There’s a lot to do inDisney Dreamlight Valley, from restoring the memories of the villagers to fostering a growing community of Disney and Pixar characters. Everyone has a place in the village, and it’s up to you as the ruler to ensure things go smoothly. Bringing more villagers into the fold means adding to the diverse group of characters you’ll interact with.

However, these characters often need help getting situated in their new lives. We’ll help you welcome Timon and Pumbaa to your village so you can start befriending them and build meaningful connections with everyone in your valley.

Where To Find Pumbaa

After you learn how torelax with Pumbaa, you’ll wake up the next morning tofind that he’s missing. Speak with Timon to start searching for your warthog friend.

You’ll need tohead all the way down to the oasis. Off to the side, you’ll notice that Pumbaa is stuck inside a log.

After chasing a particularly juicy bug, he gotwedged inside and can’t get outon his own. Go figure.

Make your wayback to Timon at the riverto update him on the situation. Take your phone andsnap a quick shot of Pumbaa’s predicament, then show it to Timon.

Since this happens often, the meerkat is prepared to get Pumbaa out.

How To Make Slippery Bug Oil

To get Pumbaa out of the log, Timon needs you tocollect different bugs to make some slippery oils. You’ll need to break up three rocks around the river to gather these grubs:

With all the bugs in your possession, head back to Timon for the next steps. Using color theory, you’ll have to mash up the bugs to create a green potion and an orange potion. Combining those two potions will make the Super Slippery Bug Oil! Below is the recipe:

Super Slippery Bug Oil

Bring the oil to Timonand he’ll apply it to your Royal Watering Can.Use the watering can on Pumbaato loosen him up. Unfortunately, he’s still stuck and you’ll need additional help from the valley!

How To Craft The Reinforced Plunger

Headback to Dreamlight Valleyand find Goofy.Ask him for helpto receive an old plunger you’ll need to reinforce. This should give youenough leverage to pull Pumbaa out, but the plunger needs to be enhanced first.

Gather the following materials toimprove Goofy’s plunger:

Head to your Crafting Station toreinforce the plunger, then take it to Pumbaa in The Lion King Realm. Use it to free Pumbaa, then speak with Timon at camp.

They’re ready tocome to the village, so head on back after their conversation. When you leave the Dreamlight Castle, Pumbaa will be the first to arrive.Speak with himto fetch Timon, thencheck in with the meerkatto wrap up the quest and get back to exploring the village at your leisure!