Are you ready to believe? Disney Cruise Line will invite guests on a journey inspired by courageous Disney characters who believe in themselves, in their dreams, and in the promise and possibility of new horizons when the fleet’s new ship, the Disney Believe, sets sail December 18, 2027, from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
The Disney Believe will introduce brand-new, can’t-miss experiences—including the world’s first stage adaptation of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto; a family dining venue that expands the Frozen universe with an all-new setting and experience; a Grand Hall inspired by the vibrant world where the sky meets the sea from Moana; and more.
The Disney Believe will offer four- and five-night sailings from south Florida to the Caribbean and The Bahamas, making stops at one or both of Disney Cruise Line’s island destinations, Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. Disney Believe will be the fourth in the Wish class, joining its sister ships Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, and Disney Destiny.
See the Line Where the Sky Meets the Sea in the Grand Hall
The Grand Hall, the Disney Believe’s central gathering space, will embrace the spirit of exploration and the power of nature with an architectural meeting of the sky and sea as a statue of Moana, along with her trusty companions Pua and Heihei, guide visitors on their upcoming voyage. This heart of the ship will incorporate influences from the film’s Pacific Islands setting and design elements inspired by the sea itself, including an ocean-hued carpet adorned with bioluminescent colors and a chandelier modeled after the sea’s fluid movement with the heart of Te Fiti hidden within.
We DO Talk About Bruno
The Disney Believe will blend brand-new entertainment offerings from the worlds of Encanto and Zootopia with classic Disney Cruise Line experiences, bringing families into beloved stories and worlds, all with that signature Disney touch.
Disney Encanto will debut exclusively on the Disney Believe, adapting the Academy Award®-winning Walt Disney Animation Studios film for the Walt Disney Theatre stage. Following Mirabel on a quest to save her loved ones and their miraculous home, this production is inspired by diverse Colombian cultures with vibrant costuming, creative scenic design and joyful, traditional dance styles, along with Disney Legend Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hits from the movie like “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” and “Surface Pressure.”
Tangled: The Musical, a hit show from the Disney Magic, joins the theatrical lineup on the Disney Believe with a reimagined set design and special effects exclusive to the new ship. And Disney Seas the Adventure, an original show for the Wish class featuring beloved Disney and Pixar characters and iconic songs, rounds out the Broadway-style shows coming to the Disney Believe.
Beyond the Walt Disney Theatre, guests will discover Gazelle, an entertainment hub inspired by the bustling metropolis from Disney Animation’s Zootopia films. By day, this location will be home to a variety of fun for families, such as trivia, games and immersive character encounters—but as nighttime comes around, cruisers can try everything with adult-exclusive entertainment, silent discos and variety acts. And for the first time onboard Disney Cruise Line, Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde from Zootopia will star in a new family show that will ask guests to help them solve their latest case.
Additionally, the Disney Believe will spotlight several fan-favorite entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy:
- Pirate’s Rockin’ Parlay Party, a nighttime spectacular across the ship and sky that will feature a live rock band and Disney Cruise Line’s famous fireworks at sea;
- Hero Zone, a futuristic sports arena that will be filled with a wide array of games, free-play sports, and family competitions;
- Disney Uncharted Adventure, an interactive experience in which guests will use their mobile devices to unlock hidden quests throughout the ship;
- The boutique Wonderland and Never Land Cinemas, which will feature complimentary showings of classic and first-run films from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and more.