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Has Disney Lookout Cay Improved Since Opening? Are The Flies GONE?! Lighthouse Point 3 Month Update!

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πŸ‘οΈ 45K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 24:20

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a three month update on Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, comparing the current experience to their initial visit. The video documents various infrastructure improvements, including the addition of a welcome sign, a directory, designated cart queues, and paved roads. The creator notes that the island features significantly more vegetation and new amenities such as sand wheelchairs and character photo opportunities for Goofy and Donald. While the creator finds the beaches and water quality to be excellent, they observe that the fly situation remains a challenge. Although large fans are provided in dining areas, the creator reports being swarmed by flies while eating. The video concludes that the island has seen substantial progress in organization and aesthetics, though the creator suggests visiting on smaller ships for a less crowded experience. They recommend planning for flies by covering food or sitting near fans, despite the improvements made to the overall destination.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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A Nibble
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the last time we were here we weren't overly impressed it's a beautiful island and the beaches are amazing but the infrastructure itself and the way everything is set up was kind of lacking

overall the answer is a resounding yes is it my preferred Island destination with Disney no but I am very happy to say that I will be happy to go back at any time

the smaller ships are definitely the way to go when it comes to Lookout key

I can't wait to go back and if these videos do well enough we will plan another visit for a one-year update

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Sit next to one of the big fans if possible and cover your food as you walk back to the covered seating to avoid flies
βœ“Grab a wagon early if you have kids, as they are first come first serve
βœ“Visit for the first time on a smaller ship for a better experience

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Long pier walk β€” Know it's for conservation to protect coral reefs
Flies during meals β€” Plan for flies, sit near fans, cover food
Crowds at water play area β€” Walk to far right of beach for more secluded area

Questions This Creator Answers

QHas Disney Lookout Cay improved since opening?
QAre the flies gone?
QWhat has changed at Lighthouse Point after 3 months?

Topics Covered

Port Destination2Β½ Happy BaconExcursions1Β½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Lighthouse Point2 Happy Bacon
Top: Snorkeling and other boat excursions
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