Rental Cars
Rental cars can be collected at Orlando and Sanford International Airports - at
Orlando International a short bus ride is required for some of the rental companies.
Taxis
Taxis and shuttle buses also run from both airports to the main tourist areas,
and you can use these to get around town during your stay if required. When headed
to a theme park from your hotel ask for the fare when you call a cab as set rates
often apply.
Free Shuttles
Many hotels offer a free shuttle to the bigger theme parks, which can be a big
money saver. Likewise guests staying in Disney accommodation have free use of
the Disney buses, ferries, and monorails.
Trolley Service
If you intend to stay on International Drive the I-Ride trolley service costs
just 75 cents and connects the I-Drive area theme parks and some great shopping
locations. The service runs every 15 minutes or so.
Orlando International Airport, by far the larger
of the two, handles both domestic and international flights from most of the major
airlines. Because OIA is actually located in Orlando, you land just a 20-minute
drive from all the attraction action.
Sanford Airport is quite a bit smaller and handles
mainly international flights from the U.K. Streamlined customs and immigration
services for passengers from abroad make up for a longer 40 minute drive to the
main attraction areas.
Greeting someone in Orlando
Most people address each other by their first names and greet each other with
a handshake. On some occasions, such as business meetings and formal functions,
it is expected to use a person's title and last name.
Tipping advice
Throughout America tipping is more or less compulsory. In restaurants waiters
expect around 10-20%, as do taxi drivers and hairdressers, while porters and bellboys
anticipate around 1 USD or 2 USD per piece of luggage. You are not expected to
tip in fast-food restaurants or cinemas.
Orlando dress code
Dress code in Orlando is tailored to the climate. In the summer months,
formal clothing should be smart but light - favour especially cotton and natural
fabrics to help counter the hot and humid conditions. Winter clothing is the standard
business suit and tie, for example.
Local Customs
For Orlando itself the main annual event is the Silver Spring Rodeo which
at 50,000 spectators is the largest rodeo in the Eastern US. Every day is festival
day at Walt Disney World with the addition of the Oldsmobile Scramble and Classic
for amateur and professional golfers held in October.
Transportation
