Best & Worst of Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point

Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point is Disney’s second Bahamian paradise. It officially opened to guests in June 2024.

The DIS Unlimited team got to visit during a 5-night Bahamian cruise out of Port Canaveral on the Disney Fantasy and the DCL Show gave it our assessment, looking at the BEST & WORST.

Among the best:

The beach: There was widespread agreement: The beach at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point is one of the best any of us have visited.
Embracing the Bahamian culture: This island does a lovely job of embracing the Bahamian culture, with the Junkanoo parade and the cultural center, the design and architecture, and even the costumes, and even the merchandise – and even the pier, which is in appreciation of the Bahamian environment;
The food: It is a step up from the food at Disney Castaway Cay;
Soft-serve: Yes, they have it at Disney’s Castaway Cay, but… could it actually be better at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point?
The nature trek – It is a lovely way to see the natural beauty of this Bahamian island.

Among the meh:

The pier – While the pier isn’t nearly as daunting as it looks, it is a 15-minute walk to get to the shore;
Transportation – After the trek along the pier, there is a tram to get to the main beach. (But that beach is SO worth it!)
A lack of shade – This may come as the trees grow, but, when we were there, the winds prevented us from putting up umbrellas, so… there was a lot of sun;
The family cabanas seem misplaced – The family cabanas are located closest to the ship, but they are separated from the rest of the facilities. We believe there is a reason for this, but… Disney Cruise Line hasn’t provided one for us;
Wanting more of the Mouse: The island does a great job of appreciating the Bahamian culture, but it seems to lack some of the Disney-ness that Disney Castaway Cay has.