Greetings from the Poor Man's Hawaii.
Humidity is a way of life here. Remember, we're the state that boomed after the air conditioner was perfected. My advice to anyone who visits or stays for a long time is to wear loose-fitting, light clothes and make sure your car's a/c system is in good shape. If you're going to be outside for awhile, beach or not, wear a bit of sunscreen adn a hat and glasses don't hurt either. Other than that, just do what 15 million of us do and just deal with it. You'll never just 'get used to it'; I've lived here all my life and it still sucks.
As for the drivers, my theory is that we get te rejects from all you Yankee states. Orlando drivers are to Floridians asNew York or L.A. drivers are to the rest of the country, namely they can't. Weave and bob is all they can do and at extrodinarily high speeds. And on I-4 in Orlando, they love to use the HOV lane for supersonic passes, so watch out for Audis, Bimmers, and Lexuses. They're the worst in Orlando.
People make fun of grandpa in his Park Avenue for going 10 under the limit in the left lane. But at least wiht him, you know he's on the slow boat to China. These other crazies? Good luck. Also, watch out for RVs, the big fat hippos of the highways. No one knows how to drive those things.
Appliance Direct is a large appliance (duh) wholesale chain with locations in central Florida and along the Space Coast. if the crazy guy is oriental and the woman is gangly-looking, then I know exactly what you're talking about. And all I have to say is..."Porcelain...wasy to clean and maintain. Smooth!"
But come three months from now, you and everyone else will be wishing you were here in Florida. Beautiful sunsets, temperate air, mild breezes, and no snow. See, I can go to beach in December; can you? :D
BTW: The Contemporary is beautiful hotel, IMO. I like it at least, especially how the monorail cuts through it.
Also, if you or anyone else ever saunters through the Tampa Bay area at any time for whatever reason and want a quick tour or lunch, do let me know. I'd love to meet some fellow C&Gers if the chance arises. :)
Enjoy your stay, Cmattson!