Since D23 2024, Disney Cruise Line has debuted three new ships: Disney Treasure, Disney Destiny, and Disney Adventure. With an ambitious expansion plan for a fleet of 13 ships by 2030, the next ship in the queue is Disney Believe, which will set sail in 2027.
Bow Character
According to Imagineer Claire Weiss, Disney’s newest ship celebrates the belief in magic, family, the power of nature, and most importantly, believing in yourself. All the stories told on the ship will be tied together by the thread of believing in something, including the bow character, the one and only Tinker Bell who taught us all to believe in fairies.
Stern Characters
The stern characters will go to infinity and beyond for what they believe in. Yes, the odd couple from Toy Story will be hanging out together on the back of the ship.
“They’re actually drawing Believe, but they’re using crayons because they’re toys,” Claire said.
Maquettes of the stern characters were revealed in the Disney Imagineering pavilion on Sunday, following Saturday night’s announcements:
Grand Hall Character
The biggest reveal for any new Disney Cruise Line Ship is always which character will have the honor of being the icon for the Grand Hall… and for Disney Believe that’s Moana.
“Moana’s is an epic adventure story about believing in yourself so she’s the perfect fit for this ship,” Claire said.
A maquette of the Moana statue was revealed in the Disney Imagineering pavilion on Sunday, following Saturday night’s announcements:
A miniature bronze statue of the new Moana statue was put on display in the Disney Cruise Line pavilion.
More Disney Cruise Line News
Starting in 2029, Disney Cruise Line will introduce an entirely new class of ship, which will be larger than the classic ships (Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Dream), but smaller than the larger ships (Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, Disney Diestiny, Disney Believe, and Disney Adventure).
Disney Cruise Line also announced that Disney Wish will head to Europe for the first time this summer and that it’s doubling the number of cruises out of San Diego.
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