Why are hotels so expensive in Orlando this week?

Convention Center shows like IAAPA and the PGA Show, theme park holiday peaks, bowl games, the Florida Classic, Magic, Orlando City and Pride games and the Disney marathon. We track 82 events from official calendars through Feb 6, 2027, ranked by date with a plain rating of how much each one squeezes hotel rooms.

This week in Orlando

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Weeks with no High-rated event and the fewest tracked events. Fewer events usually means better prices, but not always.

Week by week

high 30,000+ people or a marquee event medium 10,000 to 29,999, NFL games, stadium shows low smaller or attendance not published. Full rule

Oct 12 to Oct 18

1 smaller events

Calmer

low Halloween Horror Nights (final nights)
Oct 17 to Nov 1 · Universal Orlando

Multi-week event, so it lifts prices a little on weekends rather than spiking one week. Official source
low 1 routine pro game (MLS regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Orlando City vs D.C. United
  Oct 17 · Inter.co Stadium
  
  MLS regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Oct 19 to Oct 25

IACP Annual Conference (police chiefs)

Busy

medium IACP Annual Conference (police chiefs)
Oct 25 to Oct 27 · Orange County Convention Center · 16,000 (published)

16,000 people (published), 10,000 to 29,999 is Medium. Official source
low Halloween Horror Nights (final nights)
Oct 17 to Nov 1 · Universal Orlando

Multi-week event, so it lifts prices a little on weekends rather than spiking one week. Official source
low Procore Groundbreak
Oct 20 to Oct 22 · Orange County Convention Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Teddy Swims
Oct 22 · Kia Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low Pizza Tomorrow Summit & Florida Restaurant Show
Oct 25 to Oct 27 · Orange County Convention Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low SOMBR
Oct 25 · Kia Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low 4 routine pro games (MLS, NBA, NWSL regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Magic vs Atlanta Hawks
  Oct 21 · Kia Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Magic vs Minnesota Timberwolves
  Oct 23 · Kia Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Orlando City vs NYCFC
  Oct 24 · Inter.co Stadium
  
  MLS regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Orlando Pride vs Gotham FC
  Oct 25 · Inter.co Stadium
  
  NWSL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Oct 26 to Nov 1

IACP Annual Conference (police chiefs)

Busy

medium IACP Annual Conference (police chiefs)
Oct 25 to Oct 27 · Orange County Convention Center · 16,000 (published)

16,000 people (published), 10,000 to 29,999 is Medium. Official source
low Halloween Horror Nights (final nights)
Oct 17 to Nov 1 · Universal Orlando

Multi-week event, so it lifts prices a little on weekends rather than spiking one week. Official source
low Pizza Tomorrow Summit & Florida Restaurant Show
Oct 25 to Oct 27 · Orange County Convention Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Young Miko
Oct 29 · Kia Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low Chayanne
Oct 31 · Kia Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low 1 routine pro game (NBA regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Magic vs Boston Celtics
  Nov 1 · Kia Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Nov 2 to Nov 8

4 smaller events

Calmer

low Advanced Textiles Expo / Sun Shading Expo 2026
Nov 3 to Nov 5 · Orange County Convention Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Motionless In White
Nov 5 · Kia Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Orlando 2026
Nov 5 to Nov 8 · Orange County Convention Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low ACR Annual Meeting 2026
Nov 8 to Nov 10 · Orange County Convention Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low 2 routine pro games (MLS, NBA regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Magic vs Washington Wizards
  Nov 2 · Kia Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Orlando City vs New England Revolution
  Nov 7 · Inter.co Stadium
  
  MLS regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Nov 9 to Nov 15

6 smaller events

Busy

low ACR Annual Meeting 2026
Nov 8 to Nov 10 · Orange County Convention Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Rod Wave
Nov 9 to Nov 10 · Kia Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low The Neighbourhood
Nov 11 · Kia Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low AARM&R Annual Assembly
Nov 12 to Nov 14 · Orange County Convention Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Doja Cat
Nov 14 · Kia Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low Olivia Rodrigo
Nov 15 to Nov 16 · Kia Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low 1 routine pro game (NBA regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks
  Nov 13 · Kia Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Nov 16 to Nov 22

IAAPA Expo (theme parks and attractions), Florida Blue Florida Classic (Bethune-Cookman vs FAMU)

Very busy

high IAAPA Expo (theme parks and attractions)
Nov 17 to Nov 20 · Orange County Convention Center · 38,520 (last edition)

38,520 people (prior edition), 30,000 or more is High. Official source
medium Florida Blue Florida Classic (Bethune-Cookman vs FAMU)
Nov 21 · Camping World Stadium

The largest HBCU football game in the country (per the stadium): a full stadium of traveling fans and bands. Official source
medium Thanksgiving week at the theme parks
Nov 21 to Nov 29 · Disney and Universal area

Holiday rule: Thanksgiving week is a family travel peak in Orlando. Official source
low Olivia Rodrigo
Nov 15 to Nov 16 · Kia Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low Athletic Business Show
Nov 18 to Nov 20 · Orange County Convention Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Florida Blue Battle Of The Bands
Nov 20 · Kia Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low APS 79th Annual Meeting of the Division of Fluid Dynamics
Nov 22 to Nov 24 · Orange County Convention Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Juvenile
Nov 22 · Kia Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low 1 routine pro game (NBA regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers
  Nov 18 · Kia Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Nov 23 to Nov 29

Thanksgiving week at the theme parks

Busy

medium Thanksgiving week at the theme parks
Nov 21 to Nov 29 · Disney and Universal area

Holiday rule: Thanksgiving week is a family travel peak in Orlando. Official source
low APS 79th Annual Meeting of the Division of Fluid Dynamics
Nov 22 to Nov 24 · Orange County Convention Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Disney Worlds Collide Concert Tour
Nov 25 · Kia Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low for King & Country
Nov 28 · Kia Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low 1 routine pro game (NBA regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Magic vs Detroit Pistons
  Nov 24 · Kia Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Nov 30 to Dec 6

I/ITSEC (training and simulation), ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting (pharmacists)

Busy

medium I/ITSEC (training and simulation)
Nov 30 to Dec 3 · Orange County Convention Center · 12,665 (last edition)

12,665 people (prior edition), 10,000 to 29,999 is Medium. Official source
medium ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting (pharmacists)
Dec 5 to Dec 9 · Orange County Convention Center · 20,000 (published)

20,000 people (published), 10,000 to 29,999 is Medium. Official source
low Rawayana
Dec 3 · Kia Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source

Dec 7 to Dec 13

ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting (pharmacists)

Busy

medium ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting (pharmacists)
Dec 5 to Dec 9 · Orange County Convention Center · 20,000 (published)

20,000 people (published), 10,000 to 29,999 is Medium. Official source
low AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin
Dec 8 to Dec 13 · Orange County Convention Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low UCF Fall Commencement
Dec 11 to Dec 12 · Addition Financial Arena

Graduation: families travel in, but over one or two days. Official source
low Spirit Cheer 2026
Dec 12 to Dec 13 · Orange County Convention Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source

Dec 14 to Dec 20

3 smaller events

Calmer

low Holiday Matsuri 2026
Dec 18 to Dec 20 · Orange County Convention Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low NBA G League Fall Tournament
Dec 19 to Dec 22 · Orange County Convention Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Dec 19 · Kia Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low 2 routine pro games (NBA regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers
  Dec 14 · Kia Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers
  Dec 16 · Kia Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Dec 21 to Dec 27

Christmas to New Year's at the theme parks

Very busy

high Christmas to New Year's at the theme parks
Dec 24 to Jan 1 · Disney and Universal area

Peak holiday rule: school winter break is the busiest stretch of the year for Orlando theme parks. Official source
low NBA G League Fall Tournament
Dec 19 to Dec 22 · Orange County Convention Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low 4 routine pro games (NBA regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Magic vs Sacramento Kings
  Dec 21 · Kia Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Magic vs Charlotte Hornets
  Dec 23 · Kia Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Magic vs Toronto Raptors
  Dec 26 · Kia Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks
  Dec 27 · Kia Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Dec 28 to Jan 3

Christmas to New Year's at the theme parks, Pop-Tarts Bowl

Very busy

high Christmas to New Year's at the theme parks
Dec 24 to Jan 1 · Disney and Universal area

Peak holiday rule: school winter break is the busiest stretch of the year for Orlando theme parks. Official source
medium Pop-Tarts Bowl
Dec 29 · Camping World Stadium

Stadium-size event. Official source
medium Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
Jan 2 · Camping World Stadium

Stadium-size event. Official source
low Jim Gaffigan
Dec 31 · Kia Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low 1 routine pro game (NBA regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Magic vs Memphis Grizzlies
  Jan 3 · Kia Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Jan 4 to Jan 10

Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

Busy

medium Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Jan 6 to Jan 10 · Walt Disney World

Five days of races; runners and families fill Disney-area hotels. Official source
low ASI Show 2027
Jan 6 to Jan 7 · Orange County Convention Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Fire Rescue East
Jan 6 to Jan 8 · Orange County Convention Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low SURF Expo 2027
Jan 6 to Jan 8 · Orange County Convention Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Florida United Numismatists Annual Convention
Jan 7 to Jan 10 · Orange County Convention Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Florida USAV Gold Series 2027
Jan 8 to Jan 10 · Orange County Convention Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low 3 routine pro games (NBA regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Magic vs LA Clippers
  Jan 5 · Kia Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers
  Jan 7 · Kia Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Magic vs Oklahoma City Thunder
  Jan 10 · Kia Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Jan 11 to Jan 17

4 smaller events

Calmer

low Commercial Space Week
Jan 12 to Jan 14 · Orange County Convention Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Presidential Classic
Jan 15 to Jan 17 · Orange County Convention Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low All Out Grand Nationals (cheer)
Jan 16 to Jan 17 · Orange County Convention Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend
Jan 16 to Jan 18 · Citywide

Holiday: affects some travel, not a citywide crunch. Official source

Jan 18 to Jan 24

3 smaller events

Calmer

low Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend
Jan 16 to Jan 18 · Citywide

Holiday: affects some travel, not a citywide crunch. Official source
low Barry Manilow
Jan 21 · Kia Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low Florida Fest volleyball qualifier
Jan 23 to Jan 25 · Orange County Convention Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low 3 routine pro games (NBA regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Magic vs Golden State Warriors
  Jan 19 · Kia Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Magic vs Portland Trail Blazers
  Jan 22 · Kia Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Magic vs Houston Rockets
  Jan 24 · Kia Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Jan 25 to Jan 31

PGA Show 2027

Very busy

high PGA Show 2027
Jan 26 to Jan 29 · Orange County Convention Center · 34,000 (last edition)

34,000 people (prior edition), 30,000 or more is High. Demo Day Jan 26 at Orange County National, show floor Jan 27 to 29. The 2026 show drew more than 34,000 industry professionals (PGA Show press release). Official source
low Florida Fest volleyball qualifier
Jan 23 to Jan 25 · Orange County Convention Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low FETC 2027
Jan 26 to Jan 28 · Orange County Convention Center

Attendance not published, so we rate it Low until we know more. Official source
low Jo Koy
Jan 30 · Kia Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low 2 routine pro games (NBA regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Magic vs Chicago Bulls
  Jan 28 · Kia Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Magic vs Brooklyn Nets
  Jan 31 · Kia Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

Feb 1 to Feb 7

1 smaller events

Calmer

low TOBYMAC
Feb 6 · Kia Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low 1 routine pro game (NBA regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans
  Feb 2 · Kia Center
  
  NBA regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source

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