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'''Dinosaur Land''' is a location in the [[Cascade Kingdom]]. It is a series of | '''Dinosaur Land''' is a location in the [[Cascade Kingdom]]. It is a series of islands home to many species of dinosaurs such as [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]s. It has been under attack by [[Bowser]] and the [[Koopa Troop]] multiple times. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Dinosaur Land is located south of the Cascade Kingdom. Its main biome is grassy open plains but there are also forests, snow capped mountains, jungles and rocky plains. | Dinosaur Land is located south of the [[Cascade Kingdom]]. Its main biome is grassy open plains but there are also forests, snow capped mountains, jungles and rocky plains. | ||
==Distinguishing Features and Landmarks== | ==Distinguishing Features and Landmarks== | ||
Dinosaur Land has large dome shaped hills similar to the Mushroom Kingdom. It is home to multiple mountains such as [[Kappa Mountain]] on Yoshi's Island, Vanilla Heights, Cookie Mountain and [[Choco Mountain]]. | Dinosaur Land has large dome-shaped hills similar to the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. It is home to multiple mountains such as [[Kappa Mountain]] on Yoshi's Island, Vanilla Heights, Cookie Mountain and [[Choco Mountain]]. | ||
==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
===Yoshi's Island=== | ===Yoshi's Island=== | ||
[[Yoshi's Island]] is a large island | [[Yoshi's Island]] is a large island where a lot of different Yoshis live<ref>[https://archive.org/details/super-mario-advance-3-yoshis-island-manual/page/n3/mode/2up ''Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island'' manual]. Retrieved November 28th, 2023</ref>. It is where [[Yoshi]] was born and where he lived prior to moving to the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. The island is home to various biomes such as plains, jungles and mountains. | ||
===Donut Plains=== | ===Donut Plains=== | ||
[[Donut Plains]] is another region in Dinosaur Land that | [[Donut Plains]] is another region in Dinosaur Land that mainly consists of grassy plains with a massive lake in the middle, making it resemble a donut. There are also some forests located north of the lake. There are hills with eyes similar to those seen in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. | ||
===Vanilla Heights=== | ===Vanilla Heights=== | ||
[[Vanilla Heights]] is a large mountain north of Donut Plains. Inside the mountain is a large cave called Vanilla Dome. Near the peak of the mountain | [[Vanilla Heights]] is a large mountain north of Donut Plains. Inside the mountain is a large cave called Vanilla Dome. Near the peak of the mountain are some lakes that flow down into nearby waters. | ||
===Twin Bridges=== | ===Twin Bridges=== | ||
[[Twin Bridges]] are two large bridges that connect Vanilla Heights to Cookie Mountain. The two bridges are called Butter Bridge and Cheese Bridge. There is a large lake called Soda Lake | [[Twin Bridges]] are two large bridges that connect Vanilla Heights to Cookie Mountain. The two bridges are called Butter Bridge and Cheese Bridge. There is a large lake called Soda Lake below the bridges. | ||
===Forest of Illusion=== | ===Forest of Illusion=== | ||
[[Forest of Illusion]] is a forest located south of Cookie Mountain and north of Choco Island. | [[Forest of Illusion]] is a forest located south of Cookie Mountain and north of Choco Island. | ||
===Choco Island=== | ===Choco Island=== | ||
[[Choco Island]] is a mountainous region that south of the Forest of Illusion. | [[Choco Island]] is a mountainous region that south of the Forest of Illusion. | ||
===Valley of Bowser=== | ===Valley of Bowser=== | ||
[[Valley of Bowser]] is a cave with | [[Valley of Bowser]] is a cave with an opening in the shape of Bowser's head. | ||
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== Placement == | |||
* In the original Japanese manual of ''[[Super Mario World]]'', Dinosaur Land is described to be of the far south.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTUD02mKvJo Corner Slice Gaming] (January 7, 2024). Retrieved June 17, 2024</ref> | |||
** This was removed in the Japanese manual for ''Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World''. | |||
* In the original Japanese version of ''[[Super Mario RPG]]'', an orange lady Toad at Marrymore mentions a previously married couple honeymooning to a "southern island", implied to be Yoshi's Island.<ref>[http://www.lltvg.com/wiki/Super_Mario_RPG/Transcript#:~:text=%E5%89%8D%E3%81%AB%E3%81%91%E3%81%A3%E3%81%93%E3%82%93%E3%81%97%E3%81%8D%E3%82%92%E3%81%97%E3%81%A6%E3%81%84%E3%81%9F%E3%80%80%E3%82%AB%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E3%83%AB%EF%BC%9F%0A%E3%81%97%E3%82%93%E3%81%93%E3%82%93%E6%97%85%E8%A1%8C%E3%81%A7%E3%80%81%E5%8D%97%E3%81%AE%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%B8%E8%A1%8C%E3%81%A3%E3%81%9F%E3%82%88%E3%81%86%E3%82%88%E3%80%82 Super Mario RPG/Transcript, LLTVG]</ref> | |||
** It is important to keep in mind that several islands throughout the franchise have been described as "southern" despite visual evidence proving otherwise. [[Keelhaul Keel]],<ref>'''[[Goombella]]''': "''This is Keelhaul Key. The sun's brutal, as you'd expect on a '''southern''' isle.''", ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]</ref> [[Lavalava Island]],<ref>'''[[Kolorado]]''': "''Well, I for one am traveling bravely to Lavalava Island in the '''southern''' sea to solve a diabolical mystery.''"</ref> and [[Isle Delfino]] are described as being southern.<ref>"''[https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_GameCube/Manual/formated/Super_Mario_Sunshine_-_2002_-_Nintendo.pdf Far from the hustle and bustle of the Mushroom Kingdom, this island resort glitters like a gem in the waters of a '''southern''' sea.]''"</ref> It is more likely to consider that "southern" is more descriptive of its tropical climate rather than anything with directional basis. | |||
* In the opening cutscene of ''Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World'', [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], and [[Peach]] arrive via hot air balloon from the southwest, placing the Mushroom Kingdom southwest of Dinosaur Land.<ref>[https://youtu.be/MG_7KwQXpA0?si=PVdDTtO9dIFC8HNI xRavenXP] (June 17, 2017). Retrieved June 17, 2024</ref> | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* [[Theory: Dinosaur Land's Location]] | * [[Theory: Dinosaur Land's Location]] | ||
== References == | |||
Latest revision as of 20:08, 17 June 2024
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| Full name | Dinosaur Land | |||||||||
| Greater location | Cascade Kingdom | |||||||||
| Inhabitants | Yoshis, Rexs, Dino Rhinos, Wigglers, Monty Moles | |||||||||
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Dinosaur Land is a location in the Cascade Kingdom. It is a series of islands home to many species of dinosaurs such as Yoshis. It has been under attack by Bowser and the Koopa Troop multiple times.
Geography
Dinosaur Land is located south of the Cascade Kingdom. Its main biome is grassy open plains but there are also forests, snow capped mountains, jungles and rocky plains.
Distinguishing Features and Landmarks
Dinosaur Land has large dome-shaped hills similar to the Mushroom Kingdom. It is home to multiple mountains such as Kappa Mountain on Yoshi's Island, Vanilla Heights, Cookie Mountain and Choco Mountain.
Locations
Yoshi's Island
Yoshi's Island is a large island where a lot of different Yoshis live[1]. It is where Yoshi was born and where he lived prior to moving to the Mushroom Kingdom. The island is home to various biomes such as plains, jungles and mountains.
Donut Plains
Donut Plains is another region in Dinosaur Land that mainly consists of grassy plains with a massive lake in the middle, making it resemble a donut. There are also some forests located north of the lake. There are hills with eyes similar to those seen in the Mushroom Kingdom.
Vanilla Heights
Vanilla Heights is a large mountain north of Donut Plains. Inside the mountain is a large cave called Vanilla Dome. Near the peak of the mountain are some lakes that flow down into nearby waters.
Twin Bridges
Twin Bridges are two large bridges that connect Vanilla Heights to Cookie Mountain. The two bridges are called Butter Bridge and Cheese Bridge. There is a large lake called Soda Lake below the bridges.
Forest of Illusion
Forest of Illusion is a forest located south of Cookie Mountain and north of Choco Island.
Choco Island
Choco Island is a mountainous region that south of the Forest of Illusion.
Valley of Bowser
Valley of Bowser is a cave with an opening in the shape of Bowser's head.
Placement
- In the original Japanese manual of Super Mario World, Dinosaur Land is described to be of the far south.[2]
- This was removed in the Japanese manual for Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World.
- In the original Japanese version of Super Mario RPG, an orange lady Toad at Marrymore mentions a previously married couple honeymooning to a "southern island", implied to be Yoshi's Island.[3]
- It is important to keep in mind that several islands throughout the franchise have been described as "southern" despite visual evidence proving otherwise. Keelhaul Keel,[4] Lavalava Island,[5] and Isle Delfino are described as being southern.[6] It is more likely to consider that "southern" is more descriptive of its tropical climate rather than anything with directional basis.
- In the opening cutscene of Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World, Mario, Luigi, and Peach arrive via hot air balloon from the southwest, placing the Mushroom Kingdom southwest of Dinosaur Land.[7]
See Also
References
- ↑ Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island manual. Retrieved November 28th, 2023
- ↑ Corner Slice Gaming (January 7, 2024). Retrieved June 17, 2024
- ↑ Super Mario RPG/Transcript, LLTVG
- ↑ Goombella: "This is Keelhaul Key. The sun's brutal, as you'd expect on a southern isle.", Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
- ↑ Kolorado: "Well, I for one am traveling bravely to Lavalava Island in the southern sea to solve a diabolical mystery."
- ↑ "Far from the hustle and bustle of the Mushroom Kingdom, this island resort glitters like a gem in the waters of a southern sea."
- ↑ xRavenXP (June 17, 2017). Retrieved June 17, 2024
