To Inifinity and Beyond!

While the magic of Disney is technology applied, travel to space is technology derived from magic.


Disney produced (and continues to produce) programming. TV programs. Movies. And as a student in elementary school I loved any movie a teacher was wiling to show as an educational experience. What a break. But my favorite was one produced by Disney on space travel.

I can't remember the name but I can remember at least one space ship they depicted and thinking even then what a clever design and being impressed with, what I know now, was innovative thinking.

So for me Disney and space are intertwined. Could't think of a better complement to a 'Destination Disney' trip than a run over to Kennedy Space Center to check out what is happening there.

Our initial hope was that the shuttle, recently damaged by hail, would be repaired and sitting on the pad awaiting launch. No such luck. It was tucked safely away in the VAB (Vehicle Assembly Building) and not viewable.

Kennedy after the constant bombardment of Disney World is boring. Or almost so. Very quiet. But lots of displays. It's a much slower experience. But when we are done, we agree that we'll all know where things are happening the next time we see a launch on TV. And maybe, the grandson and I will figure out how to catch the actual launch one day. Up close and personal.

Kennedy is transforming. There will be a 'ride' soon call the Shuttle Launch Experience. And the new Saturn V complex gives you insight to a moon launch. An impressive display. It is becoming more Disney like.
We catch dinner in Titusville at a restaurant called Dixie Crossroads. We get lost on the way back to Disney world.

But we manage to get back just in time to see the fireworks at Cinderella's Castle from across the lake. In some ways it is better than the fireworks seen from in front of the castle. It too is wonderful, even better from a visual standpoint than being there. But I do miss audio track that goes with the show. It completes the whole experience.

We're back. No longer boring. We're here for the Disney experience.

Disney? Kennedy? Your choice. Most of us wold choose Disney everytime. I won't make a judgement now as to which one is correct. i just hope they develop a synergy to drive each other, as they have in the past. Here is where innovation will take place.