In Disney Dreamlight Valley, unlocking new biomes and exploring the new map will eventually lead to uncovering new mysteries. Dazzle Beach for example introduces the Little Mermaid character Ursula, who has been stuck inside a cave for a while because of Forgetting. Speaking with her triggers the With Great Power Quest that’ll eventually lead to the Mystical Cave.
There are three Magic Gates inside the hidden cave, each of which must be unlocked by solving puzzles. Completing the Mystical Cave results in obtaining the Orb of Power that’s used to remove the Forgetting curse from Dazzle Beach.
Updated on April 21, 2023, by Nahda Nabiilah: Finding a Magic Gate in Disney Dreamlight Valley isn’t that difficult concerning the many mysteries that surround the village. Upon triggering the With the Great Power Quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley, players must deal with three Magic Gates to proceed with Ursula Friendship Quest. It is also extremely beneficial to the Saviors since completing it frees Ursula from the cave and removes the curse from Dazzle Beach, making it inhabitable. Now, it is essential that players pay the necessary Dreamlight to Merlin to access the Dazzle Beach, otherwise triggering the Quest is impossible.
How To Remove The Magic Gates In Disney Dreamlight Valley
To remove the Magic Gates inside the Mystical Cave in Disney Dreamlight Valley, players must solve three puzzles about mining, farming, and cooking. Each puzzle can be read from a stone tablet near the barrier. Deciphering the riddles will unravel the missing items needed to unlock the Magic Gates.
Mining Puzzle
Now that players are inside, they need to find a way to remove the first Magic Gate. The first puzzle is all about mining. Saviors must "Provide the gem that matches best to continue on your hero's quest." Upon closer inspection, there are three stone statues with different colored necklaces. The first step is approaching any companion in Disney Dreamlight Valley that possesses a mining bonus. Next, search for the following gems:
Gem | Location |
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Peridot (Green) |
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Aquamarine (Blue) |
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Garnet (Red) |
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Once all mentioned gems are acquired, place each color to its respective stone statue to unseal the first barrier.
Farming Puzzle
The second Magic Gate in the Mystical Cave has three statues lined next to it, each with a dirt patch in front of it. Reading the stone tablet reveals the next mission, Discover the right crops to grow to continue on below. One is underground, the other gold and brown. What remains is red and round. Here, three materials are needed in Disney Dreamlight Valley:
Ingredient | Location | How Long It Takes To Grow |
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Carrot | Peaceful Meadow | 15 minutes |
Wheat | Peaceful Meadow | 25 minutes |
Tomato | Dazzle Beach | 1 minute |
Wait until all crops are ready then harvest them to unlock the second gate.
Cooking Puzzle
Surprisingly, unlocking the third Magic Gate in Dreamlight Valley is the easiest out of the three. It says "The final riddle, let it be known: to cook and eat what you have grown." Meaning players need to combine the previous ingredients on the nearby stove and eat the resulting dish, which is Veggie Pasta in this case. This causes the last Magic Gate to open and reveal a pond.
Descend to the water from the third Gate in Dreamlight Valley and fishing the gold spot will reward Saviors with the Orb of Power, a crucial item related to the With Great Power Quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley. It also cures the curse from Dazzle Beach, thus freeing Ursula from her cave.
How To Trigger With Great Power Quest
To trigger With Great Power Quest, players must find Ursula’s cave and speak with the imprisoned Sea Witch. To reach it, head left from the tainted statue surrounded by purple mist on Dazzle Beach, and walk along the sand to find the cave in the corner hidden between rocks. Apparently, Saviors are the only ones who can enter since the curse doesn’t affect them.
Once Ursula reveals how to remove the barrier from the cave, she gives players a Crystal Key that’ll unlock the Mystical Cave which can be found on Dazzle Beach. The required item is hidden behind three Magic Gates.
How To Get To The Mystical Cave
From Ursula's cave at Dazzle Beach, go back to the Orb Statue surrounded by purple mist. Behind it is the Mystical Cave’s entrance. Use the Crystal Key acquired from Ursula to enter. Do note that unlocking the Dazzle Beach biome requires 1,000 Dreamlight.
Disney Dreamlight Valley is available now on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.