NEWS: Disney Cruise Line announces the name and opening schedule of its ninth ship

Josh D’Amaro of course made a scene on his first day as Chief Executive of the Walt Disney Company. In the midst of Disney Cruise Line’s most ambitious expansion, D’Amaro shares his recent experience at the launch of Disney Cruise Line Disney Adventurethe first Disney Cruise Line ship to homeport in Asia.

Robert Downey, Jr., Josh D'Amaro, Joe Schott, Mickey Mouse, and Minnie Mouse on stage at the Disney Adventure christening ceremony
© Disney

To continue this expansion, D’Amaro shared exciting news about what’s to come. We now know the exact name, theme, and opening timeline of Disney Cruise Line’s next ship!

Disney Cruise Line announced the name and theme of its ninth ship

Josh D’Amaro announced at the Annual Shareholders Meeting that the name of the ninth Disney Cruise Line ship is Disney Believe! Disney Believe will be fourth Wish class shipfollowing Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, and Disney Destiny.

Disney Believe concept imageDisney Believe concept image
(Photo: Disney Cruise Line)

The ship theme will be focused on “promise and possibility.” In an article accompanying the announcement, Disney noted that the characters featured in Disney Believe are “characters who believe in themselves and their dreams.” A sizzle reel was released with the announcement featuring clips from many of the films under the Disney umbrella, including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Tangled, Inside Out, Encanto, and, what caught my attention most, The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Jack Skellington and Sally Jack Skellington and Sally
Could Jack Skellington and Sally join Disney Believe? (Photo: Disney Cruise Line)

In terms of the featured story we can expect in Disney Believe, Disney specifically hinted at it Encanto, Frozen, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Moana, And The Little Mermaid.

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Disney Believe opening timeline revealed

In addition to the name and theme, we learned more about Disney Believe’s opening timeline. The ship was previously announced as being scheduled for completion in 2027, but now we know a rather more detailed timeline. Disney Believe is scheduled to ship in late 2027.

“Late” 2027 likely means the fourth quarter of 2027, which would mean a debut in October, November, or December. This is in line with the recent launch of the ship. Disney Destiny makes its maiden voyage in November 2025, and Disney Treasure makes its maiden voyage in December 2024.

Disney's Great Hall of DestinyDisney's Great Hall of Destiny
Disney’s Great Hall of Destiny (Photo: Carly Neil, The World of Spark)

There will be a lot to share in the months leading up to Disney Believe’s maiden voyage, with more details expected at this year’s D23 Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California. Be sure to stay tuned for more recent Disney Cruise Line news!

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NEWS: Disney Cruise Line Announces Name and Timeline for Opening of Ninth Ship was originally published in The World of Spark.

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