Space Shuttle launch Wed.

[chefmb]

I just found out that the Space Shuttle is supposed to launch while were in Disney--Wednesday. We'll have a rental car and want to drive to see it. Anyone do this before?? Where is a good place to watch--How to get there??

 

[mickeystoontown]

We were in the Magic Kingdom in June, 2007 when the Space Shuttle launched. We were outside the Crystal Palace and you could see the Space Shuttle! We couldn't believe you could see it so well. You could clearly see the sun reflecting off the spacecraft and the huge smoke clouds. The entire park was clapping and cheering!

 

[Feralpeg]

You can see it from pretty much anywhere in the Central Florida area. If you want to see it close, go to Satellite Beach.

 

[I'mNoPrince]

Here's afew shots I took from my 1.3mp cellphone. They really don't do it justice.

I was on the back of the boat at the BC launch heading to MGM in June 07 as well.

 

[chefmb]

Thanks for the responses! We may be just as happy to stay put and see it from Disney!

 

[BPCooper]

It is definitely worth the 45 minute drive. Titusville is the place for the best view:

http://www.launchphotography.com/Shuttle_Launch_Viewing.html

Go for it!

 

[DKH01701]

We were at Disney in 7/05 when the shuttle launched for the first time in 2 1/2 years. We returned to our room at SSR about 1:30 AM from MK and I asked DD if she wanted to take a road trip. We drove out to Titusville, getting there about 2:30 AM. There were tons of campers, tents, etc lining the roads so I asked a guard at one of the public parking areas were was a good spot to watch from. He had me park in his lot and told me anywhere along the shore where I was, was a good place to watch. We caught a few hours shuteye in the car and when we woke up about 7, the place was buzzing. The launch took place as schuduled about 10:30 and what an amazing sight, it went right up over our heads, we were probably about 10 miles down-range.

It took us about 45 minutes to drive out there but it took us 3 hours to get back. Traffic was backed up for miles. DW and other DD said they saw it go overhead while they were at the pool. Same day we then drove over to Tampa to watch the Red Sox play. That was a long day, but just another typical one for us while visiting Disney.

PS View this thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1450915