Stitch is making another stop on his quest to get on the nice list this holiday season, hopping aboard the Disney Fantasy and spreading cheer to schools in Central Florida and The Bahamas.

To kick off the season, Disney Cruise Line VoluntEARS were joined by Stitch from Disney’s “Lilo and Stitch” as they delivered joy and holiday gifts to children across multiple communities. These special visits are part of Disney’s Holiday Magic Tour, which spreads cheer through local events, donations, and special Disney surprises across the country and around the world.

Bringing Holiday Cheer to Central Florida

• In Central Florida, Disney VoluntEARS from the Disney Fantasy, which calls Port Canaveral home, surprised nearly 100 students at Endeavour Elementary School in Cocoa with holiday gifts. Stitch added extra holiday magic by playfully posing for photos, sharing hugs, and dancing with teachers and students.

• “At Disney Cruise Line, we know the happiness of a single moment can create memories that last a lifetime for kids and families—especially during the holidays,” said Beth Thibodaux, director of external affairs for Disney Cruise Line. “That’s why we’re proud to support Brevard County students all year through learning programs, grants and more. This holiday celebration is one of the moments our VoluntEARS look forward to the most.”

Spreading Smiles Across The Bahamas

• Disney VoluntEARS also visited children in three communities in The Bahamas, delivering hundreds of holiday gifts. Stitch and the VoluntEARS from the Disney Fantasy visited Woodcock Primary School in Nassau and hosted students from Deep Creek Primary School in Eleuthera at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point for a festive celebration filled with games, dancing, and seasonal fun.

• In Abaco, VoluntEARS from Disney Castaway Cay brought gifts to children at three schools across the island, continuing the holiday outreach.

• “Our port communities are incredibly important to us at Disney Cruise Line so we want the residents to feel like we are a part of their communities,” said Joey Gaskins, regional director, public affairs, Disney Cruise Line. “Through the meaningful impact our VoluntEARS make year-round, their dedication shines even brighter during the holiday season when giving back matters most.”

A Bit of Holiday Magic

• Stitch’s visits are part of his journey to move from the naughty list to the nice list as part of the Disney Holiday Magic Tour. Along the way, the mischievous Experiment 626 has been spreading joy around the globe, visiting schools, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations.

• Causing a little mayhem along the way, Stitch has even crashed a performance of Aladdin on Broadway and made a stop in Detroit, among many other destinations.

• Those who want to help Stitch earn his spot on the nice list can also donate a toy to Toys for Tots by visiting DisneyStore.com.

• Check more out at  Disney’s Holiday Magic Tour

Summary

• Stitch Brings Holiday Cheer to Nassau, The Bahamas

  • While sailing aboard Disney Cruise Line in The Bahamas, Stitch made a surprise visit to Woodcock Primary School to spread joy and holiday cheer to 136 children! Crew from the Disney Fantasy distributed gifts while Stitch had some holiday fun with the kids.  

• Stitch Visits South Eleuthera – Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point

  • Next, Stitch made his way to Disney’s island destination, Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, for the very first time to surprise 70 students from Deep Creek Primary School during their holiday visit. In addition to Stitch surprising them, crew from the Disney Fantasy distributed gifts and the kids joined in a Junkanoo Rush celebration!

• Stitch Surprises 100 Kids at Endeavor Elementary School

  • Next on the Disney Holiday Magic Tour, Stitch joined Disney Cruise Line crew from the Disney Fantasy to surprise 100 children at Endeavor Elementary School in Brevard County, Florida! The surprise visit included meet-and-greets, silly moments with Stitch, and toys for the children.