The nextDisney Dreamlight Valleyupdate has gotten a theme and a reveal date, and it looks like it will be a busy October for fans.Dreamlight Valleyhas been out for two years, and in that time the game has added a huge amount of content, characters, decor, and outfits. Fans can continue their journey through the world of Disney characters with the next scheduled update, theJungle Getaway.

TheJungle Getawayupdate was first announced as part of the roadmap revealed in August on theDreamlight Valleywebsite. The previous update to theValley introduced Princess Tianaand a Roaring 20s theme for fans to unlock. This time around,players are being sent back to the world of theLion King,which was first revealed in April 2023. When players previously visited the realm, they met Simba and Nala, who accompanied them back to the Valley.Jungle Getawayreturns to the realm for a new storyline, new content, and a new perspective on the realm

Tiana and Prince Naveen in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Disney Dreamlight Valley Jungle Getaway Release Date Info

The Update Is Coming On August 07, 2025

Jungle Getawaywas officially announced during a Developer Update on theDisney Dreamlight ValleyYouTube channel, and it’s set to launch with brand-new items, new characters, anew Star Path with an unexpected theme,and new features to theLion Kingrealm. The jungle theme will focus on resting and de-stressing, and pit players against a new enemy lurking in the shadows of the realm. With the help of the Forgotten and some new friends, players will be able to return to adventuring in the Valley with two new friends in tow.

The next update toDisney Dreamlight Valleywas teased on October 1 on theDisney Dreamlight ValleyX account, showing a return toThe Lion Kingrealm “filled with 2 new friends and even more surprises.“ThefreeJungle Getawayupdatewill arrive onDisney Dreamlight Valleyon October 9.This is in keeping with the update schedule so far, which introduces new content to the title about every two months. This also means that fans can expect the next update to arrive around December, right in time for the holiday season.

Disney Dreamlight Valley character with brown hair and glasses clasps her hands in delight in front of a jungle and s rock stage.

The update revisits the lush green jungle ofThe Lion Kingworld, which will now alsohave a day and night cycle.On their journey, players will encounter a new enemy that threatens the realm, called Night Mites. This threat is somehow linked to the Night Thorns and the Forgetting, and it will take some help from the Forgotten to rid the realm of its pesky Mite problem. When they’re not freeing the realm of its bug problem, players will be able to explore, thensettle down to rest and camp outin the company of their new laid-back friends.

What New Characters Are In The Dreamlight Valley Jungle Getaway Update?

Two Lion King Characters Arrive At The Valley

On their travels back to the world ofThe Lion King,fans will meet two very familiar faces.TheJungle Getawayupdate toDreamlight Valleybrings Timon and Pumbaa to the Valley,where they’ll show residents how to enjoy some much-needed RnR. Timon and Pumbaa are the loyal sidekicks to Simba, providing both comic relief and a wise word to the young king in the movie. The pair will bring their iconic relaxed outlook on life to the Valley, spreading good cheer and teaching players how to relax and de-stress.

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Playing through Timon and Pumbaa’s storyline will entail completing new quests, fighting back the dastardly Night Mites, and learning “important lessons in the artforms of rest and relaxation,” according to the Developer Update. The quests will take place over the course of several days in theLion Kingrealm, which was previously shrouded in permanent nighttime.

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Once the pair get settled in the Valley, they’ll need some additional assistance toearn Friendship rewardsfrom both characters. Quests will further expand on the characters' personalities, likehelping Timon deal with anxiety and joining Pumbaa on his new pottery hobby adventure.The update will also introduce some jungle-themed outfits that resemble leaves wrapped around the players, making them look like fairies who popped right out of the jungle.

Disney Dreamlight Valley Jungle Getaway Star Path Explained

It Has Nothing To Do With The Jungle

The theme for the nextDisney Dreamlight Valleyupdate might be the jungle, but the new Star Path that’s arriving alongside it has a completely unrelated theme.The Night Show Star Path will turn the Valley into a music festival of lights, music, and punky outfits.

Inspired by rock and roll style, the Star Path rewards this time around include some cool “rebellious” outfits adorned with plenty of spikes and chains, turning players into rock stars. It also introducesa music stage with neon spotlights, dazzling pyrotechnics, and some fun extrasfor fans of punk rock including decor and furniture items.

Disney Dreamlight Valley Finally Adds A Much-Needed Feature Fans Have Been Waiting For

Dreamlight Valley’s next update is introducing a few quality-of-life improvements and a new Star Path, but one new feature is particularly exciting.

And there’s some additional good news: Disneyhas partnered with Loungefly tobring mini-backpack designs to the game that fans can also own in their physical form. Loungefly already has a large lineup of official Disney items like backpacks, wallets, tote bags, headbands, and more. Now some of these accessories will be available to own in the game, too. Three new backpack designs featuring Sorcerer Mickey, Maleficent, and Winnie the Pooh are the first to be revealed in a line of real-world and in-game accessories from the collab.

October will be an exciting month forDreamlight Valleyas it gears up for exciting music and restful relaxation. Fans can look forward to even more exciting updates in the future,with aNightmare Before Christmas-themed update scheduled to arrive in Late 2024. Until then, players can enjoy revisiting the exciting world ofThe Lion Kingin theJungle Getawayupdate andThe Night ShowStar Path coming toDisney Dreamlight Valleyon October 9.