Overview
- Disney revealed the mid-size ship class at the D23 Disney Experiences Showcase Sunday, saying three vessels will begin service in 2029 and raise the fleet to 13 ships.
- Claire Weiss showed creative details for Disney Believe, the fourth Wish-class ship, including a Moana‑themed Grand Hall with a bronze statue of Moana, Pua, and Heihei.
- Exterior artwork for Disney Believe was unveiled, with Woody and Buzz etching the ship’s name on the stern and Tinker Bell and Peter Pan silhouettes on the bow.
- The line announced itinerary moves tied to the expansion: the Disney Wish will sail to Europe in summer 2027, Disney Magic and Disney Wonder will return to Alaska, and Disney plans to double Port of San Diego sailings with no firm timeline given.
- Disney confirmed Disney Believe is under construction at Meyer Werft and on track for late‑2027 service while saying the new mid‑size ships will sit between the classic and newest vessels to access ports the larger ships cannot reach.