Disney Cruise Line reveals 2024 Florida plans, new private island

new private island in the Bahamas.

Disney will begin sailing in June 2024 to its new private island, Eleuthera at Lighthouse Point in the Bahamas, with sailings on the Disney Fantasy from Port Canaveral and on the Disney Magic from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. Most of the summer 2024 sailings to the island will be from Port Everglades, with two from Port Canaveral – on June 8 and on July 25.

Lighthouse Point is Disney’s second private-island destination in the Bahamas, joining Castaway Cay, which Disney has used as a port of call since 1998. Castaway Cay will remain a Disney port of call for cruises from Port Canaveral and many from Port Everglades.

What does Disney say about its new Lighthouse Point private island?

Disney says it collaborated with local artists and advisers to create the destination.

The island has family and adults-only beaches, a Bahamian art and culture pavilion, nature and cultural tours, a family water play area, recreational activities, a themed kids’ club and family cabanas.

Disney said at least 90% of the destination’s electricity needs will be met by an onsite solar array. The pier was designed to avoid dredging, and elevated walkways will help limit any effect on the landscape.

Kevin Thomas, creative director of Walt Disney Imagineering, said, “We’re focused on low-density, sustainable development that protects and preserves the environment, allowing the site’s biodiversity to shine.”

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