Disney Cruise Line Confirms Disney Believe as New Wish Class Ship for 2027
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Disney Cruise Line has announced the name of the fourth Wish Class ship as Disney Believe.
The new ship will debut in late 2027 with a “promise and possibilities” theme.
The ship’s homeport and itinerary options have not yet been announced.
Disney Cruise Line is growing rapidly and guests who believe in the magic of a cruise vacation as the perfect getaway will love the name of the fourth Wish Class ship: Disney Believe.
The vessel’s name was announced by the cruise line’s new CEO, Josh D’Amaro, on his very first day leading the cruise line. The announcement was made at the 2026 Walt Disney Company Annual Shareholders Meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
The ship follows the lead ship in the class, Disney Wish, as well as her two active sister ships, Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny.
Disney Believe is scheduled to set sail in late 2027, though exact dates and details about her voyages and homeport have not yet been announced.
What is known is the theme of the new ship, which will be “promise and possibilities.” This is an excellent choice for this period of growth for the cruise line, as well as to embody the hope of every cruise traveler eager for all the opportunities a cruise vacation may present.
In comparison, Disney Wish has an “enchantment” theme while Disney Treasure embraces an “adventure” theme and Disney Destiny highlights a “heroes and villains” theme. Onboard each ship, these themes guide not only decor but also the highly detailed rotational dining restaurant themes as well as activities and entertainment.
Disney Believe will bring to life the promise and possibilities of hit films such as “Encanto,” “Frozen,” “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Moana,” and “The Little Mermaid.”
Details of which films might become themed dining experiences, production shows, or unique character interactions have not been revealed. Individual stateroom decor will also likely be guided by these key films.
It is possible that the ship’s iconic stern characters may also be from these films. Disney Wish, for example, features Rapunzel and her playful chameleon companion Pascal, perfect for the ship’s “enchanted” motif.
Disney Treasure features Captain Hook and Peter Pan for the ultimate adventure, while Disney Destiny has one of the Marvel universe’s most popular heroes, Spider-Man, hanging on by a thread.
Truly Magical Cruise Line Growth
Disney Cruise Line is growing at a magical pace to fulfill the promises and possibilities of great cruise vacations for all its guests.
While the line featured just four ships in its first 15 years – Disney Magic (1998); Disney Wonder (1999); Disney Dream (2011), and Disney Fantasy (2012) – it would be a full decade before Disney Wish joined the fleet in 2022.
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Now, in just four years, three other ships have set sail for Disney Cruise Line. Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny debuted in 2024 and 2025, while the new Global Class Disney Adventure just debuted a week ago in Singapore.
Cruise Hive has reported on that ship’s initial successes and surprises, as well as her official christening on March 4, 2026.
A fifth Wish Class ship is already planned to debut in 2029 and will be based in Japan, and Disney Cruise Line is planning a future class of slightly smaller ships with vessels debuting in 2029, 2030, and 2031.
The Wish Class ships are 144,000 gross tons, while the new, as-yet-unnamed class will be just 105,000 gross tons. This will be slightly smaller than the Dream Class but larger than the Magic Class.
Speculation is high that the new, smaller class might eventually replace the aging Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, which will be more than 30 years old by the time the new class sets sail. This has not been confirmed, however.
Stay tuned to Cruise Hive for more updates on Disney Believe as well as future Disney Cruise Line ships as the fleet continues to grow, bringing ever-more cruise magic to guests worldwide.
Disney Cruise Line Confirms Disney Believe as New Wish Class Ship for 2027