Trying to stay on topic but I agree with bradleyjs. Also Islands of adventure (Part of Universal) is way better than Disney and far less expensive. Disney tends to be more fo the tiny kids. Now I do warn you that when you go to Orlando be careful. Anything near Disney or owned by Disney is going to be SUPER expensive. I played hockey at the wide world of sports at disney and a soda was like $5! So just take that stuff into consideration when planning your trip.
ps. You know what would be cool, is for a bunch of us "fans" to gather at KSC for a launch and all watch it together and perhaps sync it while watching "live"... Realistically, it'll probably never happen, but it'd be cool IMO.
Quote from: bradleyjs on July 26, 2009, 11:04:48 PMps. You know what would be cool, is for a bunch of us "fans" to gather at KSC for a launch and all watch it together and perhaps sync it while watching "live"... Realistically, it'll probably never happen, but it'd be cool IMO. Don't know about you, But I'll be clicking away with my camera
Quote from: bradleyjs on July 26, 2009, 11:04:48 PMps. You know what would be cool, is for a bunch of us "fans" to gather at KSC for a launch and all watch it together and perhaps sync it while watching "live"... Realistically, it'll probably never happen, but it'd be cool IMO.I would do all that I could to attend an event like this. My family lives in Palatka so I'd have enough reason to visit central Florida as it was, plus have the added advantage of not needing a hotel !
Err, I got a better idea...Rent a plane (Beechcraft, Cessna, Piper) and fly a VFR flight that will pass by the pads to the west right at launch time. Best view PERIOD!
Does anybody remember back in the early-mid 80's when the used to fly 2 AC-130 Gunships that would circle the pads to protect the shuttle launches??