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Family with Children Under 10 Years of Age

Half-Day Visit

Option 1

About 4 hours (not including wait times)

  • Space Shuttle Atlantis® (60 minutes)
  • Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® (30 minutes)
  • Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® presented by Boeing (30 minutes)
  • Rocket Garden (15 minutes)
  • Journey To Mars (15 minutes)
  • Planet Play® (30 minutes)
  • Dining and shopping (60 minutes)

Option 2, with the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour

About 5 hours (not including wait times)

  • Space Shuttle Atlantis® (60 minutes)
  • Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour including Apollo/Saturn V Center (2 hours)
  • Rocket Garden (15 minutes)
  • Journey To Mars (15 minutes)
  • Planet Play® (30 minutes)
  • Dining and shopping (60 minutes)

For half-day visits, we highly recommend you take the bus tour upon your arrival to minimize wait times.

Family with Children Over 10 Years of Age

Half-Day Visit

Option 1

About 4.5 hours (not including wait times)

  • Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® featuring Spaceport KSC® (minimum height 44 inches) (60 minutes)
  • Space Shuttle Atlantis® with the Shuttle Launch Experience® (minimum height 44 inches) (60 minutes)
  • Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® presented by Boeing (30 minutes)
  • Astronaut of the Day autograph session (15 minutes)*
  • It’s A Matter of Fact (30 minutes)*
  • Journey To Mars (15 minutes)
  • Dining/Shopping (60 minutes)

Option 2, with the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour

About 5 hours (not including wait times)

  • Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® (30 minutes)
  • Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour including Apollo/Saturn V Center (2 hours)
  • Space Shuttle Atlantis®(60 minutes)
  • Journey To Mars (15 minutes)
  • Dining/Shopping (60 minutes)

For half-day visits, we highly recommend you take the bus tour upon your arrival to minimize wait times.

Adult Couple or Group

Half-Day Visit

Option 1

About 4.5 hours (not including wait times)

  • Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® featuring Spaceport KSC® (60 minutes)
  • Space Shuttle Atlantis® (60 minutes)
  • Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® presented by Boeing (30 minutes)
  • Astronaut Encounter (40 minutes)*
  • Rocket Garden (15 minutes)
  • Dining and shopping (60 minutes)

Option 2, with the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour

About 5 hours (not including wait times)

  • Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® (30 minutes)
  • Space Shuttle Atlantis® (60 minutes)
  • Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour including the Apollo/Saturn V Center (2 hours)
  • Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® presented by Boeing (30 minutes)
  • Rocket Garden (15 minutes)
  • Dining and shopping (60 minutes)

For half-day visits, we highly recommend you take the bus tour upon your arrival to minimize wait times.

Space Enthusiast

Half-Day Visit

Option 1

About 5 hours (not including wait times)

  • Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® featuring Spaceport KSC® (60 minutes)
  • Space Shuttle Atlantis® featuring the Shuttle Launch Experience® (75 minutes)
  • Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® presented by Boeing (45 minutes)
  • Rocket Garden (15 minutes)
  • Astronaut Encounter (40 minutes)*
  • Dining and shopping (60 minutes)

 

Option 2, with the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour

About 5 hours (not including wait times)

  • Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® (30 minutes)
  • Space Shuttle Atlantis® (60 minutes)
  • Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® presented by Boeing (30 minutes)
  • Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour including Apollo/Saturn V Center (2 hours)
  • Dining and shopping (60 minutes)

For half-day visits, we highly recommend you take the bus tour upon your arrival to minimize wait times.

Family with Children Under 10 Years of Age

One-Day Visit

Top Suggestions

About 7 hours (not including wait times)

  • Space Shuttle Atlantis® with the Shuttle Launch Experience® (minimum height 44 inches) (75 minutes)
  • Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® featuring Spaceport KSC® (minimum height 44 inches) (60 minutes)
  • Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour including Apollo/Saturn V Center (2 hours)
  • Journey To Mars (30 minutes)*
  • Planet Play® (30 minutes)
  • It’s A Matter of Fact (30 minutes)*
  • Rocket Garden (15 minutes)
  • Astronaut of the Day autograph session (15 minutes)*
  • Dining and shopping (60 minutes)

Family with Children Over 10 Years of Age 

One-Day Visit

Option 1

About 8 hours (not including wait times)

  • Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® presented by Boeing® (30 minutes)
  • Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® featuring Spaceport KSC® (minimum height 44 inches) (60 minutes)
  • Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour including Apollo/Saturn V Center (2 hours)
  • Space Shuttle Atlantis® with the Shuttle Launch Experience® (minimum height 44 inches) (90 minutes)
  • Hyperdeck VR (20 minutes) Reservations required upon arrival.*
  • Astronaut of the Day autograph session(15 minutes)*
  • Character Appearance (15 minutes)*
  • It’s A Matter of Fact (30 minutes)*
  • Journey To Mars (30 minutes)*
  • Dining/Shopping (60 minutes)

Option 1

About 8 hours (not including wait times)

    • Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® presented by Boeing® (30 minutes)
    • Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® featuring Spaceport KSC® (minimum height 44 inches) (60 minutes)
    • Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour including Apollo/Saturn V Center (2 hours)
    • Space Shuttle Atlantis® with the Shuttle Launch Experience® (minimum height 44 inches)  (90 minutes)
    • Chat With An Astronaut Add-On Enhancement (60 minutes)
  • It’s A Matter of Fact (30 minutes)*
  • Hyperdeck VR (20 minutes) Reservations required upon arrival.
  • Dining/Shopping (60 minutes)

Adult Couple or Group 

One-Day Visit

Option 1

About 8 hours (not including wait times)

  • Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® featuring Spaceport KSC® (60 minutes)
  • Space Shuttle Atlantis® with the Shuttle Launch Experience® (60 minutes)
  • Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour including the Apollo/Saturn V Center (2 hours)
  • Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® presented by Boeing (45 minutes)
  • Astronaut Encounter (40 minutes)*
  • IMAX® space film (60 minutes)*
  • Journey To Mars (15 minutes)
  • Rocket Garden guided tour (20 minutes)*
  • Dining and shopping (60 minutes)

Option 2

About 8 hours (not including wait times)

  • Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® featuring Spaceport KSC® (60 minutes)
    • New Shepard Flight to Space VR Simulator (15 minutes) Reservations required upon arrival.*
  • Space Shuttle Atlantis® with the Shuttle Launch Experience® (60 minutes)
  • Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour including the Apollo/Saturn V Center (2 hours)
  • Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® presented by Boeing (45 minutes)
  • Chat With An Astronaut Add-On Enhancement (60 minutes)*
    • Alternative: Astronaut Encounter (40 minutes)*
    • Alternative: Astronaut of the Day autograph session (15 minutes)*
  • Hyperdeck VR (20 minutes) Reservations required upon arrival.*
  • Journey To Mars (15 minutes)
  • Rocket Garden guided tour (20 minutes)*
  • Dining and shopping (60 minutes)

Space Enthusiast 

One-Day Visit

Option 1

About 8 hours (not including wait times)

  • Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® featuring Spaceport KSC® (75 minutes)
    • New Shepard Flight to Space VR Simulator (15 minutes) Reservations required upon arrival.*
  • Space Shuttle Atlantis® with the Shuttle Launch Experience®(75 minutes)
  • Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® presented by Boeing (45 minutes)
  • Kennedy Space Center Explore Tour (extended bus tour) Add-On Enhancement (3 hours)*
  • Rocket Garden guided tour (20 minutes)*
  • Mission Status Briefing (20 minutes)*
  • Dining and shopping (60 minutes)

Option 2

About 8 hours (not including wait times)

  • Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® featuring Spaceport KSC® (60 minutes)
  • Space Shuttle Atlantis® with the Shuttle Launch Experience®(75 minutes)
  • Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® presented by Boeing (45 minutes)
  • Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour including Apollo/Saturn V Center (2 hours)
  • Chat With An Astronaut Add-On Enhancement (60 minutes)*
    • Alternative: Astronaut Encounter (40 minutes)*
    • Alternative: Astronaut of the Day autograph session (15 minutes)*
  • Rocket Garden (15 minutes)*
  • Dining and shopping (60 minutes)

Family with Children Under 10 Years of Age 

Two-Day Visit

Day One

About 5 hours (not including wait times)

  • Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® presented by Boeing® (30 minutes)
  • Space Shuttle Atlantis® with the Shuttle Launch Experience® (minimum height 44 inches) (75 minutes)
  • Rocket Garden (15 minutes)
  • Planet Play® (30 minutes)
  • It’s A Matter of Fact (30 minutes)*
  • IMAX space film (60 minutes)*
  • Astronaut of the Day autograph session (15 minutes)*
  • Dining and shopping (60 minutes)

Day 2

About 5.5 hours (not including wait times)

  • Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour including Apollo/Saturn V Center (2 hours)
  • Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® featuring Spaceport KSC® (minimum height 44 inches) (60 minutes)
  • Journey To Mars (30 minutes)*
  • Character Appearance (15 minutes)*
  • Planet Play® (30 minutes)
  • Hyperdeck VR (minimum height 46 inches) (20 minutes) Reservations required upon arrival.*
  • Dining and shopping (60 minutes)

Family with Children Over 10 Years of Age 

Two-Day Visit

Day 1

About 6 hours (not including wait times)

  • Space Shuttle Atlantis® with the Shuttle Launch Experience® (minimum height 44 inches) (90 minutes)
  • Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® featuring Spaceport KSC® (minimum height 44 inches) (60 minutes)
    • New Shepard Flight to Space VR Simulator (15 minutes) Reservations required upon arrival.*
  • Chat With An Astronaut Add-On Enhancement (60 minutes)
    • Alternative: Astronaut Encounter (40 minutes)
    • Alternative: Astronaut of the Day Autograph Session (15 minutes)
  • Rocket Garden guided tour (20 minutes)*
  • Character Appearance (15 minutes)*
  • It’s A Matter of Fact (30 minutes)*
  • Dining and shopping (60 minutes)

Day 2

About 6-7 hours (not including wait times)

  • Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® presented by Boeing® (45 minutes)
  • Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour including Apollo/Saturn V Center (2 hours)
  • Journey To Mars (30 minutes)*
  • IMAX® space film (60 minutes)*
  • Hyperdeck VR (20 minutes) Reservations required upon arrival.*
  • Dining and shopping (60 minutes)

Adult Couple or Group 

Two-Day Visit

Day One

About 7 hours (not including wait times)

  • Space Shuttle Atlantis® with the Shuttle Launch Experience® (90 minutes)
  • Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® featuring Spaceport KSC® – (75 minutes)
    • New Shepard Flight to Space VR Simulator (15 minutes) Reservations required upon arrival.*
  • Chat With An Astronaut Add-on Enhancement (60 minutes)*
    • Alternative: Astronaut Encounter (40 minutes)*
    • Alternative: Astronaut of the Day autograph session (15 minutes)*
  • Journey To Mars (15 minutes)
  • Mission Status Briefing (30 minutes)*
  • Dining and shopping (60 minutes)

Day Two

About 6-7 hours (not including wait times)

  • Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® presented by Boeing® (60 minutes)
  • Rocket Garden guided tour (20 minutes) *
  • Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour including Apollo/Saturn V Center (2 hours)
    • Kennedy Space Center Explore Tour (extended bus tour) Add-On Enhancement (3 hours)*
  • IMAX® space film (60 minutes)*
  • Hyperdeck VR (20 minutes) Reservations required upon arrival.*
  • Character Appearance (15 minutes)*
  • Dining and shopping (60 minutes)

Space Enthusiast

Two-Day Visit

Day One

About 8 hours (not including wait times)

  • Space Shuttle Atlantis® and the Shuttle Launch Experience® (2 hours)
  • Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® featuring Spaceport KSC® (90 minutes)
    • New Shepard Flight to Space VR Simulator (15 minutes) Reservations required upon arrival.*
  • Chat With An Astronaut Add-on Enhancement (60 minutes)*
    • Alternative: Astronaut Encounter (40 minutes)*
    • Alternative: Astronaut of the Day autograph session (15 minutes)*
  • IMAX® space film (60 minutes)*
  • Dining and shopping (60 minutes)

Day Two

About 7-8 hours (not including wait times)

  • Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour including Apollo/Saturn V Center (2.5 hours)
  • Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® presented by Boeing® (60 minutes)
  • Journey To Mars (30 minutes)*
  • Hyperdeck VR (20 minutes) Reservations required upon arrival.*
  • Mission Status Briefing (30 minutes)*
  • Rocket Garden guided tour (20 minutes)*
  • Character Appearance (15 minutes)* 
  • Dining and shopping  (60 minutes)

Astronaut Training Experience®

Be a part of the next generation of space explorers that prepare for human’s deep space travel with this 5-hour program.

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Astronaut Training Experience®

Be a part of the next generation of space explorers that prepare for human’s deep space travel with this 5-hour program.

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Planet play area located on the second floor of the Kennedy Space Center

Planet Play

Planet Play is an indoor interactive area where children play on the planets. Inside, numerous interactive gaming and artistic components are designed to create a memorable learning experience.

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Behind the Gates bus tour
Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour

Behind the Gates

Learn more about the bus tour that gives you access to the Apollo/Saturn V Center.

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Additional Tips and Reminders

*Check the Daily Schedule upon arrival for tour and show times and/or reference your reservation for more information. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early for all tours, shows and films. 

  • The suggested time spent in each attraction does not include wait times on peak visitation days.
  • The list of attractions seen in the itineraries is in no particular order. Remember to pick up a Daily Schedule upon arrival for show times, exhibit operating hours, special appearances, etc.
  • Need additional help? Stop by the Information center (located before the front gate) upon arrival. A crewmember will be happy to help you plan your day as well!