You finally unlocked Ursula. You spent hours collecting crystals, dealing with her shady deals, and now Scrooge McDuck is standing there with a literal "Piece of Paper" that starts a chain reaction of confusion. Honestly, Disney Dreamlight Valley The Treasure Hunt is one of those mid-game quests that feels like a breeze until it suddenly doesn't. It’s a multi-stage scavenger hunt that tests your memory of the map and your patience with some of the game's more finicky digging mechanics.
If you’re looking for a simple "go here, do that" guide, you’ve probably realized the game is a bit vague on purpose. Scrooge gives you the map, but the map is just a blurry drawing. You’ve gotta find three specific shards.
Breaking Down the Map in Disney Dreamlight Valley The Treasure Hunt
Scrooge hands you the clue. It’s a memory. When you look at it in your inventory, you see three distinct locations marked with a red X. The problem? The Valley is huge now, and if you haven't decorated your biomes to be easily recognizable, these screenshots can look like any random corner of the woods.
The first shard is tucked away in the Glade of Trust. You’re looking for a spot near the waterfall. Specifically, it’s on the left side if you’re facing the water. Most players run right past it because the "sparkle" effect for quest items sometimes clips into the mud textures. Look for the dig spot. It’s right there by the edge of the river.
The second one takes you to the Peaceful Meadow. This is usually the easiest one to find because the Meadow is flat. You want to head toward the southern edge, right near the path that leads down to Dazzle Beach. It’s tucked behind some bushes near the stairs. If you’ve moved your buildings around, just remember it’s roughly in the center-right area of the Meadow map.
Then there’s the third one. This is where most people get stuck.
The Frosted Heights Shard Headache
The final piece of Disney Dreamlight Valley The Treasure Hunt is in the Frosted Heights. This biome is a nightmare for visibility because of the constant snow and the white-on-white color palette. You need to head to the far upper-right corner.
There’s a specific cluster of trees and rocks near the river’s edge. If you haven't cleared the large ice chunks yet, you might have a hard time maneuvering. It’s right in the corner, almost hugging the cliff wall. Once you dig that up, you’re done with the digging portion.
Or so you think.
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Scrooge doesn't just want the shards. He wants them fixed. This means you’re heading to a crafting station. You need two things: the three shards and two Gold Ingots. If you’re low on gold, head to the Sunlit Plateau or the Forgotten Lands. Mining the black rocks (nodes) there is your best bet. Honestly, gold is one of those resources you should always hoard in this game because almost every high-level quest requires it.
Why This Quest Matters for Your Progression
You might be wondering why you’re doing all this legwork for a grumpy duck and a sea witch. The reality is that Disney Dreamlight Valley The Treasure Hunt is a gatekeeper quest. Completing this is part of the "The Treasure Hunt Part 2," which eventually leads to high-level rewards and better friendship standing with Ursula and Scrooge.
Ursula is arguably one of the most important characters to level up. Why? Because her final quest, "A Deal with Ursula," is how you get the ability to unlock Prince Eric. No Eric, no Ariel walking on land. It’s a whole domino effect.
Common Glitches to Watch Out For
Let's be real—the game isn't perfect. Sometimes the dig spots just... don't appear.
If you’re at the exact right spot in the Glade of Trust and there’s no sparkle, try restarting your game. It sounds cliché, but the "Quest Item" layer in the game’s code sometimes fails to load if you’ve been playing for several hours straight (the memory leak issue is still a thing). Another trick is to enter a house and come back out. This forces the biome to reload its assets.
Also, make sure you don't have a "hanging" quest with another character that uses the same area. If Merlin is waiting for you in the Meadow for a different quest, it can occasionally block the spawn of the treasure shard. Finish the dialogue with the other character first.
Crafting the Treasure Map
Once you have the shards and the gold, you head to the "Functional Items" tab at your crafting bench. You'll create the Repaired Treasure Map. Take this back to Scrooge. He’ll act like he’s doing you a favor, but then he sends you back to Ursula.
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This back-and-forth is the "classic" Dreamlight Valley experience.
Ursula will then give you the final location. It’s a chest. You’ll find it in the Forgotten Lands. Look near the ruins (the spooky circular stone area). Inside that chest is the actual treasure. It’s usually a mix of gold coins and some high-value gems.
Actionable Next Steps for Efficient Completion
To get through this without losing your mind, follow this sequence:
- Stockpile Gold: Before you even start the quest, make sure you have at least 10 Gold Nuggets in your storage. You’ll need them to craft the ingots.
- Clear the Biomes: If your Frosted Heights is a mess of Night Thorns and ice, clear a path to the upper right corner first. It makes spotting the dig site way easier.
- Check Your Inventory: Ensure you have at least 5 empty slots. If your inventory is full when you dig up a shard, it can sometimes pop out and roll into an unreachable area (like under a fixed rock).
- Bring a Digging Buddy: Always hang out with a character who has the "Digging" role. While they won't give you extra quest shards, they will give you extra clay, soil, or pebbles from the surrounding holes, which you'll need for later crafting.
Once you turn in the final treasure to Scrooge, you've officially mastered Disney Dreamlight Valley The Treasure Hunt. This opens up his next tier of friendship rewards and gets you one step closer to finishing Ursula's lengthy questline. Move straight into Ursula’s level 10 quest after this; the momentum helps because the requirements are similar.
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Don't let the blurry map fool you. The shards are always in the same spot, regardless of how you've customized your valley. Just head to the corners, look for the gold sparkles, and keep your shovel ready.