The Disney Believe sails December 18, 2027 from Fort Lauderdale. Here’s what’s on board, how the sailings work, and how to book when reservations open.

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Disney Believe: Everything Families Need to Know Before Booking

Artist rendering of the Disney Believe cruise ship sailing at sunset with Tinker Bell artwork on the bow

October 11, 2026

Last updated: October 2026 Quick Answer: The Disney Believe’s inaugural season runs from the December 18, 2027 maiden voyage through May 2028, with 29 four- and five-night sailings from Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas and Cozumel. The maiden voyage started around $6,444 for two in an inside stateroom, roughly double a similar five-night sailing in […]

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Disney Believe Inaugural Sailings: Is the First Season Worth It?

Artist rendering of the Disney Believe cruise ship sailing at sunset with Tinker Bell artwork on the bow

October 11, 2026

Last updated: October 10, 2026 Quick Answer: Disney Cruise Line’s Christmas sailings are called Very Merrytime Cruises, and they run on select sailings in November and December. Every Very Merrytime sailing includes holiday decor (with a giant gingerbread house and a 24-foot Christmas tree), Mickey & Minnie’s Merrytime Tree Lighting, Season’s Greetings with Santa, and […]

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Disney Christmas Cruises: Very Merrytime Sailings for 2026 and 2027

October 10, 2026

Let’s be honest—when it comes to family vacations, nothing quite compares to the magic of a Disney Cruise. Whether you’ve cruised before or this is your first time setting sail, planning a Disney Cruise in 2025 is a whole new world of excitement, options, and logistics. At The Enchanted Traveler, we specialize in concierge-level planning […]

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2025 Disney Cruise Guide: What to Expect, What’s Included

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March 25, 2025

Embarking on a Disney Cruise is a dream come true for many families and Disney fans alike. In true Disney fashion, being onboard a Disney Cruise ship is magical. Here are three Disney Cruise tips to take your voyage from “fantastic” to “absolutely unforgettable”! Plan ahead and book early Imagine this: you’re standing on the […]

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3 Ways to Have a Better Disney Cruise Vacation

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September 20, 2023

Outsourcing Your Disney Vacation Planning Outsourcing in business is a smart way to save time and money, and it’s catching on in personal life as well.  Busy people are outsourcing all kinds of tasks:  housecleaning, grocery shopping, picking up take out (UberEats, anyone?)… more and more all the time, it seems.  But vacation planning?  Yes!  […]

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Outsourcing Your Disney Vacation Planning

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March 7, 2017

Don’t Be a Last Minute Summer Vacationer! Ok, look.  I know how this goes.  It’s the last third of the school year, things seem like they’re moving like molasses.  Kids have homework, the weather’s not that great yet, you’ve got what seems like 20 different sports and activities to get to, and summer seems like […]

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Don’t Be a Last Minute Summer Vacationer!

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March 18, 2016

Giving a Disney Vacation for Christmas: The how and why to the best gift ever! Christmas shopping season is upon us.  Are the toy store ads beckoning you to buy THE hottest toys for your kids this year?  If you’re like many parents, you start to wonder how many toys your child really needs.  Toys […]

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Giving a Disney Vacation for Christmas: The how and why to the best gift ever!

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November 30, 2015

When Should I Book My Disney Vacation?   Many times, people talk about planning a vacation for “next year” like it’s something so far away they don’t need to think about it right now. But the reality is that your best Disney vacation is going to come from some earlier planning.   In the last […]

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When Should I Book My Disney Vacation?

September 10, 2015

Can’t Decide Between Disney World and a Disney Cruise?  Do both! If you’re weighing your options and trying to compare Disney World to a Disney Cruise for your next vacation, you may be having a hard time.  They’re both so great and yet so different!  On the one hand you have the glorious whirlwind of […]

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Can’t Decide Between Disney World and a Disney Cruise? Do both!

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June 1, 2015