Disney Dreamlight Valley is currently one of the leading games in the simulator genre due to its endless customization options that provide its players with lots of creative freedom. Whether a player enjoys customizing their character and collecting cosmetic items, or whether they prefer to spend their time decorating their valleys, the customization gameplay is generous in Disney Dreamlight Valley. However, another reason that the game is such a success is its element of nostalgia due to its inclusion of Disney's beloved characters in the gameplay.

Every Disney character in Disney Dreamlight Valley can be befriended by the game's players, which in turn unlocks a variety of reward items that fit into the signature theme for the Disney movie that each character is from. For many players who have a lot of nostalgia around Disney Princesses, unlocking these characters in particular can be the most rewarding feature in the game. Each of the Disney Princesses available in the game so far comes with uniquely themed reward items as well as costumes and inspired dresses for players to unlock in Disney Dreamlight Valley.

9 Anna's Warmth Vs. Elsa's Iciness Provides Contrast

These Two Beloved Princesses Offer Two Opposite Styles

Anna and Elsa from Disney's Frozen can be unlocked quite early in Disney Dreamlight Valley, as soon as the Plaza and the Peaceful Meadow are unlocked. These two popular Disney Princesses offer two polar opposites in of style, with Anna's autumnal, cozy attire appealing to some players, while Elsa's regal and glamorous sparkling numbers appeal to others.

When a player befriends Anna, they have the opportunity to unlock the Fall's Bounty Gown, a warm-colored dress with leafy designs that is inspired by Anna. The dress can be unlocked when a player reaches level 10 of friendship with Anna. When a player befriends Elsa in Disney Dreamlight Valley, they will have the opportunity to unlock two beautiful gowns inspired by Elsa.

The first is the Gleaming Ice Gown, a shimmering multi-shade blue, full-length dress that boasts a sweetheart neckline and features elements of Elsa's signature frost and ice theme. The dress can be unlocked upon completing "The Ice Cavern Mystery" quest after reaching friendship level 10 with Elsa. The second is the Sparkling Ice Gown, a full-length navy dress featuring a high neckline, long sleeves, snowflake decals, and a shimmering skirt section. The Sparkling Ice Gown can be purchased from Scrooge’s Store.

8 Cinderella's Dresses Are A Dream Come True

The Fairy Godmother Can Give You Many Cinderella-Inspired Items

When a player unlocks the biome of the Forgotten Lands in Disney Dreamlight Valley, they can complete quests that lead to the introduction of the Fairy Godmother. The Fairy Godmother brings a variety of reward items that are inspired by the world of Cinderella, including furniture and cosmetic items for players to collect.

Although Cinderella herself is not yet available in Disney Dreamlight Valley, some of her signature costume dresses are, including both a blue and pink version of the iconic Mice-Sewn Pearl Strung Gown from Disney's Cinderella. Players can also unlock the Once Upon A Ball Gown, a glamorous, sparkling dress inspired by Cinderella's classic ball gown.

7 Unlock A Timeless Classic With Belle

The Beautiful Royal Gold Ball Gown Costume Dress

Behind one of the Realm Doors in the castle in Disney Dreamlight Valley lies Belle and the Beast from Beauty and the Beast, who can be unlocked with Dreamlight. The duo come with a generous amount of unlockable cosmetic and furniture items, with new hairstyles and more.

The impressive dress is glorious and golden with Belle's iconic off-the-shoulder sleeves, with beautiful layers in its skirt section that make any player feel like a princess.

Upon befriending Belle, players have the opportunity to unlock the Royal Gold Ball Gown costume dress, which is inspired by Belle's signature ballroom gown. The impressive dress is glorious and golden with Belle's iconic off-the-shoulder sleeves, with beautiful layers in its skirt section that make any player feel like a princess.

6 The Little Mermaid's Dresses Make You Feel Part Of That World

Befriending Ariel Can Unlock Her Signature Pink Dress

For many players of Disney Dreamlight Valley, the world of Disney's The Little Mermaid strikes a nostalgic chord. Ariel from The Little Mermaid is available to be unlocked in the base game as soon as a player has access to Dazzle Beach, where they can participate in the "Lonely Island" quest which will lead to unlocking Ariel. Befriending Ariel can unlock her signature Pink Ariel Costume Gown, featuring layers of pink material and puffy sleeves.

Some other dresses inspired by the princess include Ariel's Seafoam Gown, Seaside Royal Outfit, and Ariel's Seafoam Suit. On top of unlocking Ariel's signature costume and inspired dresses, when a player unlocks the character of Ursula the Sea Witch, they will also have the opportunity to unlock ball gowns inspired by the villain.

These outfits include the Sea Witch's Gown, a dark magenta dress that features some rippled seaweed textures and a villain theme. Another dress available in the game inspired by Ursula is the Squid Showman's Gown, which is an eccentric dress with an otherworldly look that is suitable for any character who would like to show their dark side.

5 Rapunzel's Dresses Will Help You See The Light

For Players Who Have Access To The Game's First Expansion

For Disney Dreamlight Valley players who have access to the game's first expansion , A Rift In Time, Rapunzel from Tangled can be unlocked within this world. Upon unlocking Rapunzel, players will have access to numerous items inspired by Tangled, including a variety of beautiful dresses inspired by Rapunzel herself. These include Rapunzel's Glowing Floral Gown, which can be unlocked as a reward at Level 10 friendship with Rapunzel.

The beautiful dress has a sweetheart neckline, a whimsical sun decal across the torso, and its pink skirt section is adorned with golden flowers. Another dress that Disney Dreamlight Valley players can get when they unlock Rapunzel is Rapunzel's Summer Sundrop Gown, which can appear on a mannequin in Scrooge's Store and can be purchased with Star Coins.

The pink and crimson dress is slightly Grecian in style and features golden sun and leaf decals across its front sections. For players who would prefer to avail themselves of an official dress from Disney's Tangled, the Rapunzel Costume Dress can be purchased for 1,750 Moonstones in the Shop. This dress is Rapunzel's signature pink dress with a corset-style torso.

4 Embrace Your Reflection With Mulan-Inspired Outfits

Some Beautiful Traditional Dresses

One of the most recent free game updates in Disney Dreamlight Valley, known as the Lucky Dragon update, introduced the beloved Disney character Mulan. Behind one of the Realm Doors in the castle, players can unlock Mulan's realm with Dreamlight and unlock some beautiful traditional dresses that are signature to Mulan's style.

These dresses include the princess's signature costume dress, the Mulan Costume Dress, which features the character's classic costume colors of green, blue, red and yellow.

These dresses include the princess's signature costume dress, the Mulan Costume Dress, which features the character's classic costume colors of green, blue, red and yellow. The dress can be purchased in the Shop for 1,750 Moonstones. Another dress that can be unlocked by unlocking and befriending Mulan in Disney Dreamlight Valley is the Traditional Magnolia Dress.

The dress is a full length feature that consists of a white torso laced with gold linings, and a long green skirt that is embellished with some intricate magnolia floral patterns. The dress is inspired by Mulan herself, and it was available for DDV players to collect during the Majesty and Magnolias Star Path, where players could unlock the item by using 30 Magnolia Tokens from the event.

3 Delight In 1920s Style With Tiana

Disney Dreamlight Valley Welcomed Tiana With The Dapper Delights Update

Disney Dreamlight Valley welcomed Tiana from Disney's The Princess and the Frog with the Dapper Delights update that was released in August 2024. The update featured the Dapper Delights Star Path, where players could unlock a whole variety of cosmetic and furniture reward items inspired by the 1920s era that are associated with Tiana and The Princess and the Frog.

Additionally, as soon as a player unlocks Tiana in Disney Dreamlight Valley, they can befriend her and in turn unlock many items, including some Tiana-inspired clothing, like the New Orleans Feathered Headband and a signature 1920s-style Green Flapper Dress.

2 Be Bold And Brave With Merida

The Character From Brave Will Be Introduced In The New Expansion

On November 20, Disney Dreamlight Valley players can look forward to the release of the second expansion for the game called The Storybook Vale. One of the characters who will be introduced in the expansion is Merida from Disney's Brave.

The fearless, red-haired, Scottish princess is known for her rugged style as she rules the Scottish highlands, so one can speculate for the moment the sort of cosmetic content that Merida might bring to the valley. A dress that might make an appearance with the introduction of Merida is her signature teal dress with its long sleeves, featuring a medieval Scottish style.

1 Make It Pink Or Blue With Aurora

There Is A Possibility That The Princess Will Arrive In The Game In 2025

In the The Storybook Vale expansion , it has been revealed that there is one hidden character that players will be able to unlock in the second installment of the , which will be released in 2025. The official trailer for The Storybook Vale reveals hints that this character will likely be Princess Aurora from Sleeping Beauty, with the game's narrative centering around Maleficent as one of its main characters.

If it is true that Princess Aurora is coming to the valley, there are a few cosmetic items in particular that players may expect to see. These include Princess Aurora's signature ball gown with its pointed off-the-shoulder design, long sleeves, and its iconic pink or blue color schemes. Perhaps the princess's casual cottage dress might also make an appearance. Unlocking cosmetic items in Disney Dreamlight Valley to customize one's character is ultimately one of the most exciting features that the game has to offer.

Given the nostalgic element of unlocking and befriending the Disney Princesses in the game, many players will enjoy being able to explore collecting the different Disney Princess-inspired and costume dresses that are available in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Additionally, with the release of the highly anticipated The Storybook Vale just around the corner, it's an exciting time for players to see what cosmetic items are yet to come.

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