Saw a falcon launch at SLC-40 from banana creek last February. Unlike what the article said there was no fee beyond entrance to KSC. Had no problem finding a good seating spot in the bleachers for my 7 person group about 45 minutes prior to launch.

It was loud, louder than I expected, but not painfully cover your ears loud.

My experience may be atypical. A week prior to our visit there were no scheduled launches. I just did a random check as we were driving up that morning and saw it was going on.

100% glad we prioritized the launch over spending time at the other attractions. My 7yo would agree. We still hit other things but the launch was far and away the highlight. Just wish I could have seen a shuttle launch 40 years ago when I was 7.

Don’t miss the chance to see a launch if you get it.