Disney Cruise Line and ESPN Partner to Expand Play Project in the Bahamas

Disney Cruise Line Expands “The Play Project” Bringing New Sports Facilities to Youth Across The Bahamas

Disney magic is not just sailing the seas, it is making waves on land too. Disney Cruise Line has announced a major expansion of its “Play Project,” a community-driven initiative aimed at upgrading youth sports facilities across The Bahamas and creating more spaces for kids to play, learn, and grow.

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Originally launched alongside the opening of Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point in 2024, the Play Project started with a mission to support local communities in Eleuthera. Now, that mission is growing, with new projects underway in Nassau and Abaco, bringing refurbished baseball fields, basketball courts, and track and field spaces to even more young athletes.

In its first year alone, the initiative transformed play spaces at six primary schools in South and Central Eleuthera, thanks in part to more than 230 Disney VoluntEARS who worked side by side with local communities. The result has been more than 32,000 hours of annual play for children, turning once-overlooked spaces into vibrant hubs of activity.

Now entering its next phase, Disney is teaming up with ESPN through its “Take Back Sports” initiative, which focuses on removing barriers to youth sports participation. The collaboration aims to provide resources for athletes, parents, and coaches while making sports more accessible, inclusive, and fun.

This expansion will also include partnerships with local organizations, including the Buddy Hield Foundation in Nassau, where a full revitalization of sports facilities at Woodcock Primary School is planned. The project will culminate in a community basketball tournament hosted by Bahamian NBA star Buddy Hield, bringing a big-league moment to the local court.

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Additional “build days” are scheduled throughout the summer in Abaco and Nassau, where Disney teams and community members will come together to continue developing these play spaces. From resurfaced courts to new equipment and upgraded fields, the goal is simple but powerful, to give kids more opportunities to be active and connected.

By August 2026, even more students across The Bahamas will have access to these enhanced facilities, continuing Disney Cruise Line’s growing commitment to the communities it visits year-round.

It is a reminder that while Disney Cruise Line may be known for unforgettable vacations, some of its most meaningful impact happens far beyond the decks, right where communities live, play, and dream.

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