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Vanilla Secret 3
Super Mario World

Vanilla Secret 3

Need help finding all the Dragon Coins in Vanilla Secret 3? This Super Mario World guide shows you exactly where to jump on dolphins and grab every collectible.

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Need help finding all the Dragon Coins in Vanilla Secret 3? This Super Mario World guide shows you exactly where to jump on dolphins and grab every collectible.

Alright, let's tackle Vanilla Secret 3! This level is all about timing your jumps on those slippery dolphins. Don't worry, I'll walk you through it step-by-step so you can snag all those Dragon Coins.

Walkthrough
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    You'll start off needing to hop onto one of the dolphins heading to the right. Use them to cross over to the higher ledge. Once you land, hit the block there – you'll get either a mushroom or a cape feather, which will be super helpful. After that, jump off and grab the first Dragon Coin.
  2. 2
    Next, head right and jump across some more dolphins. Keep an eye out for the second Dragon Coin on this platform and grab it. Now, pay attention: from this point on, there's a Piranha Fish in the water that will chase you. Try your best to stay out of the water from here on out!
  3. 3
    Find a dolphin that's moving to the right, and then jump onto one that's jumping vertically. Another dolphin will come and take you off this one. Hit the block on the next ledge for another power-up, then head right to the next platform.
  4. 4
    Continue right across more dolphins. Make sure you pass through the checkpoint flag – it's crucial if you mess up later!
  5. 5
    Keep going until you reach the next high ledge. You can use the vertical-jumping dolphin right next to it to get up there. From this ledge, jump across two more dolphins to reach the next platform, and don't forget to grab the Dragon Coin you'll see on the way.
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    Now, you need to wait here for a bit. Some dolphins will start coming from the left. Hop on one when it gets close. Just ride this dolphin to the right. You'll see coins arranged in arrows – follow them! Be ready to jump out of the water when the dolphin dips down.
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    At the very end of this dolphin ride, you'll find the fifth and final Dragon Coin. Grab it, and then head into the pipe. You'll pop out right near the end of the level, and you should see the exit pipe. There's one last Dragon Coin floating above you – time your jump to grab it before you go through the exit pipe!
Tips
  • The Piranha Fish in the water is pretty fast. If you fall in, try to swim towards the nearest dolphin immediately.
  • If you have the Cape Feather, you can often fly over tricky dolphin sections, but be careful not to miss the Dragon Coins or the pipe.
  • Don't rush the dolphin jumps! Wait for the right moment to hop on and off.

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