Whether you're making new friends or exploring different realms, each Disney Dreamlight Valley update brings even more magic to this enchantingly cozy life sim. So grab your favorite companion and prepare your pumpkins, as we look at all the fresh content you can look forward to on the Disney Dreamlight Valley roadmap.
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Here's everything you need to know about the current and next Disney Dreamlight Valley update:
What's the current Disney Dreamlight Valley update?
The current Disney Dreamlight Valley update is the Winter Ball Update, which arrived on December 10, 2025. This update welcomes the iconic princess Cinderella to the Valley, and gives you the opportunity to celebrate the festive season with a ball thrown in your honor.
If you want to learn more about this update, be sure to check out this official post.
What's the current Disney Dreamlight Valley Star Path?
The current Disney Dreamlight Valley Star Path is called Winter Warmth. It features some cozy and cuddly winter fashions, a heap of festive furniture, and an adorable new companion, the holiday-themed Baby Pegasus.
What's the next Disney Dreamlight Valley update?
The official roadmap suggests that the next Disney Dreamlight Valley update will arrive in early 2026, and will introduce characters from Lady and the Tramp. After that, it looks like we'll get a Pocahontas-themed update in spring, followed by a Hercules-themed update in Summer.
What's the next Disney Dreamlight Valley Star Path?
Gameloft hasn't announced the next DDV Star Path. However, we think it's likely to revolve around Lady and the Tramp and include romantic, Valentine's Day-themed items.
What's the Disney Dreamlight Valley Wishblossom Ranch release date?
The Disney Dreamlight Valley Wishblossom Ranch release date was Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The second major expansion to the game, Wishblossom Ranch invites you on a "new journey filled with mystery, wonder, rustic serenity, and lots of horses."
This fresh location was once the most popular and cozy relaxation destination in the Valley. However, following the Forgetting, the ranch has fallen victim to both neglect and out-of-control wish magic. Of course, it's up to you to bring it back to its former glory - but your efforts won't go unrewarded!
Arguably one of the most exciting features of this expansion is the introduction of ridable horses, which you must befriend, tame, and care for. Amongst the herd, you can even team up with iconic steeds from your favorite Disney movies, including Maximus from Tangled, Khan from Mulan, and Pegasus from Hercules.
Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Storybook Vale release date
Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Storybook Vale released on November 20, 2024. It's the game's second expansion following A Rift in Time, and introduces a brand new area called - you guessed it - Storybook Vale.
This stunning island was once a place made up of legendary stories, where myths and fairytales sprang life. However, it has since fallen into the clutches of some powerful villains - so it's up to you to restore it to its former glory.
Of course, this new expansion also introduces a new enchanted artifact, cute critters, mythic riddles for you to unravel, and more. It also invites a bunch of fresh faces to the valley, including Merida from Brave and Eugine (otherwise known as the legendary Flynn Rider) from Tangled.
Like the previous expansion, The Storybook Vale requires a separate purchase on most platforms, though you can still explore the Apple Arcade version of the game, complete with expansions, at no additional cost.
All Disney Dreamlight Valley updates so far
Here are all of the DDV updates we've seen so far, along with their release dates:
- December 10, 2025 - The Winter Ball
- October 1, 2025 - Return to Beast's Castle
- August 20, 2025 - Emotional Rescue
- June 18, 2025 - Mysteries of Skull Rock
- April 23, 2025 - Wonderland Whimsy
- February 26, 2025 - Tales of Agrabah
- December 4, 2024 - Sew Delightful
- October 9, 2024 - Jungle Getaway
- August 21, 2024 - Dapper Delights
- June 26, 2024 - The Lucky Dragon
- May 1, 2024 - Thrills and Frills
- February 28, 2024 - The Laugh Floor
- December 4, 2023 - The Pumpkin King Returns
- September 13, 2023 - Enchanted Adventure update
- July 19, 2023 - DreamSnaps update
- June 6, 2023 - the Remembering
- April 5, 2023 - Pride of the Valley
- February 16, 2023 - A Festival of Friendship
- December 6, 2022 - Missions in Uncharted Space
- October 19, 2022 - Scar's Kingdom
Are the Disney Dreamlight Valley updates free?
As you may have heard, Disney Dreamlight Valley's free to play plans are no longer on the cards, but Gameloft has confirmed that the base game will continue to get free updates including new characters, realms, and more.
However, you do have to pay for the Disney Dreamlight Valley: A Rift in Time expansion. The expansion takes you to a whole new world about the same size as the original valley, and unlocks a bunch of new characters including EVE, Rapunzel, and Gaston. New tools and mechanics are also locked behind this expansion, including a bunch of handy machines that can automate systems such as sprinklers to water your crops and a tool that allows you to cook multiple meals at once.
Luckily, if you want to try out a Rift in Time for yourself but don't want to splash that cash, you can play the Disney Dreamlight Valley: Arcade Edition for free if you have an Apple Arcade subscription. The Arcade Edition comes complete with the new expansion, as well as all past and future content updates - the only things you miss out on are the Star Paths and the premium shop.