Been to Kennedy Space Center post 9/11?

[NandP]

Have you been to Kennedy Space Center since 9/11?

Have they changed thier practices or tours since then ?

If so what has changed?

 

[kellymonaghan]

I've been. Security is VERY tight now, stricter than I've seen at most airports. No backpacks or coolers allowed. No lockers provided anymore. But once inside, I didn't notice any difference in terms of security.

The main tour has been shortened, with the international space station dropped. That part is probably gone for good. As of a few weeks ago, the two specialty tours ($20 extra) had been cancelled until further notice. They hope to bring those back, but I wouldn't hold my breath. To sorta make up, they were offering two guided tours, one concentratin on the shuttle, the other concentrating on early space exploration.

 

[NandP]

Still looking for feedback....

If we spend one day at KSC, I only have 1 - 1/2 day for EPCOT... worth it?

 

[NCRedding]

We did KSC after getting off the Magic on 1/19. Let's just say the customer service is not Disney. We waited in line for tickets for over 20 minutes--and there were only 4 people in front of us. The security was down to 3 turnstiles--my ticket would not let me go through for some reason, so the guard (with the gun--so I listened) said go on in--jump over. Then at the security table. I had to show my cameras and how they worked, etc. The exhibits are incredible. They did offer the special $20 tour, but we didn't take it. The food is expensive (especially when you get off the ship where it is all included). 2 ham sandwiches, 2 20 oz. drinks, 2 bags of chips, a personal cheese pizza and a cup of fruit were $30.50. We had to wait in line 30 minutes for an Imax movie. As we were walking around, they took our picture--I didn't smile--too ticked off at the time & I knew I wasn't going to buy it--I didn't want to remember this trip. Anyway--turns out they decided to us our pic in all the stores that day as the "get a photo with your family" I laughed so hard when I saw my unsmiling face!! I would stick with Epcot.

 

[NandP]

Few more responses out there??