Concerned about traffic

[staylor]

I just found out there will be a launch the same day as our cruise, Jan. 8th.
The launch is for 2:39 pm. I'm worried about traffic that day, getting to the ship from Orlando.
I found this out at nasa.gov
What do you think?
Staci

 

[CM_Mom]

Sounds like a great excuse to use DCL transportation and let them worry about the traffic. But getting to the ship early might give you great seats to watch the launch - I think you should be able to see some of it from the ship.

 

[rae519]

Can you get any luckier than that?! Wow! How I envy you! Make sure to take pictures!!!!

And I echo the "take Disney transportation"!

Rae

 

[TiggerKing]

Most of the traffic to watch the launches will not be on the Beeline Expressway. There are several other major and minor highways that offer a much better view for those in the know. Also, FHP and local police will do their best to ensure a smooth trip, so I would be prepared for a little, and not worry about it too much.

If you are REALLY concerned about it, maybe consider staying at the Radisson or Ron Jon's the night before the cruise instead of at WDW.

 

[Skywalker]

Oh wow Staci, that is so cool! Thanks for the warning because I had no idea. We will be sure to leave extra early that morning, as we will be in Orlando too (at Universal). I hope we really be able to see it from the ship, my two boys would be so thrilled. What a bonus!

 

[staylor]

Skywalker, I'm excited to see the launch as well. And yes, my boys will be thrilled. I guess you'll be driving as well. I wish I had looked at this before I booked our rooms at All Star Sports, I would have just bitten the bullet and driven to PC on Fri. night. Oh well! We will just have to leave earlier than we thought. At least we know about it now and won't be freaking out on the road wondering what is going on. Maybe some of us could meet and watch together. I'll post on the meets thread.

TiggerKing, Thanks for the local information, that makes me feel better knowing that the locals have other favorite areas to watch. Do they close roads going to PC on the day of a launch?
Thanks Again,
Staci