Shuttle launch again--those who have seen it, when should we leave for it?

[coastgirl]

I'd like to try for one of the state parks like Jetty Park or Alan Shepherd park. Anyone care to recommend when we should plan to be there? It's a 5 pm launch, and it'll take an hour to get there (on a good day)...wondering if we need to leave Orlando around noon to get through traffic and find a spot? Or it that overkill?

I am starting to get excited now, they haven't cancelled yet!

 

[2gr8DisneyKids]

I have not attempted to see one since I was a kid and we stayed at a dive hotel directly across the street from a viewing area. (got scrubbed at 9 sec. till lift-off)

We are hoping that the Feb one gets delayed until our March break or will shoot for the summer one.

From what I have been reading you need to get there 5-6 hours ahead now that we are down to the last 3.

I believe this guy is a NASA employee, if not he is an avid follower and he has a great site:
Shuttle Launch Viewing

Good luck and have a great time!!!

 

[tgropp]

We went many years ago and trafic stopped about 25 miles away....major congestion. If you want to see the launch, I am pretty sure that you will have to get there the day before, get a room , then get a viewing spot. Good luck