In our Disney Dreamlight Valley Building Guide, we’ll explain how building works and how much it will cost to construct and improve the game’s key structures.
Disney Dreamlight Valley Building Guide
You’re probably aware of the straightforward grid-based method used by Disney Dreamlight Valley Building. Even though other villagers’ homes can be moved, there are many buildings that have a cost.
Remember that not everything can be put in every location. For instance, Ariel’s house has to be situated on the water. The Wishing Wells and Goofy’s Stalls are confined to the Zones or Villages in which they first appeared. Other Buildings might have unique specifications that restrict their placement everywhere.
One more significant point to remember is that Wood may only spawn in Trees. If players make the mistake of cutting down a lot of my trees they would be severely short on wood later in the game. Keep some trees close by because you’ll need them for crafting.
Disney Dreamlight Valley Building Mode
In Disney Dreamlight Valley, you can construct by opening your inventory and choosing “Furniture.” Be aware that some items will need you to craft them, purchase them from Scrooge McDuck, or acquire them through friendship.
House Upgrades
After you’ve made the necessary repairs, you’ll be able to update your home both inside and out to enjoy some cool advantages.
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Exterior House Upgrades
The enhancements have the following benefits and are activated by the orange Scrooge McDuck sign outside:
Upgrade 1
- Costs 1,500 Star Coins
- Home exterior repairs
- 8 more storage spaces are added
Upgrade 2
- Costs 12,000 Star Coins
- Includes the choice of a second floor
- Expands storage by 16 places
Upgrade 3
- Costs 78,000 Star Coins
- includes the choice of a third floor
- Adds new storage spaces
Interior House Upgrades
These improvements happen in the elevator Scrooge installed inside your house. These provide you with significantly more inside the room.
Upgrade 1
- Costs 1,000 Star Coins
- Increases Main Room Size to 8 x 8
Upgrade 2
- Costs 2,000 Star Coins
- Increases Main Room Size to 10 x 10
- Creates new room spaces:
- Top Center
- Bottom Left
- Bottom Right
Upgrades 3, 4, and 5
- Costs 1,000-6,000 Star Coins
- a new room is added.
- Prices for the new rooms are:
- 6 x 6 requires 1,000 Star Coins
- 8 x 8 requires 2,000 Star Coins
- 10 x 10 requires 3,000 Star Coins
- You can buy any room size and switch between them at any time. Any Furniture in the room may be added to your inventory if you downsize.
- To move ahead, you must buy all three rooms.
Upgrade 6
- Costs 3,000 Star Coins
- Adds a 6×6 main room
- Adds a second floor
Upgrade 7 and beyond
- Additional floors can be added (and each floor can have multiple rooms). The cost of the room remains the same, while the cost of each additional story rises.
Character Home Costs
You’ll need to construct homes for certain new characters in specific places. Naturally, before you can construct these Characters’ homes in Dreamlight Valley, you must convince them to relocate there. If you want to learn how to unlock all characters click here!
Ariel

- Costs 5,000 Star Coins
- House Requirement: Has to be placed on water.
Donald Duck
- House Requirement: Fix his damaged houseboat in Dazzle Beach. Has to be placed on water.
Maui
- Costs 5,000 Star Coins
- House Requirement: Has to be placed on water.
Minnie Mouse
- Costs 5,000 Star Coins
Moana
- Costs 2,000 Star Coins
Ursula
- Cost – 10,000 Star Coins
- House Requirement: Has to be placed on water
WALL-E
- Costs 2,000 Star Coins
Special Building Costs
Some buildings in Disney Dreamlight Valley like shops and houses have specific purposes that can be useful to you
Moana’s Boat
Cost To Build
- 3 Rustic Wooden Case
- 3 Baskets
- 4 Ropes
Cost To Upgrade
- Upgrade 1 costs 1,000 Star Coins
- Upgrade 2 costs 2,000 Star Coins
- Upgrade 3 costs 3,500 Star Coins
- Upgrade 4 costs 5,000 Star Coins
- Upgrade 5 costs 10,000 Star Coins
- Upgrade 6 costs 20,000 Star Coins
- Upgrade 7 costs 30,000 Star Coins
- Upgrade 8 costs 40,000 Star Coins
- Upgrade 9 costs 50,000 Star Coins
Fish will be automatically collected for you by Moana’s boat. The maximum number of Fish that can be stored in the boat after an upgrade is 20 fish.
WALL-E’s Garden
Cost To Upgrade
- Upgrade 1 costs 1,000 Star Coins
- Upgrade 2 costs 2,000 Star Coins
- Upgrade 3 costs 3,500 Star Coins
- Upgrade 4 costs 5,000 Star Coins
- Upgrade 5 costs 10,000 Star Coins
- Upgrade 6 costs 20,000 Star Coins
- Upgrade 7 costs 30,000 Star Coins
- Upgrade 8 costs 40,000 Star Coins
- Upgrade 9 costs 50,000 Star Coins
Crops will be mechanically farmed for you in WALL-E’s Garden. The number of Crops that can be grown will rise with Farm upgrades, up to a maximum of 30 Crops.
Wishing Well Costs
In Dreamlight Valley, Wishing Wells enable quick movement between the Zones and Villages. But first, you’ll have to fix them.
Dazzle Beach Wishing Well
- Repair Costs 1,000 Star Coins
Forest of Valor Wishing Well
- Repair Costs 2,500 Star Coins
Glade of Trust Wishing Well
- Repair Costs 5,000 Star Coins
Sunlit Plateau Wishing Well
- Repair Costs 7,500 Star Coins
Frosted Heights Wishing Well
- Repair Costs 10,000 Star Coins
Forgotten Lands Wishing Well
- Repair Costs 10,000 Star Coins
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