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Vanilla Dome 2
Super Mario World

Vanilla Dome 2

Complete walkthrough for Vanilla Dome 2 in Super Mario World, including how to find all Dragon Coins and the secret exit to unlock the Red Switch Palace.

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Complete walkthrough for Vanilla Dome 2 in Super Mario World, including how to find all Dragon Coins and the secret exit to unlock the Red Switch Palace.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After entering the level, head right to dry land. Jump on the washed-up fish, then head right into the water.
  2. 2
    Hit the ? blocks above the surface for coins and a power-up (mushroom/fire flower). Swim down and right, ignoring fish.
  3. 3
    Hit the block at the far end, then climb the vine that appears. Jump right and continue until you drop down near the first Dragon Coin.
  4. 4
    Enter the water again, go right between fish, and hit blocks. The left and middle blocks contain coins; the right block has a power-up.
  5. 5
    Continue right into a small passage. The block here contains a power-up.
  6. 6
    Choice Point: Your next steps depend on Mario's form.
  7. 7
    If you are any Mario: Jump onto the block, then up the right ledge, then the left edge to get the second Dragon Coin. Run and jump right up a steep slope. Jump over a charging chuck that breaks yellow blocks. Enter the midway checkpoint. Jump over another charging chuck. Continue right, hitting a block for a power-up. Slide down the slope (press down) to get the third Dragon Coin and hit the P-Switch to pass through a wall of blocks. Avoid another charging chuck, hit the block for a power-up, and proceed right to the green pipe.
  8. 8
    If you are Small Mario or Caped Mario only: Swim right to land and yellow blocks. A charging chuck will approach; jump left to avoid it. Swim right to the blocks. If Small Mario, jump above the blocks. If Caped Mario, use your cape to rotate the blocks. Head right over jagged landscape. Grab a shell from an enemy and throw it upwards under the charging chuck to defeat it. Go to the ledge above; the block contains a power-up. Proceed right to the green pipe.
  9. 9
    At the green pipe, jump to the ledge on the right to collect the fourth Dragon Coin. Return to the pipe and enter it to reach an icy cave.
  10. 10
    In the icy cave, be mindful of sliding. Go right over two pools of water. Stop at the block to avoid enemies, then hit the ? block for coins.
  11. 11
    Jump onto the midair rock when the red enemy is at the bottom, then proceed up the pipe.
  12. 12
    Back in the cave, go left or right to avoid swooping bats. Proceed right, hitting a block for coins. Run under the ledge with a charging chuck, then jump or go under the next rock to reach the exit.

SECRET EXIT: Unlocks 'Red Switch Palace'

  1. Return to the choice point in the walkthrough. Take the 'any Mario' route (jump from water onto block, up right ledge, then left to P-Switch).
  2. Go onto the left ledge and continue until you reach a P-Switch on brown blocks.
  3. Pick up the P-Switch and go through the left line of coins, activating it (ensure you are not standing on the brown blocks).
  4. Go left, across the first gap, and down the second gap (the first one on the left).
  5. Collect the fifth Dragon Coin. Exit the water, go right, and pick up the Key.
  6. Take either the left or right route in the water below to reach the keyhole.
Tips
  • Power-ups found in blocks include mushrooms, fire flowers, and feathers (if you have the Cape).
  • The icy cave section requires careful control due to the sliding physics.
  • The secret exit requires specific actions at the P-Switch and collecting the key.

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