There's a special kind of excitement that comes with a brand-new ship: the chance to be among the first to walk its decks, try its restaurants, and see shows that don't exist anywhere else. Disney Cruise Line just revealed the details of its next ship, the Disney Believe, and it's packed with experiences families and grown-ups alike will love.
Booking opens in just a few days, so if you've been dreaming of a short, magical getaway at sea, here's everything you need to know to decide whether the Believe is right for you.
Disney Believe at a Glance
- Maiden voyage: December 18, 2027
- Home port: Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Itineraries: 4- and 5-night cruises to the Caribbean and The Bahamas
- Island stops: Disney Castaway Cay, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, or both
- Ship class: The fourth Wish Class ship, joining the Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, and Disney Destiny
- General booking opens: October 19, 2026
When You Can Book
General booking opens on October 19, 2026, but past Disney cruisers and a few other groups get an early chance:
- October 12: Pearl Castaway Club members
- October 13: Platinum Castaway Club members, Golden Oak residents, and Club 33 members
- October 14: Gold Castaway Club members
- October 15: Silver Castaway Club members, Disney Vacation Club members, and Adventures by Disney Adventure Insiders
- October 19: Everyone else
If you've sailed with Disney before, your Castaway Club level could give you a head start of up to a full week.
Want to be ready the moment your window opens? Request your free Disney Believe quote and a Dream Designer will help you plan ahead.
A Grand Hall Where Sky Meets Sea
The Grand Hall, the heart of the ship, celebrates exploration and the power of nature. A statue of Moana, with her companions Pua and Heihei, welcomes guests aboard, surrounded by design touches inspired by the Pacific Islands. Underfoot, an ocean-colored carpet glows with bioluminescent hues, and overhead, a flowing chandelier hides the heart of Te Fiti.
Outside, Tinker Bell graces the bow, while Woody and Buzz Lightyear keep watch on the stern.
Shows You Can Only See on the Believe
- Disney Encanto is the world's first stage version of the Oscar-winning film, and it will play exclusively on the Believe. Expect vibrant costumes, traditional Colombian dance, and favorite songs like "We Don't Talk About Bruno" and "Surface Pressure."
- Tangled: The Musical, a hit from the Disney Magic, returns with a new set design and special effects unique to the Believe.
- Disney Seas the Adventure, the Wish Class original show filled with Disney and Pixar characters and songs, completes the lineup.
Beyond the theater, Gazelle is a new entertainment hub inspired by the city of Zootopia. By day it hosts family trivia, games, and character encounters. By night it shifts to adults-only entertainment, silent discos, and variety acts. And for the first time on Disney Cruise Line, Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde star in a family show where guests help them solve a case.
Dining Highlights
- Oaken's Table: A Frozen Family Feast is the Believe's brand-new restaurant, telling an untold chapter of the Frozen story. Guests dine in a forest summer-house courtyard with Oaken, Anna, and Kristoff, while Oaken's cousins perform their own takes on favorite Frozen songs.
- 1923 and Worlds of Marvel return from the Believe's sister ships to round out the dinner rotation.
- Big Hero Sips and Café Kakamora are two new cafés, inspired by Big Hero 6 and Moana.
- Inside Out: Joyful Sweets offers specialty treats for purchase.
- Pluto's Pita Platters, a Mediterranean-inspired stall exclusive to the Believe, joins the open-air Mickey and Friends Festival of Foods.
An Elegant Escape for Grown-Ups
One of the best things about a Disney cruise is how much it offers adults, too. The Believe adds some of the most beautiful adults-only spaces in the fleet.
- Sea Notes is a shimmering piano lounge inspired by Ariel's grotto, centered on a pearl-finished piano.
- Wishing Well feels like stepping into a vintage storybook from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, with a canopy of blossoms and apples and a stained-glass bar.
- Skygazers is an observatory-themed pub with towering bookshelves, star maps, and astronomer's tools.
- Haunted Mansion Parlor, the fan-favorite immersive bar, returns.
- Palo Steakhouse, Enchanté by Chef Arnaud, and The Rose offer adults-only fine dining and cocktails.
- For relaxing, there's Quiet Cove, Senses Spa, Senses Fitness, Untangled Salon, and Hook's Barbery.
Planning a grown-ups getaway or a multi-generation trip? Request your free quote and we'll help you find the right sailing and stateroom.
Fun for Every Age
The upper decks feature three themed areas with water play, casual bites, and plenty of room to relax, plus the return of the AquaMouse water attraction. Disney's youth clubs cover every age: It's a Small World Nursery (6 months to 3 years), Disney's Oceaneer Club (ages 3 to 10, with a Monsters, Inc. entrance unique to the Believe), Edge (ages 11 to 13), and Vibe (ages 14 to 17).
Staterooms and Suites
Every stateroom features new papercut-style artwork inspired by stories like Moana, Coco, and The Lion King.
- Concierge guests enjoy an Alice in Wonderland-themed lounge, a private sun deck with complimentary food and drinks, and staterooms with Peter Pan-inspired artwork.
- Seven special oceanview rooms are themed to Toy Story, with floor-to-ceiling windows.
- Royal Reef Suites draw on The Little Mermaid, with sea-glass teal, coral pink, and pearl finishes.
- Royal Rose Suites are inspired by Beauty and the Beast, with one bedroom styled for Belle and one for the Beast.
- The two-story Magic Kingdom Tower Suite features lighting inspired by the park's nighttime magic.
How to Secure Your Spot
New ships are among the most sought-after sailings in cruising, and the best staterooms, concierge rooms, and suites often go during the early booking windows. A Dream Designer makes it simple:
- Share your dream. Tell us who's traveling, when you'd like to sail, and your Castaway Club level if you have one.
- We plan ahead with you. We'll compare sailings and stateroom options before booking opens, so you're ready to act.
- You set sail. All that's left is counting down to your first look at the Believe.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Disney Believe set sail?
The Disney Believe's maiden voyage is December 18, 2027.
When does booking open for the Disney Believe?
General booking opens October 19, 2026. Castaway Club members, Disney Vacation Club members, Golden Oak residents, Club 33 members, and Adventures by Disney Adventure Insiders have early booking windows between October 12 and October 15.
Where does the Disney Believe sail?
It sails from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on 4- and 5-night cruises to the Caribbean and The Bahamas, stopping at Disney Castaway Cay, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, or both.
What is new for adults on the Disney Believe?
New adults-only spaces include Sea Notes, a Little Mermaid-inspired piano lounge; Wishing Well, a Snow White-inspired lounge; and Skygazers, an observatory-themed pub. The Haunted Mansion Parlor, Palo Steakhouse, Enchanté, The Rose, and Senses Spa are also on board.
What shows are on the Disney Believe?
The world's first stage adaptation of Encanto (exclusive to the Believe), a reimagined Tangled: The Musical, and Disney Seas the Adventure, plus a new family show starring Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde from Zootopia.
Ready to make the Disney Believe part of your story? Request your free Disney Believe quote today, and let's make your cruise dream a reality.