Disney Cruise Line has invited us to follow along as they release details about Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, the new tropical retreat on the island of Eleuthera, The Bahamas.
The grand opening of the new destination is in June 2024, but we can learn more now about the island and the work being done to bring it to life. Keep reading as Disney Cruise Line cast members in The Bahamas and beyond share more. Â
My name is Joey Gaskins, and I’m part of the Disney Cruise Line team in The Bahamas. Our new island destination, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point on the island of Eleuthera, opens this summer – less than half an hour by plane from my home in Nassau. This beautiful destination will offer a window into our rich culture, warm hospitality and breathtaking natural beauty of The Bahamas.
Cabanas
The vibrant colors and patterns you see in the Mabrika Cove Cabanas were designed by a Bahamian artist and will be available for families to relax and play along the white sand and turquoise Bahamian waters.Â
The colorful cabanas will be one of the first sights passengers aboard the ship will see as they approach the island. They will set the tone for the vibrant and beautiful architecture throughout the island destination.
True-True Too BBQ
Walt Disney Imagineering designed the architecture throughout Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point to resemble a series of colorful, oversized seashells scattered along the coastline. From these beautiful decks under the shade of a shell-inspired pavilion, you’ll enjoy some tasty lunch from True-True Too BBQ while taking in the beautiful views of the ocean and sand dunes.
Can you spot some nature-inspired art under the pavilion? That is just a peek of the art that will fill these beautiful spaces, all drawn from the coral, seashells, fish and flowers that inform the architecture and also inspire Eleuthera’s local artists.
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Tram Stop
Another early sight of Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point is one of the tram stops. This space will soon be filled with bright colors inspired by the warmth of Bahamian art and culture. Visitors can expect to see hair braiding, merchandise, and lots of fun.Â
Guests who visit Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point will be immersed in elements of Bahamian culture. The new island destination is inspired by Junkanoo, a longstanding Bahamian tradition celebrating the unique culture of this beautiful country. Â
Last week, I had the honor of traveling to Eleuthera for the island’s Junior Junkanoo competition, where Bahamian students across the island create costumes and parade banners from crepe paper and cardboard and compete alongside other schools in vibrant, energetic performances. From the bright colors and dancing to traditional Junkanoo sounds of goat skin drums and cowbells, it was an incredible experience to see the excitement and creativity from the students as they celebrated their culture and how the community came together to support this tradition. Â
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Watch the video below for a glimpse of the magic of Junior Junkanoo.Â
Disney has supported Junior Junkanoo since coming to Eleuthera to help preserve the Junkanoo tradition for generations to come. This year, Disney increased its support of Junior Junkanoo, and guests will surely love seeing how much of an impact that made on this program and the community.
When will you visit Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point?
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