So, you’ve finally unlocked the Beauty and the Beast Realm in Disney Dreamlight Valley. You’re ready to meet Belle, explore the castle, and maybe snag some cool French provincial furniture. But then you hit a snag. The quest Into the West Wing starts up, and suddenly you’re running errands for a very grumpy prince who happens to be a buffalo-man.
It’s not just a "walk here, talk there" kind of mission. Gameloft decided to pack this one with scavenger hunts and crafting requirements that can get a bit annoying if you aren't prepared.
Honestly, the West Wing is one of the more atmospheric spots in the game. It’s dark, moody, and filled with floating rose petals. But Belle won't leave the Realm until you help her friend, and the Beast won't even talk to you until you prove you aren't a total stranger. This quest is the gatekeeper. If you want them in your Valley, you have to get through this specific chain of events.
Starting the Into the West Wing Quest
To even see the quest Into the West Wing Dreamlight Valley players have to spend 12,500 Dreamlight to open the door in the Dream Castle. It's the one with the rose icon on the top floor. Once you’re inside, you’ll find Belle. She’s worried. The Beast is hiding in the West Wing—classic him—and she needs you to help her get close to him.
She gives you the first task: catch some Flying Books.
They are fluttering around the library like caffeinated pigeons. You don't need a net. Just run up to them and interact. There are five in total. Some are hiding behind the rolling ladders, and one usually hangs out near the entrance. It's simple, but it sets the tone for the fetch-questing to come.
Making the Beast Feel Human Again
After the book incident, you need to talk to the Beast through the curtains of the West Wing. He’s not in the mood for visitors. He wants things. Specifically, he wants a Beast’s Costume and some grooming supplies. This is where the quest actually starts requiring some legwork in the actual Valley, not just the Realm.
You'll need to gather materials for a Brush and some Book Repair Kits. Here is what you're looking for:
- Fiber: You get this from Seaweed. Go fishing in any open water that isn't a ripple.
- Fabric: This requires Cotton. You have to buy seeds from Goofy's Stall in the Sunlit Plateau.
- Wood: Just pick up the sticks around the Plaza and Meadow. Softwood is fine.
- Dream Shards: Hopefully you haven't sold all of these to Scrooge.
The crafting recipe for the Brush is pretty specific. You’ll need 20 Fiber, 3 Fabric, and a couple of those Dream Shards. Once you have the Brush and the repaired books, head back to the Realm.
The Candle and the Curtain
The Beast is still being difficult. He wants the room to look a certain way before he lets Belle in. You have to find several items scattered around the castle to create a sort of "candlelight dinner" vibe without the dinner.
The most annoying part for most players is finding the Candle Stick and the Candle Holder. One is tucked away on a table in the library, and another is right near the West Wing entrance. They blend into the gold-toned decor of the castle. Look for the sparkle. That golden glimmer is your best friend in Dreamlight Valley. If it doesn't sparkle, it's just background art.
The Secret Passage and the Portrait
Once you’ve "fixed" the Beast’s appearance and the room, things take a turn. You realize the Beast is actually hiding because he’s embarrassed about a portrait. This is the heart of the Into the West Wing storyline. It's the moment where the game tries to show the Beast’s vulnerability, but for you, it just means more work.
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You have to find the Enchanted Mirror.
The Beast tells you it’s hidden. To get to it, you have to find a hidden passage in the library. Look for the giant curtains. Behind them, there's a door that leads to a small storage area. Inside, you’ll find the mirror and a few other quest-specific items.
The pacing here is a bit weird. You’re running back and forth between the library and the West Wing constantly. My advice? Don't use the fast travel well just to move twenty feet. It's faster to just sprint through the hallways.
Repairing the Prince's Portrait
The climax of the quest involves the Prince's Portrait. It’s been shredded. To fix it, you need to go back to the Valley and talk to a "master of crafts." That’s Scrooge McDuck. He’s the only one with the tools to fix a magical frame.
Scrooge doesn't do anything for free, usually, but since this involves a "distinguished" guest coming to the Valley, he helps out. You’ll need to provide:
- Gold Nuggets: Mine these from the Sunlit Plateau, Frosted Heights, or Forgotten Lands.
- Glittering Herring: This is a quest-specific fish. You can only catch it on a rainy day in the Glade of Trust. Check your weather. If the sun is out, you're stuck waiting.
Wait. Actually, a lot of players get confused here. The Glittering Herring is for a different quest (Elsa’s). For the Into the West Wing Dreamlight Valley portrait, you actually just need Gold Ingots and Fiber. Make sure you don't mix up your blue-tinted materials.
Once the portrait is fixed, you take it back to the Beast. Seeing himself as a human again—well, the painted version of it—calms him down. He finally agrees to come out and talk to Belle.
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Finishing the Quest and Moving In
The quest ends with a cutscene where Belle and the Beast reconcile. It’s sweet, if you’re into the classic Disney romance. But the real reward is that Belle is now ready to move to your Valley.
She won't come alone, though. You have to place Beast’s Castle in the Valley. Be warned: it is massive. It’s one of the largest player-placed buildings in the game. Make sure you have a huge clearing in the Forest of Valor or the Glade of Trust ready to go. It costs 20,000 Star Coins to build.
Once the house is built, Belle arrives. The Beast follows shortly after once you complete his follow-up quest, "A Prince in Disguise."
Real Talk on Quest Bugs
Dreamlight Valley is notorious for items clipping through floors. During Into the West Wing, if a book or a candle doesn't show up where it's supposed to be, try restarting the game. Sometimes the "interaction" prompt disappears if you approach an object too fast.
Also, check your inventory. If it’s full, the quest items will drop on the floor, and in the dark lighting of the West Wing, a small brown book is almost invisible.
Actionable Next Steps
To get through this quest efficiently and get Belle into your neighborhood, do the following:
- Pre-farm Cotton: Buy at least 15-20 Cotton seeds from Goofy in the Sunlit Plateau before you even start. It takes about 25 minutes to grow, and you'll need the Fabric for the Beast's grooming kit.
- Stockpile Gold: You’ll need Gold Ingots for the portrait repair. Start mining the black rocks in the Sunlit Plateau or the Vitalys Mines early.
- Clear Space: Clear a 10x10 area in your Valley now. The Beast’s Castle is a footprint hog, and trying to reorganize your entire Forest of Valor while a quest is active is a headache.
- Check the Weather: If a quest step ever feels stuck, look at the time of day. Some elements of the Beauty and the Beast realm respond differently to the game's day/night cycle, though the West Wing is technically always "night-themed."
By the time you finish the portrait and the hand-off, you'll have unlocked one of the most popular characters in the game. Just be ready for the Beast to stomp around your Valley and complain about the sun—he's a bit of a fixer-upper.