Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point- NEW Disney Cruise Line Island

When you set sail with Disney Cruise Line, you'll experience nothing short of excellence. With spacious staterooms, a variety of dining options, Broadway-caliber musicals, pools, waterslides, youth clubs, character meet and greets, nightclubs, lounges, fireworks at sea, and more, you're sure to have a magical time. On most Bahamian and Caribbean cruises, you'll also stop at Disney's private island, Castaway Cay. Now Disney has introduced a brand new stop: Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point!

The new Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point will open in Summer 2024. This is an exciting time to think about taking a Disney Cruise as there have been many recent additions including new stops for both 2024 & 2025, plus a brand new Disney Cruise Line ship called the Disney Treasure. 

Keep reading for our full overview of the new Lighthouse Point based on our first visit to the island! You can read our full review of the island here and our comparison of how this island stacks up to Castaway Cay. 

New Disney Island Lookout Cay Now Open

The new Disney Cruise Line Island, Lookout Cay, is now officially open! We were among the first to visit the island on its preview cruise and see this new Bahamian island for the first time to get this first hand experience of the new island. 

Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point is located in The Bahamas. It is located on the island of Eleuthera and its within close proximity to Castaway Cay. 

The architectural designs around Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point are very much inspired by the island of Eleuthera. You can see the resemblance of different plants and shells through the beautiful colors and shapes that were used for the different structures and buildings. Rather than a fictional storyline on Lookout Cay, the island instead honors Bahamian culture. You will see this represented in the buildings, the entertainment options, and the music on the island. 

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New Parade Inspired by the Junkanoo Bahamian Celebration

Disney Imagineers took inspiration from Junkanoo Bahamian local celebrations. They collaborated with Bahamian designers and locals to help bring this celebration to life in the design of Lookout Cay. 

Junkanoo is one of the Caribbean's most celebrated carnivals featuring colorful costumes and dance routines. People spend months preparing for the street parades that accompany this festival which all include the beat of whistles, cowbells, horns, and goatskin drums. This celebration takes place on Boxing Day- the day after Christmas- along with New Year's Day and many Saturdays in the summer. 

The celebration, music, and dancing are all incorporated into the island with Imagineers bringing the experience of Junkanoo to guests through music, architecture, and entertainment on the island. 

Guests can make their own Junkanoo headpieces at the Arts and Cultural Pavilion plus enjoy a traditional parade called “RUSH! A Junkanoo Celebration” put on by a local Junkanoo group which will also feature Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy- all in their new Junkanoo inspired designer clothes! 

Junkanoo had a large influence on the activities and design at Lookout Cay so you will see elements of this cultural celebration all over the island. Disney also shared concept artwork for games at the Play-Play Pavilion during the Fun in the Sun Beach Bash. 

Lighthouse Point Food Guide

The food on Lookout Cay includes favorites such as Grilled BBQ Ribs, Island Spiced Rotisserie Chicken, freshly Grilled Cheeseburgers, a wide selection of sides and freshly prepared salads.

While most of the food options is similar to what we've seen offered at Castaway Cay, the food on Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point will feature Bahamian inspired dishes as well. 

All of these food options will be served at True-True BBQ and True-True Too BBQ with Serenity Bay BBQ serving adults only. 

Let's look at all of the unique food offerings for Lighthouse Point which also highlights a signature cocktail. 

• Bahamian Pigeon Peas & Rice with marinated chicken, oven-baked plantains, and fried okra
• Grilled Cheeseburger on a brioche bun with shredded iceberg lettuce, red onion, tomatoes, and pickles with french fries with American coleslaw
• Disney Lookout Cay Spiced Rotisserie Chicken marinated with Bay Leaves, onion, sweet pepper, lime, thyme, and goat pepper with grilled pineapple and black bean salad 
• Plant-based Island Curry with tofu, cilantro, and potatoes (Plant-based) 

• Bahamian-style Lime marinated grilled snapper with sautéed pickled vegetables yucca fries
• Grilled BBQ Ribs with “smoky BBQ” sauce, grilled corn, and yucca fries

There will also be a variety of new beverages offered at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point which will be served at Mangroves and Go, Blue Hole Bar, Bow and Ribbon Bar, Watering Hole, Reef and Wreck Bar, and Sandsational Smoothies. 

Drinks featured include Bahamian-inspired cocktails along with classic cocktails, beers, and non-alcoholic beverage including locally sourced products. The signature cocktail for Disney Lookout Cay will be the Eleuthera Euphoria made with rum, pineapple smoothie mix, and DOLE Whip.

• Bahama Brew: Cold brew coffee blended with Hawaiian island syrup, cold brew, finished with a coconut flavored soft whip topping (Non-alcoholic beverage)
• Butterfly Switcha: Specialty Mocktail made with lemonade, butterfly pea jasmine green tea, and a sprinkle of blue edible glitter (Non-alcoholic beverage)

• Eleuthera Euphoria: Disney Lookout Cay Signature Cocktail made with premium aged rum, pineapple smoothie and DOLE Whip
• Disney Lookout Cay Coffee Cup

Similar to Castaway Cay, all food items are inclusive and part of your cruise cost. Speciality drinks, like those listed in this food guide, are all at an additional cost. 

NEW Character Outfits for Lighthouse Point

Disney Cruise Line has shared concept art that shows all the Disney characters in their new Lighthouse Point character outfits. 

These outfits are all themed to the idea of “Junkanoo fun in the sun” as these designs are all inspired by this Bahamian celebration.

Previously, Disney had shared the looks of just Mickey and Minnie Mouse and now we have an idea of all the outfits for the entire crew!

Mickey and Minnie's new looks are designed by Bahamian fashion designer Theodore Elyett. The garments are inspired by the colorful spirit of Junkanoo, the country's signature festival featuring music and parades. See a look at the beautiful design for the outfits above!

Where is Lighthouse Point?

Just like Castaway Cay, Lighthouse Point is located in The Bahamas. More specifically, it is located on the island of Eleuthera. Lighthouse Point is in close proximity to Castaway Cay. This makes it convenient for Disney Cruise Line to have sailings with stops to both island destinations, as they are doing for the inaugural sailing to Lighthouse Point.

With the production of Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, Disney is really focusing on how to further benefit both the island as well as the Bahamians and community of Eleuthera. The three main focuses of preservation are Environment, Culture, and Community.

Environment – The goal for this project is to have as little effect to the natural environment as possible. With the current development design, Disney will actually only be using about 16% of the island's acreage. Even then, a lot of that percentage will be for areas that have little impact to the island itself. Such as areas for beach chairs, umbrellas, and support structures. With so much land that is being undeveloped, Disney is donating over 190 acres to the Bahamian people and government.

Culture – When designing Lookout Cay, Disney wanted to celebrate the culture of Eleuthera while capturing the spirit of the island and the Bahamians. When researching, Disney went directly to the source. Local artists and cultural experts assisted the Disney Imagineers as they explored different arts and cultural sites across the island.

Community – Disney not only cares for the island, but for the people as well. Over the years, Disney has supported the Bahamian community in a variety of ways. This new project only added to this effort by supporting small businesses, assisting in educational development, creating job opportunities, and assisting in emergency relief.

The Design of Lighthouse Point

The architectural designs around Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point were very much inspired by the island of Eleuthera. You can see the resemblance of different plants and shells through the beautiful colors and shapes that were used for the different structures and buildings.

You will see the spirit of the community shine throughout Lighthouse Point. Disney Imagineers partnered with artists, historians, and cultural ambassadors to learn more about The Bahamas and the people that live on these beautiful islands. Their learnings were then able to be incorporated into the designs as well as experiences around Lookout Cay. You'll find recreational and water areas that are inspired by the Bahamian street parade, Junkanoo. These areas are filled with beautiful colors and music that perfectly incorporate the festive spirit of this cherished parade. Pieces of art made by various Bahamian artists will be seen throughout gathering spaces and cabanas. These pieces include murals, sculptures, and more!

Lighthouse Point Experiences

While more details are promised to come in the future, we do have some knowledge of the experiences that are coming to Lighthouse Point.

Arts and Cultural Pavilion – At the center of Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, there will be an Arts and Cultural Pavilion. At the pavilion, Guests will have a chance to learn about and appreciate the different traditions and beauty that can be found within The Bahamas. This firsthand insight will be provided by local artists.

This pavilion will feature a Junkanoo workshop which will allow guests to learn all about the history, music, and the costumes of Junkanoo. Guests will even be able to make their own Junkanoo headpieces to take home! 

Port Adventures – Similar to Castaway Cay, Port Adventures will be available at Lighthouse Point. New adventures that we have yet to see from Disney Cruise Line will be available here at Eleuthera. These adventures were designed so Guests can further explore the culture and beauty of this island. To deepen the connection to the community, local tour operators were partnered with while designing these new adventures.

Premium Activities – Another similarity to Castaway Cay is the Cabana Rentals that will be available at Lookout Cay. Don't forget to take a look at and appreciate the beauty of these cabanas. Uniquely shaped, beautifully colored, and enhanced with art made by Bahamian artists. These beachside cabanas will be the perfect addition to your beach day!

Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point Entertainment

Lookout Cay will feature a Fun in the Sun Beach Bash, a dance party with Bahamian games featuring Disney songs with Bahamian beats behind it (like Rescue Rangers!) featuring pineapple ring toss, water brigades, hula hoops and more. 

There will also be a traditional parade put on by a local Junkanoo group which will also feature Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy.

Kids can enjoy the chance to Play in Nature which was created in partnership with Nat-Geo Kids. This program will teach kids about the critters on the island like the land crab, loggerhead turtle, and more. 

Sand Sculpting Creatures welcomes teens and tweens to learn how to sand sculpt a conk shell, birds, crabs, and more. Most of the youth activities ties into positive environmental messages.

There is also a specially designed nature trail that takes guests alongside beautiful natural cliffs, common wildlife spots, and signage that educates guests on the natural beauty of the island. 

Things to Do at Lighthouse Point

Adult-exclusive activities, family fun, a place for the littles… There is plenty for ALL to do at Lighthouse Point. Disney Cruise Line has the essentials covered so you can focus on having fun! Towels, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and food will all be waiting for you at Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. Here's what everyone can look forward to!

Adults

• Adult-Exclusive Beach – Take a moment (or longer) to enjoy the calm of the sea. Reach the ultimate level of relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of the other areas on the island. Sink into your lounge chair, sip on a drink, dip your toes in the water, and listen to the waves. This moment in paradise is for YOU.
• Beachside Cabanas – Your perfect beach day can go one step further with a private open-air cabana. These cabanas are available for rent at an additional charge and are located right on the adult-exclusive beach.
• Adult-Exclusive Bars – When thirst strikes, you have three adult-exclusive bars to choose from. These locations spread across Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. No matter where you are on the island or what activity you're currently enjoying, there will be a bar nearby when you're ready!
• Adult Market-Style Dining – Disney is calling this dining area “stylish” and a perfect place to grab island-style bites and drinks. Located right on the beach, you can continue to enjoy the island, your meal, and peaceful bliss in this adult-exclusive area.

Families

The family areas will be filled with life and scattered with inspiration from the island and the Bahamian people. You will be able to hear festive music, smell and taste the locally-inspired cuisine, and see beautiful colors and architecture. There's something for Guests of all ages to enjoy in these areas.

• Water Play Area – As seen in the picture, this water play area is bursting with color and has architectural designs inspired by The Bahamas. The interactive play area features two slides, water drums, and fountains.
• Family Beach – This beach is for all cruisers. Enjoy time with friends and family while you're here. This beach extends down the shoreline of Eleuthera making plenty of room for all.
• Games and Activities – Looking for fun, but want a break from the water? No problem! There is a variety of games and activities for everyone to enjoy at Lighthouse Point. You can head to places like the game pavilion, gaga pit, and volleyball court for additional fun away from the waves.
• Market-Style Dining – Located near the beach and water play area, it's easy and convenient to stop and grab a bite to eat when it's time for your crew to fill their bellies. This dining area will offer a variety of freshly grilled lunch offerings.

Kids

Little ones can enjoy their own island fun at the kids club. Trained Disney Cruise Line counselors will make sure that your little cruisers have a good time and stay safe. Fun activities and crafts will be available for the children to enjoy.

• Water Play Area – The kids club at Lookout Cay will feature a water play area inspired by The Little Mermaid! More details will be coming in the future about this play area, but we're sure that kids will have a great time splashing around here.
• Kids-Only Dining – More details are on their way about the kids-only dining area too. What we do know is that this will be a dining location that's dedicated just to the youngsters. What a fun thing for them!

Map of Lighthouse Point

We also now have a map of Disney's new Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. You can see where all of the various offerings listed above will be available on this private island retreat.

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