Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point Review & Other Disney Cruise Line News
I had the great opportunity to meet up with David Zanolla of Zanolla Travel to chat about his recent visit to Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. This Disney Cruise destination offers a new stop for guests looking for a catered Disney experience. We’ll discuss the beaches, activities, entertainment as well as the food & beverage. We’ll also take time to talk about a lot of new announcements by Disney Cruise Line to include four new ships, another new ship in collaboration with Oriental Land Company, the Disney Treasure coming out this year, the Disney Destiny now announced for November 20th of 2025, and the Disney Adventure mega ship, which sails out of Singapore also somewhere in 2025. And then there is the announcement in D23 of four new additional ships. Lots to talk about in this Disney Insights podcast as we set sail with the Disney Cruise Line.
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Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
Arrival & Departure
Rush Out Gush Out
Beaches & Cabanas
Food & Beverage
Walks and Nature Trails
Play-Play Pavilion
Goombay Cultural Center with “Sights and Sounds of Junkanoo”
Disney Treasure
We know many of the features of this new ship sailing at the end of the year.
Plaza de Coco
1923
This same restaurant concept from the Disney Wish will include sketches and props from adventure-themed Disney movies like Tarzan, The Lion King, Aladdin and more.
Worlds of Marvel
Suit up for 2 distinct nights of heroic dining at Worlds of Marvel. In the brand-new “Marvel Celebration of Heroes: Groot Remix,” follow Groot during his on-screen quest to throw the ultimate surprise party for his friend Rocket. Plus eat to the beat while listening to hit songs from the Guardians of the Galaxy movies’ Awesome Mix tapes and test your knowledge of all things Marvel with a fun-filled trivia game.
The film Mulan radiates throughout Jade Cricket Café
Heihei Café takes a tropical cue from Moana’s isle of Motunui.
Find the perfect treat at this larger-than-life ice cream parlor inspired by Jerry Jumbeaux Jr. from Zootopia. Bring an elephant-sized appetite as you browse a selection of more than 31 flavors of handmade gelato and ice cream, plus specialty treats, candies and more!
Sarabi, a unique lounge inspired by The Lion King.
Lounges include the following:
The Haunted Mansion Parlor
Skipper Society
Periscope Pub
Scat Cat Lounge
AquaMouse: Curse of the Golden Egg
Disney The Tale of Moana
This brand new show joins Beauty and the Beast as well as Disney Seas the Adventure.
Disney Destiny
General Information
- Four and Five Night Cruises to Bahamas and Western Caribbean
- Each cruise features a day at either Castaway Cay or Disney Lookout Cay. Some have both
- Bookings Open to Castaway club members starting September 6th, 2025. General bookings start September 12th.
Disney Destiny Offerings
The Black Panther Grand Hall
Cask and Canon. This is a pirate themed pub inspired by Pirates of the Caribbean.
Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King. A dining experience celebrating the music of Disney’s The Lion King.
“Disney Hercules” A new broadway-style show in The Walt Disney Theater
De Vil’s Piano lounge themed around 101 Dalmations and its infamous villain.
Edna A La Mode Sweets. The confectionary based on The Incredibles.
The Sanctum. The mystical world of Doctor Strange come to life in a lounge.
Edna Á La Mode Sweets
AquaMouse with a new storyline, “Sing a Silly Song,” which features Mickey and Minnie meeting up with famous Disney Villains.
Disney Adventure
The cruise line called Disney Imagination Garden “the emotional heart of the Disney Adventure — an enchanted valley, charming garden and open-air performance venue all in one.” DCL said the space will be “inspired by 100 years of heroic and heartwarming Disney adventures — from Moana on the high seas to Mowgli in the jungle.”
Grandma Tala’s Kitchen
Mowgli’s Eatery
• At Disney Discovery Reef, DCL said families “will shop and dine in an ethereal and ever-changing retreat evoking favorite aquatic characters and nautical stories from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios,” including “The Little Mermaid,” “Lilo & Stitch,” “Finding Nemo” and “Luca.”
• San Fransokyo Street will be inspired by the eclectic world of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Big Hero 6.” It will be a family entertainment area “pulsing with the energy and atmosphere of a vibrant street market,” Disney said. There will be interactive games and activities, shops and cinemas.
• Disney called Wayfinder Bay “an open-air oasis under the sun, where relaxation and exclusive entertainment await.” The poolside retreat will reflect the Pacific Islands-inspired artistry of “Moana.”
• Town Square will be a celebration of Disney royals, with shops, lounges, cafes, restaurants and entertainment venues inspired by “Tangled,” “Cinderella,” “Frozen,” “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” and “The Princess and the Frog.”
• Marvel Landing will feature superhero-themed attractions and experiences.
• Toy Story Place will be an “interactive play land with themed food venues and water play areas, where the world of Pixar’s Toy Story movies and shorts springs to life in surprising and inventive ways,” Disney said.
More Ships to Come
Announced at D23 was that four ships will be joining Disney Cruise Line’s ever-growing roster of award-winning ships sailing around the world. These new ships will arrive between 2027 and 2031. Five ships are currently in the fleet, with four others already in the works. These new, four additional ships will bring the fleet to a total of 13. The ship names, designs, and exciting itineraries are still in development.
While this will provide longer downtimes for ships as they rotate in and out of assignment, there is no evidence that any of the original ships will be removed or sold from the fleet.
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