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DreamSnaps is a new community-focused feature introduced in theDisney Dreamlight Valleysummer update. This feature comes alongside the addition of a new character,Vanellope fromWreck-It Ralph, and unlocks a new feature when taking in-game photos using the player’s Phone tool. Each week, players will face a new, themed challenge to put their photography skills to the test.
If players choose to opt in and participate, they can check the challenge requirements and submit a qualifying in-game photo to earn special and valuable rewards. Here’s everything players need to know about the DreamSnaps feature inDisney Dreamlight Valley, including how to unlock it, activate the feature in Photo Mode, submit photos, earn rewards, and more.
How to Unlock DreamSnaps in DDV
Players canunlock the DreamSnaps featureby completing Scrooge McDuck’s quest, “The Haunting of Dreamlight Valley.” This quest is automatically unlocked by players who have reached at least Character Level 5 and have completed introductory quests for Merlin beginning with, “Welcome to Dreamlight Valley.” The player starts the game with thePhone(and Photo Mode unlocked), which is theonly Royal Tool necessaryto participate in DreamSnaps Challenges.
To complete “The Haunting of Dreamlight Valley,” simply visit and speak with Scrooge McDuck, located in his store. He mentions having seen somethingmysterious in the Dream Castleand requests that the player visit the top floor of the castle to investigate further. Inside, the player willfind Vanellopeand can complete the quest, whichunlocks the DreamSnaps feature. Her subsequent quest, “Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust,” is intended to teach the player how to use the DreamSnaps feature and should be completed to unlock her as a resident of Dreamlight Valley.
How to View DreamSnaps Weekly Challenges
The goal of theDreamSnapsfeature inDisney Dreamlight Valleyis to take photos that meet the requirements of a different weekly theme and submit the photos to earn rewards including Pixel Dust, clothing, furniture, and the game’spaid currency, Moonstones. Each challenge features a specific theme that is briefly described in theDreamSnaps event menu.
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It is important to check theDreamSnaps Event menuto see the full requirements of the challenge. This can be accessed via the game’s main menu and is also whereStar Pathdetails are shown.The menu shows the specific attributes required and the quantity of each that is needed, while the description lets the player know what types of items will qualify. For example, an“Outfit Challenge”requires the player toequip clothing itemsthat meet the challenge criteria.
The DreamSnaps Event menu also listsadditional “Suggested” criteriafrom which objects can be included toearn bonus pointsin the weekly challenge, increasing their rewards and possibly the player’s chances of receiving enough votes to reach the top five photos and earn extra goodies. However, only the attributes listed in the “Mandatory” category are required for submissions.
How to Activate DreamSnaps in Photo Mode
DreamSnapsview is a special game feature that becomes available in Photo Modeonly after taking a photo. The playermust first snap a photobefore they can view any details related to DreamSnaps. To enter Photo Mode and use the DreamSnaps feature, the player needs to follow these steps:
Select the Camera and Enter Photo Mode
DreamSnapsare taken using theCamerafeature of the player’sPhonewhile inPhoto Mode. Players can enter Photo Mode by pulling out the Phone using the tool wheel or via their platform’s assigned hotkey. To pull out the Phone and use Photo Mode inDreamlight Valley, players should open the tool menu and use the following hotkeys:
PC:6
PC:Right Mouse Button
Once in Photo Mode, the player can view all the available features, functions, and their assigned hotkeys in the bottom left corner of the screen. Before the player can enter DreamSnaps, they must firstCapture a Photousing the corresponding hotkey.
How to Capture and Submit a DreamSnaps Photo
Once the player has Captured a Photo, they can enterDreamSnaps view(“Show DreamSnaps”) by using the following hotkeys:
Xbox:Right Trigger
PC:D
This will open the DreamSnaps view mode and show theweekly DreamSnaps Challenge criteriain the photo’s capture area. This text will not be visible on the final photo and serves only for the player to check that their photo contains all of therequired attributesfor submission. If the photo does not feature the correct quantity of each attribute, itcannot be submitted.
A qualifying photo can be submitted to the DreamSnaps Challenge via the hotkey that is shown in the requirements box while in DreamSnaps view. If the option is not shown, players will need totoggle the DreamSnaps viewwith the respective hotkey to make it appear, then submit a photo while in this view mode.
How to Find Items That Meet DreamSnaps Challenge Requirements
Every DreamSnaps Challenge requires specific criteria to be met, and these can be found listed in the “Current Challenge” section under “DreamSnaps” in the Event Menu. The criteria can also be viewed while in DreamSnaps view in Photo Mode, although this list will not include the additional “Suggested” criteria.
Every item inDisney Dreamlight Valley’s Furniture and Clothing menus features specific attributes based on the design and theme of the item. These attributes are visible when viewing an item for sale in Scrooge’s Store. However, to view the attributes of an item that has already been obtained, the player must first apply a filter for that selected attribute in either the Furniture or Clothing menu. This will display any items that meet the selected filters, but still won’t display the attributes of the individual items.
How to Filter Furniture by Attributes
Tofilter Furnitureby its attributes, players should open the Furniture menu and select a category. Once the category’s list of items is visible, a “Filter” button will appear in the top right corner.
If players click on the button, it will open a list of available filtering categories, which currently include Color, Universe, Trait, Furniture Zones, and Style. Depending on the criteria players are looking for, it may be easiest to simply choose to select the “All” category and apply Filters within that category.
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The player can create a filter including any number of these attributes, then click the back arrow at the top left to return to the Furniture View. A list of theActive Filtersis displayed and all items meeting any one of those attributes will be shown in the list. Furniture that matches the weekly theme should be placed andmust be includedin the DreamSnaps photo in order for it to qualify for submission.
How to Filter Clothing by Attributes
Filtering Clothingis done via the same method as with Furniture, only players should select the Clothing tab once they have opened the Furniture menu. Clothing can be Filtered by Color, Universe, Trait, and Style. Again, it may be easiest to simply select the “All” category before applying any filters.
The player must be wearing the qualifying clothing pieces, though the requirements are a bit easier to meet as the photos don’t seem to require all qualifying items to be visible in the photo, just equipped on the player (such as shoes, which would not be visible when taking a headshot).
How to Submit Photos to DreamSnaps Weekly Challenge
Once the player has selected thecorrect quantityof objects required for the DreamSnaps weekly challenge, they should equip or place and arrange these objects in an aesthetically pleasing manner aiming to meet the week’s theme. Generally,all objects required for photo submission must be visiblein the DreamSnaps photo, and the player can use any Image Format or Camera mode they’d like.
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It is extremely important to note that any items that have been customized using the game’srobust Touch of Magic featurecannot be includedin photos submitted for DreamSnaps weekly challenges. The Touch of Magic feature allows players to change the colors, textures,apply motifs, and make other aesthetic changes to furniture and clothing.If any customized items are visible in a photo, the submission will not be allowedand the player will have to make changes before taking a new shot.
When the player has snapped their perfect photo and switched to DreamSnaps view, a box will appear confirming that the criteria has been met and offering the player the option to submit their DreamSnaps to the weekly challenge via the assigned hotkey shown.
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The player can submit onlyone DreamSnaps phototo be judged in each week’s challenge, but they canreplace the photothey have submitted by repeating this process. It is important to note that any new submissions will overwrite the previous ones, so players may wish to snap and save their favorite shots to their platform.
The player can check their active submission at any time by visiting the Event tab, opening the “Current Challenge” menu, and clicking on the “Check Submission” button at the bottom left of that screen.
DreamSnaps Event Schedule - Challenge Starts, Voting, Rewards Earned
A new DreamSnaps Challenge event will take place every week inDisney Dreamlight Valley, following this consistent order in its schedule of activities. Each new week will introduce a new challenge, voting will begin for the previous week’s challenge, and players will receive rewards from their challenge submissions that have already been voted on.
Every playerwho participates in a DreamSnaps Challenge will earn rewards, and the players who have submitted the top-performing photos (those receiving the most votes) will earn additional rewards including alarge quantity of Moonstones.
Wednesday, July 26
Wednesday, August 2
Disney Dreamlight Valleyis available for play on multiple platforms, including the Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
