Disney Dreamlight Valley’s A Rift in Time expansion invites players to explore and uncover the secrets of an all-new region called Eternity Isle. Like the Valley, Eternity Isle is filled with new discoveries, including new wildlife, ingredients to gather and grow, quests to unlock, and more.

Players are introduced to a new mechanic called Timebending, a treasure-hunting task completed through the use of the Royal Hourglass, a royal tool obtained very early in the expansion’s story. Players will make regular use of this tool to retrieve new crafting materials and remove obstacles they face in their exploration of the Isle’s biomes.

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The Royal Hourglass tool is an essential asset for every player who wish to search for treasures in Disney Dreamlight Valley.

However, this doesn’t mean the player’s old trusty royal tools will get rusty from disuse. Eternity Isle features all new seeds for players to grow to put their farming tools to use, and there are all new objectives, including stone masses and large plants that players will deftly remove with the use of the right tool.

The Royal Pickaxe is indispensable in A Rift in Time as there is a new type of object to remove with it, Glass Stalagmites, and each of the new biomes features mineral veins hiding precious gemstones and useful minerals used for crafting recipes. Two new gemstones are Spinel and its fancier version, Shiny Spinel, both of which are obtained via Mining in Eternity Isle. Here’s where players can find these gemstones in Disney Dreamlight Valley: A Rift in Time.

Where to Find Spinel & Shiny Spinel

Spinel and Shiny Spinel are pink gemstones obtained from mineral veins on Eternity Isle. These gems drop from nodes found in Eternity Isle’s Wild Tangle biome, exclusively within The Promenade and The Grove areas.

Shiny Spinel are rarer than Spinel and fetch a higher price when sold at Goofy’s Stall. However, due to their rarity, most players prefer to hold onto these gemstones in case they are needed at a future date. It’s far easier and more sustainable to earn Star Coins by selling cooked meals.

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When players arrive at Eternity Isle, they can access only the Ancient’s Landing biome, and additional areas are unlocked through story completion and by spending Mist, A Rift in Time’s version of the Dreamlight currency. Players will gain access to both the Wild Tangle and Glittering Dunes biomes after completing the quest “The Sands in the Hourglass.”

Initially, the player can explore only The Grasslands area of the Wild Tangle, but additional areas can be unlocked by spending Mist.

• The Promenade: Players can unlock this area by interacting with the barrier and paying 6,000 Mist.
• The Grove: Players can unlock this area by interacting with the barrier and paying 4,000 Mist.

Once the player has access to these biomes, they will start to encounter mineral veins that have a chance of dropping Spinel and, occasionally, Shiny Spinel. Players should look out for nodes featuring pink gemstones protruding from the rock, as these will guarantee a gemstone drop.

What are Spinel & Shiny Spinel Used For

At this time, only Spinel has a use in Disney Dreamlight Valley: A Rift in Time. Spinel is used to craft a small variety of decorative items, including the hilariously excessive and wonderful Heap of Riches. Spinel is also required to craft the Tropical Companion Home required to complete Rapunzel’s quest "The Housewarming."

Disney Dreamlight Valley

Platform(s)

PC , PS4 , PS5 , Switch , Xbox One , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , Apple Arcade

Released

December 5, 2023

Developer(s)

Gameloft

Publisher(s)

Gameloft

Genre(s)

Life Simulation