The Great Gathering is a key friendship quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley that strengthens your bond with Simba. Unlocked after reaching friendship level four with the legendary lion, this storyline focuses on bringing community spirit back to the valley through a celebratory feast. Completing each objective requires a mix of culinary preparation, hosting villagers, and caring for the local ecosystem.
How to Unlock and Begin the Quest
To start The Great Gathering, you must first welcome Simba to the valley and increase his friendship level to four. Once this requirement is met, speak directly with Simba to trigger the questline and receive your initial instructions. He will express his desire to host a memorable outdoor banquet for his neighbors to show appreciation and make amends.
Cooking the Required Dishes for the Feast
Your first major task is to prepare two distinct meals for the upcoming celebration. You will need to make an Aurora Cake and a Large Seafood Platter to satisfy the hungry guests. Each dish demands specific ingredients gathered from various biomes and shops across the valley.
The Aurora Cake is a five-star recipe that requires milk, eggs, wheat, sugarcane, and any fruit of your choice. You can purchase milk and eggs from Chez Remy, while wheat and sugarcane seeds are sold at Goofy's stalls. Combining these ingredients at any cooking station yields the dessert needed for the party.
To cook the Large Seafood Platter, you must gather four pieces of seafood alongside a single lemon. Lemons can be picked from trees in the Forest of Valor or Glade of Trust, while shellfish like clams and scallops are easily found along Dazzle Beach. Once both dishes are cooked, hand them over to Simba to advance the quest.
Setting Up the Banquet and Inviting Guests
After receiving the meals, Simba will give you the No Worries Banquet Table to set up in the village. Open your inventory menu, navigate to the furniture tab, and place the banquet table in a suitable outdoor location. Setting the table creates the official venue for the gathering.
Next, you must personally invite specific villagers to attend Simba's special event. Head out into the valley to locate Goofy, Minnie, and Maui to extend Simba's invitation. Once all three guests have been invited, return to the banquet area to watch the villagers enjoy the feast together.
Completing the Final Objectives in Peaceful Meadow
After the gathering concludes, Simba asks for your assistance in restoring harmony across the valley. He will instruct you to feed five different critters and plant nine carrot seeds within the Peaceful Meadow. Carrots grow relatively fast, making this planting task quick and easy to complete.
Once you have fed the critters and harvested the crops, speak with Nala to discuss Simba's effort. Finally, report back to Simba to share Nala's feedback and wrap up the quest. Completing these final steps grants friendship points and successfully concludes The Great Gathering storyline.
