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Disney Cruise Line has completed its purchase of the Lighthouse Point property and signed a Heads of Agreement with the government of The Bahamas.

The Bahamas Department of Environmental Planning and Protection issued a Certificate of Environmental Clearance for the project in November 2021. In addition to its own animal and conservation experts, Disney assembled a team of highly qualified and experienced scientists and other professionals from The Bahamas and abroad who spent more than three years developing a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan. The EIA and EMP are based on extensive field work, robust data collection and analysis, direct engagement with those who have studied the site and the species observed there and a review of available literature.

The design for Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point will be inspired by the natural environment and rooted in the culture of Eleuthera and The Bahamas more broadly. Disney Cruise Line has partnered with the local creative community, led by master artists Kevin Cooper and Antonius Roberts, to achieve this.

Disney has had significant and meaningful engagement with the residents of Eleuthera and The Bahamas more broadly. Company representatives have also spent time with scientists who are familiar with the site and with conservation organizations who routinely work in The Bahamas.
Disney has held information sessions and met with hundreds of potential , vendors, tour operators and others over the past year to further build relationships and maximize opportunities for Eleuthera and the greater Bahamas and will continue to do so. Disney has also joined the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce. Contracting for opportunities that will be available when the site is operational generally begins 18-24 months prior to the start of on-site operations. Lighthouse Point is currently slated to begin operations in the first half of 2024.
Disney Cruise Line collaborated with the Access Accelerator Small Business Development Centre and the Eleuthera Chamber of Commerce to create the Eleuthera Business Hub (EBH). Located in Rock Sound, the new facility gives business owners instant office space, fully equipped with essential tools and amenities for operating a successful business. Services available include business development advisory, business communication training, customer service training, business mentorship, and other seminars and programming designed to empower local businesses and entrepreneurs. Disney Cruise Line committed more than $1 million to fund construction and operation of the EBH and its programming over the next three years. Future programming at the Eleuthera Business Hub will be delivered in group and one-on-one settings by both the Access Accelerator Small Business Development Centre and the Chamber. Through this initiative, the Access Accelerator Small Business Development Centre and Disney Cruise Line awarded $175,000 in small business grants to more than 44 Central and South Eleuthera businesses in 2021. Additionally, Disney Cruise Line plans to open a small office at the Eleuthera Business Hub to provide a convenient touch point between the company and local entrepreneurs, small businesses and community organizations throughout the development.
Disney is committed to working with the government of The Bahamas , the local community and educational institutions to develop training and professional development programs for residents of Eleuthera and the greater Bahamas interested in working at Lighthouse Point. Disney has met with the Ministry of Labour, University of The Bahamas, National Training Agency, Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute and others to begin developing important relationships. Hiring for operational roles is expected to begin 18-24 months prior to the start of operations. Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point is currently slated to begin operations in June 2024.
Disney has toured construction sites and met with contractors across Eleuthera joined the Bahamian Contractors Association and engaged with other industry organizations. Disney Cruise Line has also hosted multiple information sessions in Eleuthera and Nassau to maximize opportunities for Bahamian contractors. Disney Cruise Line has selected American Bridge to oversee the design and construction for its project at Lighthouse Point. American Bridge is committed to working with Bahamian sub-contractors and previously attended information sessions and one-on-one meetings hosted by Disney that provided them the opportunity to meet directly with Bahamian contractors interested in working on the project. Additional information on employment and vendor opportunities available with American Bridge can be found here.
Disney has also toured local farms and met with representatives across the fishing community to build relationships in the agriculture community, and will begin to identify potential suppliers of Bahamian agricultural and seafood products.
Disney has made significant contributions to support communities in The Bahamas for more than 20 years. Additional information about Disney Cruise Line’s community initiatives can be found here.

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Disney Cruise Line has completed its purchase of the Lighthouse Point property and signed a Heads of Agreement with the government of The Bahamas.
The design for Lighthouse Point will be inspired by the natural environment and rooted in the culture of Eleuthera and The Bahamas more broadly. Disney Cruise Line has partnered with the local creative community, led by master artists Kevin Cooper and Antonius Roberts, to achieve this.
Construction will begin on the site after the Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan are accepted by government, public consultation has occurred and all other necessary government permits and approvals have been granted.
In addition to its own animal and conservation experts, Disney assembled a team of highly qualified and experienced scientists and other professionals who spent three years developing a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The EIA is based on extensive field work, robust data collection and analysis, direct engagement with those who have studied the site and the species observed there, and an exhaustive review of available literature. The EIA is posted here, where there is also a link to ask questions and provide feedback. Details for a public meeting are being finalized with the Government of The Bahamas. Information will be posted as soon as it is available in line with public notice requirements.
Over the past two years, Disney has had significant and meaningful engagement with the residents of Eleuthera and The Bahamas more broadly. Company representatives have also spent time with scientists who are familiar with the site and with conservation organizations who routinely work in The Bahamas.
Disney has held information sessions and met with hundreds of potential employees , vendors, tour operators and others over the past year to further build relationships and maximize opportunities for Eleuthera and the greater Bahamas and will continue to do so. Disney has also joined the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce. Contracting for opportunities that will be available when the site is operational generally begins 18-24 months prior to the start of on-site operations.
Disney Cruise Line collaborated with the Access Accelerator Small Business Development Centre and the Eleuthera Chamber of Commerce to create the Eleuthera Business Hub (EBH). Located in Rock Sound, the new facility gives business owners instant office space, fully equipped with essential tools and amenities for operating a successful business. Services will include business development advisory services, business communication training, customer service training, business mentorship, and other seminars and programming designed to empower local businesses and entrepreneurs. Disney Cruise Line committed more than $1 million to fund construction and operation of the EBH and its programming over the next three years. Future programming at the Eleuthera Business Center will be delivered in group and one-on-one settings by both the Access Accelerator Small Business Development Centre and the Chamber. Additionally, Disney Cruise Line plans to open a small office in the facility to provide a convenient touch point between the company and local entrepreneurs, small businesses and community organizations throughout its development of Lighthouse Point.
Disney is committed to working with the government of The Bahamas , the local community and educational institutions to develop training and professional development programs for residents of Eleuthera and the greater Bahamas interested in working at Lighthouse Point. Disney has met with the Ministry of Labour, University of The Bahamas, National Training Agency, Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute and others to begin developing important relationships. Hiring for operational roles is expected to begin 18-24 months prior to the start of operations.
Disney has toured construction sites and met with contractors across Eleuthera, engaged with the Bahamian Contractors Association, Society of Engineers and other industry organizations, and has also hosted multiple information sessions in Eleuthera and Nassau to maximize opportunities for Bahamian contractors.
Disney has also toured local farms and met with representatives across the fishing community to build relationships in the agriculture community, and will begin to identify potential suppliers of Bahamian agricultural and seafood products.
Disney has made significant contributions to support communities in The Bahamas for more than 20 years. Additional information about Disney Cruise Line’s community initiatives can be found here.

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