Disney Cruise Line has been dropping a TON of news recently. Between all the announcements we just got about the Disney Believe joining the fleet in 2027, and now an update we were not expecting.

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Disney Cruise Line is officially testing out a new wristband system, so let’s dive into everything we know so far.

Scott Gustin on X has officially shared that Disney Cruise Line is in the process of testing out an all-new wristband system on the Disney Treasure, which is currently sailing out of Port Canaveral. These wristbands would be a new wearable version of the Key to the World cards. These are the cards guests use to get into their room, make purchases on the ship, and more.

Key to the World Card

While guests can connect their Magic Bands to their Cruise and use those as their Key to the World cards, the wristband would be another option. This is currently in very limited testing only aboard the Disney Treasure, and Disney has not yet shared any plans for how this could be used in the future, only that the goal is for the wristbands to perform the same functions as the Key to the World cards. During testing, guests who do not have a Magic Band could be given the wristband instead of a traditional Key to the World card, although it will only be active for that specific sailing and must be returned before leaving the cruise.

From @ScottGustin on X

Now, this is not the only recent Disney Cruise Line update. In fact, we just got several exciting bits of news about what we can find aboard the all-new Disney Believe ship, which will begin sailing on December 18th, 2026, with bookings opening in just a few days, on October 19th.

Disney Believe

One of the announcements we are most excited about is the very first Broadway-style Encanto show that is coming to the Disney Believe!

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There will also be cafes and lounges themed to Snow White, Moana, and Big Hero 6.

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Plus, rotational dining including Oaken’s Table: A Frozen Family Feast and more! We are already so excited to set sail on this cruise next year and explore all of the magic and stories present on the Disney Believe.

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We are also very interested to see how the testing on these new wristbands progresses and if this is a system Disney Cruise Line will start using widely. In the meantime, we will continue to keep you informed of all Disney Cruise Line news, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog so you never miss anything!

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