Our HONEST REVIEW Of Disney's Lookout Cay At Lighthouse Point After Our First Visit! Is It Any Good?
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- We just arrived from our first ever visit to Disney's new Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point and we are sharing our RAW thoughts on this new destination! The good, the bad & the ugly!
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*IMPORTANT NOTE*
This is our first impressions after our FIRST visit to Lookout Cay. Some of our opinions do change after our second visit on this cruise! This island destination will change and evolve and we do see some positive changes during our second stop.
Your first impressions, blunt and stark,
Of Lookout Cay, left quite a mark.
Yet on your second cruise ashore,
You found some changes, if not more.
Evolving sights, with tweaks and tucks,
The island's charm, though still in flux.
The steps you've seen, a cautious nod,
But doubts remain upon the sod.
So here's to change, a tempered view,
From stark critique to thoughts anew.
Lookout Cay, in shifting tides,
May yet alter hearts and minds.
When will you post your second review?
Just saw on facebook post that in second visit less than 50% got off the ship.
Also starting to see some reports of shark sightings…have you heard this?
I love how unapologetically honest Koda is.
Me too!
She’s so cute.
She's a gem! Lol we need more of her!
“I’ve seen roadkill with less flies on it”! Koda telling it like it is!
18:47
This island is an unfinished mess. Thanks for being HONEST Adrian. The “influencers” keep saying it’s relaxing which has become an excuse for offering less on this island. This focus on “relaxation” hides that there are no high quality activities to do or Disney themed amenities.
It is relaxing but it lacks the Disney touch and feel that castaway has sadly.
I mean All Ears did say in their video that the bugs were a problem. They just chose to focus on the positive.
@@xatuyou8045 they got a free cruise they focused on what keeps them getting more. Adrian paid.
Agreed. "Relaxing". That can be any beach and for a lot less money. lol
The comment about protecting the corals was very important! I hope someone calls that to Disney's attention. I know they're getting lots of feedback about flies, but I hope they hear about this before the coral is permanently damaged!
If we attempt to save everything and everyone we will eventually lose our privileged lives.
Lives so privileged we have the power to focus on insignificant issues in the grand scheme of things.
@@alwaysskeptical7221saving coral is not insignificant, it provides an ecosystem for underwater creatures.
Coral like many things is part of a bigger picture so by protecting them you are protecting other species too.
Lookout cay seems rushed and very underwhelming. At this point I’d pick castaway 10 times out of 10 to go to. I wouldn’t book a cruise that goes there right now.
For me right now Castaway is still my favorite and I wouldn’t go out of my way to book a cruise JUST for Lookout. I’d happily do a cruise that includes Lookout AND Castaway
I just realized what we were supposed to “Lookout” for…the flies! 😮
How could anyone eat any of that food after seeing the flies. You can imagine what went on when they were preparing the food if they let you see al those flies. What didnt you see. I would of never considered eating that food. Do you know what flies leave behind no thank you. Thank you for giving your honest review as always.
Not only what the flies leave behind but the fact they vomit on anything they plan to eat so they can suck it up!! Sorry this thought turned my stomach just typing it.
We were on this cruise with you guys. 100% the cruise snobs were out in full force. We have never met so many unfriendly and unhappy people on a cruise before. My daughters were thrilled to meet you guys
Oh HELL no. My family and I were gonna book for this and drop a lot of money but we ain’t spending thousands of dollars for no fly poop buffet NO THANKS DISNEY!!! Disney has just gone downhill I hate to say it. Disney used to be my biggest escape from life and now it’s just another reflection of how poopy life is. Thanks TP for the great video. Great to see Koda putting in her thoughts as well!! Love seeing you two together
THIS is why I keep coming back to your videos. You can see that you aren’t dismissive of what went wrong, while simultaneously acknowledging that it is going to change and (hopefully) improve over time.
I’m looking forward to hearing what changed on your second visit, and this makes me more hopeful for our visit in November!
I’m so impressed by how detail oriented Koda is … thanks guys for the great review as always
Regarding the buildings missing something, it looks like a Midwest water park to me. It’s clear this was done quick and on the cheap.
I would firm cancel if this was going to be what it is. We have a cruise in April on the magic. I hope they fix it or we are cancelling.
COME ON, this is not a budget vacation. Want a cruise to FLY ISLAND? Off the ship down a long cement plank to a HOT island swarming with flies. No place to find shade, no place to sit, no food without flies. Cruisers feel like they are experiencing a Castaway nightmare in the hot sun. Shame on Disney...another FAIL.
You are right. Currently Disney is charging top dollar but providing the minimum for it. We see this here & in their parks & movies too. Well at least they are consistent, too bad it’s consistently bad.
I don’t blame Koda for not eating on the island. I would not have eaten either 🤮 Sorry to hear that there were flies also on the ship! Is Disney serious with this? Unacceptable!
The flies alone is a huge health issue. They would be shutdown on mainland..
Your honesty is absolutely amazing and appreciated!!
I’m glad you called out all the cruising snobs!🥵
The island is new and the kinks will eventually get worked out. Always a pleasure ❤
It's nice to see Koda open up more.
I appreciate all of the honest feedback. The good and the bad. I am sad to hear how many folks were so vocal about their displeasure over tiny things, especially when cast members work so hard! I love knowing you both are always good to cast members and other cruisers.
When Dr Seuss visits Lookout Cay:
In a place called Lookout Cay, by the sea so blue,
Disney’s Cruise Line stops, with a magical crew.
With Mickey and Minnie, and Goofy in tow,
To Lighthouse Point, where the trade winds blow.
The ship it did anchor, the fun was set free,
But oh, what a surprise, what a sight did we see!
For buzzing about, with a hum and a sway,
Were flies, oh so many, disrupting the day.
They landed on food, on treats, and on drinks,
Causing frowns, causing scowls, and a whole lot of blinks.
Mickey exclaimed, “Oh, what shall we do?
These flies are a bother to me and to you!”
But Minnie, so clever, she hatched a grand plan,
“To the rescue, we’ll call our good friend, Peter Pan!”
With a sprinkle of pixie dust, he swooped in to say,
“I’ll whisk these flies off to Neverland Bay!”
The guests cheered and clapped, the flies flew away,
And joy was restored to Lookout Cay.
With laughter and smiles, the fun did resume,
As Disney brought magic to every room.
So remember the tale of the flies that did try,
To spoil the fun under the sun and the sky.
But with Disney on board, magic always prevails,
At Lookout Cay, in the wind and the sails!
This was so cool to read!
Adorable!
Thank you Adrian and Koda for giving your honest opinions on the island. Can’t wait to see the changes on the second day!! ❣️❣️❣️
Shade seems to be a problem with Disney! Heard the same thing about the Epcot make over.
That’s why I love your videos, your honesty. My family and I will not be going anytime soon. Just cause of the flies…Hopefully they’ll fix that soon.
I got pissed when i saw the beach chairs. They are the plastic straps. What the hell disney, no one want to lay or sit on straps. Where are those amazing beach chairs and loungers that are comfy mesh, which won’t get warp and destroyed by previous users. Strap chairs are what I expect at my apartment poolside or at the resort hotels not at a private Disney beach destination during a cruise.
Here’s the thing, plain and simple: this island is part of the new Disney Co. Profit above all cost! I’ve been in the hospitality industry for more than 15 years, we saw the same when Marriott bought The Ritz-Carlron brand, it went from luxury at all costs to profit at all costs.
And to the “bougie” ppl it is never ok to belittle cast members It is not their fault, but I put myself on these ppl shoes for a second and I can understand their frustration, they paid $10k,$15k,$20k!!! They shouldn't have to deal with any of those issues.
Cost cut and cheap building from Disney its what bring in the company down.
The fact that the flies made it back on the ship is disgusting and shocking. I don’t think anyone else has mentioned or showed this. Hopefully Disney will do something about it. It’s really unsanitary.
I’ve seen a few videos people shot from their dockside balconies and you could see flies buzzing around the shot. Crazy they made it out that far.
I watched a Ben and David video & they showed the flies on the food too. In fact I saw dead ones in the food on the buffet, I even backed it up to make sure that is what I saw & it was!! Yuck!!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and videos .I’ve never been on a cruise but hope to in the near future these videos are useful and I enjoy watching thank you both❤
Thank you for mentioning the cast members 😊
I'm going in November and after seeing the various videos I know what to expect and I'm definitely looking forward to that gorgeous beach. I think that it goes to show that being the first ones at a new venue isn't always the best idea
I wouldn't have eaten anything either. Yikes!
Needs more shade and more seating for both eating and the beach. Those flies are disgusting and unacceptable. It looks pretty boring in general, but I imagine it’ll look so much nicer when the foliage matures. IMO, you don’t need to apologize for not being gung-ho DCL 100% of the time. Disney should not have left the staff alone to figure it out. That’s ridiculous! 🤣
I (Fain) didnt eat on the island as well
Hopefully you get to go back at some point and enjoy the new food! It was quite tasty
I was thinking about booking a cruise to Lookout in February for my husband’s 40th birthday - but in its current state there is no way.
Thank you for your review, what scares me are the damn flies found their way to Flos!
Those things will lay eggs & now the Fantasy will need to be inspected by the board of health!!
We have cancelled our cruise for next Feb on the fantasy! We are booking 8 nights at Fort Wilderness
This has been the 4th cruise blog I watched & those flies have ruined the magic for us
Thank you so much for you and Kotas honest opinion 😎😎
I really hope they take care of the ship.
Absolutely love your honesty! You are my people.
“You would think you were in Professor Lupins class” 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Thank you for your honesty - these videos are so helpful!!
Hahahahah “you’d think you were in professor Lupins class!” KODA you’re hilarious 😆 -
aside from the merchandise and the characters in the show is there any Disney theming on the island?
- I’d be nervous to eat food covered in flies because you don’t know where they’ve been beforehand if you catch my drift and I wouldn’t want to risk getting sick
Not really. We saw one hidden Mickey in the ceiling of the cultural center. There’s sabastian and a few fish in the kids only splash pad. But that’s it
@@ThemeParkExpressI’m all for embracing a new culture but honestly takeaway the merch and the characters and you could have been at any cruise destination- I think my only issue is if I’m paying for a Disney cruise 🚢 I’d expect the Disney theming and from your video I’m just not seeing it. MASSIVELY appreciate your honesty
I agree. I have legitimately learned who are social media influencers who say nothing wrong now and those who are honest based upon…this what Disney presented
Super appreciate your honesty. Really hope Disney up their game here!
Thank you so much for your honest review, I am scheduled to cruise there next year, I hope the fly issue is fixed
IMHO it's like the first few years after the Polynesian resort opened. None of the plants had matured, everything was new, routines for the staff hadn't jelled yet, and insect controls hadn't been well established. For example, the Luau drinks while waiting to be seated were served from large punch bowls on portable tables and absolutely swarming with bees (Blue Hawaiians)
I’m really hoping that this will play out similarly where this is the worst the destination will be and will only continue to improve with each sailing after this.
That's so true. It doesn't seem like you're visiting a Disney destination.
Yes, opening should have been delayed.
I love hearing Koda's true review. She needs to be there with you more often. ❤
Thank you for sharing your detailed insight on the flies we appreciate your honesty.
Also living in Florida, I know what you mean. I watched several videos. I first wanna say I thank you for your honesty and yeah, I can handle all those flies. I’ve been here in Florida long enough to know whether there’s certain parks certain places where you can have a picnic where it is not gonna workbecause of that, so thank you for being honest some of the other bloggers touched it didn’t make a big deal about it, but if I saw flies in my food, wouldn’t be eating there so thank you
Honestly, this feels like a place that will be awesome in a decade, once the vegetation has filled in/up and Disney has had a couple years to iron out the problems. This is a large part of the reason I don't cruise new ships until at least a year after. I would rather have the completed vision than the first view.
To me it’s concerning they didn’t do a dry run or three. Prior to the guest coming for previews.
I would lose it with all the flies, those swarms were disgusting, I would not want anything to do with the open food either.
Thanks for your honest opinion. We will be going next April. Hopefully all kinks worked out by then. In fact I trust Disney will work it out. And my favorite thing to do with the drinks on board is to mix the pomegranate vitamin water with sprite 😂😂😂
Loving Koda in this episode!!! My mother and I both really enjoy her commentary she has great options. I’d love to hear more from Koda in other videos.
Princess Cruise has a stop there, I wonder if there is a fly problem in their area
Thank you both for being honest! We appreciate your videos, they have helped us so much! We have been anxiously awaiting your feedback on this island as we have a cruise booked there & had major reservations. I think for now, we will switch to Castaway until Disney fixes these problems.
I love the way you guys are true to yourselves. It sounds like the negatives about the island are mostly growing pains. Unfortunately, there are jerks no matter where you go.
It’ll be interesting to see how they overcome the fly problem.
Es ist deine Sache wie der Kanal heißt Silas😊 War schön dich beim Holiday Park Fan Day am Wochenende zu sehen.
Going to pack some food covers for when I visit Lookout in October.
Oh this is refreshing seeing an honest review.
This rollout has been a complete failure!
Yeah I think just go to the Castaway C, for first time cruising. Let the new place get adjusted for a bit. Going beginning of next year once my Mom recovers from her breast cancer stuff.
The flies were on the ship????
So much for not disturbing the natural environment. I can't think of a better way for the island to say, "Go Away Mouse"
I saw another U- tuber who visited the that place and I agree with Koda no well in **** would eat there cause of the flies!!!
When I saw the plants Disney had put in there are better plants down at my Home Depot. They could have spent more at least in a few places and had more mature plants & trees and provided some shade.
The pink sand is beautiful but some of the other beaches I saw on other videos were not nice looking.
Those poor people dressed in those character costumes must have been suffocating. They should have had a time like when you arrive until 11:00 then 3:00 to leaving time, at least that might not be the hottest time of the day.
It’s awful that people are not being told to leave all the coral & any wildlife alone. Look don’t touch!!! Period no exceptions. Shame on Disney for not doing this.
Yes it’s sad some people are so entitled. Your on vacation relax.
Everyone is new at one point in their job even the entitled ones & they should be reminded of that, unless mommy & daddy supported them through life.
I saw in another video there were dead flies in some off their rice, I backed it up to make sure I really saw that & yes they were dead.
Thanks for being honest & not shilling for Disney just because it’s Disney.
Shout out to Koda. She’s a G.
1st thing, I love those ears! From your previous video, I don't think the walk is bad, the issue is having to then get on a tram (for most) to get to the beach. I am a fan of MSC's Ocean Cay and understand trees will grow in and not every island needs a water park, but for the price of a Disney Cruise and expectations, Lookout Cay looks very underwhelming. There was nothing there that makes it a must and some areas look very cramped even for smaller ships.
I also wish some cruise lines like Disney who have the land, lean on Tropical Retreat/Cabins/Glamping surrounded by trails.
Disgusted is the only word for that. You expect MORE from DISNEY! Roadkill, that's a great line. 😅
My family is going on a Disney cruise in September/October 2025 and I got to choose whether we went to Lighthouse Point or if we went on the Treasure. I’m kinda glad I chose the Treasure. I think this island needs a few years to evolve before I’m willing to go visit it. Also my parents are in their 50s and my dad has a lot of medical issues from having cancer so the lack of shade and the amount of walking would be almost too much for them.
Thank you for the honest revue. It would actually be a brilliant idea for Disney to swap the Family and Serenity cabanas. They could change Serenity Bay BBQ to True True Three.
The work to bring out the Bahamian culture and the elevated walkways to save the environment is wonderful! Yeah Disney! But the flies, ugh! It also looks like an umbrella and lots and lots of 💦 water is a necessity. The ocean water looked crystal, crystal clear and beautiful! The flies, ugh! Couldn’t have eaten no matter how hungry I was. I imagine this was the first time those flies had such a feast in their lives! Disney needs to step that up, double that up, triple that up! There are all sorts of things you can use to get rid of the “vermin” and they need to speed that up quickly! Good to see they have vans from the cruise ship ack and forth, over the dock (for disabled?) Anyway I am booking a cruise in a couple of months for next year and this sounds pretty good! Maybe they could add large Disney type signs around the area, reflecting the culture, but also reflecting Disney! Love your vlog and the review! Keep up the good work!
It looks very unfinished. And that 1/2 mile walk will deter people from wanting to go if they don't know it's not that bad. We had the choice of a cruise that goes to castaway or lookout and after reviewing your video we went with castaway
Love the Harry Potter reference Koda😂😂😂
Thank you for this review, we have a disney cruise on the Dream booked for Dec. I am worried about not finding chairs ! Thanks for the honesty
Overall from seeing all the videos I do think they also should have waited to open. Looks like they relied too much on the locals and did not collaborate with the Imagineers for the finishing touches. There many small things they can fix to make it more Disney. Everything looked unfinished and rushed. To many things to list to fix. The furniture like the Beach chairs and eating areas tables and chairs and bar stools looks cheap and from big box stores. Nothing unique about them. As a Graphic Designer the signage looks so basic and could be improved, they can add more maps and larger signs. The Merch Stores seem to small and few. They need more logistical storage areas for example to store the pallets of water bottles. They need to net off the food areas.
Best stateroom on Fantasy, other than kids from the teen club banging on your door at random, and oftentimes in the middle of the night. That ain't no woodpecker. That's some little jackwagon thinking they're being funny around their "friends."
“Big @$$” Fans…..Disney Family friendly 😂…Bob Igers new title lord of the Flies😂
I'd be likr Dakota...there's no way i would have eaten 🤮
Thanks for your honest review. I realize it’s not a private island. I’ve heard that locals are able to get a day pass to the Disney area. Is this true?
I noticed you were upset about the new islands, not having power aid ,So the only reason that castaway has power aid is because of the 5K .
So you’re saying we should wait and go in 5 years when it’s actually done🥴😂
Seeing your video and other bloggers , just wanted to share that carnival has a part of that island as there private island n it has the same problem with flies on the buffet area ..
On a Disney cruise do you still have the option to stay on the ship? Im going on my first Disney cruise and don’t really want to stay on the island long.
You do have the option to stay on board. You don’t have to go on the island at all if you do not desire
In all honesty, with the flies. If you saw what was happening in the factories where your food comes from. Yeah, it's a small deal breaker.
Disney didn't need another private island. They could have developed more of Castaway Cay if they needed more space. They've just created more problems for themselves because eventually everyone is just going to stay on the ship for this port. It's just not worth it.
Please oh please let it get better! I cannot reschedule our cruise in October...
They need a fly vacuum. So gross!
Thank you for being honest. I lost a lot of respect for other vloggers only talking about the positives. The flies are the major thing that got me when some people weren’t mentioning it and acting like we couldn’t see them on the screen. 🤦🏻♀️
Oh see I would not have been able to keep my mouth shut with the Karen’s who needed to complain about the little things . I have no patience for that sort of entitled behavior. It is a brand new destination . Cut them some slack ! Give it a few months , they will work it all out. Have some GRACE people ! It is already a nasty world, let’s show each other grace and kindness !
And that wasn’t aimed at YOUR review ! From all of the videos I have seen, I agree 100000% w you lol. (I was ticked off with the snobby entitled people you mentioned..) I think the water looks BEAUTIFUL and I saw a ton of open chairs on the one side of the beach. I just agree that Disney rushed it. It was not ready,but it will get better with each passing week I’m sure. And in a few years when all the vegetation is grown in, it’ll be amazing . Cannot wait for your next videos !! We sail on the Fantasy in 55 days!
I’m not saying I agree with entitled people, but Disney is charging full price for experience. People are allowed to vent their frustrations. Where was the grace on the price?
@@CampbellzS0up oh I agree on that but I’m referring to the people who complain when the bbq opens at 1131 rather than 1130…on the first day…when the crew is also experiencing the island for the first time. That is entitled and just nasty. Imagine the stress those crew members must have felt. People need to take a deep breath, realize that in the scheme of things it isn’t that big of deal when it comes to things like that . And it just comes down to kindness and compassion .
Love the og Platinum lanyards
I don’t blame Koda! I wouldn’t have eaten the fly infested food either! Absolutely disgusting! Disney shouldn’t have opened this place up with all the flies til this problem was taken care of.
I don’t think I would have eaten either gross
Flies migrating to the ship tells us that the problem is extreme.
They should have had several trial runs but based on those construction photos from 60 days ago, they probably had no time, which is an egg on their face. Wish launch part 2
Fly season in the Bahamas is may to October
As a Cuban Born girl, I wouldn’t be worried about the flies hahahah just my opinion. I’m in a Disney Cruise, that’s what is important to me ❤
Looks like Fyre Festival done by Disney.
Kids I love your ears! Are they new on this cruise?
On your return can you investigate accessibility options I heard many complaints that they were lacking or non existent and that they were never informed until they reached the beach and had to turn around and go back to the ship. I am genuinely curious and concerned because it isn’t really discussed.
I think Serenity Bay is where it is to make food and bar service easier … on Disney. Given that the beach with the family cabanas there isn’t great either, it would have made more sense for it to be for adults. But if they couldn’t put food and bars there (and given the fly situation, maybe it’s better they didn’t), what do you put there? Maybe families that may need to get back to the ship? That’s what I imagine Disney might have been thinking.
To me, the buildings all look like a local outlet mall, so much that I posted examples on Reddit. That, and the fact that Coco Cat exists, just suggest a lack of real inspiration from Disney. Maybe because the island isn’t theirs, they opened Lookout Cay with the bare minimum to handle the cruisers while they CLOSE Castaway Cay for major reimagining? I don’t know, but I would have expected Disney to do something more like Coco Cay than what we got.
Thank you for being honest.
Thanks for the info. Its still worth knowing before and after videos.
Glad it was helpful!
I love that you guys are real with Positives and Negatives. I am going in October 2025 so will see how it is then. I heard flies situation has got better. Good to know about characters. Others said they saw none