What You Need to Know

Orlando Information Sheet 1
 
Visitors are required to apply for a VISA known as an ESTA which needs to be done on line at least several days before you travel
 
A Green Visa Waiver I-94 and Customs Declarations have to be completed for US Immigration WITHOUT any alterations on it
 
Don't forget to buy Travel Insurance
 
Orlando has many walk in medical centres with a GP style service which is payable at the time of appointment
 
We have a dentist and the charges are similar to private UK dentist charges
 
In the summer and autumn mosquitos are around and if you are sensitive bring cream
 
Orlando is FIVE hours behind the UK
 
Sign up for Skype It's very useful if you have to make lots of calls
 
It is very casual and it is very hot in Florida so don't worry too much about dressy clothes
 
Shopping is great value so leave some space in your suitcase

 
15% tip is expected in resturants but don't feel obliged if you have had bad service or food. Servers often make you feel rushed as they want to "turn tables" but just ignore them if that happens

 Don't walk on the grass barefoot

Obviously beware of the sun but when it?s windy and sunny it can really burn

No alcoholic drinking under 21 is permitted and very strictly enforced

If you have a UK driving Licence bring it ID is constantly requested