Disney Unveils New Cruise Ship 'Believe' Featuring 'Encanto' Stage Show and 'Frozen' Dining
The fourth Wish-class vessel is set to debut in December 2027 with unique entertainment, dining, and accommodation options.
Disney Cruise Line has revealed new details for its upcoming ship, the Disney Believe, scheduled to embark on its maiden voyage on December 18, 2027. The vessel will be the fourth in the line's Wish-class series and will feature several unique onboard experiences.
Entertainment and Dining
The ship's entertainment lineup will include the world's first stage adaptation of the film "Encanto," alongside "Tangled: The Musical" and the Broadway-style show "Disney Seas the Adventure." The Grand Hall will be adorned with a statue of Moana, symbolizing exploration and nature, and will feature an ocean-themed carpet and a chandelier inspired by marine movements. Families can enjoy the "Zootropolis"-themed entertainment hub Gazelle, where characters Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde will star in a new show.
Dining options will include a new restaurant, "Oaken's Table: A Frozen Family Feast," set in a forest courtyard and featuring music from the "Frozen" soundtrack. Other new culinary offerings include "Big Hero Sips" and "Café Kakamora," serving specialty beverages. The "1923" restaurant, a feature on sister ships, will be present, showcasing over 1,000 drawings and animation tools from the Walt Disney Archives. An open-air food court, "Mickey and Friends Festival of Foods," will offer various themed stalls, with "Pluto's Pita Platters" exclusive to the Believe, serving a Mediterranean-inspired menu. For dessert, "Inside Out: Joyful Sweets" will offer nearly 20 flavors of gelato and ice cream, themed around "Inside Out 2."
Returning venues include the "Haunted Mansion Parlor," "Palo Steakhouse," "Enchanté by Chef Arnaud Lallement," and "The Rose."
Ship Features and Accommodations
The ship's upper decks will be divided into three themed districts, incorporating water features and dining spaces. The family district, centered around Mickey and Friends, will feature seven pools and a large screen for films and sports. The "AquaMouse," a 760-foot-long water ride, will also be available. A "Toy Story"-themed water wonderland is designed for toddlers and young children.
Adults will have access to several bars and lounges, including "Sea Notes," themed around Ariel's grotto, "Wishing Well," and "Skygazers," an observatory-themed pub. The "Quiet Cove" will offer an infinity pool, whirlpool spas, a bar, and a café.
Accommodation options include spacious staterooms decorated with papercut-style artwork inspired by Disney classics. Passengers can also book concierge services for enhanced service and exclusive access. The ship features four royal suites: "Royal Reef Suites" inspired by "The Little Mermaid," and "Royal Rose Suites" based on "Beauty and the Beast." Exclusive to the Disney Believe is the "Believe Tower Suite," spanning nearly 2,000 square feet across two stories and inspired by Magic Kingdom Park.
Exterior artwork will include sculptures of Woody and Buzz Lightyear on the stern, and a filigree of Tinker Bell on the bow, referencing her appearance in the 1953 film "Peter Pan."