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|theme title=[[Float Islands (theme)|Float Islands theme]]
|theme title="[[Float Islands (theme)|Float Islands]]"
|description=Clip of the Float Islands theme.
|description=Clip of the Float Islands theme.
|previousworld=[[Castle Lololo]]
|previousworld=[[Castle Lololo]]
|nextworld=[[Bubbly Clouds]]
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|game=Kirby's Dream Land
'''Float Islands''' is an area and stage which appears in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby Super Star|{{KSS KFP}}]]'', and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''. It is a tropical locale and has a distinctive musical theme which is often homaged by other tropical areas in [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' games]].
|levelname=Stage 3: Float Islands
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'''Float Islands''' (also once referred to as '''Floating Islands'''<ref name="Players guide">[https://archive.org/details/Nintendo_Players_Guide_Super_Game_Boy/page/n55/mode/2up?view=theater Super Game Boy Nintendo Player's Guide, Page 55]</ref>) is an area and stage which appears in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''. It is a tropical locale which features beaches with palm trees and falling [[coconut]]s, underground passages with [[spike]] pits, and a large wooden ship to explore. Float Islands has a [[Float Islands (theme)|distinctive musical theme]] which has been frequently homaged by other tropical or [[Water (environment)|water]]-based areas in subsequent [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' games]].


==''Kirby's Dream Land''==
==Cutscene==
Float Islands is the third stage of ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', and takes place in a series of tropical islands in [[Dream Land]]. The boss is [[Kabula|Kaboola]].
On the shore of a small island, [[Kirby]] tries his hand at fishing. He pulls out a [[Blipper]] (or a generic fish in the original cutscene), then inhales it, getting the remaining fishing hook stuck decidedly in his mouth.


===Cutscene===
== Game appearances ==
On the shore of a small island, [[Kirby]] tries his hand at fishing. He pulls out a [[Blipper]], then inhales it, getting the remaining fishing hook stuck decidedly in his mouth.
===''Kirby's Dream Land''===
[[File:KDL Float Islands screenshot.png|thumb|Kirby works his way past the [[Coconut]]s.]]
Float Islands is the third stage of ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', and takes place in a series of tropical islands in [[Dream Land]]. The stage is fairly straightforward, similar to [[Green Greens]], but features a lot more water along with trickier terrain. There are a total of seven rooms to traverse here, with two of them being optional side areas. The boss at the end of the stage is [[Kabula|Kaboola]], who Kirby battles using the [[Mint Leaf]] item. Unlike all other stages of the game, it features no [[Mid-Boss]].


===Synopsis===
====Room breakdown====
The level begins on the shore of a flat island, with a couple palm trees on it, and a plain view of the ocean in the background. To the left, the water can be accessed, but care should be taken not to swim too deep, or Kirby will lose a life. The actual path continues to the right, which leads to a plethora of enemies to deal with. One of them, past a couple star blocks, is a clam-like enemy called a [[Wizzer]]. It fires beams from its eye, but cannot be inhaled when its shell is closed. The easiest way to defeat it is to shoot a projectile at it from afar while it's firing its beam. Further ahead, some of the palm trees hold coconuts. Kirby should be wary, as he appears to have the worst luck in all of Dream Land. These coconuts are sure to fall when he passes under them, and will also explode to top it all off. Kirby can inhale them to subvert this. From there, the island gives way to open water, with disparate and dispersed platforms therein. Kirby will have to progress with care, as there is not a lot of leeway to deal with the enemies holding ground on the islets. There are also numerous enemies making trouble in the water. The door to the next section can be found along some plateaus at the right end of the screen.
The first room consists of a handful of islands of various size protruding from a [[bottomless pit|bottomless]] body of water. Kirby will need to hop along each island while avoiding [[coconut]]s from the palm trees above and [[Blipper]]s and [[Squishy]]s from the water below. A [[Bomb (object)|bomb]] and a [[Mike (item)|microphone]] can be found here which Kirby can suck up and use against his enemies. After crossing several wide bodies of water, Kirby will find the way forward through a door embedded in the side of a cliff.


[[File:KDL Float Islands screenshot.png|thumb|left|Kirby works his way past the [[Coconut]]s]]
The second room takes place in an underground area, featuring a long and winding path compressed into a rectangular area. In here, Kirby will need to mind more falling coconuts, vanishing [[Kabu]], and beds of [[spike]]s along with patrolling [[Gordo]]s. A number of side paths can be taken to reach food items, including a hidden door leading to a side room featuring a deep-dive. The main door forward can be found in the lower-right corner.


The door leads to a cave, with the path leading to the right. Kirby should mind the spikes in the ceiling and in the floor as he descends the first shaft. To the left from here past a blockade of several star blocks is an [[Energy Drink]], which Kirby may well need after the previous section. As he ascends the next shaft to the right, Kirby should mind the coconut that will fall on him by surprise if he didn't see it on the way down. There are two paths to take from here. One in particular is an apparent dead end, a large pile of star blocks in the corner. However, there is a hidden doorway behind one of them. This leads to a separate area that consists of a long swim to receive a [[1Up]], then returns to the cave. The path downward leads past lots of spikes and annoying warping [[Kabu]]. The most notable obstacle is a [[Gordo]] in front of a barrier of star blocks. From there, two more paths can be taken. The upper one leads to a luscious [[Maxim Tomato]]. The lower leads to the next section.
The third room is dominated by a large wooden ship which Kirby can infiltrate using a dish of [[Superspicy Curry|Spicy Food]] to deal with the crew. Along the way, Kirby can access a cabin through a round-trip door to acquire a few more items. Further along, past a number of [[Shotzo]]s, the door to the next room can be reached on the right.


The door leads back out to the islets. Past a body of water, Kirby can then board a wooden ship, and eat a dish of [[Superspicy Curry]] to deal with the crew. Along the way, Kirby can access a cabin to acquire a few more items. Further along, past a number of [[Shotzo]]s, the door to the next section can be reached on the right.
The fourth room is a small one, where Kirby can access a [[Warp Star]] which will take him out of the ship and into the background toward a large black whale. Kirby then gets stuck inside its blowhole, and the whale shoots him out, which sends him flying high into the sky and to the next room.


The door leads to a room inside the skip, where Kirby can access a [[Warp Star]]. From there, he flies off, out of the ship, and into the background toward a large black shadow. This turns out to be a whale, as Kirby then gets stuck inside its blowhole. The whale then shoots him out, which sends him flying high into the sky.
The last room has Kirby briefly walking along a cloud platform until he reaches a [[Mint Leaf]]. Once Kirby picks up this item, he is taken to an aerial battle with with [[Kabula|Kaboola]], the boss of the stage. Using the Mint Leaf, Kirby can defeat Kaboola and collect the third [[Sparkling Star]] to complete the stage.
 
Kirby lands in a cloud canopy, with a number of striped columns in the background. The path continues to the right, past a couple of enemies, until a [[Mint Leaf]] is encountered. Touching this causes Kirby to swell up, and be able to release multiple air puffs without landing, essentially hiccuping through the sky. With this unorthodox method of attack, Kirby then engages in an aerial battle with [[Kabula|Kaboola]], the boss of the level. In order to defeat this angry blimp, Kirby has to simply keep firing at her, all the while avoiding her attacks. Defeating Kaboola allows Kirby to collect the third [[Sparkling Star]] and proceed to the next level, [[Bubbly Clouds]].


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===Enemies and Boss===
====Enemies and Boss====
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|style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 3px 1px 1px"|{{N}}
|align=center|[[File:KDL Shotzo sprite.png]] [[File:KDL Blatzo sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KDL Shotzo sprite.png]] [[File:KDL Blatzy sprite.png]]
|[[Shotzo]]
|[[Shotzo]]
|[[Blatzy]]
|[[Blatzy]]
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===Map Gallery===
====Map Gallery====
<gallery>
<gallery>
KDL Float Islands Section 1 Map.png|Map of Section 1
KDL Float Islands Section 1 Map.png|Map of Room 1
KDL Float Islands Section 2 Map.png|Map of Section 2
KDL Float Islands Section 2 Map.png|Map of Room 2
KDL Float Islands 1-UP Cave Map.png|Side chamber in Section 2
KDL Float Islands 1-UP Cave Map.png|Side room from Room 2
KDL Float Islands Section 3 Map.png|Map of Section 3
KDL Float Islands Section 3 Map.png|Map of Room 3
KDL Float Islands Cabin Map.png|Side chamber in Section 3
KDL Float Islands Cabin Map.png|Side room from Room 3
</gallery>
</gallery>


==''{{KSS KFP}}'' / ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''==
===''Kirby Super Star'' / ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
{{Infobox-Super Star Stage
{{Infobox-Super Star Stage
|image=[[File:Float Islands KSSU cutscene.png]]
|image=[[File:Float Islands KSSU cutscene.png]]
|caption=The intro cut-scene for '''Float Islands''' in {{KSSU}}.
|caption=The intro cutscene for '''Float Islands''' in ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''.
|main_game=[[Spring Breeze]]
|main_game=[[Spring Breeze]]
|boss=[[Lololo & Lalala]]
|boss=[[Lololo & Lalala]]
|midboss=[[Mr. Frosty]]
|midboss=[[Mr. Frosty]]
|theme music=[[File:Kirby Super Star Float Islands Sample.oga]]<br>[[File:KSSU Float Islands Sample.oga]]
|theme music=[[File:Kirby Super Star Float Islands Sample.oga]]<br>[[File:KSSU Float Islands Sample.oga]]
|theme title=[[Float Islands (theme)|Float Islands theme]]
|theme title="[[Float Islands (theme)|Float Islands]]"
|description=Clips of the Float Islands theme from ''{{KSS KFP}}'' (above)<br>and ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' (below).
|description=Clips of the Float Islands theme from ''Kirby Super Star'' (above)<br>and ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' (below).
|previous=[[Green Greens]]
|previous=[[Green Greens]]
|next=[[Bubbly Clouds]]
|next=[[Bubbly Clouds]]
}}
}}
In ''{{KSS KFP}}'' and its remake, ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', Float Islands appears as the second stage of [[Spring Breeze]], which is a remake of ''Kirby's Dream Land''. However, this version of Float Islands is greatly truncated, merged with portions of [[Castle Lololo]] from the original game, and also features [[Lololo & Lalala]] as the boss of the stage. [[Kabula|Kaboola]] is removed entirely from this version. This version features different enemies as well, replacing the ''Kirby's Dream Land'' exclusive foes with some that provide Copy Abilities.
In ''Kirby Super Star'' and its remake, ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', Float Islands appears as the second stage of [[Spring Breeze]]. However, this version of Float Islands is greatly truncated, merged with portions of [[Castle Lololo]] from the original game, and features [[Lololo & Lalala]] as the boss of the stage instead of Kaboola, who does not appear at all. This version features different enemies as well, replacing the ''Kirby's Dream Land'' exclusive foes with some that provide Copy Abilities.


In ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''{{'}}s [[Revenge of the King]], this stage is replaced with [[Illusion Islands]].
==== Synopsis ====
Float Islands in Spring Breeze has many of the same elements as its equivalent stage in ''Kirby's Dream Land'', but due to having been merged with Castle Lololo, the second half is almost completely different. The main differences by room are as follows:
*The first room is much shorter and contains fewer enemies, with [[Knuckle Joe]] greeting Kirby at the start.
*The second room is greatly simplified, and now contains [[ladder]]s. The side area accessible from here is just a room filled with water, coconuts, and a [[1-Up]].
*The third room replaces the wooden ship with an entryway to a castle. Here, Kirby is given some [[Invincible Candy]] to power through the enemies in the way.
*The fourth room takes place inside the castle, and tasks Kirby with defeating the [[Mid-Boss]] [[Mr. Frosty]] before taking the Warp Star. Instead of flying to a whale, Kirby flies to Castle Lololo in the background.
*The last room takes place outside a smaller version of Castle Lololo instead of up in the clouds, and there is no Mint Leaf to collect. Instead, Kirby makes his way past a couple ability-providing enemies to get to the door that takes him to the fight with Lololo & Lalala.


====Enemies, Mid-Boss, and Boss====
====Enemies, Mid-Boss, and Boss====
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<tab name="Enemies">
<tab name="Enemies">
{| class="wikitable"
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!Sprite (''KSS''/''Ultra'')
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!style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 3px 1px 1px"|Copy Ability
!Sprite (''KSS''/''Ultra'')
!Sprite (''KSS''/''KSSU'')
!Name
!Name
!Copy Ability
!Copy Ability
|-
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|align=center|[[File:KSS Blade Knight.png]] [[File:BladeSSU.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Blade Knight.png]] [[File:KSSU Blade Knight Sprite.png]]
|[[Blade Knight]]
|[[Blade Knight]]
|style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 3px 1px 1px"|[[Sword]]
|style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 3px 1px 1px"|[[Sword]]
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|N/A
|N/A
|-
|-
|align=center|[[File:KSS Blipper.png]] [[File:BlipperSSU.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Blipper.png]] [[File:KSSU Blipper Sprite.png]]
|[[Blipper]]
|[[Blipper]]
|style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 3px 1px 1px"|None
|style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 3px 1px 1px"|None
|align=center|[[File:KSS Kabu.png]] [[File:KabuSSU.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Kabu.png]] [[File:KSSU Kabu Sprite.png]]
|[[Kabu]]
|[[Kabu]]
|None
|None
|-
|-
|align=center|[[File:KSS Bomber.png]] [[File:BomberSSU.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Bomber.png]] [[File:KSSU Bomber Sprite.png]]
|[[Bomber]]
|[[Bomber]]
|style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 3px 1px 1px"|[[Crash]]
|style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 3px 1px 1px"|[[Crash]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Knuckle Joe.png]] [[File:KnucklejoeSSU.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Knuckle Joe.png]] [[File:KSSU Knuckle Joe Sprite.png]]
|[[Knuckle Joe]]
|[[Knuckle Joe]]
|[[Fighter]]
|[[Fighter]]
|-
|-
|align=center|[[File:KSS Broom Hatter.png]] [[File:BroomhatterSSU.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Broom Hatter.png]] [[File:KSSU Broom Hatter Sprite.png]]
|[[Broom Hatter]]
|[[Broom Hatter]]
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|style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 3px 1px 1px"|None
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|[[Cutter]]
|[[Cutter]]
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|-
|align=center|[[File:KSS Burnin Leo.png]] [[File:LeoSSU.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Burnin Leo.png]] [[File:KSSU Burning Leo Sprite.png]]
|[[Burning Leo|Burnin' Leo]]
|[[Burning Leo|Burnin' Leo]]
|style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 3px 1px 1px"|[[Fire]]
|style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 3px 1px 1px"|[[Fire]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Squishy.png]] [[File:SquishySSU.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Squishy.png]] [[File:KSSU Squishy Sprite.png]]
|[[Squishy]]
|[[Squishy]]
|None
|None
|-
|-
|align=center|[[File:KSS Chilly.png]] [[File:ChillySSU.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Chilly.png]] [[File:KSSU Chilly Sprite.png]]
|[[Chilly]]
|[[Chilly]]
|style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 3px 1px 1px"|[[Ice]]
|style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 3px 1px 1px"|[[Ice]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Tookey.png]] [[File:TookySSU.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Tookey.png]] [[File:KSSU Tookey Sprite.png]]
|[[Tookey]]
|[[Tookey]]
|None
|None
|-
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|align=center|[[File:KSS Coconut.png]] [[File:CoconutSSU.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Coconut.png]] [[File:KSSU Coconut Sprite.png]]
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|[[Coconut]]
|style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 3px 1px 1px"|None
|style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 3px 1px 1px"|None
|align=center|[[File:KSS Twizzy.png]] [[File:TwizzySSU.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Twizzy.png]] [[File:KSSU Twizzy Sprite.png]]
|[[Twizzy]]
|[[Twizzy]]
|None
|None
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<tab name="Mid-Boss">
<tab name="Mid-Boss">
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{| class="wikitable" width=25%
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!Name
!Name
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<tab name="Boss">
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{| class="wikitable" width=25%
!Sprite (''KSS'')
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!Name
!Name
!Copy Ability
!Copy Ability
|-
|-
|align=center|[[File:KSS Lololo Sprite.png]] [[File:KSS Lalala Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Lololo Sprite.png]] [[File:KSS Lalala Sprite.png]]
[[File:KSSU Lololo Sprite.png]] [[File:KSSU Lalala Sprite.png]]
|[[Lololo & Lalala]]
|[[Lololo & Lalala]]
|None
|None
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|}
|}


====''Kirby Super Star'' gallery====
<gallery>
<gallery>
KSS Float Islands intro.png|Intro cut-scene from ''{{KSS KFP}}''
KSS Float Islands intro.png|Intro cutscene from ''Kirby Super Star''
KSS Float Islands screenshot 01.png|Standing before the first dip into the water
KSS Float Islands screenshot 01.png|Standing before the first dip into the water
KSS Float Islands screenshot 02.png|Heading through the door into the caves
KSS Float Islands screenshot 02.png|Heading through the door into the caves
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KSS Float Islands screenshot 08.png|Heading through the door to the boss encounter
KSS Float Islands screenshot 08.png|Heading through the door to the boss encounter
KSS Float Islands screenshot 09.png|Lololo & Lalala appear
KSS Float Islands screenshot 09.png|Lololo & Lalala appear
KSS Float Islands screenshot 10.png|Knuckle Joe gives Lololo's box a hearty punch.
KSS Float Islands screenshot 10.png|Knuckle Joe gives Lololo's box a hearty punch
KSS Float Islands screenshot 11.png|The area where the Sparkling Star is collected
KSS Float Islands screenshot 11.png|The area where the Sparkling Star is collected
</gallery>
</gallery>
====''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' gallery====
<gallery>
KSSU Float Islands screenshot 1.png|Kirby and Poppy Bros. Jr. approach a cave entrance
KSSU Float Islands screenshot 2.png|Kirby and Poppy Bros. Jr. explore a cave
KSSU Float Islands screenshot 3.png|Kirby swims towards an 1-Up
KSSU Float Islands screenshot 4.png|Kirby and Knuckle Joe skate through enemies while invincible
KSSU Float Islands screenshot 5.png|Kirby and Knuckle Joe leave a defeated Mr. Frosty behind
KSSU Float Islands screenshot 6.png|Kirby kicks an ice cube towards a Blade Knight
KSSU Float Islands screenshot 7.png|The battle with Lololo & Lalala
KSSU Float Islands screenshot 8.png|The area where the Sparkling Star is collected
KSSU-map-1-2.png|Stage map
</gallery>
== References in later games ==
The following are direct references to Float Islands in later ''Kirby'' games:
===''Kirby's Adventure'' / ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''===
[[File:KA Rainbow Resort Stage 6 screenshot 05.png|thumb|200px|Screenshot from Stage 6 of Rainbow Resort in ''Kirby's Adventure'', featuring an area reminiscent of Float Islands.]]
[[Rainbow Resort - Stage 6|Stage 6]] of [[Rainbow Resort]] is a truncated homage to ''Kirby's Dream Land'', with two of its rooms being based on Float Islands in particular.
===''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
In addition to the stage itself being in Spring Breeze, the second stage of [[Revenge of the King]] - [[Illusion Islands]] - is based on the Spring Breeze version of Float Islands.
===''Kirby Fighters'' series===
{{main|Castle Lololo (Battle Stage)}}
In all three iterations of [[Kirby Fighters (series)|''Kirby Fighters'']], one of its [[Battle Stage]]s is based on the battle with Lololo & Lalala used in the [[Spring Breeze]] version of Float Islands.
===''Kirby's Blowout Blast''===
[[Kirby's Blowout Blast - Level 2|Level 2]] of ''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]'' is inspired by Float Islands, and uses the same stage music, though it instead features [[Kracko Jr.]] as the boss.


==Profiles==
==Profiles==
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<br>''This may look like an island paradise lined with palm trees, but don't expect to have a relaxing time here! You'll have to watch your step as you island hop here or you could end up falling into the ocean. Kaboola will have you scrambling to dodge her constant attack of cannon balls.''
<br>''This may look like an island paradise lined with palm trees, but don't expect to have a relaxing time here! You'll have to watch your step as you island hop here or you could end up falling into the ocean. Kaboola will have you scrambling to dodge her constant attack of cannon balls.''


==Trivia==
===Super Game Boy Nintendo Player's Guide===
*This stage introduced items such as the [[Mint Leaf]] and the [[Superspicy Curry]]. However, these items would never appear again in a main series ''Kirby'' installment, instead only making brief cameos in spinoffs and sub-games, having been made obsolete by the introduction of [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]] in later titles.
''The Floating Islands were once a delightful tropical paradise, but since King Dedede's tribe took them over, there aren't many tourists.''<ref name="Players guide"></ref>
*This is the only stage in ''Kirby's Dream Land'' which does not feature a [[Mid-Boss]].


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|jaR=Furōto Airanzu
|jaR=Furōto Airanzu
|jaM=Float Islands
|jaM=Float Islands
|fr=Iles{{sic}} flottantes
|frM=Floating islands
|ko=플로트 아일랜드
|koR=Peulloteu Aillaendeu
|koM=Float Island
|de=Sommerinseln
|deM=Summer Islands
|it=Isole galleggianti
|itM=Floating islands
|es=Islas flotantes
|esM=Floating islands
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}}


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Float Islands
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Kirby gets a fishing hook stuck in his mouth in the opening scene for Float Islands.
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Boss Kaboola
Theme music

Clip of the Float Islands theme.

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Float Islands (also once referred to as Floating Islands[1]) is an area and stage which appears in Kirby's Dream Land, Kirby Super Star, and Kirby Super Star Ultra. It is a tropical locale which features beaches with palm trees and falling coconuts, underground passages with spike pits, and a large wooden ship to explore. Float Islands has a distinctive musical theme which has been frequently homaged by other tropical or water-based areas in subsequent Kirby games.

Cutscene[edit]

On the shore of a small island, Kirby tries his hand at fishing. He pulls out a Blipper (or a generic fish in the original cutscene), then inhales it, getting the remaining fishing hook stuck decidedly in his mouth.

Game appearances[edit]

Kirby's Dream Land[edit]

Kirby works his way past the Coconuts.

Float Islands is the third stage of Kirby's Dream Land, and takes place in a series of tropical islands in Dream Land. The stage is fairly straightforward, similar to Green Greens, but features a lot more water along with trickier terrain. There are a total of seven rooms to traverse here, with two of them being optional side areas. The boss at the end of the stage is Kaboola, who Kirby battles using the Mint Leaf item. Unlike all other stages of the game, it features no Mid-Boss.

Room breakdown[edit]

The first room consists of a handful of islands of various size protruding from a bottomless body of water. Kirby will need to hop along each island while avoiding coconuts from the palm trees above and Blippers and Squishys from the water below. A bomb and a microphone can be found here which Kirby can suck up and use against his enemies. After crossing several wide bodies of water, Kirby will find the way forward through a door embedded in the side of a cliff.

The second room takes place in an underground area, featuring a long and winding path compressed into a rectangular area. In here, Kirby will need to mind more falling coconuts, vanishing Kabu, and beds of spikes along with patrolling Gordos. A number of side paths can be taken to reach food items, including a hidden door leading to a side room featuring a deep-dive. The main door forward can be found in the lower-right corner.

The third room is dominated by a large wooden ship which Kirby can infiltrate using a dish of Spicy Food to deal with the crew. Along the way, Kirby can access a cabin through a round-trip door to acquire a few more items. Further along, past a number of Shotzos, the door to the next room can be reached on the right.

The fourth room is a small one, where Kirby can access a Warp Star which will take him out of the ship and into the background toward a large black whale. Kirby then gets stuck inside its blowhole, and the whale shoots him out, which sends him flying high into the sky and to the next room.

The last room has Kirby briefly walking along a cloud platform until he reaches a Mint Leaf. Once Kirby picks up this item, he is taken to an aerial battle with with Kaboola, the boss of the stage. Using the Mint Leaf, Kirby can defeat Kaboola and collect the third Sparkling Star to complete the stage.

Enemies and Boss[edit]

Sprites (Normal/Extra) Normal Enemy Extra Enemy Sprites (Normal/Extra) Normal Enemy Extra Enemy
KDL Blipper sprite.png Blipper No KDL Shotzo sprite.png KDL Blatzy sprite.png Shotzo Blatzy
KDL Bronto Burt sprite.png KDL Koozer sprite.png Bront Burt Koozer KDL Squishy sprite.png KDL Flotzo sprite.png Squishy Flotzo
KDL Coconut sprite.png Coconut No KDL Waddle Dee sprite.png Waddle Dee No
KDL Coner sprite.png Coner No KDL Waddle Doo sprite.png Waddle Doo No
KDL Gordo sprite.png Gordo No KDL Wizzer sprite.png KDL Peezer sprite.png Wizzer Peezer
KDL Kabu sprite.png KDL Grumples sprite.png Kabu Grumples
Sprite Name
KDL Kaboola sprite.png Kaboola

Map Gallery[edit]

  • Map of Room 1

    Map of Room 1

  • Map of Room 2

    Map of Room 2

  • Side room from Room 2

    Side room from Room 2

  • Map of Room 3

    Map of Room 3

  • Side room from Room 3

    Side room from Room 3

Kirby Super Star / Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]

Float Islands
Float Islands KSSU cutscene.png
The intro cutscene for Float Islands in Kirby Super Star Ultra.
Details
Main game Spring Breeze
Mid-boss(es) Mr. Frosty
Boss Lololo & Lalala
Theme music

Clips of the Float Islands theme from Kirby Super Star (above)
and Kirby Super Star Ultra (below).

Stage order
← Green Greens Bubbly Clouds →
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In Kirby Super Star and its remake, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Float Islands appears as the second stage of Spring Breeze. However, this version of Float Islands is greatly truncated, merged with portions of Castle Lololo from the original game, and features Lololo & Lalala as the boss of the stage instead of Kaboola, who does not appear at all. This version features different enemies as well, replacing the Kirby's Dream Land exclusive foes with some that provide Copy Abilities.

Synopsis[edit]

Float Islands in Spring Breeze has many of the same elements as its equivalent stage in Kirby's Dream Land, but due to having been merged with Castle Lololo, the second half is almost completely different. The main differences by room are as follows:

  • The first room is much shorter and contains fewer enemies, with Knuckle Joe greeting Kirby at the start.
  • The second room is greatly simplified, and now contains ladders. The side area accessible from here is just a room filled with water, coconuts, and a 1-Up.
  • The third room replaces the wooden ship with an entryway to a castle. Here, Kirby is given some Invincible Candy to power through the enemies in the way.
  • The fourth room takes place inside the castle, and tasks Kirby with defeating the Mid-Boss Mr. Frosty before taking the Warp Star. Instead of flying to a whale, Kirby flies to Castle Lololo in the background.
  • The last room takes place outside a smaller version of Castle Lololo instead of up in the clouds, and there is no Mint Leaf to collect. Instead, Kirby makes his way past a couple ability-providing enemies to get to the door that takes him to the fight with Lololo & Lalala.

Enemies, Mid-Boss, and Boss[edit]

Sprite (KSS/KSSU) Name Copy Ability Sprite (KSS/KSSU) Name Copy Ability
KSS Blade Knight.png KSSU Blade Knight Sprite.png Blade Knight Sword KSS Gordo.png KSSU Gordo Sprite.png Gordo N/A
KSS Blipper.png KSSU Blipper Sprite.png Blipper None KSS Kabu.png KSSU Kabu Sprite.png Kabu None
KSS Bomber.png KSSU Bomber Sprite.png Bomber Crash KSS Knuckle Joe.png KSSU Knuckle Joe Sprite.png Knuckle Joe Fighter
KSS Broom Hatter.png KSSU Broom Hatter Sprite.png Broom Hatter None KSS Sir Kibble.png KSSU Sir Kibble Sprite.png Sir Kibble Cutter
KSS Burnin Leo.png KSSU Burning Leo Sprite.png Burnin' Leo Fire KSS Squishy.png KSSU Squishy Sprite.png Squishy None
KSS Chilly.png KSSU Chilly Sprite.png Chilly Ice KSS Tookey.png KSSU Tookey Sprite.png Tookey None
KSS Coconut.png KSSU Coconut Sprite.png Coconut None KSS Twizzy.png KSSU Twizzy Sprite.png Twizzy None
Sprite (KSS/KSSU) Name Copy Ability
KSS Mr Frosty.png KSSU Mr Frosty Sprite.png Mr. Frosty Ice
Sprite (KSS/KSSU) Name Copy Ability
KSS Lololo Sprite.png KSS Lalala Sprite.png

KSSU Lololo Sprite.png KSSU Lalala Sprite.png

Lololo & Lalala None

Kirby Super Star gallery[edit]

  • Intro cutscene from Kirby Super Star

    Intro cutscene from Kirby Super Star

  • Standing before the first dip into the water

    Standing before the first dip into the water

  • Heading through the door into the caves

    Heading through the door into the caves

  • Climbing up a ladder in the caves

    Climbing up a ladder in the caves

  • Entering the hidden side area

    Entering the hidden side area

  • Heading past the Gordo to exit the caves

    Heading past the Gordo to exit the caves

  • Approaching a stone structure

    Approaching a stone structure

  • Defeating Mr. Frosty and catching a Warp Star

    Defeating Mr. Frosty and catching a Warp Star

  • Heading through the door to the boss encounter

    Heading through the door to the boss encounter

  • Lololo & Lalala appear

    Lololo & Lalala appear

  • Knuckle Joe gives Lololo's box a hearty punch

    Knuckle Joe gives Lololo's box a hearty punch

  • The area where the Sparkling Star is collected

    The area where the Sparkling Star is collected

Kirby Super Star Ultra gallery[edit]

  • Kirby and Poppy Bros. Jr. approach a cave entrance

    Kirby and Poppy Bros. Jr. approach a cave entrance

  • Kirby and Poppy Bros. Jr. explore a cave

    Kirby and Poppy Bros. Jr. explore a cave

  • Kirby swims towards an 1-Up

    Kirby swims towards an 1-Up

  • Kirby and Knuckle Joe skate through enemies while invincible

    Kirby and Knuckle Joe skate through enemies while invincible

  • Kirby and Knuckle Joe leave a defeated Mr. Frosty behind

    Kirby and Knuckle Joe leave a defeated Mr. Frosty behind

  • Kirby kicks an ice cube towards a Blade Knight

    Kirby kicks an ice cube towards a Blade Knight

  • The battle with Lololo & Lalala

    The battle with Lololo & Lalala

  • The area where the Sparkling Star is collected

    The area where the Sparkling Star is collected

  • Stage map

    Stage map

References in later games[edit]

The following are direct references to Float Islands in later Kirby games:

Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land[edit]

Screenshot from Stage 6 of Rainbow Resort in Kirby's Adventure, featuring an area reminiscent of Float Islands.

Stage 6 of Rainbow Resort is a truncated homage to Kirby's Dream Land, with two of its rooms being based on Float Islands in particular.

Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]

In addition to the stage itself being in Spring Breeze, the second stage of Revenge of the King - Illusion Islands - is based on the Spring Breeze version of Float Islands.

Kirby Fighters series[edit]

Main article: Castle Lololo (Battle Stage)

In all three iterations of Kirby Fighters, one of its Battle Stages is based on the battle with Lololo & Lalala used in the Spring Breeze version of Float Islands.

Kirby's Blowout Blast[edit]

Level 2 of Kirby's Blowout Blast is inspired by Float Islands, and uses the same stage music, though it instead features Kracko Jr. as the boss.

Profiles[edit]

Kirby's Dream Land Instruction Booklet (NA Print)[edit]

This is Definitely not a Resort Paradise
This may look like an island paradise lined with palm trees, but don't expect to have a relaxing time here! You'll have to watch your step as you island hop here or you could end up falling into the ocean. Kaboola will have you scrambling to dodge her constant attack of cannon balls.

Super Game Boy Nintendo Player's Guide[edit]

The Floating Islands were once a delightful tropical paradise, but since King Dedede's tribe took them over, there aren't many tourists.[1]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese フロートアイランズ
Furōto Airanzu 		Float Islands
French Iles[sic] flottantes Floating islands
German Sommerinseln Summer Islands
Italian Isole galleggianti Floating islands
Korean 플로트 아일랜드
Peulloteu Aillaendeu 		Float Island
Spanish Islas flotantes Floating islands


References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Super Game Boy Nintendo Player's Guide, Page 55
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