Disney Cruise Line Unveils Disney Believe as Its Next Wish-Class Ship
Disney Cruise Line has introduced Disney Believe, the next vessel in its Wish class, scheduled to join the fleet in late 2027.
A new Wish-class ship for Disney
Disney Cruise Line has officially named its next Wish-class vessel Disney Believe. The ship is expected to enter service in late 2027 and was introduced during the company's annual shareholders meeting.
According to Disney, the new ship will celebrate dreamers, possibilities and the idea of pursuing a personal happily ever after. Like the previous ships in the class, it will have its own distinct identity rather than simply repeating an existing onboard concept.
Storytelling and themed worlds
Disney said the ship will bring in creative inspiration from Encanto, Frozen, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Moana and The Little Mermaid. That suggests a design direction centered on fantasy, family appeal and emotional storytelling.
This approach remains one of Disney Cruise Line's key strengths as it expands: each new ship is positioned not just as another vessel, but as a different experience with its own atmosphere.
Part of fleet expansion
The Disney Believe is part of Disney's broader fleet growth strategy. The company is continuing to add ships and widen its global footprint, including recent developments in Asia. By extending the Wish-class platform while keeping each ship distinct, Disney is strengthening its premium family-cruise position.
More details on public spaces, entertainment and itineraries are expected later, but even this first announcement makes it clear that Disney wants the ship to stand out through both scale and theme.