Unlock the Special World in Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Finding Every Entrance (Including World 5)
The Special World in Super Mario Bros. Wonder serves as the ultimate test for players, featuring the game’s most challenging levels. Designated as the eighth world, every stage within the Special World carries a five-star difficulty rating. These demanding levels each hide two Wonder Seeds for dedicated completionists to discover. It’s also the location where players can acquire the final badge, the Sound-Off badge. However, reaching this challenging area isn’t always straightforward, as the path to the Special World is typically concealed, requiring players to locate specific Special World entrances. Players specifically searching for the secrets of the Special World World 5 Mario Wonder and other challenging areas will need this guide to navigate.
This guide will provide a comprehensive breakdown of how to access the Special World and pinpoint the location of every Special World entrance hidden throughout the game’s worlds.
Accessing the Special World is achieved by discovering special propeller flowers scattered across the map. Interacting with one of these flowers transports you directly to one of the challenging levels within the Special World. Think of these entrances not as a single gateway to the entire Special World map, but rather as individual portals that extend the base game’s map, leading you to specific Special World stages.
There is one dedicated Special World entrance located in each of the six main worlds, plus an additional one found in the Petal Isles hub area. These entrances are frequently tucked away, requiring exploration or the completion of specific tasks to reveal them. Below is a guide to finding every Special World entrance across all seven areas in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, from W1 Pipe-Rock Plateau all the way through the Petal Isles.
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W1 Pipe-Rock Plateau Special World Entrance
Map showing the hidden path to the Special World entrance in Super Mario Bros. Wonder's Pipe-Rock Plateau (W1)
The entrance to the Special World originating from W1 Pipe-Rock Plateau is initially hidden. To reveal the path leading to it, players must first uncover the secret exit within the Bullrush Express level. This secret exit also yields the third Wonder Seed available in that particular stage.
Successfully finding the secret exit opens a new path on the world map. This route will guide you through several prerequisite levels: Sproings in the Twilight Forest, Cosmic Hoppos, and finally, Expert Badge Challenge: Jet Run 1. Completing these levels will lead you directly to the propeller flower that takes you to Pipe-Rock Plateau Special Bounce, Bounce, Bounce.
W2 Fluff-Puff Peaks Special World Entrance
Map showing the route to the Special World entrance from Super Mario Bros. Wonder's W2 Fluff-Puff Peaks
To gain access to the Special World from W2 Fluff-Puff Peaks, simply follow the clearly visible path upwards from the Jump! Jump! Jump! level. Continue past the Expert Badge Challenge: Spring Feet 1.
Following this path will lead you to the propeller flower entrance specific to this world, connecting you to Full-Puff Peaks Special Climb to the Beat.
W3 Shining Falls Special World Entrance
Super Mario Bros. Wonder map illustrating the route to the Special World entrance from W3 Shining Falls
The entrance to the Special World found in W3 Shining Falls is also initially concealed on the world map. To make it appear and become accessible, players need to revisit and complete the Royal Seed Mansion level for a second time.
Upon successfully completing the mansion again, the path to the Special World entrance will open. This propeller flower will transport you to the challenging level known as Shining Falls Special Triple Threat Deluge.
W4 Sunbaked Desert Special World Entrance
Map view showing the route to the Special World entrance in Super Mario Bros. Wonder's W4 Sunbaked Desert
There is a hidden path within W4 Sunbaked Desert that ultimately leads to the Special World entrance for this region. To remove the obstruction blocking this path, players must discover the secret exit within the Secrets of Shova Mansion level. This secret exit also awards the third Wonder Seed for that particular stage.
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After finding the secret exit, the previously blocked path will open up. This new route requires you to complete two intermediate levels: Flight of the Bloomps and Expert Badge Challenge: Invisibility 1. Successfully navigating these stages will bring you to the propeller flower leading to Sunbaked Desert Special Pole Block Allure.
W5 Fungi Mines Special World Entrance
Super Mario Bros. Wonder map showing the path to the Special World entrance in W5 Fungi Mines
For players eager to find the Special World World 5 Mario Wonder challenge within the Fungi Mines, the entrance requires a specific action. To reveal the path to the Special World from W5 Fungi Mines, you must revisit and successfully complete the Operation Poplin Rescue level for a second time.
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Completing Operation Poplin Rescue again will unlock the path on the world map, guiding you to the propeller flower for this area. This entrance will transport you directly to Fungi Mines Special Dangerous Donut Ride, one of the challenging stages found in the Special World.
W6 Deep Magma Bog Special World Entrance
Deep Magma Bog map showing the Special World entrance location in Super Mario Bros. Wonder
The entrance to the Special World located in W6 Deep Magma Bog is not hidden in the same way as some others, but it does have a significant requirement. To make the path to this entrance accessible, you must have collected a minimum of 25 Wonder Seeds specifically within the Deep Magma Bog area.
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Having collected 25 Wonder Seeds in W6 allows you to unlock the challenging Expert Badge Challenge: Jet Run 2. This level is part of a sequence that leads to the Special World entrance, followed by Expert Badge Challenge: Invisibility 2 and Expert Badge Challenge: Spring Feet 2. After successfully completing these Expert Badge Challenges, you will finally arrive at the propeller flower leading to Deep Magma Bog Special Solar Roller.
Petal Isles Special World Entrance
Map of the Petal Isles showing the prominent Special World entrance location in Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Among all the Special World entrances, the one found in the Petal Isles is arguably the most noticeable and easiest to find. Players will naturally encounter this entrance very early on as they navigate the Petal Isles immediately after transitioning from W1 Pipe-Rock Plateau.
This conveniently located propeller flower provides access to the Special World level known as Petal Isles Special Way of the Goomba.
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Successfully locating these entrances will grant you access to the most difficult levels Super Mario Bros. Wonder has to offer. Good luck collecting all the Wonder Seeds and badges within the Special World!
