Let’s talk about the air. It’s thick. Not with snow, but with humidity. You get that sweet, earthy smell of moist grass mixed with cinnamon.
Your pumpkin pie might get a little sweaty on the patio. Don’t worry—it adds flavor. It’s the unofficial taste of a Florida fall.
And the sun sets by 5:30 PM. The sky turns electric orange and pink. It’s a firework show before the actual fireworks. The humidity catches the light and makes everything glow.
The Great Outdoors (Indoors?)
Most Americans are trapped inside. Not Orlando. We do outdoor Thanksgiving parades. The floats aren’t battling snow; they’re battling a gentle breeze.
Above normal temperatures continue in Central Florida on Thanksgiving
You can eat your turkey outside—in the backyard, at the park, or even by the resort pool. Just watch out for the seagulls. They’ve learned the word “dinner.”
The best spot? A theme park. The crowds are smaller, the weather is perfect, and you can ride a roller coaster after your third slice of pie. No shame.