Out of that partnership, PGAV developed a 10-year master plan which outlined and advised specific steps for Delaware North regarding guest experience, food, retail, new attractions, and new NASA stories to tell. In 2010, the company hired PGAV Destinations to develop ideas to take the Visitor Complex to the next level. Now just 17 months after the groundbreaking of the revolutionary attraction, the following chronicles PGAV’s journey in helping create Space Shuttle Atlantis.ĭelaware North Companies Parks & Resorts has operated KSCVC on behalf of NASA for 18 years. PGAV served as the principle storytelling and design firm for the attraction architecture, interiors, exhibits, and media. The PGAV Destinations design brings guests within inches of the historic spacecraft and takes them on a journey to space and back again via emotionally engaging immersion experiences. The new attraction tells the epic 30-year story of the Space Shuttle Program and stars Atlantis, one of only three remaining space-flown orbiters, and the last to fly in space. Louis, MO – July 2, 2013) – PGAV Destinations is proud to announce that its latest destination design, Space Shuttle Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (KSCVC), is now open to the public on Florida’s Space Coast, less than an hour east of Orlando. Each is available as an add-on enhancement in addition to daily admission.įinally, wrap up your visit with Holidays in Space featuring Fighting Gravity that takes place every evening (except December 25) in the Rocket Garden December 20 – 31 beginning at 7 pm.World’s Most Comprehensive and Interactive Attraction Devoted to the Space Shuttle Stages open to visitors on December 18, 2017. As a preview, try out two of the components: the Mars Exploration Simulators and Spacewalk Training.
There are so many things to do at the visitor complex! In addition to the attractions included with daily admission, jump in to some of the brand-new Training Stages of the Astronaut Training Experience ®. We are unable to scan a photo of your ticket, so please use the original ticket received by email. This will ensure you bypass the Tickets and Will Call lines. You may either print them or have them on your phone for entry (look for a barcode to know you are on the right page). You can help minimize the entrance lanes by p re-purchasing your tickets online. They are well worth the watch (especially in Atlantis!), and we allow large amounts of people to enter at a time. Also, remember that many of the attractions have pre-shows that allow in dozens or even hundreds of guests at a time on a fixed schedule. We move the lines along as smoothly as possible, and as quickly as we are able to safely settle visitors on buses. You will probably wait in lines for security screening, bus tours, and other main attractions. Please remember to bring your items in soft-sided coolers only and leave any glass containers or alcoholic beverages at home.Īs we mentioned, the week between December 25 and January 1 is especially busy at the visitor complex. You are also welcome to bring your lunch to the visitor complex. Consider purchasing Chat with an Astronaut as well! With a reservation, enjoy not only a sit-down buffet meal, but also first-hand accounts of living and working in space from a real veteran NASA astronaut. If you can, enjoy lunch either earlier or later than the typical 12:00 noon lunchtime to avoid longer wait times. If you find you did not have time to do all you wanted in one day, visit Guest Services and ask about 2-Day Tickets or Annual Passes so you can return all year! Please note that wait times are not included in these tour times.
Plan your day by visiting Explore Attractions on our website before your visit to see how long we recommend you stay in each attraction.
Upon arrival, consult the Daily Schedule for show times and important information. All of these are included with admission too! Astronaut Hall of Fame, Astronaut Encounter and NASA Now. Must See Attractions: Space Shuttle Atlantis ®, the KSC Bus Tour featuring a stop at the Apollo/Saturn V Center, Heroes & Legends Featuring the U.S. We welcome a larger amount of visitors between December 25 and January 1, so plan to arrive early during this week to get ahead of the lines. The visitor complex opens at 9 am every day and the parking lot opens at 8:30 am. In order to make the most out of your visit, plan to spend the entire day with us. Happy Holidays from Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex! If you are treating yourself to sun, sand and space this holiday season, we’ve got a few tips to make the most of your visit to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
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