Kennedy Space Center Discount Tickets

Although many people associate Disney World, Universal Orlando, and other various theme parks with Florida, there are also so many other things to do in the area that are fun for the whole family. One of our favorite things to do during our vacations to Disney is to spend a few hours visiting the Kennedy Space Center. The Kennedy Space Center is located in Port Canaveral, FL, and is about a 1 to 1.5 hour drive away from Disney World. The best way to visit is to first find Kennedy Space Center discount tickets.

I am a Disney World annual passholder and visit Disney and other Orlando-area theme parks monthly. When in Orlando, I also love exploring other parts of the area including restaurants, the beaches, and other activities.

The Kennedy Space Center is a relatively short drive from Disney World and is an underrated spot to visit with friends and family. Not only is it educational and interesting, but there are easy ways to find Kennedy Space Center discount tickets! We will discuss the amazing experiences you can have at the Kennedy Space Center and how to find the best-discounted tickets.

Kennedy Space Center Exhibits and Experiences

There are many incredible exhibits and attractions to experience at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex which is open 9 AM – 5 PM daily. These include up-close, hands-on experiences to really appreciate our advancements and accomplishments in space. The complex is organized into Mission Zones, including:

Heroes & Legends

• US Astronaut Hall of Fame: From Project Mercury to the Space Shuttle Program, see where American astronauts are remembered and honored.
• All Systems Are Go!: Launch into space with the Peanuts crew during All Systems Are Go!, an exciting immersive experience featuring state-of-the-art puppetry, lights, sounds, and the beloved Peanuts characters.
• It's a Matter of Fact Show: The S.T.E.A.M Team is giving guests the chance to learn more about science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through fun experiments. The S.T.E.A.M Team will present It's a Matter of Fact inside Universe Theater.
• Rocket Garden: Walk among giants to see rockets from NASA’s Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs. Guided tours available daily.
• Astronaut Encounter: Meet an astronaut during a live presentation at Universe Theater, included with daily admission. Bring your questions and your camera!
• Space Mirror Memorial: Visit the national memorial honoring fallen astronauts from the American space program.

Behind the Gates

• Kennedy Space Center Explore Tour: With a space expert as your guide, tour America’s multi-user spaceport and make stops along the way for iconic photographic views.
• Fly with an Astronaut: Take a guided tour behind the gates of Kennedy Space Center, eat lunch and launch into space aboard the Shuttle Launch Experience with an astronaut during this exclusive program.

Race to the Moon

• Apollo 8 and the Firing Room: Experience the thrill of the space race with the launch of Apollo 8. Watch history unfold in the Firing Room as the first crewed Saturn V mission blasts into space.
• Path to the Moon: Celebrate the accomplishments of Apollo missions 7-10 and the technology that kept the astronauts safe while traveling to the Moon.
• Moonscape: See the real Lunar Module 9 with a life-sized scene from the Apollo 11 Moon landing. Gain a better understanding of this vehicle and how to land it on foreign terrain.
• Exploring the Moon: Experience the wonder of the Apollo Moon landings through various interactive exhibits and artifacts. Seeing a real lunar module and touching an actual Moon rock are only a few of the ways you too can explore the Moon!
• Ad Astra Per Espera: The Apollo 1 Tribute is dedicated to the lives, accomplishments and memories of Gus Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee, the three astronauts who perished while training for the flight of Apollo 1.
• Lunar Theater: Relive the final few minutes leading up to the first words ever spoken from the surface of the Moon, “…the Eagle has landed.”
• Apollo Treasures Theater: View an actual Apollo spacecraft and legendary artifacts in a display so immersive you can actually see the Moon dust on Alan Shepard's spacesuit.
• Moon Tree Garden: Relax and reflect in the Moon Tree Garden. See trees that are direct descendants of seeds that were taken to the Moon, and stand in awe of the one-of-a-kind bronze statue of Apollo 11 astronauts.

Shuttle: A Ship Like No Other

• Hubble Space Telescope Theater: Learn about the successes, setbacks and spinoffs of Hubble Space Telescope, the first of NASA’s Great Space Observatories.
• Astronaut Training Simulator: Train like an astronaut in the essential functions of space shuttle flight with high-tech simulators inside Space Shuttle Atlantis.
• Forever Remembered: Visit the memorial honoring the astronauts who lost their lives during space shuttle missions STS-51L Challenger and STS-107 Columbia.
• ISS Triumph of Technology: Explore modules and microgravity of the International Space Station inside Space Shuttle Atlantis.
• Shuttle Launch Experience: Go for launch and experience the sights, sounds and sensations of blasting off into space aboard the space shuttle!

NASA: Now + Next

• Spaceport KSC: Transport to the spaceport of the future! Choose between four different journeys that launch to unimaginable locations throughout the universe.
• Journey to Mars: Discover NASA’s plans to explore deep space, get up close to life-sized Mars rover replicas and test your skills as a recruit in Journey To Mars: Launched by United Launch Alliance.
• Planet Play: Play on the planets in this new, fully immersive multiple-story indoor play area where children ages 2-12 can climb through a wormhole, walk on Saturn's rings and more.
• Mars Rover Vehicle Navigator: Meet the newest concept vehicle, Mars Rover Vehicle Navigator, or MRVN, designed for navigating the demanding landscape of Mars.
• IMAX Theater: View incredible space-themed films including Journey to Space and the new 3D movie ASTEROID HUNTERS featuring eye-popping images of space so real you’ll swear you could reach out and touch them.
• Mission Status Briefing: Discover what’s happening with current NASA missions, operations at Kennedy Space Center and launch activity at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station when you participate in the Mission Status Briefing.

Additionally, there are several add-on enhancements for additional costs which, per the Kennedy Space Center website, include:

• Rocket Launch Transportation and Viewing: For an additional $70, guests can purchase transportation to witness an actual rocket launch. This is arguably one of the coolest experiences guests can see at the center.
• Chat with an Astronaut: Sit down in a casual, small-group setting, enjoy a sampling of food and beverages and ask a NASA astronaut your most pressing questions.
• Kennedy Space Center Explore Tour: With a space expert as your guide, tour America’s multi-user spaceport and make stops along the way for iconic photographic views.
• Fly with an Astronaut: Take a guided tour behind the gates of Kennedy Space Center, eat lunch and launch into space aboard the Shuttle Launch Experience with an astronaut during this exclusive program.
• Astronaut Training Experience: In Astronaut Training Experience (ATX), train to live and work on Mars through exciting and immersive simulation technology. Join your crew of future space explorers.
• Mars Base 1: Travel to Mars to live and work for the day on Mars Base 1. Solve authentic NASA science and engineering challenges at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
• ATX Training Stages: Add an ATX® Training Stage to your day and start your own mission to Mars! Each is perfect as an add-on during your visit if you don’t have time to complete the full ATX program.

Be sure to check out the Kennedy Space Center's events calendar for other special experiences and events that may be occurring during your vacation!

Kennedy Space Center Ticket Price

Without any discounts, 1-day tickets to the Kennedy Space Center are $75 for adults and $65 for children. Two-day tickets are also available priced at $89 for adults and $79 for children, and can be used within a six-month time frame.

Military Kennedy Space Center Discount Tickets

Military members can save $5 on either one or two-day tickets for themselves and a child.

Seniors Kennedy Space Center Discount Tickets

Seniors aged 55 and up can also save $5 on their adult ticket.

However, even when purchasing a two-day ticket to save some money, there are also other avenues to purchase Kennedy Space Center discount tickets.

Go City Orlando All-Inclusive Pass

If you are planning on visiting several Orlando-area attractions, definitely consider Go City's Orlando All-Inclusive Pass. This allows guests to choose from many popular attractions with the pass located all around Florida. This pass is also great for guests wanting to visit multiple attractions because there is no limit to the number of attractions you can visit throughout each day. Guests can also choose between a two, three, or five-day pass depending on the length of their vacation.

The prices of these passes are:

• 2 Day Pass: $199 (currently discounted at $179) for adults; $174 (currently discounted at $159) for children ages 3-12
• 3 Day Pass: $264 (currently discounted at $239) for adults; $239 (currently discounted at $214) for children ages 3-12
• 5 Day Pass: $354 (currently discounted at $319) for adults; $324 (currently discounted at $294) for children ages 3-12

Aside from the Kennedy Space Center, some of our favorite attractions included in the all-inclusive pass are:

• LEGOLAND Florida Resort (normally $116.22 per person)
• Madame Tussauds Orlando (normally $37.26 per person)
• Fun Spot America Theme Park (normally $38.34 per person)
• ZooTampa at Lowry Park (normally $47.95 per person)
• Daytona International Speedway (normally $26 per person)

Junior Space Explorer Pass for Florida Residents

The Kennedy Space Center usually offers discount tickets directly on its website. Currently, it is currently offering free admission throughout 2024 for Florida resident children aged five and under with the Junior Space Explorer Pass.

However, to claim the pass, the children must be registered online by February 18, 2024. To register, they must show proof of Florida residency and provide a birth certificate (either a physical or digital copy) or age-identifying document. For families residing in Florida, this is a great way to introduce kids to the world of space and science while also saving money.

Kennedy Space Center Annual Passes

Similar to Disney World and other theme parks, an easy way to get discount tickets is to purchase an annual pass. The Kennedy Space Center has several annual pass options which can help you save money but also enjoy the center many times throughout the year.

There are two annual pass options that give guests Kennedy Space Center discount tickets:

1. Atlantis Annual Pass: Guests can purchase the Atlantis Annual Pass for $149 for adults and $120 for children. If you haven't done the math, this price is equal to just two single day admission tickets, which is a great deal for a year or unlimited admission to the visitor complex. Additionally, Atlantic annual passholders receive free parking, 10% off admission for up to six guests per visit, a special lanyard, newsletter, and discounts on food, merchandise, and select educational programs. Even if you only plan on visiting the center three times in one year, this is a great discount option.
2. Cosmic Club Annual Pass: For families with multiple children, the Cosmic Club annual pass is another great annual pass option for $432.10. This pass includes unlimited entry for families including two adults and up to 4 accompanying children. This pass also includes free parking, discounts on admission for additional guests, as well as special Planet Play perks. If your family falls into this category, I would consider purchasing this pass with even one visit to the Kennedy Space Center. For 2 adults and 4 children, the price of a single day admission is $410, only about $22 less than the Cosmic Club pass. For more than one day, this pass is a no brainer!

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