Disney Cruise Line will launch its fourth Wish-class vessel, Disney Believe, on December 18, 2027, departing from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The ship will offer four- and five-night cruises to the Bahamas and the Western Caribbean, including stops at Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.
Encanto Musical Debuts as Central Stage Show
The Disney Believe will introduce the first-ever musical based on the Disney film “Encanto,” which will be the ship’s main theatrical production. The show follows protagonist Mirabel as she attempts to save her family’s home and features songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, including hits like “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”
and “Surface Pressure.” Additional live stage shows on the ship will include “Tangled: The Musical” and “Disney Seas the Adventure.”
Themed Venues and Entertainment Offerings
The ship’s Grand Hall is themed around “Moana,” featuring a statue of Moana with her companions Pua and Heihei. Staterooms incorporate papercut-style artwork from “Moana,” along with designs inspired by “Coco” and “The Lion King.” Guests can dine at Oaken’s Table, a new family dining venue inspired by “Frozen.” Additional themed dining and entertainment options include the Sea Notes piano lounge with a “The Little Mermaid” motif, Big Hero Sips and Café Kakamora cafés themed after “Big Hero 6” and
“Moana,” and the Skygazers pub styled as a magical observatory. The Inside Out: Joyful Sweets confectionary will also be available for dessert. Adults can enjoy Gazelle, an evening live show hub inspired by “Zootopia.” The ship retains returning favorites such as the Haunted Mansion Parlor bar, Palo Steakhouse, Enchanté by Chef Arnaud Lallement, and The Rose lounge.
Children’s Clubs and Gathering Spaces
Disney Believe offers a range of children’s programs and spaces, including Disney’s Oceaneer Club for younger children, the It’s a Small World Nursery, and areas for older kids such as Edge, Vibe, and The Hideaway. Family and social gatherings can take place at
the Wishing Well, a central space themed on “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.”
Position Within Disney Cruise Line Fleet
Disney Believe is the fourth ship in Disney Cruise Line’s Wish class, joining Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, and Disney Destiny. The ship’s maiden voyage will mark the introduction of the exclusive “Encanto” musical and new onboard entertainment designed to expand the cruise experience.
