Disney Dreamlight Valley’sStar Paths are regular events where players can complete tasks to earn special Tokens and exchange them for exclusive themed rewards. Rewards typically consist of clothing items, furniture, Motifs, Companion animals, and Dream Styles for the many Disney and Pixar characters residing in the Valley.Disney Dreamlight Valleytypically runs multiple Star Paths per year, and has recently begun experimenting with the format - the Winter 2024 Star Path, “Frost and Fairies,” offered more challenging tasks and additional bonus rewards. With 2025’s first Star Path still unannounced, here are some rewards and themes that would be great to see in upcoming Paths.
Disney Dreamlight Valley Star Path Reward Wishes
Dream Styles For Non-Mickey And Friends Characters
Dream Styles are alternate outfits for the Valley’s residents, and most Star Paths include a Dream Style or two. However, the Mickey and Friends characters (Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Scrooge) receive Dream Styles more frequently than any other characters. Even the “Dapper Delights” Star Path, themed entirely aroundPrincess Tiana, had a Dream Style not for the restaurateur herself, but for Donald Duck. It would be nice to see Dream Styles for other characters, especially those who have been in the game since launch and still have no Dream Styles, such as Moana, Maui, Remy, Kristoff, and Prince Eric.
Wings And Gliders
In 2024,Disney Dreamlight Valleyintroduced the ability to move around quickly either bygliding or flying. Players can use Glider or Wing clothing items to do this. Because of the popularity of this new feature, more gliders and wings as Star Path rewards would be a great addition. A new Glider would be particularly nice, as most Gliders are currently found in the Premium Shop and require Moonstones to purchase.
More Companions, Especially New Animals
There’s no better way for players to complete quests and duties in Dreamlight Valley than with an adorable animal companion at their side. Most Star Paths feature one new Companion, usually based on a type of existingcritter inDisney Dreamlight Valleywith squirrels, rabbits, and raccoons being particularly popular. More unique Companions, such as the Pirate Parrot, would likely be well-received. Existing creatures from Disney and Pixar would be especially fun, like the mice fromCinderellaor Antonio’s animal friends fromEncanto.
House Styles
The"Frost and Fairies" Star Pathdid something completely new by adding a wintry House Style as the final and most expensive bonus reward. This is definitely something that Gameloft should continue implementing in future updates. Having a big reward to work towards at the end is extremely motivating for players, and having multiple houses is practically a necessity, especially with the introduction of Floating Islands to decorate. There’s no place like home - but nothing’s to say players can’t have multiple homes all around the Valley.
Cooking And Crafting Stations
While players can make as many cooking and crafting stations as they want, making even one is pretty resource-intensive - and it’s good to have plenty of stations around the Valley, especially as many quests, Star Path Duties, and other tasks require them. BoththeMulan-themed “Majesty and Magnolias” Star Pathand the “Frost and Fairies” Star Path included crafting and cooking stations that players could purchase using tokens, no resources required. Future Star Paths should definitely continue to include them, especially as more paid expansions and Floating Islands are added.
Fewer Motifs
There’s a lot that players want to see more of in Star Path - more cool outfits, more adorable Animal Companions, more fun Dream Styles. But one thing players have consistently requested to see less of is motifs. Motifs are images that can be used to decorate custom clothing and furniture via theTouch of Magic system inDDV. While making a custom outfit or two is certainly fun, the sheer number of motifs present in each Star Path can be tiring, especially as they take up space that could be used for clothing or furniture instead.
General Star Path Wishes
More Duty Variation
All Star Paths are by nature a little bit repetitive, with Duties involving common tasks around the Valley like mining, fishing, and spending time with villagers. However, this trend has gotten worse in recent Star Paths. Since the addition of DreamSnaps photo contests andDaisy Duck’s BoutiqueChallenges, both activities have shown up repeatedly in every Star Path. Boutique Challenges are particularly frustrating, as players can complete only one per day, and tasks requiring two or three slow Star Path progress significantly.
While it’s hard to add too much variety with the limited number of activities available, adding in some new Duties could be fun. Players could be tasked to dress like a princess or villain, equip specific animal companions, glide or fly around the Valley for a certain amount of time, eat meals of a specific color, or redecorate a room in their home. Gameloft should not be afraid to get creative with Duties in upcomingStar Paths, rather than relying on the same handful of tasks.
Love For Under-Represented Films And Shows
Typically, Star Paths are themed around either a time of year, such as Halloween or winter, or around the characters added to the game at the same time - like how 2024’s “Love and Monsters” Star Path honoredMike and Sulley fromMonsters, Inc.However, Star Paths would be a great opportunity to show some love for less popular Disney and Pixar films and shows, especially those not otherwise represented inDreamlight Valley.
The “Pixar Fest” and “Wonder of Pixar” Star Paths did this somewhat, with accessories based aroundCoco, Up,andThe Incredibles.Future Star Paths could take inspiration from this with clothing and furniture based on under-represented films likeAtlantisandTreasure Planet,TV shows like those of theDisney Afternoon,or evenMarvel,Star Wars,and other Disney-owned properties.
Disney Dreamlight Valley
WHERE TO PLAY
Disney Dreamlight Valley is a hybrid between a life-sim and an adventure game rich with quests, exploration, and engaging activities featuring Disney and Pixar friends, both old and new.Once an idyllic land, Dreamlight Valley was a place where Disney and Pixar characters lived in harmony—until the Forgetting. Night Thorns grew across the land and severed the wonderful memories tied to this magical place. With nowhere else to go, the hopeless inhabitants of Dreamlight Valley retreated behind locked doors in the Dream Castle.Now it’s up to you to discover the stories of this world and bring the magic back to Dreamlight Valley.Free the Dream Castle from the insidious grip of the Forgetting, and unlock the unique Realms of well-loved Disney and Pixar characters, including great queens and kings such as Anna and Simba. Each Realm contains unique challenges with puzzles to solve in the quest to bring friendship back to the Valley.You’ll start your adventure in the Valley, but your journey will take you to infinity… and beyond! Explore what lurks in the Forest of Valor and brave the deepest caverns as you take on challenges from iconic Disney and Pixar heroes and villains. Who knows who—or what—you might discover.
