Every festival has a velvet rope. At EDC Orlando, which runs November 6–8 at Tinker Field, that rope comes in tiers. This year there is also a new way to spend the weekend: the first Hotel EDC on the East Coast. Here is exactly what each upgrade gets you, using only Insomniac's own pages.
GA+: the smart small upgrade
The tickets page lists a three-day GA+ "Experience Plus" pass at $379.99, fees included, before taxes and delivery, at the time of writing. That is $43 more than standard GA at $336.99.
The extra money buys two things. You get expedited, dedicated entry, and you get access to premium, air-conditioned restroom trailers. On a Florida festival weekend, both matter more than you might think.
VIP: the full treatment
The three-day VIP "Elevated Experience" pass is $659.66 at the time of writing, per the same page. You must be 21 or older, with valid photo ID, to enter VIP areas. The festival itself is 18+.
Insomniac groups the VIP perks into four themes. Here are the highlights:
- Explore: A dedicated dance area at kineticFIELD, plus VIP dance areas at circuitGROUNDS and neonGARDEN. A VIP concierge team answers questions all weekend.
- Engage: A kandi bracelet station, VIP photo ops and a beauty bar.
- Elevate: Dedicated fast-pass lanes for some carnival rides, free Wi-Fi, and grab-and-go essentials like sunscreen, earplugs and charging cables.
- Energize: Water refill stations and seating areas.
There is more. VIP includes dedicated entry, a custom lanyard and laminate, private air-conditioned restrooms at kineticFIELD and circuitGROUNDS, and full bars with gourmet food, including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Insomniac also mentions dedicated VIP decks with a view. The page lists bottle service and locker rentals as extras.
Hotel EDC: the festival that doesn't stop at the gates
The bigger story is off-site. Hotel EDC takes over Margaritaville Resort Orlando from November 6 to 9. Insomniac's lineup announcement calls it the first-ever East Coast location of the pop-up, produced with the music-led destination experience company Vibee.
The Hotel EDC page promises "EDC-ified" decor in every room. Packages include:
- a three-night stay, with the option to add nights
- Insomniac-themed day parties at the Hotel EDC pool
- priority access to the official after-parties every night, until the early hours
- free access to the Island H2O Water Park, steps away
- daily yoga and meditation
- a free glam station to get you rave-ready
- a party pack with limited-edition merch
- daily food and drink credits at select restaurants on the property
A dedicated Vibee concierge is on site all weekend. Parking is free, the gym is open 24/7, and the spa is 20% off.
Rooms, villas or a whole cottage
Your crew size decides the room. Standard rooms and suites sleep up to four, with King or two-Queen options. Villas have two to four bedrooms with a kitchen and family room.
The cottages go furthest. They have two to eight bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, and some come with a private pool and hot tub. The page says a villa or cottage can fit up to 16 people.
The practical extras
- Festival passes: Hotel EDC offers a limited number of VIP, GA+ and GA passes to add to a package. You can also book the hotel if you already have a pass.
- Shuttle: Round-trip shuttle passes to the festival cost $89.
- Paying: The page offers payment plans and split pay with your crew.
- Sunset Walk: Your Hotel EDC laminate unlocks offers at Sunset Walk spots next to the resort, from 20% off at The Wharf and Rock & Brews to a free frozen daiquiri at Estefan Kitchen.
Who you will be dancing to
The upgrades only matter if the music delivers. Friday brings David Guetta, Saturday has Kaskade, and Sunday closes with Martin Garrix and Hardwell. Our EDC Orlando 2026 guide has the full lineup, day by day.
Prices change as tiers sell out, Insomniac warns, so check the official pages before you buy.
