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3Goofy's · 11-16-2009, 07:24 PM

We just found out that when we sail on March 18, there will be a space shuttle launch at 1:45 pm. What can we expect to see from deck? Any tips?
Thanks!

kcashner · 11-16-2009, 07:26 PM

Don't bet on it...odds are it will be rescheduled. If it really does launch on your embarkation date, you can expect LONG traffic delays on the way to the port and an unbelievable view! You can see the launches from WDW!

We also had a cruise where the captain really moved it to head back toward Port Canaveral so that we would be as close as possible for the shuttle's scheduled launch...but again, the launch was scrubbed.

insureman · 11-16-2009, 07:34 PM

This link is from our 2008 Wonder back to back cruise. The view and the sound from our stateroom was unforgettable.

http://family.go.com/travel/family-t...-the-cruise-/#

disney1990 · 11-16-2009, 07:39 PM

We took saw the shuttle launch from the Port.

Sorry it's on its side

3Goofy's · 11-16-2009, 08:10 PM

WOW! Well, here's hoping!
Thanks for sharing.

HooKooDooKu · 11-18-2009, 01:25 PM

I know that when the ship is in port, you can easily make out the VAB at NASA. I would expect that even if the launch has been delayed (and it most likely will be) that the shuttle might still be at the launch pad and you should be able to see it. However, it will be 12 miles away, so to see any detail, you would need a pair of binoculars.

Should you be lucky enough to see the launch, it will be the exhaust plume that you'll really see (because again, you will never be closer than 12 miles from the shuttle). But from what I hear, it's still an amazing sight.

marshmellow86 · 11-18-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 3Goofy's

We just found out that when we sail on March 18, there will be a space shuttle launch at 1:45 pm. What can we expect to see from deck? Any tips?
Thanks!

How well you can see it will depend upon how cloudy it is and the visability that day. We can see them from Jacksonville, so from the ship will be an awesome view!

Roveer · 11-18-2009, 06:44 PM

Just had to right side up this pic. Enjoy.

jnsma · 11-19-2009, 12:06 AM

A different yet related question....

We will be on the 4 night Jan 31 Wonder. There are 2 launches scheduled while we are on board. Feb 3 there is an Atlas V launch. Feb 4 there is a Shuttle launch.

Feb 3 is our day at sea. Is this something the captain would head back and cruise off shore for us to see?
It is scheduled for mid-morning at the same time DW and I have Palo brunch reservations. How I love brunch and I know it would have a great view but it would be fund to see with DS5, DD5.

Feb 4 is a 6am scheduled launch. I guess that is what will get us up.

I realize it is a long way off and the chances of both going off as scheduled is slim, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

11-16-2009, 07:24 PM	#1
3Goofy's Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 42	Space Shuttle view? We just found out that when we sail on March 18, there will be a space shuttle launch at 1:45 pm. What can we expect to see from deck? Any tips? Thanks!

11-16-2009, 07:26 PM	#2
kcashner DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 15,728	Don't bet on it...odds are it will be rescheduled. If it really does launch on your embarkation date, you can expect LONG traffic delays on the way to the port and an unbelievable view! You can see the launches from WDW! We also had a cruise where the captain really moved it to head back toward Port Canaveral so that we would be as close as possible for the shuttle's scheduled launch...but again, the launch was scrubbed. Last edited by kcashner; 11-16-2009 at 08:37 PM.

11-16-2009, 07:34 PM	#3
insureman Disney Cruise Crazy or so my family tells me! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southcoast Massachusetts.Not close enough to Port Canaveral! Posts: 98	This link is from our 2008 Wonder back to back cruise. The view and the sound from our stateroom was unforgettable. http://family.go.com/travel/family-t...-the-cruise-/# __________________ 01/31/09 7-Night East Caribbean St Croix Cruise Disney Magic, 02/03/08- 02/07/08 3-Night Bahamian Cruise Disney Wonder back to back with 3-Night resort Poly and 4-Night cruise Disney Wonder, 01/27/07 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise Disney Magic, 02/04/06 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise Disney Magic, 01/30/05 3-Night resort Poly and 4-Night cruise Disney Wonder 1974 WDW 1 day liberty from boot camp NETC Orlando, US Navy

11-16-2009, 07:39 PM	#4
disney1990 Wow, it make my heart skip a beat I'm going to miss these when the season ends Lighting the Way to Paradise Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Maryland - near DC Posts: 5,161	We took saw the shuttle launch from the Port. Sorry it's on its side __________________ Life is a Journey – remember to appreciate everyday -- be happy for this moment...this moment is your life Looking Forward to a Great 2010 Please see the Hidden Mickey for Haiti thread

11-18-2009, 06:44 PM	#8
Roveer Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 263	Just had to right side up this pic. Enjoy. __________________ Roveer

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11-16-2009, 08:10 PM	#5
3Goofy's Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 42	WOW! Well, here's hoping! Thanks for sharing.

11-18-2009, 01:25 PM	#6
HooKooDooKu Only thing that beats a trip to the Smokey Mountains is a trip to Castaway Cay I'm both a 'plain' AND 'picky' eater Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,766	I know that when the ship is in port, you can easily make out the VAB at NASA. I would expect that even if the launch has been delayed (and it most likely will be) that the shuttle might still be at the launch pad and you should be able to see it. However, it will be 12 miles away, so to see any detail, you would need a pair of binoculars. Should you be lucky enough to see the launch, it will be the exhaust plume that you'll really see (because again, you will never be closer than 12 miles from the shuttle). But from what I hear, it's still an amazing sight.

11-19-2009, 12:06 AM	#9
jnsma Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 108	A different yet related question.... We will be on the 4 night Jan 31 Wonder. There are 2 launches scheduled while we are on board. Feb 3 there is an Atlas V launch. Feb 4 there is a Shuttle launch. Feb 3 is our day at sea. Is this something the captain would head back and cruise off shore for us to see? It is scheduled for mid-morning at the same time DW and I have Palo brunch reservations. How I love brunch and I know it would have a great view but it would be fund to see with DS5, DD5. Feb 4 is a 6am scheduled launch. I guess that is what will get us up. I realize it is a long way off and the chances of both going off as scheduled is slim, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

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