egurbi Posted March 9, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Do I need to worry that Kennedy Space Center will sell out tickets if I do not purchase them prior to day of arrival in port, or should I be ok in purchasing onsite day of arrival? Bonus Question: Does anybody know of any discount deals or coupons readily available? It will be 5 adults for a day visit while in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrate13 Posted March 9, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Been there several times and always purchased tickets at the gate. I've never heard of them selling out. Slight discount, at the gate only I believe, of $4 for seniors (over 55). I think military (active, reserve or retired) is the same as seniors but has to be purchased in advance, however I can't swear to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO-Girl Posted March 9, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Do I need to worry that Kennedy Space Center will sell out tickets if I do not purchase them prior to day of arrival in port, or should I be ok in purchasing onsite day of arrival? Bonus Question: Does anybody know of any discount deals or coupons readily available? It will be 5 adults for a day visit while in port. Not sure how soon your trip is but you may check with your local Congressman's office. At one time you could get free tickets from them if they had any available. Not sure if it is stil possible, but worth checking on...... Have a great trip!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted March 9, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I have never heard of the visitor center closing due to crowds have lived here for 9 years their problem is getting people IN ... NOT over crowding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egurbi Posted March 9, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Thanks for all the replies. First time visitor, looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corby114 Posted March 10, 2016 #6 Share Posted March 10, 2016 The free tickets given out by members of Congress was completely stopped a few years ago. At one point there were more free tickets being given out than paid admissions. I read an article about that in my local newspaper approximately four years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO-Girl Posted March 10, 2016 #7 Share Posted March 10, 2016 The free tickets given out by members of Congress was completely stopped a few years ago. At one point there were more free tickets being given out than paid admissions. I read an article about that in my local newspaper approximately four years ago. Thanks for the update on this. It has been awhile since I had friends who were able to do this so I was unaware it was discontinued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Teeara Posted March 11, 2016 #8 Share Posted March 11, 2016 (edited) I just bought tickets online yesterday from KSC directly. Unless you are interested in doing the lunch with an astronaut there probably wouldn't be a problem with buying tickets at the gate. Not sure if they sell out of the lunch with an astronaut, but I didn't want to take any chances and miss it. Worth every penny in my book and my mom is really excited about it. We are sailing next month and there were no issues booking it. Edited March 11, 2016 by Teeara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted March 11, 2016 #9 Share Posted March 11, 2016 (edited) agree some of the "extras" are limited in the number of spots, some are even only some days .... I especially like the tour that goes to the old stuff on the Air Force side of the facility ... but this one is only some days and only so many spots even then . . https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/things-to-do/ksc-up-close-then-and-now-tour.aspx you can save a few dollars buying in advance if you are a AAA member or thru military MWR .... (tickets at Patrick AFB save around $7 per person) Edited March 11, 2016 by Capt_BJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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