FIRST LOOK Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point! Disney Cruise Line's NEW Private Bahamas Destination
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- First look at Disney Cruise Line's brand new Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point in June 2024! An exclusive DCL destination on the Bahamas island of Euluethera. We bring you along for a tour of Disney's Lookout Cay on its first ship of guests to visit! We booked this special preview cruise when it first went on sale and have been excited and curious to see and share this brand new Disney Cruise Line destination in the Bahamas. We walk the half mile pier, take the tram, see lots of Disney characters in their new, specialty made outfits for the island, watch a Junkanoo celebration, check out the family beach and adults only Serenity Bay beach, check out all three dining locations - True True BBQ and True True Too. And of course, swim in the crystal clear, sparkling emerald waters!! We bring you for a tour of everything that is open and available and share our thoughts about the good, the bad and the flies... ! A preview of something new will always be interesting and overall, we really enjoyed it, but there are definitely some kinks to be worked out still. Let me know what you thought and if you're looking forward to visiting Lookout Cay and taking your next Disney Cruise!
Oh gosh, they need to hand out the 5k medals at the end of the pier.
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On point!
They should extend the trams to the ship, that’s an awfully long walk! 😮
Castaway Cay never gets old. I’ve been there at least 13 times and can’t wait to go there again. Lookout Cay with the long walks and the flies doesn’t do it for me.
That pier is a dealbreaker for the entire trip.
The fly infestation killed me just watching 😭 to not mess with the environment there are so many organic ways to get rid of them. I’m sure they will figure it out but so sorry yall experience that! They have to run trams at least on the way back to the ship I could not imagine having tired kids and making them walk all the way back. Thank you for always being positive and patient I think that’s a huge part of having a great time at any Disney park, cruise or any Disney experience lol 🩵😊
Thanks for the honest review. The flies are not going to go away because they won’t be allowed to use chemicals as it’s a shared island. I also am happy to see the accurate timing of time from boat to beach. At an estimated 45-60 minutes (walk, tram, walk to beach) you are spending what could be 2 HOURS commuting on this beach. That’s just not worth it.
I’d say it’s about half hour to get to the beach/main area and half hour back, so probably a good hour total of travel time to get to the main section. And for sure, I’ll always give honest, fair and accurate reviews and info. Of course everyone can have different opinions, but mine will always be my honest opinions. 🩵 I wonder if there’s some sort of natural bug repellant system they can implement. There has to be a way 😂
They usually plant aromatic herbs or plants in the area that repel fly and mosquitoes
Fly tape is gross but works😂 I absolutely hate flies more than anything!!
I was bit by a horse fly on my lower calf during a 5k🥵😡 that was an awful experience 🪰
Forget the flies, just wait until dusk when the nose rums come out. Everyone will be leaving with bright red welts that itch like a b…h, this is not Florida, it is was a pristine natural island until the plastic Disney fiends arrived.
I have mobility issues I don't think I could do that walk and I can't believe they Disney thinks that families, older people and people with mobility issues could make that trek. It's just poor planning and probably cheaped out.
the situation with the flies would upset me, though...
I can’t imagine having to walk that long with small kids after a long hot day.
I've said it a million times, those character actors in those costumes must be so hot. Hats off...
They have high powered fans & the expensive ones have mini AC units. Plus appearances are limited to 15m. Disney character performers have it *much* better than other performers.
@@kpl-CA plus they use EZCoolDown vests.
Can’t imagine that walk back on the pier after long day .
You were very brave even attempting to eat after seeing all those flies around the food area, it made me feel sick. Both of you deserve a medal!
Water and beach looked amazing. I was just expecting more. The fly thing would annoy me. Just from watching I think I prefer Castaway Cay. Glad you had fun!
The flatness, decor, and emptiness of the whole thing had very much palm springs vibes
DEAR DISNEY EXECUTIVE WATCHING THIS: As a bit of an executive myself I appreciate the hard work and unique perspective, you’rclearly doing a post mortem after the failure of the Star Wars hotel. All the fake influencer/podcast marketing let you down. In the future look at videos LIKE THIS ONE. Two vloggers with a moderate sized but established fan base giving a real review of something they have affection for. They have a love and understanding but not blinders. Their critiques are given to build trust and drive improvement.
Promote this type of grassroots marketing in the future Michael Mouse!
Also dredge, no one is walking a half mile 😂
Yes Love Jackie and Sam and value their perspectives as I truly feel I can trust them to be closer to the truth.
Sorry, but like a LOT of Disneys new projects, this looks just…SO UNDERWHELMING….like, there’s the Beginning of a good idea…and then they just kind of half-ass everything and figure, “Ehh, we don’t have to try as hard to make a quality product as our competitors! We’re Disney! Our fans are suckers”
That water looks spectacular! The flies not so much. The walk/commute definitely could be a deal breaker for some.
Great review guys! It was such a pleasure getting to speak with you and Sam while waiting for Captain Mickey on board, thanks for being genuine and welcoming. Glad you had a great time!!
Yea such a pleasure seeing you guys on the ship and hope you had a fantastic rest of your cruise!!!
We sure did thank you again!!
Looks like a beautiful island, the water looks so pretty. The flies though, I’m not sure I could have eaten that. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Jackie and Sam- what a great opportunity to be the first guests. And you showed so much. All that you could - thank you!,
That water and huge stretch of beach sand was amazing. That’s what I would go for. You can eat later… especially on a cruise.
The water and beach look great. I think however, I may wait a bit before heading there on a cruise so that the foliage grows and they can work out the kinks. Thanks for taking us with you such a great video.
Definitely a ton of flies at Serenity Bay as well. We waved at you guys from the golf cart on the way back to the ship. Trust me, pushing mom’s wheelchair when we arrived was a killer. That bridge is rough, jeeze. Great video, as always!
The beach, the clear water and the sound of the waves take me back to our maldives stay last year, so beautiful
That clear water is so amazing!! The island sure looks pretty! But so surprised the tram doesn’t bring you back to the ship! Could hear you both a bit out of breath and you are both much younger than I! Also can’t imagine carrying kids or pushing them in strollers up and down the pier plus island walking!!
The water looked wonderful! The architecture of the buildings was awesome! Like you guys said, a lot of those issues will be resolved as they get more feedback. They may need more transportation between the ship and the entrance. Not everyone has young legs! All in all, there’s a good foundation to build on.
I was having a stressful day and your experience was my saving grace. Watching you walking on the beach and swimming in that beautiful water gave me the feeling that I was actually there. Flies, no thank you. Perhaps they could enclose those eating venues and provide a more comfortable controlled environment for dining.❤❤
I looked on Google maps and saw the port is in the same island as Princess Cay which is used by Princess and Carnival and girl when I saw those flies I had a flashback to when I went to Princess Cay where it was exactly the same! I ended up throwing out my food because I was so grossed out.
Flies, icky! Minnie was adorable! The water looked so beautiful! ❤
Love the color of that water!
Hi Jackie! Great video! Always exciting to go somewhere new. I was just wondering if you noticed how someone in a wheelchair would get over to the island? The trams aren’t wheelchair accessible (or at least I’ve never seen any that are). Just wondering because my husband is in a wheelchair & that would be a far way to push if there was no transportation over there. Disney is usually pretty good about offering accessible transportation but I just wanted to see if you noticed if anything was available?
Omg, that transported me. So relaxing.
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Beach and that clear water looked beautiful. Thanks for taking us there.
I wouldn’t like the flies on food either. They will fix that. I hope.
Another exceptional vlog. That water is STUNNING. You at the 17 min mark with the water behind you - it almost didn’t look real. Beautiful turquoise wow! Thanks for the honest review of Lookout. ❤❤
OOOO Jackie FANTASTIC! I LOVE cruising. Jackie Enjoy Every minute of it ALL. Thank You for sharing.
Hi guys that was such a long walk everything was beautiful loved the pineapple too cute thanks for sharing enjoyed have a wonderful time
And the island, and look so beautiful, and a water too
It's awesome for y'all to be able to experience this. The water is beautiful 😃 , the boardwalks are wow, and the characters of course are what make Disney. However, i think there is a bit to much walking involed in my opinion, but i have disabilities so i always think about stuff in that thinking. I loved the entertainment on the island, definitely more of a party island 🎉 However, eating out there would be a no for me, i would eat a snak before i left the ship and eat when got back on ship. I know eating food on a island is a great experience, but the ship has lots of food choices and you eat alot on the ship, so i would just eat on the ship, in my opinion. It leaves you more time to enjoy the island, and in this island, festivity shows. Especially, on this island, that was to many flies, plus the food wasn't grade A food 🫣 I live in Tennessee and we deal with flies all the time when eat outdoors, but not that bad 😮 They really need to get plant that repell flies around to food areas, plus better food options. After saying the only bad parts i saw now. I do have to say the WATER LOOKS SPECTACULAR 😃 Y'all, made the best of things like you always do and braved the food. It looks like it was still a interesting experience for all wo was there. Thanks for sharing. Be Safe Take Care 😊❤
I hope they have firstaid ready july-sept because people are going to be passing out from heat exhaustion and heatstroke on that long hot pier and lack of shade and AC throughout the entire area. And I have no words for the fly covered food. Thanks for taking one for the team you guys 🥰
It’s an island! Absolutely gorgeous. I can’t wait to swim in that water. Nothing else matters. However the fly situation is disturbing, hope they come up with a solution for that
Out of all the videos I have seen about Lookout Cay, yours is the best !!!!! Thank you Jackie and Sam. Great video. It looks like you had a great time and the view and weather are gorgeous !!!! Thank you for taking us for a tour of the new island and all the explanations you gave
I'm glad I'm going in Nov when the kinks will be worked out but that beach looks like absolute paradise, very excited to go
Really loved watching your review, so honest. I’m a little concerned about the accessibility of the beach. Hopefully they will get on top of those flies, I’m guessing this is the first time a ton of food appeared and the flies were there for it.
Like the fact that you have explained the decisions regarding environmental impact, as some seemed a little weird.
We are due out in 4 months to really excited to see how it develops
Hi Jackie and Sam!
This is the first video we watched from Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point 🛳️☀️🌴🌊
The water looks absolutely amazing! 🤩
The new vegetation will grow in a few years and the island will look more inviting.
It’s a shame about the 🪰🪰 situation, hopefully Disney will find a way to manage that.
Thank you so much for your honest review and for posting this video so quickly 🤗🤗
The golf carts are most likely for the concierge guests. I hope they will have something for people with mobility problems.
They are for mobility guest
Castaway Cay, still our favorite!!!! As always, thank you for the vlog, you guys are amazing. Stay enthused!!!!!!!🥰🥰
Thank you for your vlog…I booked the Dream for late February 2025 Concierge to celebrate my DH 65th birthday. Unfortunately, he has a respiratory condition, so that pier is scary, he will need a ride. I am wondering if you have a Cabana or Concierge guest can get a ride, even if they do not have accessibility issues.
Thank you for your very honest review. I am sure DCL will make adjustments and improvements.
Everything just looks so far apart and with no shade it looks so hot and sunny. Now it’s an island so it will be sunny and hot… but not much relief.
Thanks again, I love your Vlogs!!!🚢🌴😎👍🏻💫✨🌊
That water is beautiful!
It perfect for Lighthouse points marathons
Ahhhh! Cant wait! It looks beautiful as we thought it would. Hopefully they do take care of these flies though. I’m sure they will figure it out as always. I remember when the Wish first launched and the elevators had the issue with the buttons, lol! That’s the fun of being a “first” to experience. 😂🥳🤩
Hi ,
My name is Michelle. I absolutely love watching the part of your video of this blog when you show under the water , it’s just like being in a beautiful pool . I always fast forward to that part, lolol . I definitely agree that they have to do something about the flies . It’s really selling me on a Disney cruise which I never would have considered before, because of the cost . 🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️
Super excited to go still, but hopefully many of these issues and those others have shown will be improved by then.
Whoa!! Beautiful enjoy that water looks like a dream 😍
Thanks for being honest about the flies.
I watched a couple vlogs about this new island and your vlog by far was the best! And when you said you didn’t want to get out of the ocean, I was right there with ya! That water can’t be beat!! Thanks for the great video!
Well, I am so excited that y’all were one of the first people to ever visit lookout key. It looks so pretty. I can’t wait until everything grows in and the more mature area. On that note, I cannot deal with flies. They grossed me out. If I see a fly on any food, I will not eat it. You deserve this cruise Jackie, you and Sam. Can’t wait to see the rest of your cruise videos.
That long dock is going to be a huge issue when there is bad weather. Wouldn't want to be out there with lightning! And for those with physical issues (thinking about my arthritis!), it would make it impossible. Disney needed to do more thinking and finishing before opening this one. It's a huge no for me. But I did enjoy your video!
Yea we were thinking if it was bad weather, we’d just not get off! Whereas at Castway, bad weather wouldn’t stop us. That bridge might be scary with big waves and rain, lighting thunder. Curious to see how it goes, maybe they’d adjust the itinerary or something.
We’re on the Magic next May heading to Lookout Cay. Let me tell you that beach.. when you were walking through the crystal water, it is very apparent Disney knows the less human modification the happier Mother Nature is. That water is clear because of the distance the ship is, because Disney did their best to maintain nature, with minimalism. It shows and I cannot wait to get there! Thanks for uploading so quickly!
Thanks for taking us along! I think I would prefer castaway Cay. Too much walking! You guys are so cute. I love all your vlogs!
You’re the first of the vloggers we follow to post a video here. Thank you for sharing! The water looks amazing! We will be there next summer. Really hoping they figure out the fly problem by then.
Can’t wait to visit the new island my family and I.
Such an amazing place. I also love how colourful the buildings are and also the characters costumes.
Thanks for sharing, EPCOT was a disaster on the first day too. They will figure out the fly issue. What I think a problem is that will not go away is it taking 45 minutes from when you leave the ship to be on the beach at a private island. And yes only Disney would make you walk a half a mile to catch a tram and yet charge you 3xs the the price of the cruise carrier that has their private island just a few miles up the island.
Pass on the flies!
We chose to book our next cruise with a stop at Castaway and I’m glad we did. I’m sure the foliage will fill in and the fly situation will get under control at Lookout Cay over time but I’d like to give it that time for the kinks to get worked out. But someday I would love to get to that beach! The water is absolutely incredible!
Smart to give it time! Castaway is a solid choice, you know it’s gunna be good.
Wow! That ocean water is stunning. It looked like you were in a pool. I hope they clear up some of the issues on the island before my next Disney cruise. Would love to visit the new island.
Were there any little kids there? It has a real dystopian vibe with the adults all holding cameras while the characters dance.
that fly situation is crazy
it really was, and I haven't heard much about it improving yet either!
Have fun 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
That water looked so inviting ❤ … bit put off by all those flies though 😅
The island is beautiful.
It's so cool to see the Cay at Lookout! Perhaps the flies are so abundant because of all the new construction and after a while they'll be like ehh. That dress/ bike shorts outfit suits you!
that could be why! I have hope the fly problem will chill out over time. And thank you!!! I got the dress on the ship haha.
For a first look, it looked amazing. I hope to one day be able to take a cruise, but until then thank you and sam for taking us along. Always look forward to the next adventure. Much love.
OMG! Your videos never disappoint! I remember seeing something last yr about this and you were there! So cool and yes I agree since it's brand new it has to workout the kinks and find it's rhythm. But those beaches and ocean water 😮😮😮 I hope you guys still had fun though. 😊 I hope to take a cruise one day and experience all the things that I've seen from your videos! 😊
Nice, thanks for sharing! We're slated later this year on the Fantasy. I think you're the first to share this, great job Jackie.
I’m so curious how much it will change by then too! Hope you have the best time.
@@SuperEnthused My wife and I just finished watching your whole vid and it dawn on us that this is another Disney beta phase project that feels unrefined (until it does). We are set to go however, it will definitely be interesting. We truly appreciate sharing your experience as it helps sets realistic expectations. 😃
So what you are saying is eat lunch on the ship😂.. thank you for your honest review! The flies would have been an issue for me too:)
When we go next May we will have a big breakfast and skip lunch if they can’t get rid of the flies. Jackie and Sam always love your vlog’s!! Thank you for sharing! ❤❤
That beach looks amazing! I also love the look of all the buildings and the great character interactions and activities available. Clearly the food is a major pass until that fly issue gets resolved. Otherwise I’d say this is lovely
I agree...they need to take care of the fly problem. I'm certain they will. Gorgeous beach and water though!
You know the flies have been there since they took over the area they never planned to do anything and they can't do anything. They should have built indoor food places. It was built on the cheap.
Hey Jackie and Sam, I've been on two Disney cruses (lasts was the Fantasy in 2016), and with your video ans others I've seen, I agree that Castaway is better. Not a long walk to get to the trams. Its more lush and tropical, their Serenity Bay is larger, and better food with no flys. This one looks all concrete and sand (but maybe 5 years will look better with rhe plants) , but everything is still a long distance between places. The fly issue is a health concern and should of been taken care of before opening day. Looking forward to the rest of the videos! -Sam #2
Wow beautiful reminds me of the beach at Destin
It's beautiful, the water is Amazing. You know Disney will handle all the issues. It's still brand new, I say give a year and it will be a totally different experience. For now, we will just have to bring an electric fly swatter or one of those salt shooters😂😂..Maybe some jogging shoes for the dock, too 😂
How beautiful! I expected to see a mermaid on the rock as you were walking on that pier and the water was awesome! That beach is amazing! Wow, looks inviting and you guys got it almost all to yourselves.A cultural center, that’s pretty awesome. That’s nice to learn about the area. Too bad about the food- hopefully they will get it together better as they go along. That water is amazing . Ohh a rum dole whip- yummm 😋. Jackie- thank you as always for bringing us along. Loved it!
Love this video super enthused and all your videos make me smile.
Thank u Frank!
My wife and I were on the Magic for our honeymoon in Sept of 98. The ship was delayed for months from the builder, and we were starting to get worried our cruise would be cancelled. I think the ship was only a few weeks or a month old when we sailed. Hard to imagine that at that time the Magic was the 4th largest cruise ship in the world. Todays ships makes her look like a row boat. Would love to sail on her again. Castaway was very much the same with the landscaping in the beginning.
Wow, that is beautiful. Hope you two had fun. Looks amazing.
The character costumes! They all look so cute! 🤩 Love this vlog so much!
Thanks for bringing us along! Agreed, it looks a little sparse right now, but I would guess in that tropical environment with some good rain, those plants will leap up in a few years. Up here in the Midwest, when you plant perennials/trees, the saying is “first they sleep, then they creep, then they leap” over the course of three growing seasons. And that’s with freezing temps and snow! Really love your channel and your chemistry together. Thanks again!
Those glass toppers are so cute. I take them home, laminate them and make coasters out of them.
HAPPY for you both sharing
FUN TIMES 🎉❤🎉
The Caribbean 🐠🐙🐠Turquoise
Blue sea water is a Feast
for the Eyes
Difficult not to enjoy a Caribbean
Cruise 🪸🚢🪸
Cheers for many more 🤗
P.S. the fly’s 🪰 must be
have a solution 🤭
Oh my, that pier.
I am super enthused Lookout Cay has a Serenity Bay BBQ, that’s my jam! I want some steak and French flies. 😂 Beautiful water.
We've hit a few of these private islands. THis reminds me of MSC's private island as they are both in their infancy. Early on they can look a bit bare and desolate. It will look better eventually. That being said it will be hard to do this better than Royal Caribbean. Their private island has a very nice pool in the middle and fairly large water park. But they've been doing this for awhile. I kind of hate them pulling the $$ out of the local economies as those areas depend on that. But I get it..people feel safe on these islands. As always just to see/hear you perks my day up.
Maybe they need one of those little trollys that drives in both directions to go up and down the peir.
I had fun with my whole entire family when I went on a Disney dream cruise
Love love love this vlog. Looks like you and Sam had a wonderful time. We’re headed to your home town Tuesday for our cruise ! Keep up the great work!
Have a great cruise!!
Those flies!!!😮
I swear you were in a pool swimming until you showed the open ocean. Absolutely beautiful 💙
It literally looked like a pool!! I’ve never seen ocean THAT clear and bright.
Agree! I’ve been all over the Caribbean and Turks and Caicos is pretty close to this but wow was this water gorgeous!
Me too! The color of the ocean and the fisheye lens.
So happy for you guys, so fun being on a Cruise Ship, that is a part of the things I want to do on my list, I hope it takes place for me soon, 58 years old and I haven't fullfil my list in life I want to do, lol. Anyways you guys continue on having a fun time and a good time, God bless you my friends.
Wayne
California
I'm envious! I wish i Was on the Ship, too! Ilove the caribic,the Sea and the Islands! I wissen TH-cam and Sam all the best and and lot of fun!!!
I mein Wish!
A german tablet fights with the english language!
Good morning Jackie happy Saturday morning to you and I enjoy your channel and you are amazing
Oh my the water is amazing that is the most beautiful beach I've seen and I've seen a lot in the Caribbean. I don't know about the flyburger tho🤣🤣 it was an excessive amount. I need covers or something.
Like cover the burgers, do something! 😂
They need those fly bags that I seen on tik tok, you can catch hundreds at once. The water was very beautiful and drinks sound good. Bring foil to cover your food while you take a bite lol