Disney Cruise Line has revealed extensive new details about Disney Believe, including the world’s first stage adaptation of Encanto, an original Frozen dining experience and new venues inspired by Zootopia, Moana, Snow White and The Little Mermaid.
The new Wish-class ship is scheduled to depart on its maiden voyage from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale on 18th December 2027. It will operate four- and five-night cruises to the Caribbean and The Bahamas, with itineraries visiting one or both of Disney Cruise Line’s private destinations, Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.
General bookings for Disney Believe will open on 19th October 2026.
Disney Cruise Line unveiled the new details during a special livestream from aboard Disney Wish on 7th October, expanding considerably on information previously announced about the ship.
Disney Believe will become the fourth Wish-class vessel, following Disney Wish, Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny. It forms part of a wider fleet expansion that Disney says will take Disney Cruise Line to 13 ships by late 2030.
Encanto To Receive Its First Stage Adaptation
One of the biggest announcements concerns the Walt Disney Theatre, where Encanto will make its world stage debut exclusively aboard Disney Believe.
Disney Encanto will adapt the Academy Award-winning animated film for the theatre, following Mirabel as she attempts to save her family and their magical home.
The production will incorporate Colombian cultural influences through its costumes, scenic design and traditional dance styles. Songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda will include “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” and “Surface Pressure”.
Miranda appeared by video during the livestream to announce the production.
Tangled: The Musical will also be part of the theatre line-up. The production previously staged aboard Disney Magic will be reworked for Disney Believe with a redesigned set and special effects exclusive to the new ship.
The third Broadway-style production will be Disney Seas the Adventure, the original Wish-class show bringing together Disney and Pixar characters and songs.
Elsewhere, a new multi-level entertainment venue called Gazelle will take its inspiration from Zootopia.
During the day, Gazelle will offer family activities including games, trivia and character encounters. At night, it will transition to adult-exclusive programming including silent discos and variety acts.
Disney Believe will also become the first Disney Cruise Line ship to feature Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde in their own family show, with guests helping the pair solve a new case.
Other returning entertainment will include Pirate’s Rockin’ Parlay Party, complete with a live rock band and Disney’s fireworks at sea, along with Hero Zone, Disney Uncharted Adventure and the Wonderland and Never Land Cinemas.
A New Frozen Restaurant
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