As we get closer to the ticket lotteries for STS-135 please take note of the following:
If you are selected for NASA Causeway tickets please buy the maximum number you can purchase. Rest assured you won’t be stuck with any extras but if we band together we have a better chance of seeing the launch from the Causeway with the orange tickets from KSCVC. Even if more than one of our little group gets those tickets I assure you we will be able to sell off the extras.
Remember though, we do have a safety net. If no one gets Causeway tickets we still have the private viewing location in Titusville to watch the launch from. This is a better location than the Astronaut Hall of Fame and the KSCVC itself so if you are selected for those tickets in the lottery I suggest you pass.
Another option once the lotteries are closed is to purchase Causeway tickets from a tour bus company. You will pay more for the ticket itself but you at least get on the Causeway. I only suggest buying those tickets if your pickup and drop off point is in Port Canaveral. Otherwise you spend 5-9 hours on a bus fighting the traffic back to Orlando. If you don’t want to spend the extra money on tour bus company tickets to the Causeway that’s fine, we still have our safety net in Titusville.
Friday, June 10, 2011
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I entered the lottery but can't find any information on when the lottery happens. Do you know from past experience when the drawing and notification will happen for sts-135
ReplyDeleteYou only get notified if you get selected. If you did not get selected then you won't hear anything. The lotteries and ticket purchases have already happened.
ReplyDeleteI will be travelling from Australia to see this launch and I am finding it difficult to find information on how to get from Orlando to Titusville. I would like to get there on the evening of July 7 and am willing to camp there. I have considered hiring a car but would prefer other transport, such as a bus. What would you recommend?
ReplyDeleteThe only way to get from Orlando to Titusville on July 7 would be to rent a car and drive yourself. If you want to take a bus you would have to purchase tickets from a tour company like Gray Line or Florida Dolphin Tours. They pick you up in Orlando on launch day, take you to a viewing location (based on the ticket you purchase) and then take you back to the pick up point in Orlando.
ReplyDeleteThere isn't any public transportation between Orlando and Titusville. I'd rent a car.
Hi from Portland Oregon,
ReplyDeleteI've been checking craigslist ebay, etc. and haven't seen any tickets surface yet. Do you know of a good venue to buy them once they are released? Or does anyone you know want to sell 2 tickets? Thanks for the help!
Dan in PDX
I have seen some on eBay but watch out, people try to make a profit on them. You typically won't find many unless the date changes and then people can't use the ones they bought originally. Most for sale now are just folks wanting to profit.
ReplyDeleteYou can also try Gray Line Tours and Florida Dolphin Tours. You will pay more but they can get you there and often have more tickets available then KSCVC.
KSCVC is limited by parking. They allow the tour operators to bus more folks in which doesn't require parking which is why the tour companies often have more tickets. The down side is they cost twice as much.
I just got an email "Unfortunately, your entry was not selected for the STS-135 launch ticket purchase opportunity." so they send emails out
ReplyDeleteI got picked to buy tickets today, but Causeway tickets shoe "Sold Out". They are by invitation only and maybe tour companies. I picked up 2 to the KSCVC & vehicle pass. Good Luck...
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the comments. KSCVC sent out emails today letting those who got accepted to purchase tickets know how to do that. Unfortunately I did not get accepted but would love to buy tickets from anyone who did.
ReplyDeleteAt this point if you didn't get accepted you can look for them on eBay or buy them from one of the tour operators.
It is also good to know that they sent out confirmation emails whether you were accepted or not.
If you bought KSCVC tickets that's great but I will stick with my safety net in Titusville instead of KSCVC. Causeway tickets however are highly prized.
Hi
ReplyDeleteWe have 2 Gray Line, Crossroads Pickup tickets. 2 members of our party cannot make the trip. Feel free to contact if interested, or if you know anyone who is. Thanks.
Have you found a buyer for these yet? I personally am only interested in KSCVC orange LTT tickets or a tour operator with pickup on Merritt Island or Port Canaveral. I don't relish spending hours on a bus.
ReplyDeleteHope you find someone to buy them. If you list them on eBay and are reasonable with your price I'm sure you can move them quickly.