Summary
- Villagers in Disney Dreamlight Valley are a mix of classic and modern Disney characters who live peacefully in the player's Valley.
- Some villagers, like Beast and Mushu, offer unique experiences and interactions while accompanying players on quests.
- Unique characters like Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Simba add a fun and nostalgic touch to the player's adventures in the Valley.
The villagers in Disney Dreamlight Valley are made up of beloved Disney characters from across a wide range of popular franchises. Classic characters join forces with modern characters to live peacefully with one another in the player’s Valley, but they can also accompany the player as they complete quests, harvest crops, mine for gems, and so on.
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Once a character reaches level two, the player can decide what they specialize in, such as fishing, foraging, mining, etc., but other than that, there aren’t any stats that separate certain villagers from others. However, some villagers are a little more eye-catching than others, and some particularly noteworthy ones are sure to have a bigger impact as companions.
As mentioned, there is no difference between villagers in terms of skill sets other than the specialty that the player will choose for them at rank two.
10 Beast
A Beastly Bodyguard
- Unlocked by completing the A Prince in Disguise quest in the Beauty and the Beast realm.
- VA: Robby Benson
Beast is an iconic character from the Beauty and the Beast Disney movie, which is considered to be one of the best animated feature films Disney has ever created. He makes it onto this list because it’s undeniably fun to have a huge, hulking character following the player around. It’s hard not to feel like he is acting as a personal bodyguard.
Players can get the same effect with other characters, too - such as Maui from Moana or Sulley from Monsters, Inc., but Beast stands out due to his infamous nature and his relatable, shy, and somewhat anxious personality.
9 Oswald The Lucky Rabbit
Monochrome Madness And A Unique Conversationalist
- Unlocked by completing the Spark of Imagination quest on Eternity Isle.
- Only available via the A Rift in Time expansion.
- VA: David Errigo Jr
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is one of Walt Disney’s earliest creations, making his debut in 1927. Along with other classic characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy, Oswald can also become a villager in Disney Dreamlight Valley, although this is only possible for those with the A Rift in Time expansion.
Oswald is a unique villager as he has an entirely black-and-white color scheme that mirrors the animation style from the time he was created. He doesn’t talk (though he does make random noises), but a description will appear on the screen in a black-and-white box to say how he is reacting as players talk to him, making him all the more unique. His old-timey style makes him a very fun villager to accompany players as they explore the valley.
8 Olaf
A Not So Abominable Snowman
- Unlocked by fixing the Pillars of Love in the Frosted Heights and by completing The Great Blizzard quest
- VA: Jake Green
It’s not every day that players can engage in a game wherein a sentient snowman can follow them around as they embark on quests, but Disney Dreamlight Valley allows gamers to do so if Olaf is chosen as a companion.
Olaf quickly rose to fame in the world of Disney characters following his appearance in the 2013 smash hit Frozen. He reprised his role in 2019's Frozen 2, and he is still considered to be one of the most well known Disney sidekicks today. Olaf waddles around behind the player when accompanying them, standing out for being a snowman (obviously) but also because of his boundless optimism, which remains no matter what task he is given.
7 Mike Wazowski
A Monster, A Myth, And A Meme
- Unlocked by completing the Eyes on the Prize quest in the Monsters, Inc. Realm
- VA: Carlos Alazraqui
Even those who aren’t big fans of the 2001 Pixar classic Monsters, Inc. Are likely to recognize the round, green monster that is Mike Wazowski thanks to his massive eyeball and his popularity in a wide range of internet memes.
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It’s hard for players not to be entertained as he follows them around the Valley, occasionally pausing to try out his stand-up comedy routine. It’s not so much what he says that makes him a memorable villager, though; it’s more his general appearance and slightly creepy habit of staring ominously into the abyss with that one gigantic eye. Partially hilarious and partially unnerving, Mike is a must-have villager for Monsters, Inc. Fans and high-quality meme-enjoyers alike.
6 Jack Skellington
The Charming Yet Intimidating Pumpkin King
- Unlocked by completing the Fire Alarm quest, then the Something Comes A’Knocking quest, which involves collecting four Matryoshka dolls scattered around the Valley and inserting them into Jack’s Pumpkin Tree in the Forgotten Lands.
- VA: Chris Sarandon
Following his debut in the 1993 stop-motion animation film The Nightmare Before Christmas, Jack Skellington became an iconic Disney character. The six-foot-eight tall skeleton manages to be both charming and terrifying, so it’s no surprise that it can be a fun and eye-catching choice should players decide to have him accompany them around the Valley.
Much like with Beast, Jack’s large nature makes him feel like a personal bodyguard, albeit a slightly more slender one than Beast due to his lack of flesh. He’s literally all bones, after all.
5 Mushu
A Tiny But Fiery Dragon
- Unlocked by completing the Clearing the Road quest in the Mulan Realm
- VA: Isaac Robinson-Smith
One of the major jokes in the classic Disney movie Mulan revolved around Mulan's Guardian Dragon spirit Mushu and his tiny size. Mushu is often mistaken for a regular lizard because he is so small, but he is a genuine, fire-breathing dragon nonetheless (albeit a little one). In Disney Dreamlight Valley, Mushu can become a villager, and his tiny size becomes all the more apparent if he is recruited to join the player on their adventures.
Mushu will struggle to keep up as he runs behind the player thanks to his little legs, which is as funny as it is adorable. There is no denying that it is cool for players to have their own, personal dragon guardian by their side, too, even if he is an itty-bitty boy.
4 Woody
An Adorable Toy And A Loyal Friend
- Unlocked by completing the You’re My Favorite Deputy quest in the Toy Story realm.
- VA: Jim Hanks
When it comes to Toy Story villagers, some players might prefer to have resident Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear with them in Disney Dreamlight Valley, but an argument can easily be made for Woody the cowboy doll purely for camaraderie purposes.
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Buzz’s quests revolve around him teaching the player to become a fully-fledged Space Ranger, but Woody always has more of a focus on protecting the player and being the best toy he can be for them, making him a noteworthy villager to have around. Woody is a caring villager, but it’s also cute to see him following the player around due to his small size.
3 WALL-E
The World’s Cutest Trash Compactor
- Unlocked by completing the The Shy Little Robot quest in the WALL-E realm.
- VA: Ben Burtt
While on the topic of cute companions, WALL-E is certainly up there as one of the most adorable. It’s awesome to have a personal robot friend around, especially when it’s one as sweet and loving as WALL-E.
Players who prefer WALL-E’s friend EVE can opt to have her as a companion instead if they have the A Rift in Time expansion, but WALL-E could easily be argued as the better choice due to his undeniable charm and status as a true Disney and Pixar legend.
2 Simba
The Pride Rock Monarch
- Unlocked by completing the Stars to Guide Us quest in The Lion King realm
- VA: Cameron Clarke
There are a few animal friends that can become villagers in Disney Dreamlight Valley, including Simba, Nala, and Scar from The Lion King series. Simba is the lion who stands out, however, thanks to just how massive of an impact his character has had on generations of Disney fans since The Lion King first released in 1994. Simba is a legendary Disney character, so it would be impossible not to consider him to be one of the best villagers in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
Regarding Simba’s position as a villager, it’s a lot of fun to have a lion companion following as the player goes about their business in the Valley. For those who want an animal Disney character to escort them around their Valley, this iconic lion is the perfect choice.
1 Stitch
A Hyper Alien And A Talented Ukulele Player
- Unlocked by completing a three-quest chain: The Mystery of the Stolen Socks, The Sock-Stealing Space Alien Strikes Again!, and Built to Destroy!
- VA: Chris Sanders
Everyone’s favorite adorable blue alien, Stitch, from the Lilo and Stitch franchise is arguably the best villager in Disney Dreamlight Valley because of his cute uniqueness. Stitch has an interesting design that makes him stand out from other Disney characters, as he looks a little like a cross between a puppy and a koala.
When accompanying the player, he will occasionally pull out his ukulele and start strumming a little tune, which is a nice touch that references him learning to play in the original Lilo and Stitch movie. Stitch has become a Disney icon for good reason, and his chaotic yet charming nature makes him one of the best villagers to have as a companion in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
Disney Dreamlight Valley
- Released
- December 5, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Gameloft
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, iOS
- Genre(s)
- Life Simulation, Casual
