Disney Cruise Line

Global – October 24, 2026 -- Disney Cruise Line will debut an entirely new ship class in 2029, with vessels sized between the Disney Wonder and the larger Disney Wish. The first-ever public teaser of the class was shown at the Disney Experiences Showcase, Horizons: A Carousel of Progress, where Claire Weiss joined host Neil Patrick Harris to talk about the new ships.

Three new ships follow Disney Believe in 2027

Announced at D23 in 2024, the expansion will take the Disney Cruise Line fleet to 13 ships over the coming years. Disney Believe, setting sail in 2027, will be the fourth ship in the Wish class. After it, three ships in a brand-new class will launch. Weiss said the teaser had never been seen publicly before.

Honda Center – October 24, 2026 -- Disney used its Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at D23 2024 to unveil nearly 50 announcements, including four new cruise ships, a Tiana's Bayou Adventure opening date of November 15, 2024, and new lands and rides across its parks. Many of the projects will start appearing over the next five years.

Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D'Amaro said all of it is in active development: "Plans are drawn. Dirt is moving."

Four new ships will bring Disney Cruise Line to 13 vessels

The fleet expansion runs from 2027 to 2031. Disney also shared new details about the Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny.