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The Captain’s Log

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Disney's artist rendering of the Disney Believe at sea, her name in gold lettering on the bow

The Captain’s LogOctober 10, 2026

The Disney Believe Reveal: Encanto at Sea, a Moana Grand Hall — and Booking Opens Next Week

Disney Cruise Line just pulled back the curtain on its newest ship — the first Encanto stage show, a Frozen dinner feast, a Moana-inspired Grand Hall — and booking opens October 19. Here’s what I took from the reveal.

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