- Haunted Floating Festival treasure hunt runs October 7–31, 2026 in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
- Enter through the Plaza portal or the in-game Event menu to reach the floating island.
- Solve 9 puzzles, photograph 10 ghosts, and explore the new Haunted Mansion.
- Return daily for mystery check-ins and newly unlocked content.
- Collect limited rewards like the Haunted Festival Dress and Black Cauldron before the event ends.
Haunted Floating Festival Treasure Hunt Overview
The Haunted Floating Festival treasure hunt is Disney Dreamlight Valley's limited-time Halloween event for 2026, running from October 7 to October 31. The event transforms a floating island into a haunted playground of returning puzzles, brand-new Haunted Mansion mysteries, a Haunted Library, and a Ghost Hunt photo challenge. Every activity feeds into one larger treasure hunt: investigate clues, solve interactions in order, and claim exclusive seasonal rewards.
According to the official 2026 event announcement, players access the island through the Plaza portal or directly from the Event menu, making it one of the most accessible limited events in the game.
| Event Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Event dates | October 7 – October 31, 2026 |
| Duration | 25 days |
| Entry point | Plaza portal or Event menu |
| Total puzzles | 9 (returning + new Haunted Mansion series) |
| Ghost Hunt targets | 10 ghosts to photograph |
| Key areas | Floating Island, Haunted Mansion, Haunted Library |
New Haunted Mansion puzzles unlock in stages throughout the event. Beginning in the first week gives you the full window to complete every stage before access closes on October 31.
How to Start the Treasure Hunt
Getting into the festival takes only a few minutes, but first-time players should follow a set order to avoid missing the entrance entirely.
Check the Event page
Open the in-game Event menu and review the Haunted Floating Festival announcement, available activities, and access instructions.
Travel to the Plaza
Go to the Plaza and look for the glowing festival portal. Interact with it to begin traveling to the floating island.
Use the Event menu fallback
If the portal is not yet visible, select the entry option shown on the Event page to jump directly to the island.
Explore the island methodically
Follow the paths, check corners, buildings, and decorative props — event interactions are often placed away from the main route.
Track the active quest
Keep the festival quest tracked so objectives and destinations stay visible as you progress through the treasure hunt.
If the entrance is missing, finish all nearby dialogue first. The portal may not spawn until the introduction step is registered as complete. Leave and reopen the map after the objective updates.
Puzzle Solutions Guide
The 2026 treasure hunt combines returning favorites with new Haunted Mansion content. Each puzzle follows the same logic: inspect the environment, read the clues, and complete interactions in the correct sequence.
| Puzzle | Location | Solution Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost Fox | Island trails | Follow the fox's clue trail and complete each interaction in sequence |
| Combination Pillars | Pillar area | Match pillar symbols to the combination shown by nearby environmental clues |
| Spooky Tree (Terror-rific Tree) | Tree area | Collect required items and use them at the tree in the clue-indicated order |
| Potion Brewer's Cottage | Cottage interior | Combine the ingredients indicated by cottage clues at the brewing station |
| Ghost Mansion | Haunted Mansion | Use room clues to complete mansion interactions in the correct order |
| Haunted Library | Mansion wing | Search shelves and books for clues tied to mansion progression |
Inspect First
- Examine all nearby objects before interacting
- Environmental clues reveal the required order
- Walk close to unusual furniture and props
Solve in Order
- Complete interactions sequentially, not randomly
- Skipping a step often blocks the objective from updating
- Re-read the full quest text when stuck
Collect Rewards
- Claim the reward immediately after the completion prompt
- Confirm the completion message before leaving the area
- Log in daily for newly unlocked stages
Inside the Haunted Mansion, the armor challenge answers come from clues found earlier in the rooms. Inspect every armor display before submitting a response, and wait for the completion message before moving away.
Ghost Hunt: Finding All 10 Ghosts
The 2026 event adds a dedicated Ghost Hunt with 10 ghosts scattered across the floating island. Your camera is the only tool you need.
Equip the camera
Open your tool menu and select the Royal Camera before starting your search.
Sweep the island zones
Search area by area — corners, building interiors, and behind decorations are common hiding spots.
Photograph each ghost
Frame the ghost within the camera's detection range and take the shot before it fades.
Confirm registration
Watch for the task confirmation after each photo so no ghost is silently missed.
Ghosts can fade if you hesitate. Approach with the camera already equipped, and photograph immediately when the prompt appears. If a ghost vanishes, leave and re-enter the area to reset it.
Rewards Checklist
Every puzzle in the treasure hunt unlocks themed Halloween rewards, many of which can be placed in your main Valley after the event.
| Reward | Source | Unlock Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Clawed Foot Tub | Festival puzzle | Complete the associated island activity |
| Haunted Festival Dress | Festival puzzle | Finish the linked puzzle sequence |
| Terror-rific Tree | Spooky Tree puzzle | Complete the tree interaction sequence |
| Black Cauldron | Potion Brewer's Cottage | Finish the brewing sequence |
| Haunted Armor | Haunted Mansion | Complete the armor quiz and mansion sequence |
2026 Treasure Hunt Milestones:
- Enter the floating island via the Plaza portal
- Complete all returning island puzzles
- Finish the Haunted Mansion puzzle series
- Photograph all 10 Ghost Hunt ghosts
- Claim every limited Halloween reward before October 31
After the event window closes, festival entry and unfinished activities may no longer be available. Complete all objectives and collect rewards while the island remains open.
Schedule and Preparation
The event follows a staged unlock rhythm across its 25-day run. Check in daily to catch every phase.
| Phase | Timing | What to Do |
|---|---|---|
| Event opening | October 7 | Enter via portal, complete introduction |
| Returning puzzles | Early event | Solve Ghost Fox, Pillars, Tree, Cottage |
| Haunted Mansion unlock | Mid event | Explore mansion, library, armor quiz |
| Ghost Hunt | Mid event | Photograph all 10 ghosts |
| Final week | Late October | Finish remaining objectives, claim rewards |
Stock common Valley resources before each session — pumpkins, fish, hardwood, iron ore, and Dream Shards. Weather-dependent fish like Fugu should be gathered in advance since they cannot be forced on demand. Note that Royal Tools are restricted in parts of the event area; treat it as a quest instance and return to the Valley for ordinary gathering.
FAQ
Q: How long does the Haunted Floating Festival treasure hunt last?
The 2026 event runs from October 7 to October 31, 2026 — a 25-day window. Unfinished activities and island access may no longer be available after the event closes, so complete everything before the deadline.
Q: How do I enter the floating island if I can't find the portal?
Track the active festival quest and return to the Plaza. If the portal still hasn't appeared, finish all nearby dialogue first — it may not spawn until the introduction step registers. You can also use the direct entry option on the Event page.
Q: Why can't I use my Royal Tools during the treasure hunt?
Parts of the event area are designed for investigation and restrict normal Valley activities like mining and fishing. Follow the current objective's interactions instead, and return to the Valley for ordinary resource gathering.
Q: How do I photograph ghosts for the Ghost Hunt?
Equip the Royal Camera, sweep the island zone by zone, and photograph each of the 10 ghosts within the camera's detection range before they fade. Watch for the task confirmation after each shot so none are missed.