You Can RIDE Disney Attractions at HOME — Here’s How!

Disney4me · May 19, 2024

Going to Disney World is like going home for us.

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Stepping foot into the parks feels like we’re back exactly where we’re supposed to be. But when it’s time for your trip to end, it can feel like being back in your real house can never be the same again. But don’t worry! We love to bring you tips and tricks to make it feel like you have the parks right in your very own living room. That’s why a new update to one of our favorite Disney games is possibly our favorite yet — they’ve brought the parks into our homes!

Have you heard of the game Disney Dreamlight Valley? If not, it’s a game you should get familiar with if you’re a Disney fan. The game can be played on several consoles including Xbox, Playstation, PC, and more.

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Now, I’m going to be frank with you, I have never been into video games. Ever. I played Mario Cart and that was about it. Until I saw Disney Dreamlight Valley come out. My husband, an avid gamer, saw this game get announced a couple of years ago and knew that I needed to try it. And y’all, I’ve been HOOKED since.

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As a huge Disney nerd, I love that this game gives me a chance to interact with my favorite Disney characters in an original way. The game holds true to the classic Disney theming of good vs. evil, light vs. dark, and there are fun side-quests you can do when you need a break from the main storyline.

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Slowly, the game creators have begun integrating the Disney parks into it. At first, we got the characters and their houses — classic IP, but no parks. Then, during seasonal Star Paths (side quests to earn rewards), a few park details began showing up such as the “Partners” statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse. Finally, I was able to acquire a few park rides to place around my village. I now have the Tower of Terror, Mad Tea Party, Pixar Pal-a-Round, and Dumbo the Flying Elephant. Each of these rides plays the music from the ride when you get near it. It was so fun to incorporate into my gaming world!

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The only “problem” with these first few rides was that you could turn them on and off (so they moved or didn’t move), but you couldn’t actually ride them. But now, Disney Dreamlight Valley has come out with their latest update (Thrills & Frills) that lets you do just that — RIDE THE RIDES!

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In the latest free update, new rides are now available as part of the Star Path or Premium Shop (where you can pay to buy the rides instead of earning them through a series of tasks). The new rides include Alien Swirling Saucers, Magic Carpets of Aladdin, Slinky Dog Zigzag Spin, and Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind. Plus, you can interact with the rides to ride them from a first-person POV and even take a selfie of yourself on the ride!

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Y’all, I’m freaking out! We can ride Disney rides in the comfort of our own homes without paying for a park ticket! Since there is now a multiplayer feature in the game, you can even invite your friends over to your village to ride your rides, and then head to their village to ride theirs. How cool is that!

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The new update also brings Daisy Duck to the game (FINALLY! Donald has probably been worried sick.)! Once you unlock Daisy, you’ll also get a new boutique where you can share your custom outfits that you can make with the Touch of Magic tool.

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And of course, a new animal companion has come with this update — Peppy Popcorn Squirrel! The squirrel commemorates the delicious in-park snack that we all love with a red and white popcorn vendor jacket, matching hat, and a popcorn bucket on its back.

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Disney also mentioned to be on the lookout on the game’s social media for an upcoming in-game special event announcement coming soon. I’ll definitely be watching for this announcement, so stay tuned to DFB!