Plan an Out-of-This-World Orlando, Florida Vacation

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- KENNEDY SPACE CENTER -- Nestled on the legendary Space Coast, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers families planning Orlando, Florida, vacations the perfect way to add a little excitement and education to their itineraries.

Just a short drive from the city's top theme parks and attractions, NASA's launch headquarters is the only place on Earth where you can tour launch areas, meet veteran astronauts and experience the thrill of spaceflight without leaving the earth.

For a full day of excitement and  education, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers inspirational experiences families can easily add to their Orlando, Florida, vacation itineraries. Highlights include:

• Hubble 3D. The newest IMAX® 3D film allows visitors to float beside space-walking astronauts and explore the furthest depths of the universe.
• Shuttle Launch Experience. The life-like Shuttle Launch Experience brings the thrill of the space shuttle's rush to Earth's orbit to reality.
• Astronaut Encounter. Come face-to-face with a real astronaut during this daily half-hour, interactive Q&A program.
• Kennedy Space Center Tour. Traverse an amazing area that includes towering launch pads, huge rockets, history-making technology and vast stretches of our Florida wildlife preserve.
• Apollo/Saturn V Center. See the real Saturn V rocket used in NASA's Apollo program.
• U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. Explore a rare collection of astronaut artifacts and experience realistic astronaut training simulators.
• International Space Station Center. Get an up-close glimpse inside the actual facility where NASA prepares the components of the International Space Station.
• Space Shuttle Plaza. In a full-sized replica of the space shuttle, visitors can experience how astronauts live and work in space.

In addition to year-round exhibits, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex also offers a half-day Astronaut Training Experience program that immerses you in the exciting world of today's astronauts with realistic astronaut training. For complete information about Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex programs and events – or for assistance in planning an Orlando, Florida vacation – visit http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/orlando-florida-vacation-destination.aspx.

About Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex opens at 9 a.m. Closing times vary by season.  The Visitor Complex is open daily except December 25 and certain launch days.  Admission includes the Shuttle Launch Experience, Kennedy Space Center Tour, 3D IMAX® space films, Astronaut Encounter, all exhibits, and the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®, featuring historic spacecraft, simulator rides and the world's largest collection of personal astronaut memorabilia. Admission is $41 + tax for adults and $31 + tax for children ages 3-11. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Commander's Club Annual Pass is $53 + tax for adults and $43 + tax for children ages 3-11.  For more information, call 877-313-2610 or visit www.KennedySpaceCenter.com. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is operated by Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, a division of Delaware North Companies, one of the world's leading hospitality and food service providers.

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