Big Island ยท Level 4-2 of 32
An underground labyrinth with a Warp Zone to World 6, 7, or 8 hidden at the top โ the most famous shortcut in the game. Lakitus hover overhead dropping Spinies in the lower sections.
Climb the beanstalk in the hidden block near the first pipe to reach the famous Warp Zone (Worlds 6, 7 & 8).
You can defeat Lakitu with fireballs โ he drops a cloud you can briefly ride.