The Tribune

DISNEY Cruise Line (DCL) cast and crew members visited communities in Nassau, where DCL ships visit regularly, Abaco, where its private island destination Castaway Cay is located, and Eleuthera, where DCL is creating its new island destination, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, recently.

DCL worked with community partners to identify needs of local schools and students, such as academic workbooks, reading books and computers, as well as other necessities, like sporting equipment, safety resources and kitchen appliances at local schools.

“Supporting young people all year-round, and especially during the holidays, is so important to us,” said Joey Gaskins, director, public affairs, DCL. “Disney Cruise Line is committed to investing in youth programmes in these communities, and we will continue to do our part to make a lasting impact and spread a little Disney magic along the way.”

Earlier this month, while the Disney Wish was docked in Nassau, DCL cast and crew members also spent the day at the Ranfurly Homes for Children, a local non-profit foster care organisation. The volunteers created some Disney magic at the children’s learning lab, donating laptops and equipment, as well as decorating the space with Disney-themed decals and inspiring quotes for the children to see each day.

In Eleuthera, the team visited Tarpum Bay, Rock Sound, Green Castle, Wemyss Bight and Deep Creek Primary Schools to deliver academic workbooks and reading books for students to use in school and at home.

Crew members who work on Castaway Cay and call Great Abaco home, donated their time volunteering in their community. The team distributed reading books and other necessities, such as fire extinguishers and microwaves, as well as sports gear and outdoor games for students at Cherokee Sound Primary School to enjoy.