Disney Dreamlight Valley News

[p]Hey Valley Villagers! [/p][p]Craving haunting thrills? This Fall, a mysterious island looms over the Valley… Learn more about The Haunted Floating Festival, our brand-new in-game event![/p][p]From October 22nd, 2025, to November 11th, 2025, venture across an eerie Floating Island to solve puzzles and claim exclusive seasonal rewards![/p][h2]What’s a Floating Festival?[/h2][p]A Floating Festival is a new type of event taking place on a temporary Floating Island, only available during the event period.  During this Festival, you can explore a mysterious, seasonally decorated island, solve puzzles, and unlock frightfully fun prizes![/p][p][/p][p]Some puzzles will be available at the start of the event, while others will unlock over the festival period. Be sure to log in regularly and explore the decorated grounds to discover clues and collect resources to progress in the event. A few puzzles might take you inside some eerie houses, so keep your eyes peeled for hidden secrets![/p][p][/p][h2]How to Participate[/h2][p]Something is lurking in the sky, and the ever-so friendly wizard Merlin has discovered a curious portal in the Plaza. Investigate it to be transported to a mysterious place… the Haunted Floating Island! [/p][p]This beautiful yet eerie island is full of mysteries waiting to be solved. Explore its corners and sharpen your mind to tackle its puzzles![/p][p]To join the Festival:[/p]

• [p]Find the portal in the Plaza or click “Teleport” in the event tab.[/p]
• [p]Log in regularly to catch new puzzles as they unlock over the festival period.[/p]
• [p]While most of your search will take place on the island, one puzzle may lead you back to the Valley! Pay attention to the clues you uncover, as some requested items appear only at night or in special weather conditions there.[/p]

[p]Festival Calendar Unlock Schedule:[/p]

• [p]October 22nd: Ghostly “Zero” Fox, Combination Puzzle, Terror-rific Tree unlocked and available[/p]
• [p]October 29th: Potion Brewer's House unlocks[/p]
• [p]November 5th: Haunted Mansion Puzzle unlocks[/p]

[p]Puzzle 1: Ghostly critter[/p][p]A cute ghostly fox roams endlessly around the festival grounds. His little house bears his name… “Zero”! He looks a bit hungry. Maybe you should find his favorite food and give him a snack! Look closely... his crunchy treat might not be far.[/p][p]Puzzle 2: Combination Pillar[/p][p]While exploring the island, you may stumble upon weathered pillars marked with curious numbers. The dice under those seem to respond to your touch… Search the island for clues and uncover the right combination of numbers and symbols to resolve the pillars’ mystery![/p][p]Puzzle 3:  Terror-rific Tree[/p][p]A howling tree might draw your gaze as you explore these lands. Getting closer, you realize it looks… cursed? Perhaps you can help! Offer specific items to the tree in order to solve this mystery. Peek around carefully… a book nearby may hold helpful hints as to what the tree desires.[/p][p]Cracked the first three puzzles? Don’t stop now – two more challenges will awaken in houses across the island on October 29th and November 5th! [/p][p][/p][p]Puzzle 4: Potion Brewer's House[/p][p]You may have wandered past a bewitching house while exploring these lands. Now that the time is right and the path is clear of Night Thorns, curiosity draws you to its door. Stepping inside, the sight of a cauldron reveals you’ve entered a witch’s domain! Look around carefully – perhaps you’ll uncover a recipe for a special potion…[/p]

• [p]The Potion Brewer's House will be available to explore starting October 29th, 00:00 local time.[/p]

[p]Puzzle 5: Haunted Mansion[/p][p]Nothing says eerie quite like a Haunted Mansion! Once you dare to cross the threshold, you find yourself in a room filled with shadows, where a gleaming suit of armor stands. You feel compelled to step closer… but when you do – it starts TALKING! This haunted armor challenges you to a duel of wits. Answer its quiz correctly to earn a mighty prize![/p]

• [p]The Haunted Mansion, inspired by the attraction at Walt Disney World Resort in Magic Kingdom, will be available to enter starting November 5th, 00:00 local time.[/p]

[h3]Additional Information[/h3][p]See below for specifics about the Haunted Floating Island:[/p]

• [p]Enjoy the hauntingly beautiful decorations...with your eyes only! The island can’t be redecorated in edit mode. Additionally, some of your Royal Tools might not be available on the island, but you’ll still be able to interact with puzzle-related blockers and some decorative elements.[/p]
• [p]Snap haunting selfies and capture eerie souvenirs! Just remember, DreamSnaps can’t be submitted while on the festival grounds.[/p]
• [p]Feeling uneasy in the chilling atmosphere? Use the wishing well to exit the Floating Island or open your map for a quick return to your peaceful Valley.[/p]

[p]You’re now all set to attend the festival! See you on the Haunted Floating Island... if you dare![/p]

Disney Dreamlight Valley's next DLC, Wishblossom Ranch, is scheduled to release on November 19 and a new trailer shown during the 2025 Showcase stream has given us a more in-depth look at some of the features and characters coming. Although its brief reveal trailer welcomed us to the new setting, there's now more than enough information for us to sink our teeth into ahead of its release...
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Disney Dreamlight Valley hosted its 2025 showcase stream on October 15, and shared what free updates the game can expect for the rest of the year. This includes our first detailed look at the next release, The Winter Ball, which will be launching on December 10. We already had an idea of what, and more specifically who, would be coming as part of this update thanks to a teaser shared earlier in the year, but it's nice to finally see the characters in-game...
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Disney Dreamlight Valley has given us a glimpse at the first set of updates coming in 2026 during the 2025 Showcase stream, and there is a lot to look forward to even before we've finished this year's update cycle. Of course, we haven't seen any characters, but the three images shown on the roadmap give away who we can anticipate arriving. Though, it wouldn't be unusual for Dreamlight Valley to throw in some curveballs either...
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[p]Howdy Valley Villagers![/p][p]Today, we had the pleasure of previewing our upcoming free update, as well as offer a sneak peek at the wonders you might expect from the game in 2026! We also had opportunity to reveal more about our next expansion that lies just yonder – Disney Dreamlight Valley: Wishblossom Ranch arriving on November 19th, 2025.[/p][p]If you missed the Showcase stream, the best way to catch up is by watching it right here:[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]Celebrate Cinderella’s grand entrance[/h2][p]Many of you had already guessed it from our last roadmap reveal - the long-awaited princess, from Disney’s Cinderella, will be joining the Valley in our next free update, The Winter Ball, coming December 10th.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Dreams really do come true for Cinderella, as well as some truly magnificent friendship rewards that capture the wonder, elegance, and magic of the beloved film.[/p][h2]Put together your very own DreamTeam[/h2][p]Also coming in The Winter Ball update, the brand-new DreamTeams feature! You’ll be able to join up to 7 friends and forge your own Disney Dreamlight Valley community, choosing your team's name, motto and icon. As part of these communities, you'll be able to share resources and work together towards completing crafting tasks and quests.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Gather with your friends in this new community-centric feature to share and create new Valley experiences, arriving December 10th![/p][h2]Giddy up - a new adventure awaits[/h2][p]On November 19th, our next expansion Disney Dreamlight Valley: Wishblossom Ranch invites you to race over to the Dream Castle’s Stardust Port and embark on a new journey filled with mystery, wonder, rustic serenity, and lots of horses.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Wishblossom Ranch was once the coziest relaxation destination in all the Valley, but during the Forgetting the ranch was neglected by its new owner and the surrounding lands have been run amok with out-of-control Wish Magic.  Now it’ll be up to you to get the ranch up and running again and uncover the cause of this catastrophe. [/p][p]Don't worry, you won’t be alone to tackle this task![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Around the ranch, you’ll find and befriend the horses that have gone missing, including a few majestic steeds directly from your favorite Disney movies! [/p][p]Maximus, from Disney’s Tangled, will bring his commanding determination to the game. You will also meet Khan, from Disney’s Mulan, who will assist you with his headstrong nature, and Pegasus, from Disney’s Hercules, whose bravery will propel you.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Throughout your journey in Disney Dreamlight Valley: Wishblossom Ranch, you’ll also encounter some of your most cherished Disney personalities![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Snow White, the original princess from Disney’s Snow White, will help you care for the ranch and teach you how to bond with your horses. Tinker Bell, the sassy fairy from Disney’s Peter Pan, will use her pixie dust to help you restore order throughout the land. Cruella De Vil, from Disney’s 101 Dalmatians, will also leave her questionably fashionable mark on Wishblossom Ranch. And Tigger, from Disney’s Winnie the Pooh will bring his infectious energy to your adventure.[/p][p]To find this colorful cast of characters, you’ll need to venture out into the vibrant and unique Biomes of Wishblossom Ranch![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]In your journey, you will discover the majestic alpine mountains of the Wishing Alps, where the titular Wishblossom Ranch is found. Later, you will travel to the Victorian-fashioned Glamor Gulch. Lastly, you’ll arrive at the whimsically overgrown pixie village, Pixie Acres.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Disney Dreamlight Valley: Wishblossom Ranch will have its complete main story available on day one, along with four villagers available to fully unlock, with all their friendship quests and rewards.[/p][h2]What’s next?[/h2][p]While there is a ton to get excited about for the remainder of 2025, we’re going to hit the ground running next year! Check out our early 2026 roadmap below:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]New Editions and Early Adopter Bonus[/h2][p]Looking to dive right into the new content that awaits you in the expansion on day one? Disney Dreamlight Valley: Wishblossom Ranch will be available as an additional purchase for owners of the base game of Disney Dreamlight Valley or as a part of Wishblossom Ranch – Deluxe Edition which includes bonus Moonstones, a unique house skin, two new horse outfits, and the whimsical rideable mount, Sven from Disney’s Frozen! Sven will arrive with four themed rewards and a Dream Style.[/p][p]Disney Dreamlight Valley Arcade Edition owners will have access to the contents of the Wishblossom Ranch expansion on day one without the need for additional purchase.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]If you’re new to Disney Dreamlight Valley, these are great starting points! [/p][p]There is the base game, followed by the Disney Dreamlight Valley – Wishblossom Ranch Edition, which grants access to the base game, the new expansion, and a bundle of Moonstones; and the new Disney Dreamlight Valley – Ultimate Edition, which includes access to the base game, The Storybook Vale expansion pass, and all the contents of Disney Dramlight Valley: Wishblossom Ranch – Deluxe Edition mentioned above.[/p][p]Players who get any edition containing the Wishblossom Ranch expansion between November 19th and December 3rd will receive exclusive rewards in their in-game mailbox. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]_________________________________________________________________________[/p][p]We can’t wait for you to experience everything in this new expansion when Disney Dreamlight Valley: Wishblossom Ranch launches on November 19th, and for you to welcome Cinderella to your Valleys in our free content update, The Winter Ball, on December 10th. Thank you for taking part in this magical journey with us![/p][p]See you in the Valley, and on the ranch very soon![/p]