Disney Dreamlight Valley Return to Beast’s Castle Update Countdown: Exact Start Time and Date

It’s time to venture back into the Beast’s castle to meet some more characters and uncover fresh mysteries in Disney Dreamlight Valley. The Return to Beast’s Castle update promises plenty of exciting additions, so you need to know when it’s releasing to start exploring as soon as possible.

This free update seems to be a rather big one, with two new characters, a couple of events, and loads of fresh items up for grabs. If you’re eager to dive in, here’s the exact time and date when the Return to Beast’s Castle update will be released for Disney Dreamlight Valley.

When is the Return to Beast’s Castle Update in Disney Dreamlight Valley?

The Return to Beast’s Castle update is confirmed to be launching on Oct. 1 in DDV. A precise release time hasn’t been shared, but DDV has a very consistent update schedule, with all updates from recent years launching at exactly 8am CT. We likely won’t get an official release time announcement, as we never go, but as long as no delays or issues occur, we can expect to see this one go live at the same time.

If any changes do occur, we’ll update our timer and all relevant details here. For now, though, our clock is set to exactly 8am CT, so you can check back here leading up to the update to see how much longer you need to wait. We’ve also translated this time across major time zones to help you check when it will be out for your area.

• PT: 6am on Oct. 1
• CT: 8am on Oct. 1
• ET: 9am on Oct. 1
• BST: 2pm on Oct. 1
• CEST: 3pm on Oct. 1
• JST: 10pm on Oct. 1
• AEST: 11pm on Oct. 1

Return to Beast’s Castle Update Features in Disney Dreamlight Valley

There’s plenty of fresh content to unlock in the Return to Beast’s Castle update, including new characters, items, quests, and more. Here’s a breakdown of all key update features you can explore.

• Two new characters – Cogsworth and Lumiere from Beauty and the Beast are arriving as unlockable villagers with this update. You can find them in the Beauty and the Beast Realm, which you likely already have unlocked from when you met Belle and the Beast.
• New quests – Start by venturing back into the Beast’s castle to meet Cogsworth and Lumiere, uncover some fresh mysteries waiting inside, then invite them back to the village to tackle all of their friendship quests. Navigating through these quests also unlocks special friendship rewards, all of which are themed around Beauty and the Beast.
• New Dream Bundle – The Once Upon a Dance Dream Bundle arrives in this update, bringing with it some royal new Dream Styles for the Beast and Belle based on their iconic ballroom dance designs. It also gives them new interactions, quests, and other assets like furniture.
• New Premium Shop items – Fresh items debut in the Premium Shop, including the first-ever unlockable cat, the Witchy Kitty, and the Halloween Castle skin for the Dream Castle.
• New Star Path – The Witchful Thinking Star Path arrives, offering plenty of mystical and witchy items you can unlock throughout the event.
• New and returning events – The annual Trick or Treat event is back from Oct. 15 to 31, and the new Haunting Floating Festival arrives on Oct. 22 to offer even more spooky fun. This event will be live until Nov. 11 and unlocks new puzzles for you to solve over time.

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