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Donut Plains 1
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Donut Plains 1

Complete walkthrough for Donut Plains 1 in Super Mario World, including Dragon Coin locations and the secret exit to Donut Secret 1.

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Complete walkthrough for Donut Plains 1 in Super Mario World, including Dragon Coin locations and the secret exit to Donut Secret 1.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head right and jump on a super koopa to collect the dropped cape feather, transforming you into Caped Mario.
  2. 2
    Ascend the ledges, avoiding super koopas, to reach the first Dragon Coin at the top.
  3. 3
    Drop down and run right; a mushroom will emerge from a hedge.
  4. 4
    Proceed to the charging chuck, spin next to it (press X) to defeat it.
  5. 5
    Continue right, past a ledge, and jump to higher ground. Spin at the flower.
  6. 6
    Jump to the ledge on the right, avoid the super koopa, and jump off to collect the second Dragon Coin.
  7. 7
    Go right and travel up the blue upside-down pipe. Inside, hit the three blocks in the correct order to gain lives, then proceed through subsequent block sets until you reach the top pipe to exit. (Note: These block patterns are random).
  8. 8
    Exit the pipe and enter the pipe to the left.
  9. 9
    Collect the cape feather here and read the information box. Run up the side of the pipe and fly away to explore the area filled with coins. (Refer to section 2.05, Power-ups, for flying details).
  10. 10
    Exit this area through the pipe on the far right.
  11. 11
    Go right, over a gap, and up two step-like ledges. The block here contains a Yoshi egg.
  12. 12
    To your right is a pit with two charging chucks throwing balls. Hit the block fourth from the left to grow a vine leading to the clouds and the third Dragon Coin. (Warning: Avoiding the thrown balls is difficult).
  13. 13
    Use the blocks to cross the pit.
  14. 14
    Collect the third Yoshi Coin. Drop down the ledge and hit the block under the charging chuck to defeat it.
  15. 15
    Navigate the set of ledges to the right, each with a super koopa. (Duck or use Yoshi to eat them).
  16. 16
    Go right and collect the fourth Yoshi Coin near the pipe. Use the ledges to go up and over the pipe.
  17. 17
    Head right, ignoring the dotted green blocks for now, and proceed to the exit, minding the charging chuck. (Note: Another Dragon Coin is located on clouds in the middle of the level).

Secret Exit - Unlocks 'Donut Secret 1':

There are two methods to reach the secret exit:

  1. Normal Method: Go to the green Switch Palace to turn the dotted blocks into solid ones. Return to this level and run up these blocks at the end to reach a key and a keyhole. Pick up the key and insert it into the hole.
  2. Flying Method: Find a suitable runway in the level. With the cape equipped, fly to the end of the level, over the pipe that obstructs the path, and drop down to insert the key into the hole. (Note: This method allows unlocking the level on your first visit but is tricky to execute).
Tips
  • Spinning your cape is effective against many enemies.
  • The level timer continues to count down even when exploring the secret flying area.
  • If you have Yoshi, you can eat charging chucks to clear a path.

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