Griswold’s Road Trip

Solid · 2026-01-07T01:07:03+1100

The countdown clock at the press centre.

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Solid · 2026-01-07T01:12:03+1100

After the tour we were dropped off at the Apollo / Saturn V exhibit. I think I could use the word amazing for all the exhibits, so will say it once and you can assume it applies to all.

At the beginning you go through the control centre from the Apollo missions which has been moved to the exhibit and there is a simulated Apollo launch. After that on to the main exhibit area.

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Solid · 2026-01-07T01:15:54+1100

Back on a different bus to the main are and the Atlantis exhibit. After a two part short film you come face to face with Atlantis with the cargo doors open.

Solid · 2026-01-07T01:19:28+1100

We of course did the Shuttle Launch Simulation (why is my face so wobbly!) before grabbing a bite to eat and on to Gateway which has the current space vehicles (not just NASA) and another “ride” which was a choice of four different films on aspects of space on chairs that moved around. We did two, and on the second one the chairs broke down at the end and we had to wait until a maintenance guy came to unlock them and move them back to the original position .

Solid · 2026-01-07T01:20:35+1100

The Rocket Garden and underside of Atlantis. To me Atlantis looked flimsy, but it clearly isn’t!

Human · 2026-01-07T09:14:28+1100

So glad you're able to experience KSC. I loved my two days there -- seeing the rocket launch was the icing on the cake but even without that it's a fantastic experience!

Solid · 2026-01-07T15:33:59+1100

Human said:
So glad you're able to experience KSC. I loved my two days there -- seeing the rocket launch was the icing on the cake but even without that it's a fantastic experience!

Stay tuned, there is a SpaceX launch scheduled for two days time! It is Audrey Jnr’s birthday that day and we are scheduled to head on to Jacksonville however she has said she wants to see the launch which is scheduled between 1:29pm and 5:29pm.

Normally the Griswold’s rule is you get to do what you want to do on your birthday.

Will mean a later arrival into Jacksonville, but both Ellen and I are keen as well on the basis that how often do you potentially get the chance to see a rocket launch.

Human · 2026-01-07T16:02:21+1100

Solid said:
Stay tuned, there is a SpaceX launch scheduled for two days time!

I SO hope you get to see it! It’s quite something.

I’m realising as I write this that I was at KSC exactly one year ago today — thanks for bringing back wonderful memories!

Aeryn · 2026-01-07T18:20:40+1100

Definitely stay for the launch, I was lucky enough to be in Orlando for a night shuttle launch back in the day, it was awesome.

Solid · 2026-01-08T01:29:00+1100

Disneyworld, the most magical place on Earth. Big crowds, long lines and fairly hot but we hit all the rides we wanted to and went home exhausted. The junior Griswold’s had a ball, and Audrey Jnr went on her first roller coaster.

One memo we missed was the need for families or groups to wear matching shirts, often describing who they were. Saw so many groups during the day wearing them, seems like something the Griswold’s should have been across, maybe next time.