Lookout Cay At Lighthouse Point Looks Pretty Bad | Disney Cruiseline

Here are my thoughts about Disney’s new destination island Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point after watching all the previews and the first guests experience.
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[@Zoe-jx4yk]

I think most that had positive videos about the island were travel agents, and they didn’t wanna ruin their business but the reality is this island shouldn’t have opened up yet and it has a lot of work to do

[@misssugarcookie5645]

I would eat on the ship,the flies are disgusting,put me straight off when I watched the video, even more so if I was there in person.Flies at the food station are a sure recipe for sickness on the ship.Your comments about the food are totally correct.

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Exactly

[@noles154]

I just got off the cruise ship this morning....the second stop at this island the flies were 99% gone...they used some type of chemical to get rid of them

[@davidwelty9763]

This reminds me of my first impression of the entrance of California Adventure before they re-did the whole park. And as for that performance, Disney put the “Junk” in Junkanoo.

[@HONGRYGORL]

The islanders are famously resourceful with little capital. I don't know why you want to go to another country and not experience the culture. That is wierd.

[@disneyworldvacationer]

*update* Elderly got DENIED assistance back to the ship from Lookout Cay (reported by a guest that attended #LookoutCay AFTER the preview cruise). May not be a good time to visit the island if you have mobility issues until Disney gets their shit together. If you are someone who has a cruise to this island booked already or will be booking you are in a great position because you now have information so that you can plan accordingly. if it was me, and these issues were still present during your cruise, I would have a nice meal either at the buffet or in one of the restaurants on the ship before heading out and make it a point to get to the beach and be in the beautiful ocean the whole time and it will be amazing. Don’t forget, being on a Disney cruise ship is still an unbelievable and wonderful feeling and experience. And for those that were holding off on booking the Disney Treasure or other cruise ships in the Disney fleet that are not porting at Lookout Cay, now you don’t have to fear missing out on this island as it is not the best destination in Disney’s island options, Castaway is still king!

[@workinprogress9613]

I noticed in elsewhere that the push carts for little ones are plastic and sitting in the Sun!! I wonder how many kids got their legs and bottoms burned from it. Disney sure has let their standards down. I don't do Disney anymore anyway; but I certainly would not even consider this place.

[@CampbellzS0up]

It feels like DCL focused too much on "culture" and "the environment" and forgot that their customers are paying thousands of dollars (and more than other cruise lines!)...and that their guests want a relaxing and pampering island experience. - poster from DISboards who took the words out of my mouth

[@ccabus]

wow that fly situation is out of control.

[@tdadp]

What gets me is how do you have that walkway with no shade haven’t learned anything from the Bahamas. They added shade but most of all I don’t have benches for that walk ..

[@mikeortiz8411]

I totally agree on many of your points. The buildings look so basic and cheap they look like they used standard building materials your would find at Home Depot like your standard white windows. All of the furniture such as beach chairs, umbrellas, eating area, kids wagons and strollers all look like what you can find on Amazon or Walmart with no thought involved. They didn't even try to brand anything. If I'm going to spend $$$$ to visit a tropical island I want it to feel and see unique things and not something I can find back at home.

[@joeh23]

Sounds like a dream island for entomologists.

[@marla07860]

Were you on the cruise? I heard from others it good, yeah some issues, but DCL said not everything is be available and things will be fixed

[@peteri8924]

It was a cruise full of bloggers on a free trip or wanting freebies in the future form Disney so you expect a true review 😂

[@marla07860]

@@peteri8924 I got a true review actually from someone who has cruised 50 times or more with her family, who I know in person, is a nurse and part time TA also know others who weren't on a free trip and paid, did they have problems, yeah, but also said it was great

[@Siezaboo]

Currently have a cruise booked for the only time the Wish will be going to Lookout Cay in January 2025. Island looks beautiful but the long walk (not for me but for other families) and the flies look concering. I do hope they fix this soon. Thanks for the video! :)

[@disneyworldvacationer]

The fact that you aren’t going until then is fantastic! Because they either aren’t actually done working out those kinks and will do so or enough people will complain that these issues will be resolved by then. You did good. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@wshazbot62]

Saw another vlog, they timed the walk on the pier was 20 min -/+. Hopefully they will get trams

[@iuptubaman]

We are on the June 19th sailing going to Lookout Cay and the fly issue is a pretty major issue. The walk from the ship won’t be too bad, but the walk back will be rough. I’m curious to see how the next few stops go and see if anything improves before we sail!

[@disneyworldvacationer]

10 days from now gives them enough time to deal with this serious issue whether its some type of repellent or something as simple as serving the food in a different way/covering it up. Let me know how you like the island when you get back and I hope you have a wonderful time!

[@wshazbot62]

It’s a 20 min walk to the resort, hopefully they will get a tram

[@noles154]

I just got of the cruise ship this morning...the flies are 99% gone they resolved the issue with a chemical...the walk is long...but unless you are lard butt it's only half mile

[@noles154]

I just got of the cruise ship this morning...the flies are 99% gone they resolved the issue with a chemical...the walk is long...but unless you are lard butt it's only half mile and not that bad

[@saratullas5509]

We had this issue at Princess Cay on Carnival. We just ate on the ship and came back.. the only downside to that is the half mile walk. I would probably eat before we got off, spent some time on the island and then just called it a day and head back to the ship to eat again. Yikes for the price

[@kiwisun529]

Did the very minimum.

[@heatheragnew3845]

I’m sorry but the idea of putting Hawaiian/pacific cultures there just because it’s island and ocean culture is ridiculous. Disney is trying to respect and collaborate with the Bahamian culture and regardless of how well that’s done, the pacific cultures are from the completely opposite side of the world to the Caribbean ones.

[@CampbellzS0up]

Yet there’s a giant Moana feature in the middle of Epcot.

[@disneyworldvacationer]

You can respect the Bahamian culture AND put Disney touches from their movies like Moana all over their area of the island, doesn’t have to be one or the other. Mickey Mouse being there isn’t disrespectful, Neither is Moana, Mauis hook or even path lit torches on a beach ( I call them tiki torches but they can be Bahamian made torches, no problem there).

[@jameswesterman9283]

Anything Disney touches now is just garbage,, people need to figure that out

[@suziequeue2]

I am booked for both islands next year…Hope it improves! I am disappointed in the lack of shade, trams, seating.

[@disneyworldvacationer]

I’m hopefully that most of these concerns will be taken care of by then. Usually people who cruise Disney are really tuned into whats going on so if nothing changes, the bookings will drop which will force Disney to correct these mistakes real quick.

[@noles154]

I just got of the cruise ship this morning...the flies are 99% gone they resolved the issue with a chemical...the walk is long...but unless you are lard butt it's only half mile and not that bad

[@saratullas5509]

Don’t forget the flies

[@saratullas5509]

The food is COVERED in flies. It’s not even edible. Disney has a lot of work to do to make this a place worth going. That walk from the pier and the lack of shade is probably a huge no for a lot of people. And no tram for that walk! Yes there is one on the island but they need something for that pier. That’s the longest pier I’ve ever seen. Princess Cay through Carnival had the same food and the same issues with flies at their buffets too.

[@Zoe-jx4yk]

Wow I can’t believe some of these comments. I just got off the inaugural sailing and I think most people agree with everything in this video. The beach is beautiful. The water is clear. The sand are perfect but there’s so much they need to improve on. I didn’t hear anybody on the ship after we got back say that it was perfect and that they enjoyed it. There was a lot of negativity. There are things that will fix and the island will be great ONE DAY!!! But for most it was a nightmare. at least half of the ship didn’t even get off on the second day. There was an outbreak of Norovirus. I myself was miserable the last two days on the ship. I believe it was from the flies. Again the issues that I saw, including the very plain desert like views will be eventually updated. However, with all of that said, I agree with pretty much every sentiment in this video !!!!!! 😢

[@disneyworldvacationer]

Thanks for the report! Sorry you went through all that, hope you are feeling better. Sucks about the norovirus, hadn’t heard about that outbreak. I cannot believe Disney would serve you guys food like that. Hopefully you gave them some feedback about it, and it would be nice if they reach out to you with some sort of compensation or a discount/credit towards a future booking since it was a high full priced sailing with alot of things that weren’t ready or complete. Did you do any excursions?

[@alwaysbeingbelle4409]

Ugghhh…I am so bummed! We are 1st time cruisers and thought our young kiddo would love this, but these videos look terrible! We are going in just a couple of weeks and I’m seriously annoyed at how boring this looks. The food looks terrible, and the smoothie place closes at 3:00.

[@disneyworldvacationer]

I’ll tell you what. If I had it booked in a couple weeks like you I would be STOKED right now because there is 2 possibilities about how it goes. 1. Disney gets on this quick, does something about the flies and gets more transportation out there to make that initial walk a non issue. Or 2. You know this information beforehand and plan accordingly. The beach is still absolutely stunning so knowing that and experiencing it will and should be your main goal when you dock. Have a nice meal either at the buffet or a restaurant on the ship before heading out there so if the flies are still a thing, you won’t be hungry for it. Also, being on a Disney ship IS AMAZING! So get stoked! And be happy you have this info to plan accordingly :)

[@alwaysbeingbelle4409]

@@disneyworldvacationerthanks for the advice. Time will tell. I don’t understand how they can overlook the Disney theming so badly. The character meet-ups are great, but the rest of it doesn’t say Disney at all for the kids. 😢

[@disneyworldvacationer]

@@alwaysbeingbelle4409 What ship did you book? does it also go to Castaway Cay?

[@alwaysbeingbelle4409]

@@disneyworldvacationerMagic and no to Castaway. Just Lookout and Nassau. 😢

[@Taniere]

I get the complaints about the flies and the walk, but Lookout was always planned with the idea that the Bahamian culture would be the spotlight. Its not Disney's fault you dont find their particular cultural songs, dancing, and festive clothing alluring 😂.

[@disneyworldvacationer]

You are misunderstanding my point. Disney needs to make it more grandiose and put more money into the celebration. A few perfomers on trumpets is not enough. It should be a huge Bahamian celebration. My point in the video was, they spent barely any money on a few performers and clothing but the guest impact would’ve been greater spending that low budget on Disney things like a Maui hook & Moana boat. Had they made a bigger investment into the Junkanoo celebration, it would’ve be awesome.

[@tdadp]

I said the same thing I first watched all of the videos castaway kay here here I come

[@HONGRYGORL]

I think hating on the island's culture is xenophobic.

[@disneyworldvacationer]

I agree. No one should hate on any culture.

[@davidwelty9763]

I’m surprised Disney Prices wouldn’t make it easier for you to book another cruise line.

[@disneyworldvacationer]

I’m was never interested in cruising until I went on the Dream and got all the little Disney feels from the music playing all over the ship, to the themed shows and restaurants. I could care less about the party atmosphere of the other cruiselines. Because of that, the other cruise lines haven’t held my interest so I don’t consider them.

[@davidwelty9763]

@@disneyworldvacationer I have been on 3 Disney cruises which I enjoyed when my kids were little. I don’t like the party atmosphere of other lines either. This is why I cruise Holland America, Celebrity and Cunard. These are a dramatic step up from Carnaval, and Royal Caribbean. And not a belly flop contest to be seen.

[@disneyworldvacationer]

@@davidwelty9763 Interesting, I may have to look into it. The thing is, I don’t have kids but have been enjoying Disney as an adult. As a Disney lover, I feel like I’m going to miss the little Disney touches if I “jump ship”. But that’s without knowing ANYTHING about those cruiselines you mentioned so I will check out some videos on them, thanks for the suggestions!

[@donaldlewis567]

I don't get what Disney was thinking...no one is interested in booking this cruise to experience Bahamian culture. It is fine and all, but you book for Disney culture and fun. Too much give to the culture of the island instead of the culture of the ship. There should be a happy medium.

[@HONGRYGORL]

Let's just erase the culture of the island completely and turn it into a corporate hellscape

[@BAKER22-l4u]

@@HONGRYGORL wow do you have serious issues

[@hplovinmama631]

​@BBAKER22 Pretty sure they were being sarcastic because of the original comment.

[@baharaelena1990]

People are going to get sick because who knows “where the flies have been before they land on the food” I personally wouldn’t eat food with flies. Also snorkelling with zero Disney things to look at is disappointing - aside from the merchandise WHERE IS DISNEY? Where is the theming? Listen I am ALL for embracing another culture BUT people are paying for a DISNEY CRUISE - this island looks like it could be for any cruise line

[@rogercooley6]

Junk-anoo. It's in the name dude.

[@WestCoastCultured]

Fire everyone at Disney 😂😂. I like the Junkanoo theme, show just needs to be choreographed better. Also, it’s NOT Hawaii it can’t have “tiki torches”, or be “Moana” or “Frozen” themed. 😂🙄

[@disneyworldvacationer]

Sure you can. Just call the tiki torches bohemian fire sticks and draw Junkanoo shapes on it. If Mickey and Goofy are there, Moana and Frozen can be there too. The show needs more spectacle, it just feels small and low budget. The good thing I can say about it is the fact that Disney is starting to offer entertainment on the island so this could lead to bigger and better things.

[@noles154]

I just got of the cruise ship this morning...the flies are 99% gone they resolved the issue with a chemical...the walk is long...but unless you are lard butt it's only half mile and not that bad

[@Taniere]

Should I return my fly fan? I purchased one. I will be there on Thursday.

[@semagarcia8652]

Thanks for an honest review! We are heading there on our 10 day sailing next month and now nervous and shocked by what I’ve seen in all the previews so far! I think for me the biggest highlight is that beautiful beach! I’ve never been to one that beautiful yet! I already miss the Disney touch. No sebastian at the splash pads, only Mickey ears at the front. The only thing Disney are the characters. I’m not sure how to feel about this yet.

[@disneyworldvacationer]

10 day sailing is enough to get me excited! I hope and have a feeling there will be more to the island even as soon as a month from now. And I’ll tell you what, worst case scenario, you enjoy the breathtaking water and beach, and go back to all the beautiful Disney theming on the ship. Hope you have a wonderful trip! Please let me know your thoughts of it when you get back!

[@semagarcia8652]

⁠@@disneyworldvacationer true! I am super super excited! 45 days left lol! We are going to a lot of new ports and The Fantasy is awesome! We didn’t experience it enough on our first ever cruise last June. ❤ I am hoping for some of these kinks to be worked out! And also heard that they allow day passes? Idk what is happening lol. And yes I’ll let you know for sure!

[@peteri8924]

When the parks were built you are the kind of person who would hate Pirates, Country Bears, Space Mountain, Haunted Mansion, etc because they are not Disney and not full of Disney characters from movies. Disney isn't characters it's creativity and they lost that years ago so now slap an IP on some.thing and say it's more Disney

[@disneyworldvacationer]

@@peteri8924 False. Pirates is my favorite ride in all themeparks. I’m experienced and truthful enough to know the ip I mentioned would be better at the same level of investment they are making with the Junkanoo theme (and the lack of any theme on most of the buildings). If they are going to half ass the shows and the island, the ip would be much more successful on that level because it will be an extension of costuming, storytelling and prop work that already had budget spent on its conceptualization without using the current budget of Lookout Cay’s budget.

[@noles154]

I just got of the cruise ship this morning...the flies are 99% gone they resolved the issue with a chemical...the walk is long...but unless you are lard butt it's only half mile and not that bad

[@ChristopherDorobek]

Somebody commenting on something they haven't done is really embarrassing.

[@disneyworldvacationer]

Are you suggesting I eat food with flies on it before letting you know I don’t like it? Or walking in the heat on vacation? Or perhaps seeing crystal clear blue ocean and a beautiful beach to tell you that I do like that? The only thing you should be embarrassed by is your comment, not my opinions.

[@ChristopherDorobek]

@@disneyworldvacationer And defending something you have never experienced - ouch! Yuck!

[@CampbellzS0up]

Go spend thousands of dollars to go and review this trash island because obviously your eyes don’t work, sounds logical.

[@noles154]

I just got of the cruise ship this morning...the flies are 99% gone they resolved the issue with a chemical...the walk is long...but unless you are lard butt it's only half mile and not that bad

[@BAKER22-l4u]

It looks HORRIBLE, because IT IS!!