✨ Villager Overview: Sally

✨ Sally is a lovely addition to Dreamlight Valley, bringing a little more of the wonderfully spooky world of The Nightmare Before Christmas to the Valley. Thoughtful, creative, and with a few surprises of her own, she has plenty to discover as you get to know her.

Even though I've had both Jack Skellington and Sally unlocked for a while now, it was lovely to have Sally join Jack in the Valley. I remember being so happy when she was added to the game! Her friendship quests explore her own interests and story, while her rewards include a mix of patchwork-inspired pieces that feel right at home with her distinctive look.

🔓 How To Unlock Sally

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Sally is unlocked through Jack Skellington's friendship quest, "The Woven Bridge." Before this quest becomes available, you'll first need to unlock Jack and Vanellope, complete the "Odds & Ends..." story quest, and finish Mirabel's Level 2 friendship quest, "Healing House." Once those requirements are met, Jack will send you a letter about a spider-related mystery at Anna's Castle. Entering Anna's castle after receiving his letter will start the quest, where you'll help Jack investigate the strange spiderwebs and discover a way to bring Sally back to the Valley. Completing the quest unlocks Sally and adds her to your character collection. 

Sally lives with Jack in his tall, spooky house, perched on a rocky overlook. I love that she joins him there rather than needing a separate house, as it gives the two of them a little corner of the Valley to share. The house has such a distinctive Halloween Town look, and it works beautifully in the Forgotten Lands surrounded by twisted trees, pumpkins, and other spooky decorations.

📜 Sally’s Friendship Quests

Sally’s friendship quests give you a chance to learn more about her thoughtful nature, her interests, and her life alongside Jack. Here's the list of quests you'll unlock as your friendship grows:

Level 2: Uncanny Romance

Level 4: Decay to Grow

Level 7: Patchwork Party

Level 10: Preposterous Premonitions

There’s something calm about having Sally around the Valley. She has a quieter, more thoughtful presence, and I always look forward to spending more time with her as I work through various Valley tasks.

As with all villagers in the game, you can increase Sally’s friendship level through daily conversations, favourite gifts, completing quests, or asking her to hang out while you complete tasks around the Valley.

🎁 Sally’s Friendship Rewards

Sally’s friendship rewards carry her patchwork style into the Valley, with a mix of furniture, clothing, and other items to collect as you level up. I love how her distinctive design carries through the variety of rewards without making the different pieces feel too similar to each other.

Level 2: Haunted Patchwork Rug (Furniture item)

Level 3: Design Motif (Customisable)

Level 4: 500 Star Coins

Level 5: Striped Toe Socks (Clothing item)

Level 6: Design Motif (Customisable)

Level 7: 1,000 Star Coins

Level 8: Spiral Hill Bed (Furniture item)

Level 9: Design Motif (Customisable)

Level 10: Patchwork Elegance Gown (Clothing item) 

Including the level 10 reward listed above, the following rewards are unlocked by completing Sally’s friendship quests, rather than simply reaching each friendship level:

⭐ Level 4: Compost Bin (Furniture item)

⭐ Level 7: Dreamlight Memory Quilt (Furniture item)

⭐ Level 10: Web Lace Gloves, Black Rose Choker, and Patchwork Elegance Shoes (Clothing items)

You’ll find these quest-locked rewards highlighted in the image below.

Sally has such a distinctive look, and I love how her patchwork design carries through into her friendship rewards. There’s a lovely mix of pieces to collect, and I think all of her friendship rewards, including the motif designs, could work particularly well in a Halloween-themed space.

I really like how Sally brings another piece of The Nightmare Before Christmas into Dreamlight Valley. Having both her and Jack wandering around makes their little corner of the Valley feel even more complete, and I always look forward to spending time with them during Halloween season.

With Oogie Boogie recently added to the game, it felt like the perfect time to add Sally to my Villager Overview collection, especially after revisiting Jack's overview recently. I've still got plenty of characters to cover, and I'm looking forward to continuing to expand the collection with more Villager Overviews throughout the rest of the year.

I'll catch you in the next Cozy Valley Journal entry!

✨ Oogie Boogie's Friendship Quest Rewards

✨ With Oogie Boogie’s final friendship quest now available, you can unlock him and finally welcome him to your Valley! In addition to the rewards shown in the image above, I’ve listed everything you can earn by completing his six friendship quests, including his Tree House, which becomes his home in the Valley.

If you still need to unlock Oogie or work your way through any of his quests, I’ve also included my video walkthroughs below to help you along the way 🎃

All Friendship Quest Rewards You Can Unlock

I thought there was a lovely variety of rewards throughout Oogie Boogie’s six friendship quests, with a good mix of Halloween-themed decorations, clothing, and even a new companion to add to your collection. With the recent Halloween events and Star Path bringing plenty of spooky items to Dreamlight Valley, there’s even more to play around with when creating your own Halloween-inspired builds! 👻

Here’s a look at the rewards you can unlock through each of Oogie Boogie’s friendship quests.

⭐ Friendship Quest 1: A Halloween Invasion

🎁 Unlocks:
- Barrel Mask, Lock Mask, Shock Mask (Clothing | Masks)

- Oogie Boogie's Lair Skeletons (Furniture item)

▶️ Watch the video walkthrough here.

⭐ Friendship Quest 2: The Oogie Boogie Contract

🎁 Unlocks:

- Ghost Lantern (Clothing | Accessory)

- Ghost Well (Furniture item)

- U-Carve-It Pumpkin (Customisable)

▶️ Watch the video walkthrough here.

⭐ Friendship Quest 3: The Ghost in the Portrait

🎁 Unlocks:
- Zero (Companion)

▶️ Watch the video walkthrough here.

⭐ Friendship Quest 4: Rescue Mission

🎁 Unlocks:
- Decorative Oogie Boogie Bats (Furniture item)

▶️ Watch the video walkthrough here.

⭐ Friendship Quest 5: Let the Games Begin

🎁 Unlocks:
- Lucky Wheel (Furniture item)

▶️ Watch the video walkthrough here.

⭐ Friendship Quest 6: Oogie Boogie's Big Game

🎁 Unlocks:
- Oogie Boogie (Villager)
- Tree House (Villager House)

▶️ Watch the video walkthrough here.

Once Oogie has joined your Valley, there aren't any additional friendship quests to complete. However, he does have his own set of friendship level rewards, so be sure to spend time with him and increase his friendship level to unlock even more goodies!

If you haven’t started Oogie Boogie’s questline yet, remember to begin his first quest, A Halloween Invasion, before November 4, 2026. Once you’ve accepted that first quest, the remaining quests will stay in your quest log, allowing you to complete the storyline and unlock Oogie at your own pace. Otherwise, you'll need to wait until next Halloween for Oogie Boogie to return!

Thanks so much for stopping by and reading today’s journal entry! ❤️ I’ll be sharing Sally’s Villager Overview next, followed shortly by Oogie Boogie’s, so keep an eye out for those guides coming soon.

✨ Redemption Code: Oogie Boogie Dice Tree

 ✨ Be sure to redeem the latest code to unlock the Oogie Boogie Dice Tree in Disney Dreamlight Valley! 🎃 I love that we’re getting another Halloween-themed item to decorate with, especially one that brings a little more of Oogie Boogie’s mischievous style into the Valley.

The tree is quite a bit taller than I expected, and I think it looks fantastic in the Forgotten Lands. The best part though, has to be the dice hanging from its branches! They're black (or off) during the day, but once night falls, they glow a vibrant green, giving the tree an entirely different feel 💚

I can definitely see myself keeping this one in the Forgotten Lands, where the green glow fits so nicely with the darker surroundings. I might even mix it into my existing tree landscape, adding little pops of green light to break up the darkness once night falls. It’s a fun seasonal decoration, and I always appreciate having more Halloween-themed pieces to work into my builds. Thank you, Gameloft, for this spooky little treat!

To redeem this item, enter “OOGIETREE2026” through the help tab in your in-game settings. Once redeemed, head to your in-game mailbox to claim. 

✨ Dreamlight Valley Free Content Updates & 2027 Roadmap

 ✨ The recent Dreamlight Valley Developer Showcase brought us so much new information and plenty of surprises! One of the highlights was the free content update roadmap for the first half of 2027, and I was absolutely thrilled about one update in particular! 👀 While none of the characters have been officially confirmed just yet, it’s always exciting to get a glimpse of what might be coming next to Dreamlight Valley and start making predictions!

Of course, before 2027 kicks off, there is still one more free content update to look forward to this year! The ‘Ohana Holidays update arrives on December 9 and will bring Lilo to the Valley 🌺

The first update of 2027 is scheduled for Early 2027, and my guess would be sometime around February. The roadmap teases the arrival of TWO PRINCES! 👑 This one genuinely took me by surprise - not only are we getting two new male characters, but two PRINCES at that! From the teaser image, my guesses are Prince Charming and Prince Naveen. And while I’m excited to see who joins the Valley, I’m also hoping this brings a good selection of new male clothing options with it! 🤞

The next update is scheduled for Spring 2027, and this is one I absolutely CANNOT wait for! The Emperor’s New Groove is one of my favourite Disney movies, easily making my top five, so seeing this franchise come to Dreamlight Valley is an absolute dream! I’m already looking forward to the shenanigans of Yzma and Kronk in the Valley, as these are the two characters I’m expecting to see arrive with this update. Just imagine the chaos those two could get up to! 😂

And the final teaser takes us to Summer 2027, with what appears to be Up! It’s been a while since we’ve had some new Pixar characters join the Valley, so I’m really curious to see what this update has in store. I’d love to see how they bring the heart and adventure of Up into the game, and I can already imagine the decorating possibilities if we get some themed furniture and items inspired by the movie! 🎈🏡

2027 is already looking so promising for Dreamlight Valley, and these are only the first few updates on the roadmap! ✨

✨ Dreamlight Valley: The Keepsake Sea's New Biomes!

 ✨ I was absolutely blown away by the latest Dreamlight Valley Developer Showcase, with so many surprises revealed! There was certainly a lot to take in, and I'm still processing everything we got to see.

While I've dedicated today's entry to the new biomes coming with the Keepsake Sea expansion, I do need to quickly talk about the characters first, because... WOW!

We're getting Milo Thatch, Jack Sparrow, Megara, Captain Hook, and Wendy joining us on this next adventure, along with three new Adventure Companions! Dory will be included with the Standard Edition, while Flounder and Sebastian will come with the Deluxe Edition.

I'm SO happy with this character lineup! I'm especially glad that yesterday's teaser really was Hook, and having Wendy included in the lineup was such a lovely surprise. She certainly wasn't who I was expecting, but I'm just as excited to welcome her into the game! And with a second Peter Pan character joining the expansion alongside Hook, I'm curious to see how their stories unfold throughout the Keepsake Sea.

Now, let's take a closer look at the three new biomes coming with this expansion!

The Keepsake Sea will introduce three new biomes, each with its own unique theme and environment. While we haven't been given all the finer details just yet, such as the ingredients and other resources we'll discover throughout each area, we got an extensive look at the landscapes during the Showcase. And honestly, each biome reveal seemed to get better and better!

What I also love about the way this new DLC is set up is that each biome is located on its own island. We'll be able to sail our very own Pirate Ship between these different locations, making the journey through the expansion feel even more immersive as we explore everything the Keepsake Sea has to offer.

And then there's the whole underwater experience, including the ability to transform into a Merfolk and explore and decorate underwater areas! But I'll save more of those details for another entry. For now, let's take a look at the three new biomes!

Shipwreck Shores

First stop: our pirate adventure begins!

 

You'll begin your Keepsake Sea adventure in Shipwreck Shores, where you'll meet Milo Thatch and eventually Captain Jack Sparrow.

This biome is absolutely gorgeous! Before seeing it properly during the Showcase, I wondered whether it might feel too similar to Dazzle Beach, but those concerns quickly disappeared once we got a closer look at this new island. There's even a dedicated fortress area in this biome, where Jack Sparrow awaits. 

Shipwreck Shores has such a colourful, adventurous feel to it, with its pirate-inspired surroundings and rugged coastal landscapes. It has a wonderful sense of exploration, and I can already imagine wandering around the island to discover all its little details and hidden corners.

Shipwreck Shores looks so inviting, and it feels like the perfect place to begin this new adventure! And if I recall correctly from the showcase, Jack Sparrow will be the one to introduce you to our very own Pirate Ship.

With Jack Sparrow joining the game alongside Milo, I'm looking forward to seeing how these characters fit into the story and what adventures await us along the way.

Candy Cove

A sweet surprise with a frosty twist!

As you continue through the story, the next biome you'll unlock is Candy Cove - and this one absolutely blew my mind!

Candy isn't a theme I would usually think of if you asked me what kind of new biome I'd like to see in Dreamlight Valley. In fact, it's probably not something I would have chosen myself. But after seeing this biome during the Showcase, I was completely sold on the idea!

The colours throughout the entire area look incredible, from the candy-themed trees and surrounding landscaping to the purple-coloured water. Everything feels so wonderfully whimsical, and I love the way the biome combines its sweet theme with a frosty, wintery atmosphere.

I can already picture some beautiful builds here, especially with a cozy little setup featuring a warm fire against the chilly surroundings. There's something about that combination of colourful candy landscapes and cozy winter vibes that I absolutely love!

And can we talk about those PINK CLOUDS? I couldn't stop looking at them! I'm curious whether they'll move across the sky or if they're fixed elements of the island's landscape, but either way, they add such a lovely touch to the overall design.

I also have to say, this biome feels absolutely perfect for Vanellope! Even though I've grown accustomed to having her in my Ever After biome, I can already see myself moving her to Candy Cove once the expansion arrives. I think she'd fit right in with all the colourful, candy-inspired surroundings!

As for the characters, Candy Cove is where we'll meet Megara and Captain Hook. I'm particularly excited to see Megara in the Valley, and now that we know Hook really is joining us, I can't wait to discover what he'll bring to the story!

Candy Cove was such an unexpected favourite for me, and I have a feeling this island is going to be a lot of fun to decorate.

Kingdom of Oublié

A breathtaking kingdom above and below the waves.

The final stop of the expansion will take us to the Kingdom of Oublié.

I am speechless.

Remember how I mentioned that each biome reveal seemed to get better and better? This one was absolutely breathtaking!

The colour palette here is such an interesting choice, with beautiful shades of green and pink-coral throughout the environment. It immediately reminded me of the Adventures in Never Land Star Path from 2025, although this biome has its own distinctive look and atmosphere.

I was pleasantly surprised by the combination of colours and the coral and seashell-inspired details throughout the kingdom. There's something almost otherworldly about the environment, and I can't wait to explore it properly and see how all the different elements come together in-game.

One of the most interesting things about the Kingdom of Oublié is that it extends both above and below the sea, giving us even more to discover as we explore the island. I'm especially curious to see how the underwater areas complement the landscapes above the water, and what decorating possibilities we'll have in this particular biome. Though, if I understood correctly, each biome will have its own dedicated underwater area. I wonder if the underwater environment will look a little different in the Kingdom of Oublié compared to the other two biomes!

And then there's the character joining us here: Wendy!

I genuinely wasn't expecting Wendy to be part of this expansion, so seeing her included in the lineup was such a lovely surprise. With both Wendy and Captain Hook joining the Keepsake Sea adventure, I can't wait to see how these Peter Pan characters fit into the wider story.

The Kingdom of Oublié has left such a strong first impression on me, and I'm really looking forward to seeing more of this beautiful area once we can finally explore it ourselves.

Three very different worlds to explore!

All three of these biomes are so unique, and I cannot wait to explore them! They're each very different from anything we currently have in the game, and they're equally distinct from one another. I think that's what makes this expansion so exciting for me. From the adventurous coastlines of Shipwreck Shores, to the whimsical wintery world of Candy Cove, and the breathtaking Kingdom of Oublié, there's so much variety packed into this expansion.

I'm also really excited about the decorating possibilities! Gameloft has confirmed that the new biomes will feature their own themed architectural kits, alongside underwater decorations and water props. We'll also be able to decorate underwater areas at different elevations using special platforms, which opens up some fascinating possibilities for creating more detailed builds. 

And you know me - I'm always looking forward to new furniture pieces to add to my collection! I'm already imagining all the different ways I could use these new themed items, both across the Keepsake Sea and potentially in some of my existing Valley builds.

Of course, there's still so much more to discover beyond the biomes themselves, from the new Merfolk features and underwater exploration to sailing our own Pirate Ship between islands. The Showcase has given us a wonderful first look at what's coming, but I have a feeling there are plenty of little details we'll only truly appreciate once we get to explore everything for ourselves.

The Keepsake Sea arrives on November 18, and I am SO ready to set sail! 🌊

I can't wait to see these beautiful biomes in-game, meet all the new characters, and start discovering everything this expansion has to offer. I have a feeling I'll be spending quite a bit of time exploring - and probably even longer decorating!

Thanks for joining me in today's Cozy Valley Journal entry! I'll be sharing more thoughts, discoveries and coverage from the Developer Showcase over the coming days, so be sure to check back soon for more Keepsake Sea news and cozy art. There's so much to look forward to, and we're only just getting started!