We’re returning to the Lion King Realm in Disney Dreamlight Valley as we reunite Simba with his two good friends, Timon and Pumbaa. You’ll notice Simba is reminiscing on memories with them, prompting you to go search for them. Here’s how to unlock Pumbaa and Timon as Dreamlight Valley villagers.
How to unlock the Lion King Realm in Disney Dreamlight Valley
If this is your first time entering the Lion King Realm, a bush of Night Thorns will initially block access. You can unlock the realm by entering Dream Castle, searching for a door with a lion icon, and paying the 10,000 Dreamlight cost to clear the thorns. Merlin will cast magic to remove the thorns, allowing you to step into the realm.
You’ll first encounter a cutscene of a pack of Hyenas watching Nala, with Simba deeper in the forest. Speaking to Nala about the situation in the Lion King Realm officially begins her story, prompting you to complete the Eyes in the Dark quest, meet up with Simba, and eventually build a home for them in your Dreamlight Valley village.
After completing this introductory quest, you’ll begin a second one, Stars to Guide Us. This mission brings you back into the Lion King Realm to help Simba, allowing him to join you and Nala in Dreamlight Valley. With all of that done, we’re ready to unlock Pumbaa and Timon.
How to find Pumbaa and Timon in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Pumbaa and Timon will emerge as villager options after you complete Nala and Simba’s Lion King Realm quests. You’ll need to unlock the realm through Dream Castle, pay its 10,000 Dreamlight fee, and complete both the Eyes in the Dark and Stars to Guide Us quests.
If you already have the Lion King Realm unlocked and Nala and Simba in your village, you’ll automatically have Pumbaa and Timon’s quests available. From here, you can access the realm by clicking Dream Castle’s map icon, going into Realms, and picking Lion King.
Once you finish both missions, search for Simba to begin the Finding Old Friends mission. If you don’t find the option immediately, you may have to level Simba’s friendship levels until you find it. Afterwards, you’ll get an objective to visit the Lion King Realm, where you’ll find both characters on a wooden log bridge. The area is also much more lush and green, which is always a nice sight to see.
You’ll start a conversation with Timon upon entering the realm and traveling to the wooden bridge. Talking to him initiates a quest line between you, him, and Pumbaa, where you’ll learn all about Hakuna Matata. During this little adventure, you’ll complete three missions related to Timon and Pumbaa:
- Finding Old Friends
- Relax!
- Where’s Pumbaa?
Once you finish these missions, Pumbaa and Timon will officially join you, Nala, and Simba in Dreamlight Valley. You’ll return to the village, where Pumbaa will automatically appear at the Plaza’s Wishing Well. After a brief chat, he’ll fetch Timon, allowing him to join Dreamlight Valley as well.
