Lighthouse Point, Disney Cruise Line‘s newest destination located on Eleuthera’s southernmost tip is now home to vibrant Junkanoo celebrations at Disney Lookout Cay. In “Rush! A Junkanoo Celebration,” local Junkanooes sound a conch shell, inviting guests to join a colorful parade of dancing and music, culminating at the Goombay Cultural Center with Mickey Mouse and friends. Junkanoo is a local Bahamian festival that is packed with joyous music and vibrant parades.
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The Play-Play Pavilion hosts the Disney Fun in the Sun Beach Bash, where guests enjoy games with Disney characters to Bahamian renditions of Disney tunes. Activities like Goofy’s Limbo, Pluto’s Pineapple Ring Toss, and Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Water Brigade ensure fun for all. There is even a fun activity for kids, where they will make a headband to wear as part of the celebration!
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Music is a central element of the experience at Disney Lookout Cay, featuring performances by musicians and artists from Eleuthera and The Bahamas. Guests can enjoy an original song, “Ery’ting Cool,” produced in collaboration with Walt Disney Imagineering and local producers. Adding to the festive spirit, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Pluto, Chip ‘n’ Dale sport brand-new, tropical looks created by Bahamian fashion designer Theodore Elyett. These couture designs, featuring prints, patterns, and textures made from natural Bahamian materials like raffia, beautifully capture the essence of Junkanoo.
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