[Speculation] ROADMAP PREDICTIONS - May 2026 Update
I'm bored, so I thought I'd update my predictions on Disney Dreamlight Valley's 2026-2027 roadmap, before we inevitably get a new roadmap (hopefully in the next developer update for Hercules?)
For context, please see the previous iteration of my predictions from February 2026 if you are interested, as I will be referring to them a bit.
As we know a fair bit about the Hercules update already, I will get right into...
Mini DLC #1: Winnie the Pooh - July 2026
I am sticking to my prediction that we will get a mini DLC, and it will be teased in the upcoming developer update. I think the mini DLC will be a larger realm (approximately the size of one biome in an expansion pass... so 1/3 of an expansion pass map with 3 characters - 1/3rd of the price?) The three characters I am predicting are Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, and Piglet.
Update 24: Figment - August 2026
This is new, but I think to honour the D23 season, we are going to get another Disney Parks update in August, with a star path, returning Disney Parks Extravaganza event, and maybe even a Parks-themed Floating Festival! I think Figment may be able to tie into the Realmweaver storyline very well, even if he isn't the realmweaver itself.
Update 25: Return to the Toy Story Realm - October 2026
I am once again predicting a Return to the Toy Story Realm, though now in October, as I needed to make room for Figment (sorry Coco - you're getting pushed to 2027...) I think Toy Story is the most obvious update this year due to the synergy of the likely Disney+ release of Toy Story 5. I am predicting Jessie and Bo Peep as the two characters, though I wouldn't be entirely surprised in Forky comes instead of Bo Peep.
Major Expansion #4: Pirate/Ocean-Themed Adventure
Another prediction returning from the last edition, with some small character changes. I think Captain Hook, Nemo, Dory, Jack Sparrow, and Sebastian will be the five characters in this expansion. I am unsure if they will keep it as one major expansion like Wishblossom Ranch, or break it into two or three acts like previous expansions. Personally, I am hoping they space it into two or three acts, but I am not sure.
Update 26: Ralph - December 2026
December usually has a single character update that's a bit smaller, due to a Holiday DLC push around the same time (see next post). Wreck-it-Ralph is the only character from the original announcement trailer still missing, and I think he could fit the Holiday Season really nicely! I would love a Sugar Rush Holidays themed star path, with a blend of candy themed Christmas decor and video game inspired retro furniture, perhaps also with a festive twist!
Update 27: Zootopia Realm - February 2027
I think the first half of 2027 will be massively tied to the Realmweaver storyline, and thus I think we are going to see a pattern similar to 2025 (two realms in February and April, and a major story expansion in June). I think Zootopia is the most obvious pick for a new realm, due to the massive success of Zootopia 2, a prediction I am sticking with! The obvious characters would be Judy and Nick!
Update 28: EITHER Jungle Book Realm OR Big Hero 6 Realm - April 2027
Two realms I previously predicted for 2027, but I think only one of them makes it this year, and the other is a 2028 (or even later) release (as I am sure they will want to release Coco in October). Either of these realms would work very well, with Mowgli and Baloo or Hiro and Baymax as the characters for the respective realms.
Update 29: The Realmweaver - Madam Mim - June 2027
Similar to how we saw the conclusion of a major storyline in June 2025 after two realm updates, I think we see the same in June 2027. I am predicting Madam Mim to be the realmwaever at this time, as a counterpart to Merlin. This could be fun 😄
Mini DLC #2: Cars - July 2027
For the second mini DLC, I could see us go to Radiator Springs to see Lightning McQueen, Mater, and Cruz Ramirez (since she was also added to Speedstorm, but I could see us getting Chick Hicks instead). I think Cars is popular enough that a mini DLC pack would sell very well.
Update 30: Return to a Realm (Inside Out or Alice in Wonderland) - August 2027
Like previous years, I think we return to a realm in the second half of the year, but I think it will be August as I do think they'll want synergy with the Halloween/Dia De Los Muertos season for October (though Alice could tie in to Halloween... perhaps Halloween 2028?) Regardless, I think we see Anger and Anxiety or the Mad Hatter and White Rabbit as our characters in this update. I also predict these two as they have events attached to them that could return for this update - Memory Mania and Cheshire Chaos!
Update 31: Coco Realm - October 2027
I previously predicted this in 2026, but with the introduction of the Realmweaver storyline, I am now predicting it in 2027. Miguel and Hector would be our characters, and we would have a Dia De Los Muertos Star Path!
Major Expansion #5: Space Themed Adventure
I think we see a space-themed adventure for our 5th major DLC, with Zurg from Toy Story being the big baddie, and Rex (Toy Story), Lilo, Angel, and Sam Flynn being contenders for the other 5 characters. They could also throw a curveball and introduce The Mandolorian as the first Star Wars character here (I previously predicted Mando as Mini DLC #3, but I am also taking that prediction back). Again, not sure if this would be one act, or multiple acts.
Update 32: Pinocchio - Decembr 2027
This is also new, but I feel like Pinocchio fits the holiday season very well, and would make for a very nice holiday-themed update!
Could Previous DLCs Get Expanded?
I previously predicted previous expansions getting free updates, something I am not so sure of anymore... but I will throw my predictions for who the characters would be if that was the case. Returning from the previous post: for A Rift In Time, I think we'd see Milo or Kida from Atlantis (the other would be our character for the pirate/ocean themed update), for Storybook Vale, I am thinking Megara, and for Wishblossom Ranch, I think we'd see Prince Hans. We'll see!
2028?
I have a few ideas leftover, so I will throw them into a general 2028 category, but I probably will do a more comprehensive job of this once we know more of the Disney release slate...
Regardless, I think we return to the Frozen realm (Frozen 3 synergy), explore an Incredibles realm (Incredibles 3 synergy), and the updates that didn't make it in 2027 (Jungle Book/Big Hero 6; Return to Inside Out/Alice in Wonderland) could be here as well. Single character updates I am predicting are Oogie Boogie and Raya. We would also get a Mini DLC #3 (previously predicted Mandalorian, but I am not so sure anymore...) and Major Expansion #6 (City/Superhero themed?)
As always, let me know your thoughts!