Disney Cruise Line’s upcoming Disney Believe is scheduled to sail from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, offering four- and five-night itineraries that include Disney’s Bahamian destinations, Castaway Cay and Lookout Point at Lighthouse Point.
The Wish-class ship is set to offer four-night Thursday-to-Monday sailings and five-night Monday-to-Friday sailings. Tina DiPerri, an independent travel advisor with Castle Bound Travel Company, said those lengths can offer first-time cruisers more time aboard than a three-night trip while requiring less time than a weeklong voyage.
For Florida travelers and visitors flying in, Port Everglades is near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Miami International Airport. DiPerri noted that Fort Lauderdale’s beaches also make it possible to add time in the city before or after a sailing.
Disney Believe will have a Moana-inspired Grand Hall and new papercut-style stateroom art featuring Disney and Pixar stories including Encanto, Coco, Toy Story, Moana and The Lion King. Its Tower Suite is inspired by Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, according to the source material.
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Among the ship’s dining options, Oaken’s Table will offer a Frozen-themed family meal. Returning venues include 1923 and Worlds of Marvel, while Mickey and Friends Festival of Foods will add Pluto’s Pita Platters, a Greek-inspired open-air option.
The lounge lineup includes the Haunted Mansion Parlor, The Wishing Well, Sea Notes Piano Bar and Skygazers Pub. DiPerri said the spaces can be used by families during the day and become adults-only after 9 p.m. Disney Believe also will offer family-oriented stateroom features including rooms accommodating up to five guests, split bathrooms, connecting rooms and suites.
