10/07/2026
Okay Memory Makers......this is long...but helpful....so, I sat down to watch the Disney Believe reveal today with a notebook and a cup of coffee, and I filled lots of pages! This ship is going to be very special, indeed! I pulled together everything we know so you don't have to dig for it:
Let's dive in! First, the big stuff......
🚢 Her maiden voyage is a 5-night Bahamian cruise on December 18, 2027, visiting Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, Castaway Cay, and Nassau!
⚓ She's the fourth and final Wish-class ship, sailing from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades).
🌴 Her inaugural season runs winter 2027 through spring 2028 with three kinds of sailings:
4-night Bahamian cruises
5-night Bahamian cruises
5-night Western Caribbean cruises to Cozumel, Mexico
🏝️ Every sailing stops at Castaway Cay, Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, or both!🎉
🎄 And there are holiday sailings! A 4-night cruise on December 23 means Christmas at sea, and the December 31 Western Caribbean cruise means ringing in 2028 on the Believe. 🎉
⚓ She's the fourth and final Wish-class ship.
The moment you step on board......
🌺 The Grand Hall is all Moana, with a statue of Moana, Pua, and Heihei, a bioluminescent ocean-colored carpet, and a chandelier inspired by the ocean itself with the heart of Te Fiti hidden inside.
🧚 Outside, Tinker Bell is on the bow, and Woody and Buzz are on the stern writing her name in giant yellow crayon.
The shows......
🦋 Disney Encanto is the world's first Encanto musical, and it will only be on the Believe! We get to spend an evening with Mirabel and the Family Madrigal (yes, "We Don't Talk About Bruno" is in it!).
☀️ Tangled: The Musical is coming over from the Disney Magic with a reimagined set and new effects.
🎭 Disney Seas the Adventure rounds out the three Broadway-style shows.
Family fun......
🦊 Gazelle is a brand-new Zootopia entertainment space! By day it's trivia, games, and character meets for families, and by night it's grown-up fun with silent discos and variety acts. And for the very first time on Disney Cruise Line, Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde will star in a family show where YOU help them solve their latest case.
🐭 The AquaMouse is back, plus favorites like Pirate's Rockin' Parlay Party, Hero Zone, and Disney Uncharted Adventure.
Dinner time......
❄️ Oaken's Table: A Frozen Family Feast is a brand-new, untold Frozen story with Oaken, Anna, and Kristoff. You'll dine in a summer courtyard in the forest while Oaken's cousins play their own spin on Frozen songs.
🎨 1923 and Worlds of Marvel (with the Groot Remix show) are returning from the sister ships.
🥂 Palo Steakhouse, Enchanté, and The Rose are all on board for a special night out.
🥙 Up top, the Mickey and Friends Festival of Foods returns, with a brand-new Pluto's Pita Platters stall you'll only find on the Believe.
Treats and coffee......
🍦 Inside Out: Joyful Sweets is the spot for after-dinner treats. (Joy would approve!)
☕ Two new cafés! Big Hero Sips is inspired by San Fransokyo, and Café Kakamora is named for those mischievous little coconut pirates from Moana.
Lounges and bars......
🎹 Sea Notes is a piano bar inspired by Ariel's grotto, complete with a pearlescent piano that's one of her "forgotten treasures."
🍎 Wishing Well is a Snow White lounge with a canopy of white blossoms and red apples and a stained glass bar.
🔭 Skygazers is an observatory-themed pub with celestial maps and towering bookshelves.
👻 And YES...... the Haunted Mansion Parlor is coming back! It's already on the Treasure and the Destiny (and I am completely obsessed), so we get to raise a glass with those 999 happy haunts again!
🌊 Quiet Cove and the Senses Spa are there when you need a little rest.
For the kids......
👀 The Oceaneer Club entrance is Monsters, Inc. themed, complete with "Caution: 2319" tape! My guess? The slide gets the Monsters, Inc. treatment too.
🧸 It's a Small World Nursery, Edge, Vibe, and The Hideaway are all on board for the little ones through the teens.
Where you'll sleep......
🌙 Staterooms feature brand-new papercut-style art inspired by Moana, Coco, and The Lion King.
✨ Concierge guests get an Alice in Wonderland lounge, Peter Pan inspired staterooms, and a private sun deck with complimentary food and drinks. There are even seven special Toy Story oceanview rooms!
🐚 The Royal Reef Suites are inspired by The Little Mermaid, and the Royal Rose Suites by Beauty and the Beast.
🏰 And the Believe Tower Suite...... a two-story, nearly 2,000 square foot suite tucked in the forward funnel that's inspired by Magic Kingdom! It sleeps eight, every room is modeled after a different land, and the living room has fireworks and balloon light fixtures with Cinderella Castle art.
Ok, OK....can I just say...... the one that surprised me most was Oaken's Table! With the Wish already home to a Frozen dining experience, I'll admit I was a little taken aback. But Disney loves to throw us a curveball, and they really do have a way of surprising us in the best ways. And Encanto getting its very own musical? That more than made up for it! If you've sailed the Wish, Treasure, or Destiny, there is so much new to discover here. And those 4- and 5-night sailings are such a sweet way to try a Disney cruise for the first time.
👀As always with Disney, details can change, and I'll be watching every single update for you!
Not for the big question! .... When can we book? 📅
Booking opens to the public on October 19, 2026, with early booking days for Castaway Club members, Disney Vacation Club members, and a few other groups starting October 12.
📢 ➡️ If you'd love to sail on the Believe, I have a waiting list for bookings. Just send me a message and I'll add your family so we can find the perfect sailing and stateroom together before your booking window opens.
❓Were you surprised by Oaken's Table too? What are YOU most excited to see? Tell me in the comments!
✨ Bethany Doerr, Bethany Grace Travels
Disney specialist
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