The fog hung over Nectar Apiary like a wet blanket, muffling even Pooh’s soft hum. I crouched by a Corrupted Lantern that refused my watering can and watched a Memory Shard pulse with a ghost of a promise. You and I will clear the haze, gather what matters, and get that old windmill turning again.
At the apiary gate: How to complete Chapter 12: Old Plans, New Wind in Disney Dreamlight Valley
You probably just finished a picnic with Pooh, Eeyore, and Piglet and noticed the fog blocking Nectar Apiary. I found a Corrupted Lantern that won’t accept water; it instead grants a Memory Shard when handled correctly. That shard shows a recipe: six Golden Honey convert into one Honeyed Memory, and Chapter 12 asks you to make three.
How do I complete Chapter 12: Old Plans, New Wind?
Short version: gather 18 Golden Honey, craft three Honeyed Memories at any crafting station, gift them to Pooh, Eeyore, and Piglet, then repair the Old Windmill with the materials listed below. I’ll break each step into the smallest actions so you don’t miss anything on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, or Xbox.
Outside the Busy Bee House: Collect Golden Honey to make Honeyed Memories
An empty Busy Bee House looks small on the ground, but it holds steady. Each Busy Bee House stores up to six Golden Honey, so you can either harvest gradually from the Drowsybloom Acre beehive or rebuild extra Busy Bee Houses to speed the process.
Where do I get Golden Honey?
Visit the Drowsybloom Acre hive: it’s the steady source. If you want speed, build extra Busy Bee Houses—each one adds another six-capacity storage. You need 18 Golden Honey total to craft three Honeyed Memories (3 × 6). Craft them at any crafting station, then gift one each to Pooh Bear, Eeyore, and Piglet to clear the fog around the Old Windmill.
Under the mill’s shadow: Gather materials to repair the Old Windmill
The windmill’s broken sail leans like a signpost pointing at unfinished business. When you reach the mill you’ll pick up a worn scout’s journal on the ground — the journal is a compass that nudges your next steps toward fixing what’s been left behind.
You’ll need:
- Golden Honey (5)
- Driftwood (10)
- Tree Resin (10)
- Soft Limestone (15)
- Oak Leaves (10)
How do I repair the Old Windmill?
Collect the five listed items, return to the windmill, and insert them through the repair menu. A faded photo will spawn — pick it up and show it to Pooh Bear. That action completes Chapter 12: Old Plans, New Wind and sets up Interlude 4: Curiosity Satisfied. If you play on PC via Steam or check community tips on Moyens I/O or Game Informer, you’ll see players often recommend building extra Busy Bee Houses to avoid multiple trips.
Small choices here matter: choose speed with extra boxes, or take the slower route with the Drowsybloom hive. I prefer the fast route when I’m chasing trophies on PlayStation or achievements on Xbox, but you might enjoy the slower scavenger rhythm on Switch. Either way, that final photo with Pooh, Eeyore, and Piglet is earned — are you going to take it now, or let the windmill stay silent a bit longer?