Driving in Orlando

[joolz1910]

Yes but the pedestrian still has the right of way.

You guys are the ones who drive on the wrong side of the road...not us.

You shouldn't have any problems driving here as the roads are well marked and can accommodate a large number of vehicles. However...your arrival time will have an impact on traffic. If you are arriving during rush hour (4-6pm) you will find the roads a lot more crowded and slow going. If not, you should be good. Once you get on Disney property, it will be very easy to navigate your way around. Just watch for the road signs.

I will tell you the drivers here tend to drive aggressively so just be weary and go with the flow. I always have to remind my parents...when they visit...to drive as others do (within reason)...nothing reckless.

Another good thing...if you venture out onto local roads...we have countdown signals to let you know when the light will turn. That helps pedestrians more but you will know when the light will turn too. Also...at night...most of the larger roads have illuminated road signs above the intersections to let you know the street names.

If you have any specific questions, please feel free to ask.

Thanks for the advice. I think locals could charge people like me to be a co-driver for an hour to get used to the roads!

 

[Metro West]

Thanks for the advice. I think locals could charge people like me to be a co-driver for an hour to get used to the roads!

Hmmm...that's an idea.

 

[joolz1910]

Hmmm...that's an idea.

As long as red-heads get a discount, count me in. (I want the tag fairy to give me a 'proud mum of red-heads' tag)

 

[Mad Mum]

Anyone have any tips on car seats?

My Sons are 5 & 6 and I was thinking about taking the booster seats on holiday with us, but didn't know if you can slot them in to the chair on the plane?

We are travelling with Virgin and don't want to pay the car hire company loads of money to hire these when we can buy them for $10 each in Wallmart.

Only problem is that we would still have to travel from the airport to Wallmart to get two seats which would be illegal.

Any ideas???