Wether you're traveling from surrounding cities, far away states or even other countries, we have put together an all inclusive guide to help you navigate your way through Orlando and the best places to be!
First things first, who the hell is gonna be there? Here's the lineup so far:
Where is this thing happening?
The iconic festival will be hosted at Camping World Stadium and if its anything like last year, its going to be BUSY.
Dude wheres my car?
While there is parking on site, we recommend finding parking from small businesses who might benefit from the influx of festival goers where permitted. They're usually way cheaper than a round trip uber or even paying the insane parking prices that Warped offers for their premium packages.
If all else fails, we highly recommend using a rideshare app so that you don't have to fight for parking or cause more congestion in the area. Below is a map of camping world stadium and the streets you might be able to find parking on.
Lodging
Obviously, a lot of people prefer an Airbnb over a traditional hotel experience but for everyone else heres a list of the top rated places to stay in the surrounding area!
The Delaney Hotel - Boutique - 1.9 Miles away from CWS
Marriott Orlando - 1.2 Miles away from CWS
Grand Bohemian Orlando, Autograph Collection - 1.5 Miles away from CWS
AC Hotel Orlando Downtown - 1.3 Miles away from CWS
Keep in mind, the closer we get to the date of the festival, the higher the prices will go up so book now and save yourself some money!
Night Life
Downtown Orlando has plenty of things to do, specifically being visiting the officially licensed and partnered spot known as Warped Pour. Last year they threw a huge block party with a FREE show featuring Fever333 & The Devil Wears Prada. But that wasnt the only bands at the bar, members of Crown the Empire, T-Mills, Modsun, Dead Air Divine & more were seen partying at Warped Pour.
Will they throw another block party again this year? I guess you'll have to follow them and find out.
Getting hangry?
Inside of the venue there are tons of options to choose from as well as covered seating to enjoy your lunch / dinner. Last year we saw options like pizza, chicken fingers, burgers, tacos as well as vegan and vegetarian options. Eating and drinking on site is not going to be cheap so plan your budget accordingly!
Are there any rules?
Duh. But fear not, we're gonna walk you through some helpful tips and tricks to make your weekend smooth and stress free.
Warped Tour has a ZERO tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol as well as outside food and beverages. We highly recommend not trying to sneak any into the venue so that you can enjoy your weekend. To enter the venue you will be subjected to a TSA-style search of your person and belongings. That means emptying pockets, removing shoes and metal etc. To make this part smoother, go on amazon and buy yourself a see through backpack to throw all of your shit into.
For the full list of things you can and can't bring, Click Here
PARENTS:
Please for the love of god if you're going to bring your children make sure you put hearing protection on them. If you don't you will probably find yourself being shamefully posted in the facebook groups (deservingly). Here's a link to some sick headphones for your little mosher. Also, strollers are not allowed... Unless there is a medical condition that requires you to have one (wink wink). There is also no dedicated spot for you to change diapers, so good luck!
Tips & Tricks
- Hydrate: There will be plenty of water on site for sale
- Wear sunscreen: This is florida and the sun is extreme here
- Take breaks: Heat strokes happen every year and can kill in some instances
- Use a see through bag for your belongings: breeze through security!
- Watch the merch tables for your favorite artists: Some of them have meet and greets!
- Eat before rush hour: There will likely be 10's of thousands of people with the same idea of when lunch time is
- KEEP YOUR LEGS CROSSED WHEN CROWD SURFING: Don't get dropped on your head. Its a lot easier to balance your body when theres not limbs flailing around
- Book your uber the day before: a literal army of people will be trying to book a ride the morning / day of.
- Buy a poncho large enough to cover you and a backpack: It will probably rain at some point
- Warped Tour is a CASHLESS event
- Bring a battery bank to recharge your phone
- Cell Service is extremely spotty in large crowds like this: Ensure you have a game plan if you get separated from your group
Still can't find information you're looking for? Visit the official Orlando Warped Tour site for more info & tickets!
We can't wait to see you there at this years Vans Warped Tour 26' Orlando!