Disney Dreamlight Valley is now available in early access, and as with other games like it, there’s a lot to learn whether you’re a farm sim expert or this particular Disney fantasy is making your first foray into in kind. We covered the game a lot and thought players would do better with a single hub where they could find all the Disney Dreamlight Valley guides in one place. Use the table of contents below to find exactly what you’re looking for, including tips on mining, gardening, upgrading your home and more.
Tips for beginners
If you’re just starting out, don’t dig a hole in the garden without first reading our 20 tips for new players. We cover everything from how to earn money fast or strengthen your friendships (and get better rewards as a result) to overlooked items like checking your mail regularly. Time is money in Dreamlight Valley, so spend it wisely.
Cross-save and cross-play
You can transfer your city across platforms using cloud storage. Here’s how to set it up.
Upgrade your home
Upgrading your house in a game like this is one of the most exciting parts of the game. See how to do it at Disney Dreamlight Valley.
List of recipes
With over 160 recipes, you can spend hours just working in the kitchen. Here is the full list of recipes.
Components
Recipes require ingredients, and these are found in many different ways. Make sure you know where to find all the ingredients using our guide.
Fishing
Fishing is easy on its own, but knowing where to find each fish is a bit trickier. See our guide to all fish locations.
Search for food
When you need crafting elements like clay, stone, or rope, you can find yourself lost in a pile of supplies. Here’s what you need to know about foraging in Disney’s Dreamlight Valley.
Mining
Like fishing and foraging, mining is a critical part of your day, but it’s not always clear what you can mine or where to go when you need something specific. This gem locations guide should clear things up.
Energy and endurance
Doing all that mining, fishing and more will wear you down quickly if you’re not careful. Use our energy guide to better understand how to conserve, recharge, and even supercharge your energy in Dreamlight Valley.
Unlock all characters
There are tons of friendly faces to meet in Dreamlight Valley, and most of them won’t precede your arrival, meaning you’ll have to invite them to your village or discover them in some other way. The methods to unlock all the characters in Disney Dreamlight Valley vary quite a bit, so use our guide to learn how to get everyone to town.
Friendships
Turning neighbors into friends is a crucial part of your journey in Dreamlight Valley, and your time should be well spent if you want to become best friends with Mickey, Remy, Anna and everyone else. Here’s how you can better improve your friendships.
Star Path
Star Path is Disney Dreamlight Valley’s battle pass system. Star Path makes its Pixar Fest edition debut, with a number of rewards that can be earned by completing in-game challenges. Here’s a look at all the rewards and how to earn them.
Stupid stalls
Goofy is quite the entrepreneur in Dreamlight Valley, setting up shop in every biome. You’ll want to know what he buys or sells at each of them, so this guide explains the Goofy Stall locations and inventory.
Creatures
Squirrels, turtles, and other critters will roam the town and sometimes seek your attention. Learn how to feed and interact with them.
Reign
Realms are the story missions that take you to distant Disney worlds based on brands like Frozen, Moana and Wall-E. Here is a list of all the confirmed (and rumored) Realms so far.
Difficult missions
Although the game is quite accessible for all ages, Disney Dreamlight Valley has a few missions that may throw you off guard. Check out our guides for Questline With Great Power and Secret door quest from Mickey Mouse.
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