Disney Cruise Line has unveiled extensive details about its newest ship, the Disney Believe, which will debut with a maiden voyage on December 18, 2027. The vessel will depart from Fort Lauderdale, offering four- and five-night cruises to the Bahamas and Caribbean. The ship features a Moana statue in the Grand Hall, Buzz Lightyear and Woody at the stern, and Tinker Bell on the bow. Entertainment offerings include Disney Encanto as the headliner show, an updated Tangled performance, and a dinner show set in Arendelle called Oaken’s Table. New venues include the Little Mermaid-themed Sea Notes piano bar, the Snow White-inspired Wishing Well family lounge, and the Zootopia-themed Gazelle two-story lounge. The ship will also feature themed dining options such as Big Hero Sips and Cafe KakaMora, alongside staterooms with Beauty and the Beast, Moana, and Toy Story themes. Booking information will be released starting in December 2024, with reservations opening first for elite Castaway Club members before general availability. The reveal generated excitement among fans while raising some questions about certain design choices and entertainment selections.
Key Points:
- The Disney Believe will have a maiden voyage on December 18, 2027
- The ship will sail from Fort Lauderdale on 4- and 5-night Caribbean and Bahamian itineraries
- Disney Encanto will be the headliner show on the Believe
- An updated version of Tangled will be the second show onboard
- The dinner show will be Oaken’s Table, an updated Arendelle-themed experience
- The piano bar will be themed after The Little Mermaid and called Sea Notes
- The family lounge on Deck 3 will be Snow White themed and named Wishing Well
- The two-story lounge will be Zootopia themed and called Gazelle
- Staterooms will feature themes including Beauty and the Beast, Moana, Coco, Zootopia, and Toy Story
- The tower suite will be themed after Magic Kingdom
- Bookings will open in December 2024 starting with Pearl Castaway Club members on December 12