Disney Cruise Line recently held a keel-laying ceremony for its new ship Disney Believe at the facilities of German shipbuilder Meyer Werft.
The vessel is scheduled to enter service in late 2027. She is the latest in a series, the lead example of which, Disney Wish, was completed in 2022.
Like her earlier sisters, Disney Believe will boast 1,250 cabins housing a maximum of 5,500 guests, a gross tonnage of 144,000, and a hybrid LNG-electric propulsion system.
Around 90 per cent of the staterooms will be outside cabins, and these will also include balcony staterooms and premium single cabins and suites with concierge services.
The facilities will include Disney-themed restaurants, both family and adults-only lounges, 10 pools, a waterpark, children's play areas, and a theatre.
The propulsion arrangement will include five MAN engines, two ABB azimuthing pod thrusters, and four bow thrusters. The ship will be capable of sailing at a service speed of 22 knots and a maximum speed of 24 knots.