots of lasers this year along with crazy fireworks that really added to the production of every set. 

Photo Credit: Calder Wilson for Insomniac Events

Another one of my favorite parts of EDC Orlando this year was the addition of lots of art installations. There were so many areas that ravers could wander around and take photos with such as Anima, the female goddess structure made out of wood, steel, and natural fibers. Insomniac also brought the Pixel Forest from EDC Las Vegas, which was a wall of light that illuminated the venue as well as a light tunnel that had a mini-show synced with music. And my favorite art installation, the Paraluna, was also there as well! It’s my favorite because ravers can lay to watch the installation spin with lights in sync with the music and stages in the background. The entire venue was well decorated, from the Rainbow Road to Daisy Lane and Memory Lane that each had its own unique path around the venue. As night came around, the entire venue would be lit with colorful lights and decorations and walking around and getting to explore the venue was one of my favorite parts. As you’re exploring too, there would be many performers that wandered around and greeted you that you could take photos with. 

They really made the experience at EDCO feel like as if you were in a different universe, one with a lot of PLUR and amazing vibes that celebrated amazing music and people!

Photo credit: Ivan Meneses for Insomniac Events

I’ve been to many festivals over the past few years and this year’s EDC Orlando had so many amazing people and ravers that I got to meet. The vibes were crazy this year, everyone treated each other really well and it was so easy to make new friends at various sets. 

Photo credit: Ivan Meneses for Insomniac Events

Overall, walking into Tinker Field again for EDC Orlando was an experience that completely blew my mind again with the production of the entire festival as well as the crazy stacked lineup this year. I made so many new memories this year with one of the best crowds I’ve been in. Even though the festival got rained on the first day, that didn’t stop any ravers from vibing and enjoying the music. I can’t wait to be back Under the Electric Sky in Orlando next year!

Next year’s EDCO will take place November 13th - 15th 2020 at Tinker Field! Tickets are already on sale here with payment plans for only $10 down! You do not want to miss this festival next year; it keeps getting better and better!

Just like EDCLV, making it to day three of EDCO is definitely like running a marathon; here are some tips for any first-timers to keep in mind before heading Under the Electric Sky!

Will call tickets

For anyone that has their wristband at will call and is heading to Orlando a day or two early, try getting your wristband at will call in advance! Last year, they had an off-site location downtown for ravers to pick up their tickets. If you aren’t there until the day of the festival, try to head to the venue before doors open to get your tickets! You don’t want to be stuck waiting in line while some of your favorite sets are playing.

Bring a hydration pack

Staying hydrated is definitely a top priority, especially in the hot Orlando heat and sun all day and into the night. There are many cute hydration bags and camelbacks that you can purchase on Amazon, at your local sport equipment shops, department stores, and even on homegameauction.com! Many of them come in a cute style so you can stay hydrated in style! If you’re bringing a bigger bag, you should be cautious of pickpocketers; for extra security, hook small combination locks on your bag’s zippers to secure your items all weekend.

Stay hydrated & add extra flair to your outfit with a stylish hydration bag like this Dan Pak Sequin Fairy Wings Hydration Pack!

Bring a small bag or fanny pack

If you’re not a fan of big bags, consider bringing a small backpack or a fanny pack. These are great options for you to store your belongings such as your phone, wallet, and any other small items. You don’t want to go home missing your phone or ID by the end of the weekend!

Spiral Transparent Green Fanny Pack 

Don’t forget a hand fan!

The Orlando heat is blazing, especially in the sun during the day! To keep cool during the day, bring a hand fan that you can use to fan your and your rave fam off with! There are some you can get on homegameauction here as well. You can also buy a small electronic fan that is battery powered for more convenience. Some of them come with a water mister as well, so there’s definitely a lot to choose from.

Daft Boy Holographic Fan 

Slap on sunscreen

If you’re going to be raving all day in the sun, make sure that you protect your skin from harmful UV rays and put some sunscreen on before heading in, as well as bring along a small tube so that you can reapply later inside as well. The last thing you want is to be in pain from getting sunburnt.

Bring a rain poncho

On the flip side to getting sunburnt, Orlando weather is unpredictable and there are chances of rain. The festival will continue rain or shine so be prepared by checking the weather occasionally before the festival and bring a light rain jacket or poncho so that you won’t be soaking wet. You can buy one for 99 cents on Amazon!

Charge your portable charger the night before

If you're someone that takes a lot of photos and videos at a festival, then a portable charger is a lifesaver especially after you leave and need to meet up with friends or call for a ride. Make sure you charge it completely the night before and charge it every night you get back from the festival so that you’ll have backup power when inside the festival grounds!

Pick a meetup spot

With a festival the size that EDC Orlando is, it’s easy to lose your friends or get lost when going from one stage to another. A tip for anyone that is going to their first big festival is to pick a specific spot on the map to meet up before and after the festival. Throughout the night, the reception at EDCO might be spotty so it could be hard to reach any of your friends. Planning out a meetup spot ensures that you can find your group if you ever get separated. If you are planning to go with a big group, check out the next tip!

Meeting in front of a ride is always a go-to spot for me! Plus it's fun to people-watch while you're waiting!

Make and Bring a unique totem in!

Lots of festivals allow totems or flag poles with flags attached and these are great options for when you are with a big group. The many times that my group brought in a flag to a festival, they were super easy to find when we separated and went to other sets for example. This is also a great way to represent your style and creativity of you and your group! If you haven’t made a totem before and need some tips, check out this guide on how to make a standard totem!

Make sure you follow the totem guidelines on EDC’s website so that your totem doesn’t break any rules and get confiscated. 

Some useful items inside the festival

• Toilet Paper - One of the worst situations to be in during a festival is heading to the porta-potties and realizing there isn’t any more toilet paper when it’s too late or not having any hand sanitizer. Bring some of your own into the festival so you don’t have to worry about that situation.
• Ear Plugs - Another essential item that I think all ravers should bring and use are earplugs. Being in the crowd all day for three days straight can be really loud on your ears and you don’t want to be laying in bed with your ears ringing. You can cop cheap foam earplugs from drugstores or invest in some nicer, reusable ones online as well.
• Chapstick & Gum - Some other nice items to have inside the festival include chapsticks and gum since the festival is so hot; these are refreshing to have (just make sure they’re sealed). If you know how to use hula hoops, pois, light whips and more, you’re also free to bring those in! For a complete list of what and what not to bring, check out the official site to know what to have with you before you get in and what to leave at the hotel.

Make lots of kandi!

EDC Orlando has some of the best festival vibes with super PLUR ravers. You’ll meet a lot really nice ravers and it’s always to trade kandi, or give away some to ravers even if they don’t have any. I have many kandi from lots of different festivals that all represent a special moment during those experiences and it’s great to bring home a memory of the festival!

Download the app for the lineup and map

Download the Insomniac Events apps before the festival to have the set times right on your phone! The app can let you plan out your schedule for each day and know who is playing and where. You can also pull up a full version on the map if you’re looking for a specific location or get lost. They’ll also send out notifications throughout the events, like reminders when DJs are getting on and sometimes even surprise sets or any cancellations.  

Be sure to follow EDC Orlando on Facebook so you don't miss any important announcements!

These are just some of the tips to get you ready for three full days of EDC Orlando! EDC is truly a place where you can express yourself and really go all out. These festival survival tips are some that can help you be prepared for anything and make some great memories. Another tip if you haven’t got your tickets yet and are planning to get: get your tickets now! EDC Orlando is close to selling out and you don’t want to be worrying about getting your ticket the day of the event when you can secure them now. Tickets are still available here!

This year it is breaking the tradition and will be the first year that it will be three full days! This year’s EDCO will take place November 8-10th at Tinker Field in Orlando. Last week, Insomniac just dropped a STACKED lineup for EDC Orlando 2019. 

Photo credit: EDC Orlando

The EDC Orlando lineup is absolutely STACKED! It will be three days of amazing DJs and experiences! This year features many stage takeovers, such as Dreamstate, Basscon, Bassrush Experience, We Are Friends presented by mau5trap, Drumcode present by Adam Beyer, and La La Land presented by Green Velvet. There are so many great DJs that are a part of the branded stages that you will want to check out as many of them as possible! It’s part of Insomniac’s tradition to reveal the EDC Las Vegas lineup as a mix with short snippets of tracks by DJs that will be playing at the festival. For this year’s EDCO reveal, they did the same thing and made a mix on Night Owl Radio revealing the tracks by DJs that will be at EDC Orlando!

Check out the lineup reveal and see how many of the tracks and artists you can guess: 

Some of the biggest headliners this year include Above & Beyond, Adam Beyer, BTSM, Chris Lake, Da Tweekaz, deadmau5, DJ Snake, Eric Prydz, Jauz, Kaskade, Riot Ten, RL Grime, Seven Lions, Slander, Zhu, and so much more. Check out some of their mixes!

Above & Beyond

Adam Beyer

deadmau5

Eric Prydz

Kaskade

Seven Lions

EDC Orlando 2019 will have three main stages this year: kineticFIELD, circuitGROUNDS, and neonGARDEN! There will also be art cars that every raver needs to check out too: they have amazing vibes and an intimate crowd that is a nice contrast from the massive main stages. This year’s EDC LV theme was kineticENERGY and featured a breathtaking stage! EDC Orlando will see a recreation of this stage; it is one of my favorite stages to be at and always has my favorite DJs there, too!

Insomniac always brings the best production and music to all of their events, especially EDC. The crowd is always absolutely amazing and unlike any other crowd at festivals that I’ve been to. Everyone feels welcomed and there’s always so much energy, no matter what stage you’re at. With the changes that EDC Orlando will see this year, you definitely don’t want to miss out on this experience. Be part of this year’s EDC Orlando and see the crazy changes! Tickets are still available here!

The more intimate EDC took place on November 10 and 11 at Tinker Field. This year, Insomniac changed the layout including more space to host 3 stages, the Boombox Artcar, and more stunning art installations! While there was definitely a lot more space to dance, it was still intimate, which is what I love most about EDCO.

Khaleesi and her dragons. Get the Dragon Queen Outfit here

This year's festival line up was fantastic. There were a variety of DJs and Neon Garden hosted Dreamstate on Friday and Paradise featuring some of the best in house and techno on Saturday. 

Kaskade threw down a magical sunset set and almost had us in tears with some of his classics. We caught the first part of K?D before heading to Pan-Pot, and the first few minutes Pan-Pot and Green Velvet were both must-sees of the weekend, and they did not disappoint. Pan-pot got us grooving right into Green Velvet and we had a blast. 

Getting in and out of the festival was relatively easy. We Ubered there and back both days and ran into little traffic problems. This year, there was a designated Uber lot and to beat the rush, we left a little early each night. We were able to catch an Uber and get out of the lot pretty quickly which is always very nice. 

The festival was a huge success! Organization of the festival was top notch and the Orlando rave fam was absolutely wonderful. Thank you Insomniac for always throwing a great party, we can't wait to be back next year!

EDCO is definitely the baby sister of Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, and boy, this baby is growing up FAST and bringing you this year’s top artists. The 2017 lineup is eclectic and will definitely leave all types of EDM lovers beyond satisfied. Let’s talk about how the king of trance, Armin Van Buuren, will be spreading his euphoric sounds at the Kinetic Field (swoon). Circuit grounds will transform into a basshead’s playground, featuring Excision and Slander amongst others. And my favorite stage of all, Neon Garden, will be giving you that funky techno and trance with Green Velvet and Gareth Emery (Concrete Angel, anyone?). Also, don’t forget to hop onto the boomboxARTCAR as it rides by you, making its first appearance to EDCO this year.

Don’t worry about breaking the bank with this festival, EDCO caters to our wallets and offers payment plans, 2-day passes, and even single day tickets (how can you say no to this?!). Even now with less than a month before the festival, 2-day passes are only $179. You can still buy tickets here.

Stay tuned for photos of the most amazing homegameauction outfits that I come across during this year’s EDCO!