Befriending critters is one of the most enjoyable activities in Disney Dreamlight Valley, offering players cosmetic rewards and companion unlockables. Among the earliest animals encountered are the friendly squirrels roaming around the central Plaza biome. Knowing how to properly feed these small creatures ensures players receive optimal rewards and complete Star Path duties efficiently.
Understanding the Difference Between Liked and Favorite Foods
Squirrels in Disney Dreamlight Valley will happily accept a wide variety of snacks, but their preferences are split into two categories. Foraged items like apples, raspberries, and blueberries count as liked foods that squirrels willingly accept. However, feeding them liked items yields standard rewards rather than maximum friendship progress.
To satisfy daily duties or unlock companions faster, players must offer a squirrel's ultimate favorite treat. The absolute favorite food for every squirrel variant in the game is peanuts. Feeding peanuts guarantees the best possible items, such as motif bags, Dream Shards, and high companion friendship gain.
How to Get Peanuts for Plaza Squirrels
Unlike berries and apples, peanuts cannot be picked from trees or bushes growing around the valley. Players must unlock Remy's Restaurant by inviting Chef Remy back to the valley and completing his early story quests. Once Chez Remy is open, peanuts become available for purchase at the pantry shelf in the back of the kitchen.
Stocking up on peanuts allows players to routinely feed the Plaza's squirrel population every day. Because Remy sells them consistently, players can maintain a steady supply in their inventory for quick interactions. This makes daily feeding routines straightforward once the restaurant pantry is fully accessible.
Approaching and Feeding Squirrels in the Plaza
Approaching squirrels is considerably easier than dealing with skittish critters like raccoons or crocodiles. Squirrels do not run away when players walk up to them in the Plaza area. Simply step close to any squirrel until the interaction prompt appears on the screen to open the inventory menu.
Select peanuts from your inventory to hand them over to the friendly critter. After consuming their favorite snack, the squirrel will do a happy animation and drop rewards such as craftable materials or memory pieces. Feeding the same color variant on multiple separate days will permanently add that squirrel to your companion collection.
Why Feeding Favorites Matters for Quests and Rewards
Many Star Path events and Dreamlight duties specifically require players to feed critters their absolute favorite meal. Handing a squirrel an apple might fulfill generic feeding tasks, but it will not count toward duties requiring favorite foods. Using peanuts ensures that every interaction counts directly toward event progress.
Additionally, giving squirrels their favorite food increases your chances of receiving rare drops like motif bags. Whether building up your companion wardrobe or clearing event tasks, relying on peanuts is the single best strategy for interacting with valley squirrels.
