A new Disney Cruise Line ship is preparing to make a very big entrance—and it has no intention of keeping quiet about Bruno.

Mark the Calendar Before the Ship Sails Away

General booking for the Disney Believe opens October 19, 2026. Early booking windows begin a week earlier for select groups: Pearl Castaway Club Members can book October 12; Platinum Castaway Club Members, Golden Oak Residents and Club 33 Members can book October 13; Gold Castaway Club Members can book October 14; and Silver Castaway Club Members, Disney Vacation Club Members and Adventures by Disney Adventure Insiders can book October 15.

A Grand Hall With a Little Te Fiti Flair

The Disney Believe’s central gathering space, the Grand Hall, takes its cue from exploration, nature and the meeting point between sky and sea. Moana, Pua and Heihei will greet travelers from a statue at its center, ready to point the way toward adventure—though Heihei may not be entirely sure where that is.

Design details will draw from the Pacific Islands setting of Moana, including an ocean-toned carpet with bioluminescent colors and a chandelier shaped around the movement of the sea. Look closely: the heart of Te Fiti will be tucked inside.

Encanto Takes the Stage—and Zootopia Takes the Mic

The Disney Believe will debut the world’s first “Disney Encanto” musical, created exclusively for the Walt Disney Theatre. The Broadway-style production follows Mirabel as she works to save her family and their miraculous home, bringing Colombian cultural influences to the stage through costumes, scenery and traditional dance styles. Songs include Lin-Manuel Miranda favorites such as “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” and “Surface Pressure.”

Two familiar shows round out the theater lineup: “Tangled: The Musical”, refreshed with a reimagined set and special effects exclusive to the Disney Believe, and “Disney Seas the Adventure,” the Wish-class original featuring Disney and Pixar characters and songs.

Elsewhere, Gazelle brings the lively world of Zootopia aboard. During the day, families can stop in for trivia, games and immersive character encounters. At night, the space shifts to adult-exclusive entertainment, silent discos and variety acts. Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde will also headline a new family show—their first appearance in a Disney Cruise Line production—where audiences help crack their latest case.

More returning entertainment includes Pirate’s Rockin’ Parlay Party, Hero Zone, Disney Uncharted Adventure, Wonderland Cinemas and Never Land Cinemas.

Frozen Feasts, Marvel Missions and Pita Platters

Dinner gets a snowy new chapter at Oaken’s Table: A Frozen Family Feast. Set in a sommerhus courtyard deep in the forest, this new story welcomes Oaken, Anna and Kristoff to the table while Oaken’s cousins perform reimagined arrangements of songs from the Frozen films.

Returning Wish-class restaurants include 1923, celebrating Disney animation, and Worlds of Marvel, where “Marvel Celebration of Heroes: Groot Remix” returns. For a sweet post-dinner stop, Inside Out: Joyful Sweets will sell specialty treats.

Two new beverage stops join the ship: Big Hero Sips, a San Fransokyo-inspired coffee shop from Big Hero 6, and Café Kakamora, a Motunui-inspired café named for Moana’s piratical coconut acquaintances. Up on deck, Mickey and Friends Festival of Foods returns with barbecue, cantina bowls and salads, pizza, burgers and soft-serve. The Disney Believe adds Pluto’s Pita Platters to the mix, serving a Mediterranean-inspired menu.

Grown-Up Corners, Big Splashes and a 2319 Alert

Adults can sip and linger at several new spaces, including Sea Notes, an iridescent piano lounge inspired by Ariel’s grotto and centered on a pearlescent piano; Wishing Well, a Snow White-inspired castle courtyard with white blossoms, red apples and gothic-bar details; and Skygazers, an observatory-style pub dressed with bookshelves, astronomical instruments and celestial maps.

The Haunted Mansion Parlor also returns, alongside Palo Steakhouse, Enchanté by Chef Arnaud and The Rose. For a quieter reset, adults can visit Quiet Cove, Senses Spa, Senses Fitness, Untangled Salon and Hook’s Barbery.

On the upper decks, three themed districts will combine water features, casual food and places to relax in the sun. The AquaMouse returns with Mickey and Minnie’s “Port Adventures,” including the snowy “Swiss Meltdown” and the villain-filled “Sing a Silly Song.”

Young cruisers ages 3 to 10 can explore dedicated story-filled spaces at Disney’s Oceaneer Club, whose Disney Believe-exclusive entrance is themed to Pixar’s Monsters, Inc.—complete with “Caution: 2319” tape. Disney-trained counselors and Disney character friends will be part of the programming across spaces for ages 3 to 17. The ship also includes It’s a Small World Nursery for ages 6 months to 3 years, Edge for ages 11 to 13, Vibe for ages 14 to 17, and The Hideaway for older kids.

Staterooms With Neverland, Royal Reefs and a Tower Suite

Accommodations will feature new papercut-style artwork inspired by Moana, Coco and The Lion King. Concierge guests will have dedicated service, access to exclusive areas and amenities, an Alice in Wonderland-themed Concierge Lounge and a private sun deck with complimentary food and beverages.

Concierge staterooms and suites bring in Peter Pan-inspired artwork, while seven special oceanview rooms take their playful cues from Pixar’s Toy Story and include floor-to-ceiling views. The Royal Reef Suites borrow their teal, coral, scalloped-shell and driftwood details from The Little Mermaid. The Royal Rose Suites draw on Beauty and the Beast, with French-palace styling, Belle- and Beast-inspired bedrooms, and rose motifs throughout.

Then there is the ship’s headline hideaway: the Disney Believe-exclusive Believe Tower Suite. Located in the forward funnel, this nearly 2,000-square-foot, two-story suite sleeps eight, has two main bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms, and overlooks the top decks and open horizon through floor-to-ceiling windows. Its rooms take inspiration from Magic Kingdom Park’s themed lands, while the living room includes fireworks- and balloon-inspired lighting plus artwork depicting Cinderella Castle. A cruise suite with a castle view? That is one way to raise the anchor.