- Haunted Floating Festival how to complete: Solve all 9 puzzles across the floating island before October 31, 2026.
- Entry method: Use the Plaza portal or the Event menu to reach the Floating Island.
- Core activities: Return puzzles, new Haunted Mansion mysteries, Haunted Library, and a 10-ghost Ghost Hunt.
- Best approach: Check in daily, track the active event quest, and prepare materials in advance.
- Deadline rule: Rewards must be claimed before event access closes.
How to Start the Haunted Floating Festival
The Haunted Floating Festival is a limited-time Halloween event in Disney Dreamlight Valley, running from October 7 to October 31, 2026. Completing it means solving every puzzle area on the Floating Island, surviving the Haunted Mansion, and photographing all event ghosts before access ends.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Event dates | October 7 – October 31, 2026 |
| Entry point 1 | Plaza portal |
| Entry point 2 | Event menu access option |
| Puzzles available | 9 (returning + new Haunted Mansion series) |
| Ghost Hunt targets | 10 ghosts to photograph |
| Event duration | 25 days with daily mystery check-ins |
If the Plaza portal is not visible, open the Event menu and use the direct entry option instead. The portal may not appear until the event introduction dialogue is fully completed.
Check the event page
Open the in-game Event page and review the Haunted Floating Festival announcement, activities, and access information.
Travel to the Plaza
Go to the Plaza and interact with the festival portal to travel to the Floating Island.
Use the event menu entry
If the portal is unavailable, select the entry option shown on the Event page.
Explore the Floating Island
Follow the paths and inspect themed areas, characters, and puzzle locations.
Complete the festival puzzles
Work through the Ghost Fox, Combination Pillars, Spooky Tree, Potion Brewer's Cottage, Haunted Mansion, and Haunted Library activities.
Puzzle Solutions Overview
Each puzzle on the Floating Island follows the same logic: inspect nearby clues first, then complete the interaction sequence in order. The table below summarizes the approach for each major activity.
| Puzzle | Location | Solution Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost Fox | Floating Island trails | Follow the fox's clue trail, interact at each stop in sequence |
| Combination Pillars | Pillar area | Match pillar symbols to the combination shown by environmental clues |
| Spooky Tree | Spooky Tree area | Collect required nearby items, use them at the tree in clue order |
| Potion Brewer's Cottage | Cottage interior | Combine ingredients indicated by cottage clues at the brewing station |
| Haunted Mansion | Mansion interior | Use room-by-room clues to complete interactions in the correct order |
| Haunted Library | New 2026 area | Investigate shelves and written clues per the official event announcement |
Examine every clue around a puzzle before changing symbols or using items. Random interactions can waste time, and some sequences only register after earlier room clues have been triggered.
Ghost Fox
- Trail-following puzzle
- Interact at each stop
- Complete final interaction
Combination Pillars
- Symbol matching
- Read surrounding clues
- Confirm the combination
Potion Brewer's Cottage
- Ingredient puzzle
- Review cottage clues
- Brew at the station
Ghost Hunt and the Haunted Mansion
The 2026 event adds a Ghost Hunt with 10 ghosts scattered across the Floating Island, plus an expanded Haunted Mansion with new puzzles, keys, and hidden rooms.
Ghost Hunt essentials:
- Use the in-game camera to photograph each ghost.
- Stay within the photo detection range; ghosts can disappear if approached too slowly.
- Search corners and side paths, not just the main route.
- Confirm task completion before moving on.
| Mansion Stage | What to Do |
|---|---|
| Entering | Complete the preceding outdoor objective, then interact with the entrance |
| Room investigation | Interact with every highlighted object; finish all dialogue |
| Armor quiz | Match answers to clues found earlier in the mansion rooms |
| Final sequence | Recheck the armor area, follow the updated objective, claim the reward |
Armor quiz answers depend on clues discovered during your mansion investigation. Revisit rooms and complete any missed dialogue if an answer does not register, and wait for the completion message before leaving.
Rewards and Completion Checklist
Rewards are tied to completing each puzzle area. Highlights from the official event content include the Clawed Foot Tub, Haunted Festival Dress, Terror-rific Tree, Black Cauldron, and Haunted Armor items.
| Reward | Unlock Condition |
|---|---|
| Clawed Foot Tub | Complete the linked festival puzzle |
| Haunted Festival Dress | Finish the associated event activity |
| Terror-rific Tree | Solve the Spooky Tree sequence |
| Black Cauldron | Complete the Potion Brewer's Cottage puzzle |
| Haunted Armor | Finish the Haunted Mansion challenge |
Festival entry and unfinished activities may become unavailable after the event period ends. Claim every reward before access closes on October 31, 2026.
Event Completion Checklist:
- Enter via Plaza portal or Event menu
- Solve all returning festival puzzles
- Complete the new Haunted Mansion puzzle series
- Explore the Haunted Library
- Photograph all 10 Ghost Hunt ghosts
- Claim every event reward before October 31
Tips, Preparation, and Troubleshooting
Prepare common materials before exploring so you do not have to leave the island mid-puzzle. Weather-dependent items in particular should be gathered ahead of time.
| Material | Where to Find | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin | Forgotten Lands | Seeds and produce, no special conditions |
| Ginger | Forgotten Lands | Wild harvest, no rain needed |
| Fugu | Dazzle Beach | Requires rain, blue ripple only |
| Squid | Glade of Trust / Forgotten Lands | Fishing ripples |
| Hardwood | Forest of Valor and four other biomes | Refreshes as you explore |
| Iron Ore | Rock nodes across five biomes | Bring a mining companion for extra drops |
Some event spaces restrict normal Valley activities like mining and fishing. Treat the island as a quest instance, and return to the Valley for ordinary resource gathering. DreamSnaps submissions may also be unavailable inside event areas.
Common fixes:
- Portal missing: Track the event quest, finish nearby dialogue, reopen the map.
- Cannot leave the island: Use the marked exit near the arrival point or map-travel to a Valley destination.
- Objective not updating: Re-read the quest text, repeat the last interaction, then reload only after confirming quest state.
FAQ
Q: How long does the Haunted Floating Festival run in 2026?
The event runs from October 7 to October 31, 2026, giving players 25 days to complete all puzzles, the Haunted Mansion, and the 10-ghost Ghost Hunt.
Q: How do I complete the Haunted Floating Festival if the Plaza portal is not showing?
Track the active event quest, finish all nearby introduction dialogue, and then check the map again. You can also enter through the Event menu access option instead of the portal.
Q: How do I photograph ghosts in the Ghost Hunt?
Equip the camera, approach within the photo detection range, and take the shot before the ghost disappears. Confirm the task registers as complete before searching for the next one.
Q: Can I still earn rewards after the event ends?
Festival entry and unfinished activities may no longer be available after the event period, so complete all puzzles and claim rewards before October 31, 2026.