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Meet Disney Believe: New Shows, Dining, Lounges, and How to Book
I’m celebrating aboard the Disney Wish with Veronica, Stephanie, and Susan, and Disney Believe has officially been revealed!
From dinner with Oaken’s family to an evening watching Encanto on stage, the new ship will bring some wonderful Disney stories into your vacation. There are new lounges to explore, returning favorites to revisit, and a Magic Kingdom-inspired Tower Suite that deserves a moment of its own.
Let’s explore what’s coming aboard and how to prepare for your booking window.
When Does Disney Believe Begin Sailing?
Disney Believe’s maiden voyage departs December 18, 2027, from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Her maiden voyage will be a five-night Eastern Caribbean sailing.
After the maiden voyage, Disney Believe will alternate 4- and 5-night sailings from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale.
Following the maiden voyage, Disney Believe will offer sailings to The Bahamas and Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale. We’ll review the specific itinerary for your preferred departure when planning your cruise.
Disney Believe Booking Dates
Bookings open in phases. All dates below are in 2026:
Booking opens | Eligible guests |
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 | General public |
Share your membership or qualifying affiliation with me so we can prepare for your applicable booking date. Before then, we can discuss your preferred sailing, travel party, stateroom category, and budget. Pricing and availability will be confirmed when your booking window opens.
A Moana Grand Hall Where the Sky Meets the Sea
The heart of Disney Believe will be a Moana-inspired Grand Hall, with a bronze statue of Moana, Pua, and Heihei welcoming guests aboard.
Its design draws on the film and its Pacific Islands setting, with ocean-colored carpeting, constellations overhead, and railings inspired by patterns in Moana’s skirt. The chandelier will reflect the movement of the ocean, with the heart of Te Fiti hidden within it.
This sounds like a space worth exploring slowly. There are already so many little details to look for!
Outside, Tinker Bell will decorate the bow, while Woody and Buzz Lightyear will appear on the stern, using giant yellow crayons to create the ship’s name in playful Toy Story-style lettering.
Oaken’s Table: A Frozen Family Feast
Disney Believe’s new family dining experience is Oaken’s Table: A Frozen Family Feast, introducing a new chapter in the Frozen story.
Guests will enter a Scandinavian Summerhaus courtyard tucked within a forest, where Oaken and his cousins host a festive meal. Reimagined renditions of Frozen songs will be part of the celebration, with special appearances by friends including Anna and Kristoff.
Joining Oaken’s Table are two returning family dining restaurants:
1923, a familiar venue from the Wish-class ships
Worlds of Marvel, bringing Marvel storytelling to the dining lineup
For families who love entertainment with their dinner, Oaken’s Table is one of the announcements to watch.
Disney Encanto Makes Its Stage Debut
One of the biggest reveal moments was Disney Encanto, the first stage adaptation of the film, debuting exclusively aboard Disney Believe in the Walt Disney Theatre.
The production will follow Mirabel as she tries to save her family and their magical home. Songs from the film by Lin-Manuel Miranda will be featured, with costumes, scenery, and traditional dance styles reflecting Colombia’s landscapes and cultures.
And yes, we can finally talk about Bruno!
The announced theatre lineup also includes:
Tangled: The Musical, coming from Disney Magic with reimagined sets and special effects
Disney Seas the Adventure, the returning Wish-class stage show featuring Disney and Pixar characters and familiar songs
Having Encanto and Tangled on the same ship gives musical-loving families plenty to look forward to.
Disney Encanto Tangled The Musical Poster
Official Disney artwork. Courtesy of Disney.
Wishing Well: Step Inside Snow White’s Story
Wishing Well is a lounge inspired by Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, with three distinct settings drawn from the classic film.
The bar will evoke the gothic castle, including stained glass artwork inspired by its windows. The seating area will bring guests into a castle courtyard beneath white blossoms and red apples, with furnishings incorporating the colors of Snow White’s gown. The performance area will reference the dwarfs’ cottage through hand-carved wood framing.
It’s a new lounge concept with plenty of classic Disney storytelling woven into its design.
Sea Notes: Ariel’s Grotto Becomes a Piano Lounge
Just off the Grand Hall, Sea Notes will take guests under the sea into a piano lounge inspired by Ariel’s grotto from The Little Mermaid.
A pearlescent piano will anchor the space, surrounded by iridescent finishes and references to Ariel’s ocean world. Disney has announced nostalgic melodies alongside a menu of cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.
An evening of music in an Ariel-inspired lounge? That belongs on the vacation wish list.
Skygazers and the Return of Haunted Mansion Parlor
Skygazers will be an observatory-themed pub designed as an astronomer’s laboratory. Expect celestial maps, astronomical instruments, and hidden references to Disney characters who wished upon stars.
The menu will feature custom craft brews, specialty cocktails, and light bites. The venue will also show live sports broadcasts. And for Haunted Mansion fans, Haunted Mansion Parlor is returning, with a new selection of drinks announced for Disney Believe.
Gazelle: Zootopia Fun for Families and Adults
The ship’s entertainment hub, Gazelle, takes inspiration from the Zootopia films. During the day, the venue will host family activities; after sunset, it will offer adult-exclusive entertainment.
For the first time on Disney Cruise Line, Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde will also feature in a new family show that invites guests to help solve their latest case.
If your family enjoys interactive entertainment, keep this one on your radar!
Big Hero Sips, Café Kakamora, and Inside Out Treats
Disney Believe will introduce two new cafés:
Big Hero Sips, inspired by San Fransokyo from Big Hero 6
Café Kakamora, inspired by Moana’s piratical coconut creatures
Both will serve coffee, tea, and specialty beverages.
Inside Out: Joyful Sweets will return with new sculptural additions inspired by Inside Out 2, including Anxiety, Envy, and the Sense of Self, alongside familiar characters such as Joy and Sadness.
The treat selection will feature nearly 20 ice cream and gelato flavors, daily handcrafted gelato specials, and signature sweets. Specific menus and prices were not provided in this reveal.
Disney Believe Staterooms and Concierge Accommodations
Standard staterooms will feature new papercut-style artwork inspired by stories including Moana, Coco, and Inside Out.
Concierge accommodations will include Peter Pan-inspired theming, while several special oceanview rooms above the bridge will feature Toy Story.
Disney also shared practical details for families:
Most staterooms will have the signature split-bathroom layout.
Rooms will feature storage, closets, and elevated beds with space underneath.
70 percent of staterooms will include verandahs.
The ship will have more than 450 connecting doors to help accommodate larger families.
We can compare the available categories and configurations when planning your sailing.
Disney Believe Inside Stateroom Disney Believe Oceanview Stateroom Disney Believe Verandah Stateroom Artwork Disney Believe Verandah Stateroom Turndown Disney Believe Concierge 1B Living Room Disney Believe Concierge 1B Primary Bathroom Disney Believe Concierge Verandah Stateroom
Official Disney artwork. Courtesy of Disney.
Royal Suites Inspired by Ariel and Belle
Two new royal suites will bring classic Disney films into their designs:
Royal Reef Suite, inspired by The Little Mermaid
Royal Rose Suite, inspired by Beauty and the Beast
Both will incorporate elegant design details referencing their respective stories.
Royal Reef Suite Living Room Royal Reef Suite Primary Bedroom Royal Reef Suite Primary Bathroom Royal Rose Suite Living Room Royal Rose Suite Primary Bedroom Royal Rose Suite Bedroom 2 Royal Rose Suite Primary Bathroom
Official Disney artwork. Courtesy of Disney.
A Magic Kingdom-Inspired Believe Tower Suite
The Believe Tower Suite will be exclusive to Disney Believe and inspired by Magic Kingdom Park.
This two-story suite in the forward funnel will sleep eight guests, with rooms modeled after different lands of the park. Announced details include fireworks- and balloon-inspired lighting and an art piece depicting Cinderella Castle.
For Disney park fans, this is an especially exciting addition to the suite lineup. Imagine bringing that Magic Kingdom feeling into your home at sea!
Believe Tower Suite Living Room 1 Believe Tower Suite Primary Bedroom 1 Believe Tower Suite Reading room 1 Believe Tower Suite Bathroom 1
Official Disney artwork. Courtesy of Disney.
Ready to Plan Your Disney Believe Cruise?
Whether you’re hoping to be aboard the maiden voyage or choosing an inaugural-season sailing, let’s get your wish list ready before your booking window opens.
Send me:
Your preferred sailing dates and any flexibility
The number of adults and children traveling, with children’s ages at sailing
Your preferred stateroom type: inside, oceanview, verandah, or concierge
Your approximate vacation budget
Your Castaway Club level or other eligible affiliation, if applicable
I’ll help you compare options, prepare for booking, and plan the details of your vacation.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Disney Believe’s maiden voyage?
The maiden voyage departs December 18, 2027. It will be a five-night Eastern Caribbean sailing.
Where will Disney Believe sail from?
Disney Believe will sail from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
When can the general public book Disney Believe?
General booking opens October 19, 2026. Eligible groups can book earlier, beginning with Pearl Castaway Club Members on October 12.
What are the announced family dining restaurants?
Oaken’s Table: A Frozen Family Feast, 1923, and Worlds of Marvel.
What stage shows are coming to Disney Believe?
Disney Encanto, Tangled: The Musical with reimagined sets and special effects, and Disney Seas the Adventure.
What is the Believe Tower Suite’s theme?
The two-story suite will be inspired by Magic Kingdom Park and sleep eight guests.
Announcement details reflect the October 7, 2026 reveal. Specific offerings and itineraries may change as the ship develops.
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