Hey there, fellow Dreamlight Valley enthusiast! If you’re anything like me, you’ve been counting down the days until The Haunted Floating Festival event finally arrived. Well, guess what? It’s here, and I’m super excited to share everything I’ve learned about getting started with this spooky new event!
When I first heard about The Haunted Floating Festival, I was honestly a bit confused. I mean, we’ve had plenty of events in Dreamlight Valley before, but this one? It’s completely different from anything we’ve seen. Instead of just decorating our valley or completing tasks around the village, we’re talking about a whole floating island in the sky! How cool is that?
What Exactly is The Haunted Floating Festival?
Let me break it down for you. The Haunted Floating Festival is a limited-time event that runs from October 22 to November 11, 2026. During this time, a mysterious floating island appears in the sky above Dreamlight Valley, and you can access it through a special portal in the Plaza.
What makes this event so special (and honestly, pretty challenging) is that it features five different puzzles that unlock over time. Each puzzle you solve gives you exclusive rewards that you can only get during this event. Trust me, you don’t want to miss out on these goodies!
How to Get to The Haunted Floating Island?
Okay, so here’s the first thing you need to know – getting to the floating island isn’t as straightforward as just walking there. I learned this the hard way when I first tried to find it! There are actually two ways to get to The Haunted Floating Festival:
Method 1: The Portal in Plaza (My Recommended Approach)
This is probably the easiest way to get started. Head over to the Plaza biome and look for the central square area with the wishing well. You’ll notice there are actually two portals there now – one takes you to The Forgotten’s home (the Dark Castle), and the other one? That’s your ticket to The Haunted Floating Festival!
The event portal is located near the southeast end of the Plaza area, closest to the ramp that leads up to the Forest of Valor. Just walk up to it and interact with it, and you’ll be transported to the floating island.
Method 2: The Quick Teleport Option
If you’re like me and sometimes get impatient with walking around, there’s a faster way! Simply open up your Event menu, navigate to The Haunted Floating Festival section, and look for the “Teleport” button near the upper middle section of the screen. Click that, and boom – you’re instantly on the floating island!
I personally love this method because I can use it from anywhere in the valley. No need to trek back to the Plaza every time I want to work on the event puzzles.
Getting Back Home
Don’t worry about getting stuck on the floating island! There’s a wishing well right in the middle of the island that you can use to fast-travel back to the Plaza or anywhere else in the Valley. It’s super convenient, especially when you need to grab supplies from your valley or take a break from the spooky atmosphere.
The Event Schedule – When Everything Unlocks?
One thing that really surprised me when I first started this event is that not all puzzles are available right away. The developers have set it up so that new puzzles unlock each week, which actually keeps the excitement going throughout the event period.
Here’s the complete unlock schedule:
| Puzzle | Unlock Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ghostly “Zero” Fox Puzzle | October 22 | Available from start |
| Combination Puzzle | October 22 | Available from start |
| Terror-rific Tree Puzzle | October 22 | Available from start |
| Potion Brewer’s House Puzzle | October 29 | Unlocks week 2 |
| Haunted Mansion Puzzle | November 5 | Unlocks week 3 |
I actually think this staggered release is pretty smart. It gives you time to work on the first three puzzles without feeling overwhelmed, and then you get new content to look forward to each week!
All The Rewards You Can Earn
Let me tell you, the rewards for this event are absolutely fantastic! I’ve been playing Dreamlight Valley since launch, and these are some of the coolest decorative items I’ve seen. Here’s everything you can earn:
| Puzzle | Reward | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ghostly “Zero” Fox Puzzle | Clawed Foot Tub | A spooky bath with monster legs – perfect for your haunted house decor! |
| Combination Puzzle | Haunted Festival Dress | A beautiful dress that’s perfect for the Halloween season |
| Terror-rific Tree Puzzle | Terror-rific Tree | Your very own howling tree for your valley |
| Potion Brewer’s House Puzzle | Black Cauldron | An interactive cauldron that bubbles and changes colors |
| Haunted Mansion Puzzle | Haunted Armor | A suit of armor furniture piece for your home |
When I first saw these rewards, I knew I had to complete all the puzzles. The Clawed Foot Tub and Black Cauldron are definitely my favorites – they add such a great spooky atmosphere to my valley!
Complete Puzzle Solutions
Alright, let’s get to the good stuff! I’ve spent hours working through these puzzles (and maybe a few too many late nights), so I’m going to share exactly how to solve each one. No more guessing or running around aimlessly!
Puzzle 1: Ghostly “Zero” Fox Puzzle
This was the first puzzle I tackled, and honestly, it’s probably the most time-consuming one. Here’s what you need to do:
What you need: Haunted Skeleton Fish Where to find them: Around Zero’s grave/kennel on the floating island How to complete: Feed one Haunted Skeleton Fish to the ghostly fox each day
The ghostly fox (named Zero, which I think is a cute reference to the dog from Nightmare Before Christmas) roams around the island. When you find him, interact with him and give him a Haunted Skeleton Fish. He’ll give you a memory orb in return.
Here’s the catch – you can only get one memory orb per day, and you need five memory orbs total to complete the puzzle. This means it will take you at least five days to finish this puzzle!
Once you’ve collected all five memory orbs, you’ll see a complete memory that shows you where to dig for your reward. Look for a golden dig spot near the horse carriage close to the haunted brick house. Dig there, and you’ll get your Clawed Foot Tub!
Pro tip: The Haunted Skeleton Fish respawn pretty quickly around Zero’s kennel, so you can collect extras while you’re working on other puzzles that need them.
Puzzle 2: Combination Puzzle
This puzzle had me scratching my head for a while, but once you understand the pattern, it’s actually pretty straightforward!
What you need: To find the correct combination of symbols Where to look: Glowing symbols with pumpkins around the island How to complete: Set each pillar to the correct symbol
You’ll find four stone pillars with symbols on them near the fast-travel well. Each pillar can be rotated to show different symbols. To solve this puzzle, you need to find the glowing symbols around the island and count how many pumpkins are next to each one.
Here’s the solution (you’re welcome!):
- Pillar 1: Spiderweb (found near the haunted house with 1 pumpkin)
- Pillar 2: Bat (found near the Terror-rific Tree with 2 pumpkins)
- Pillar 3: Witch’s Hat (found near Zero’s kennel with 3 pumpkins)
- Pillar 4: Cat (found near the scarecrow with 4 pumpkins)
Once you set all four pillars to the correct symbols, a pouch will appear behind you. Open it to get your Haunted Festival Dress!
Puzzle 3: Terror-rific Tree Puzzle
This puzzle requires some serious collecting, but the reward is totally worth it. Here’s what you need to do:
What you need:
- 20 Haunted Crow Feathers
- 15 Haunted Skeleton Fish
- 10 Haunted White Roses
Where to find them:
- Haunted Crow Feathers: Near the scarecrow at the back of the island (they respawn every hour or so)
- Haunted Skeleton Fish: Around Zero’s kennel (you already know where these are!)
- Haunted White Roses: Near the large haunted house (they glow, so they’re hard to miss)
How to complete: Collect all items and give them to the Terror-rific Tree
First, find the book near the Terror-rific Tree (it’s the big tree with an angry face behind the pumpkin stalls). The book gives you clues in riddle form about what the tree wants. Once you have all 45 items (yes, you read that right – 45 items!), go back to the tree and hand them over.
This puzzle can take a while since the items respawn slowly, but don’t worry – you have until November 11 to complete it! I found that checking back every hour or so for the feathers and roses worked well for me.
Puzzle 4: Potion Brewer’s House Puzzle
This puzzle unlocks on October 29, so you’ll need to wait a bit before you can tackle it. But don’t worry, I’ve got the solution ready for you!
What you need:
- 1 Haunted White Rose
- 1 Catfish
- 2 Haunted Skeleton Fish
- 1 Swordfish
Where to find them:
- Haunted White Rose: Near the haunted house (same as the Terror-rific Tree puzzle)
- Catfish: You can catch these in the Peaceful Meadow or Forest of Valor in your main valley
- Haunted Skeleton Fish: Around Zero’s kennel on the floating island
- Swordfish: You can catch these in the Glade of Trust or Forgotten Lands in your main valley
How to complete: Put all ingredients in the cauldron inside the Potion Brewer’s House
Head to the Potion Brewer’s House (it’s the one with the big potion outside) and go inside. You’ll find a book at the back with the recipe clues. Interact with the green cauldron and add all four ingredients. Once you do, you’ll get the Black Cauldron as your reward!
The Black Cauldron is seriously cool – it’s an interactive furniture item that bubbles and changes colors. I have mine in my house, and it’s definitely become a conversation piece when friends visit my valley!
Puzzle 5: Haunted Mansion Puzzle
This is the final puzzle, and it unlocks on November 5. It’s definitely the most challenging one, but I’ve got all the answers for you!
What you need: To answer four quiz questions correctly Where to find answers: All around the floating island How to complete: Talk to the Haunted Armor and answer all questions correctly
Enter the Haunted Mansion (it’s on your left as you first arrive on the island) and talk to the Haunted Armor at the back of the room. He’ll challenge you to a quiz with four questions. Here are all the answers:
Question 1: “How many blue pumpkins are there on the island?” Answer: Six (they’re scattered around the island – keep your eyes peeled!)
Question 2: “Which animal is hiding inside the Scary Surprise Box in the Floating Festival?” Answer: A cat (the box is near the pumpkin stalls)
Question 3: “How many graves are there in the Haunted Floating Festival?” Answer: Seven (they’re mostly near Zero’s kennel)
Question 4: “What is the favourite food of the Ghostly ‘Zero’ Fox?” Answer: Blue Skele-Fish (which is what we’ve been calling Haunted Skeleton Fish!)
Answer all four questions correctly, and the Haunted Armor will give you the final reward – your very own Haunted Armor furniture piece!
2026 Tips and Tricks I Learned Along the Way
After spending so much time with this event, I’ve picked up some really useful tips that I want to share with you:
Time Management is Key
Since some puzzles take multiple days to complete (I’m looking at you, Ghostly Fox puzzle), it’s important to start early and check back daily. I set a reminder on my phone to feed the fox every day, which helped me stay on track.
Collect Extra Items
Many of the puzzles require the same items (especially Haunted Skeleton Fish), so I recommend collecting extras whenever you can. This will save you time later when you need them for multiple puzzles.
Explore Thoroughly
The answers to the Haunted Mansion quiz are all on the island, so take some time to explore every corner. I actually found it helpful to take screenshots of interesting things I saw, which made it easier to answer the quiz questions later.
Don’t Stress About Time
The event runs until November 11, so you have plenty of time to complete everything. I know it can feel overwhelming when you see how many items you need to collect, but just take it one day at a time.
Check Back Regularly
Items like the Haunted Crow Feathers and Haunted White Roses respawn over time, so make sure to check back regularly. I found that checking every hour or so worked well for me.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’ve been answering a lot of questions from fellow players about this event, so I wanted to include some of the most common ones here:
How long does The Haunted Floating Festival event last?
The event runs from October 22 to November 11, 2026. After that, the floating island will disappear, and you won’t be able to access it anymore. So make sure to complete all the puzzles before November 11!
Can I complete the puzzles after the event ends?
Unfortunately, no. Once the event ends on November 11, the portal to the floating island will disappear, and you won’t be able to access the puzzles or earn the rewards anymore.
Do I need to complete the puzzles in order?
Not necessarily! While the puzzles unlock on different dates, you can work on them in any order once they’re available. I personally found it helpful to work on multiple puzzles simultaneously since many require the same items.
What happens if I miss a day of feeding the ghostly fox?
Don’t worry! While it will take you longer to complete the Ghostly Fox puzzle, you can still finish it as long as you feed the fox five times before November 11. Just make sure to start early enough to have time for all five feedings.
Can I bring my Royal Tools to the floating island?
Unfortunately, no. Some of your Royal Tools won’t be available on the island, but you’ll still be able to interact with puzzle-related elements and some decorative items.
Can I take DreamSnaps on the floating island?
You can take photos for your own collection, but DreamSnaps can’t be submitted while you’re on the festival grounds. I still recommend taking lots of screenshots, though – the island is really beautifully decorated!
Will this event come back next year?
While most seasonal events in Dreamlight Valley do return annually, we won’t know for sure about this one until October 2026. It’s best to complete everything this year just in case it doesn’t return.
My Final Thoughts
I have to say, The Haunted Floating Festival is probably my favorite event that’s been added to Disney Dreamlight Valley so far. The floating island is absolutely beautiful, the puzzles are challenging but fun, and the rewards are some of the best I’ve seen in the game.
What I love most about this event is how different it feels from everything else in the game. The fact that it takes place on a separate island really makes it feel special, and the staggered puzzle releases kept me coming back every day to see what was new.
If you’re on the fence about whether to dive into this event, I highly recommend it. Yes, it takes some time and effort, but the rewards are totally worth it, and it’s a lot of fun to explore the haunted island and solve all the mysteries.
Just remember to start early, collect extra items, and don’t stress if you can’t complete everything in one day. Take your time, enjoy the spooky atmosphere, and have fun with it!
I hope this guide helps you make the most of The Haunted Floating Festival event. If you have any questions or want to share your progress, feel free to drop a comment below. Happy haunting, everyone!
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