NASSAU, Bahamas — Disney Cruise Line said yesterday that work at Lighthouse Point will begin only after an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management Plan are reviewed and accepted by the Government of The Bahamas and public consultation has occurred, The Tribune reported August 26.
Construction could begin in 2020 with completion in late 2022 or 2023. Disney said yesterday its own internal team of animal and conservation experts is working closely with a highly qualified team of Bahamians and an experienced international firm to develop a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan that align with Disney’s “deep and longstanding commitment to the environment”.
The company revealed new details surrounding its plans for Lighthouse Point, Eleuthera, at the D23 Expo. Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek and Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde revealed how Disney Cruise Line’s plans at Lighthouse Point will celebrate the culture and spirit of The Bahamas.
Rohde, whose work includes the design of Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park in Orlando and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii, has embarked on an in-depth cultural tour of the Bahamas to meet with local artists and cultural advisers. Together, they have explored arts and cultural sites across New Providence and Eleuthera, from Junkanoo shacks to noted art galleries.
“The Bahamas offers a fascinating multi-cultural tradition of food, music, dance and storytelling,” Rohde said. “Eleuthera in particular is home to many artists and we will be working with painters, sculptors, writers, storytellers, musicians, weavers and artists of every kind, much like we did with Aulani in Hawaii, to create a completely unique experience that is rooted in Bahamian culture and imbued with Disney magic.” http://www.tribune242.com/news/2019/aug/26/disney-unveils-cultural-theme-central-to/
