Disney Springs® vs Kennedy Space Center: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Kennedy Space Center first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 69 against 61 for Disney Springs®, and it has 16 ranked ways to see it versus 19. Disney Springs® is the cheaper entry at €4, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Orlando, pair them: plan Kennedy Space Center in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Disney Springs® in Orlando, United States

Disney Springs®

Kennedy Space Center in Orlando, United States

Kennedy Space Center

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Disney Springs® compared with Kennedy Space Center in Orlando
Disney Springs®Kennedy Space Center
Ranked experiences1916
Top Outty Ranking7595
Average ranking (top 10)6169
Cheapest experience€4$30
Average time needed26.7h13h
Free cancellation75% of options92% of options
Free to visitYesNo

Best ways to see Disney Springs®

  1. 1. Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney

    Outty Ranking 75 · from $107 · 1.5h

  2. 2. Orlando City Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup

    Outty Ranking 69 · from $109 · 7h

  3. 3. Private Helicopter After-hours 48 Miles Tour Theme Parks&Downtown

    Outty Ranking 69 · from $236 · 0.8h

  4. 4. ICONic City Tour Of Orlando

    Outty Ranking 64 · from $139 · 8.5h

  5. 5. Day Flight 48 Miles Helicopter Tour over Theme Parks & Downtown

    Outty Ranking 62 · from $208 · 0.5h

All 19 Disney Springs® experiences

Best ways to see Kennedy Space Center

  1. 1. Kennedy Space Center with Transport from Orlando and Kissimmee

    Outty Ranking 95 · from $80 · 11h

  2. 2. Kennedy Space Center All Inclusive Small Group VIP Experience

    Outty Ranking 82 · from $215 · 11h

  3. 3. Kennedy Space Center Express from Orlando

    Outty Ranking 81 · from $157 · 10h

  4. 4. Kennedy Space Center Tour and Chat with an Astronaut Experience!

    Outty Ranking 74 · from $229 · 12h

  5. 5. Kennedy Space Center with Airboat Ride Swamp Boat

    Outty Ranking 72 · from $215 · 10h

All 16 Kennedy Space Center experiences

Frequently asked questions

Disney Springs® or Kennedy Space Center: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Kennedy Space Center first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 69 against 61 for Disney Springs®, and it has 16 ranked ways to see it versus 19. Disney Springs® is the cheaper entry at €4, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Orlando, pair them: plan Kennedy Space Center in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Disney Springs® or Kennedy Space Center?

Ranked experiences at Disney Springs® start from €4 and at Kennedy Space Center from $30 per person. Disney Springs® can also be visited for free; paid options add guides, skip-the-line access or transport.

How long do you need at Disney Springs® and Kennedy Space Center?

Experiences at Disney Springs® run 26.7 hours on average and at Kennedy Space Center 13 hours, so both fit in one day in Orlando with a break in between.

Can you do Disney Springs® and Kennedy Space Center on the same day?

Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 75% of Disney Springs® options and 92% of Kennedy Space Center options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

What is the best tour of each?

For Disney Springs®: Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney (Outty Ranking 75, from $107). For Kennedy Space Center: Kennedy Space Center with Transport from Orlando and Kissimmee (Outty Ranking 95, from $80).

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