I think there's a middle ground between the pier being neutral, blending in, and over the top Disney theming that still would allow for benches and a bit of shade. Also, people are most likely going to be wearing flip flips/water shoes/something similar which do not provide a great deal of support. I can understand why people may not want to bring sneakers just for the walk on the pier.
Magic goes to both in June.
I don’t know about benches (I doubt it though) but as far as I am aware there is no plans for overhead covering
The covers in Nassau did NOTHING to protect cruisers from the rain that came yesterday.
You don't need bright colors to provide some Disney theming. Disney's Imagineering genius used to be seamlessly blending Disney theming into different settings, like at Castaway Cay, the Polynesian resort, Wilderness Lodge, etc.
Everything is centered around IPs now. It used to be more subtle but it's been much more in your face the last few years
At Castaway Cay, there is netting that separates the family beach areas and snorkeling Lagoon from the ocean. But, Disney also built up the breakwater there so that it’s easier to put in netting. Lookout Cay doesn’t currently have a lagoon in that same way, so I’m not sure how they would net it. There are no nets on the Serenity Bay of Castaway, and the way the family and adult beaches appear to be laid out at Lookout Cay would be similar to Serenity. Shark nets are not common in the Caribbean.
My teen son is the same. No big slides, no dedicated teen space and that Play, Play pavillion looks like its mostly for little kids and character events. I am not seeing basketball or even ping pong yet. We are already booked on not one but two cruises that hit LP. Our Sept sailing is pretty locked in and there looks to be so little for him to do at LP.
I’ve watched a few positive videos that were good. I’m looking forward to reports from the next cruise. Hopefully they can magically get rid of the flys.
