The Disney Parks Blog has announced an exciting new look for Mickey and Minnie for the soon to be open Lookout Cay, Disney Cruise Lines newest private island.
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According to the post by Katie Martin, when the Lookout Cay private island experience opens to Disney Cruise Line guests in June of this year, they’ll be greeted by Mickey and Minnie Mouse, who will be sporting a brand new Caribbean themed look. Check out all the fun details below!
Mickey and Minnie Mouse will have new looks specially designed by acclaimed Bahamian fashion designer Theodore Elyett whenever they visit Disney Cruise Line’snewest island destination, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point on the island of Eleuthera. The garments will have a distinct Bahamian flair, inspired by the bright, colorful spirit of Junkanoo, the country’s signature festival filled with joyous music and vibrant parades.
Who better to provide this look than a celebrated Bahamian artist?
Inspired by the beauty of his homeland, Theodore’s creations reflect the culture and colorful hues of island life. His designs are seen on the likes of Miss Universe contestants, celebrities, brides, cover girls, and government officials just to name a few. Soon, Theodore’s latest work will adorn two of our favorite icons: Mickey and Minnie Mouse!
Theodore grew up in Nassau, The Bahamas, surrounded by art and fashion. His mother owned her own sewing factory, and he started making dresses at an early age. Theodore’s designs first hit the runway when he was just 13 years old, in 1998—the very year Disney Cruise Line set sail. He went on to design for Miss Bahamas contestants and Miss Bahamas Universe, and the rest is history.
When Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point opens in June of 2024, Theodore’s work will hit an exciting, new runway—a celebration of Bahamian culture straight from the eyes of the country’s artists. At Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, Mickey and Minnie’s looks will be part of a collection of colorful works of art by local creators, which you’ll see and experience throughout the new island destination.
“The beauty of Mickey and Minnie’s looks are that they are literally ‘Junkanoo Fun in the Sun,’” Theodore said. “When you talk about the print, pattern, color, texture of Junkanoo, they’ve got that.”
I am absolutely loving Minnie’s purse! And take a look at Mickey’s hat and shoes! Fun fact: raffia, a natural material made from the leaves of Raffia palm trees, is typically used in The Bahamas to decorate accessories. Another fun fact: Eleuthera is known for its pineapples. Can you spot these details in Mickey and Minnie’s looks?
Theodore will also design special styles for Donald and Daisy Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Chip ‘n’ Dale to wear while enjoying the natural beauty of Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point! Be sure to stay tuned to Disney Parks Blog for the final looks and to follow along with all the details of this exciting retreat debuting in summer 2024. And to learn more about the sailings that will visit the new destination, or to book a voyage, visit disneycruise.com.
Do you love getting pictures with Mickey and Minnie in different outfits? What are your thoughts on the new look? Comment below to let us know!
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