Disney Dreamlight Valley offers players a delightful opportunity to encounter beloved Disney characters within its charming setting. By completing a series of quests, players can unlock characters like the iconic mermaid Ariel, who gracefully explores the village in both her mermaid and human forms. Additionally, every character has a friendship bar that players can enhance by completing quests and offering gifts.
As the friendship level increases, players receive unique rewards and access to new quests that contribute to each character's storyline. The maximum friendship level is 10, signifying that all rewards have been obtained, and further progress is not possible. Nevertheless, characters will still appreciate receiving gifts from the players, even at maximum friendship level.
Upon reaching friendship level 10 with Ariel in Disney Dreamlight Valley, players unlock her final friendship quest series, ”The Ancient Doorway.” Although the tasks within this quest are described in-game with some ambiguity, players can refer to the following comprehensive walkthrough to successfully complete the Ancient Doorway quest for Ariel in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
How to Complete The Ancient Doorway Quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley
In Disney Dreamlight Valley, The Ancient Doorway quest presents players with a variety of tasks to complete in their attempt to unravel the secrets of a mysterious object discovered by Ariel in the valley's waters. To successfully complete this quest and earn Ariel's final friendship rewards, which include the coveted Seafoam Suit and Seaform Gown outfits, players must follow these steps:
Reach Level 10 Friendship with Ariel
Upon reaching the maximum friendship level of 10 with Ariel the mermaid in Disney Dreamlight Valley, the player can start her final friendship quest, "The Ancient Doorway." To increase friendship with Ariel, players should regularly give her favorite gifts, which she will specify each day, and complete her quests when available. Additionally, players can encounter Ariel in her human form at Remy's Restaurant, where serving her dishes will also contribute to raising friendship levels.
Accept the Ancient Doorway Quest and Seek Out Merlin
After accepting The Ancient Doorway quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley, players are assigned the task of seeking guidance from Merlin regarding the mysterious doorway and a corresponding stone slab found by Ariel during her swim. Merlin never sleeps, so he is accessible to the player at all times. The players should consult the map to locate Merlin and make their way to engage in conversation with him to continue the quest.
Speak with Villagers to Enchant the Stone Slab
After consulting with Merlin, players discover that the stone slab requires enchantment with runes symbolizing diverse emotions. They should then return to Ariel, who will guide them on which villagers to approach for engraving the stone with these specific emotions. Ariel herself performs the enchantment of the first rune on the stone slab, representing the emotion of Perfect Joy. To obtain the other enchantments, the player must speak with the following villagers:
- Remy - Enchants with Fiery Passion
- Moana - Enchants with Exuberant Excitement
- Ursula - Enchants with Seething Anger
Insert the Stone Slab in the Ancient Doorway
Upon successfully enchanting the Stone Slab with all four runes, players should approach Ariel and seek her guidance regarding the placement of the slab within the Mystical Cave. This large and deep cave is situated on the eastern side of Dazzle Beach, a location that players may remember from the quest "With Great Power." Ariel will provide further instructions to help players determine the precise location where the enchanted slab should be placed within the Mystical Cave.
After venturing into the cave, players will come across a fascinating sight: a mysterious ancient doorway that perfectly accommodates the stone slab. As they place the slab within the opening, the doorway will open, granting access to a valuable item known as the Mystical Crystal. Return to Ariel with the crystal to conclude The Ancient Doorway quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
Disney Dreamlight Valley is available now on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
