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Disney unveils Disney Believe cruise ship, maiden voyage from Florida on Dec. 18, 2027

Disney announced its newest cruise ship, Disney Believe, will begin sailing from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale on Dec. 18, 2027, with an "Encanto" stage musical and a "Frozen" dining venue.

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Left · 2Disney announced on Wednesday 7 October that its new Disney Cruise Line ship, Disney Believe, will make its maiden voyage on Dec. 18, 2027, from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Left · 1ABC News reports the ship will sail four-night and five-night trips to the Bahamas and Western Caribbean, including Disney's private islands Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. Left · 2The centrepiece is the first stage adaptation of "Encanto", developed exclusively for the ship; ABC says it follows Mirabel and includes Lin-Manuel Miranda songs such as "We Don't Talk About Bruno" and "Surface Pressure".

Left · 1Other stage shows include "Tangled: The Musical" and "Disney Seas the Adventure", according to ABC. Left · 2Guests will enter a "Moana"-themed Grand Hall, and the dining venue Oaken's Table is a new "Frozen" family feast featuring Oaken, Anna and Kristoff. Left · 2Other venues include Gazelle, a "Zootopia"-inspired live-show hub with adults-only options at night; the "Snow White"-themed Wishing Well; Inside Out: Joyful Sweets; and new "Big Hero 6" and "Moana" cafes.

Left · 1ABC adds that returning venues include the Haunted Mansion Parlor, Palo Steakhouse, Enchanté by Chef Arnaud Lallement and The Rose lounge, plus children's clubs such as the Oceaneer Club. Left · 2Disney Believe joins Disney Wish, Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny; Variety says Disney Cruise Line's growth plan will take the fleet to 13 ships in late 2030. Left · 1ABC News disclosed that Disney is the parent company of ABC News and Good Morning America.

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Both outlets present the announcement as a product and entertainment preview, led by the Encanto musical and themed venues.
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Themed shows, dining and character experiences; ABC adds itinerary and kids' clubs, Variety the fleet expansion.
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Neither gives pricing, booking dates or ship capacity; neither includes outside or critical voices.
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“brand new”“brand-new experiences”
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“Disney is the parent company of ABC News and Good Morning America.” — ABC News
“Among the brand-new experiences is the first stage adaptation” — Variety

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