I found Joy bent over a trembling Memory Orb as the valley’s light guttered. You could feel the event shifting underfoot, a small change with loud consequences. The Deep Dark Secret Goose watched from the shadows, waiting for someone to follow the thread.
I’ve chased event prizes across Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation and the Epic Games Store, and I’ll walk you through what to do here. You’ll move slowly, not because the tasks are hard, but because the clock is part of the game.
Events follow calendars in live-service games — How to get the Deep Dark Secret Goose in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Real-world events on platforms like Steam and the Epic Games Store run on schedules, and Memory Mania is no different. To get the Deep Dark Secret Goose you must complete a new Memory Mania questline given by Joy during the 2026 return of the event. This companion is unique to the event cycle, so if you want it, you’ll need to play through the whole sequence.
How do I get the Deep Dark Secret Goose?
Start by finishing every Memory Mania mission added in 2024 and 2025. Once those are done, Joy’s new quest series appears for players in 2026 and she hands out Memory Orbs that guide each step. Follow her instructions, collect the feathers the orb clues point you to, and bring them back to Joy — that’s how you claim the goose.
You can only trigger Joy’s new quests after older tasks are cleared — How to start Joy’s Deep Dark Secret Goose quests in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Most players don’t realize how event continuity works: earlier event quests gate later ones. You must complete every Memory Mania mission from previous years — Embrace the Blues, Spark Joy, Get Nostalgic!, Feeling Expansive, Feeling Accomplished, Feeling Nostalgic, Feeling Joyful, and Memorabilia — before Joy’s Deep Dark Secret Goose chain becomes available.
Do I need Joy to start the quests?
Yes. Joy has to be unlocked and living in your valley. The questline is tied to her presence; you need to speak with Joy to receive the Memory Orbs that start each mission.
A day between quests slows the pace — Deep Dark Secret Goose quests in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Event pacing matters: each of Joy’s quests requires 24 hours to pass before the next one becomes available. There are four quests in total, so expect to spend about four days completing the chain. The Goose is a midnight lantern among companions — subtle, rare and unmistakable once you see it.
Below is the exact quest chain so you can plan your four days. Follow these steps in order and don’t rush — the timer is part of the design. This quest chain is a slow-burning fuse that pays off on the last day.
Here are the missions and what you do in each.
| Quest | How to complete |
|---|---|
| Quest #1 | Talk to Joy and open the Memory Orb she gives you. Then, search for the lost tissue box and interact with it. Upon interacting with this item, you’ll find a feather. Bring it back to Joy to finish this quest. |
| Quest #2 | Talk to Joy inside Goofy’s house and open the Memory Orb she gives you. Then, find the missing shoe shown in the image. Interact with it to receive another feather. Bring it back to Joy once you’ve tracked it down to complete the quest. |
| Quest #3 | Talk to Joy inside Mickey’s house and open the Memory Orb she gives you. Then, hunt down and interact with the missing photo frame to obtain another feather. Bring it back to Joy to finish the mission. |
| Quest #4 | Talk to Joy and follow the path of feathers to the Cursed Cave. Listen to Joy as she chats with the strange Goose hanging out inside. Then, chat with Joy outside to officially get the Deep Dark Secret Goose. |
Want this goose on Switch, Steam or Xbox? The steps are the same across platforms, and Moyens I/O’s screenshots confirm the in-game prompts. Ready to trade slow patience for a one-of-a-kind Critter in your valley?