Donut Plains (Map Screen)
| "Donut Plains (Map Screen)" | |
|---|---|
| "Donut Plains (Map Screen)" in Super Mario World | |
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| Composed by: Koji Kondo | |
| Key | C major |
| First appearance | Super Mario World (1990) |
| Latest appearance | The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) |
"Donut Plains (Map Screen)"[1] is a musical theme composed by Koji Kondo for Super Mario World, where it plays during the overworld maps of Donut Plains, Twin Bridges, and Chocolate Island.
History[edit]
Super Mario series[edit]
Super Mario World / Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2[edit]
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Super Mario World marks the first appearance of "Donut Plains (Map Screen)", and it returns in the port of the game included in Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World for the same purpose. It is also included in the official soundtrack album of the same name.
In the Game Boy Advance remake of Super Mario World, Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2, an arrangement of "Donut Plains (Map Screen)" plays for the same purpose as in the original game.
Super Mario Maker / Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS[edit]
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In Super Mario Maker, an arrangement of "Donut Plains (Map Screen)" plays during the map screen for the 10 Mario Challenge. In the Nintendo 3DS port, Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS, this arrangement plays during the map screen for the Super Mario Challenge, with the theme changing into three different versions as the player progresses further in the campaign.
Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land[edit]
In Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land, the original version of "Donut Plains (Map Screen)" plays when showcasing a map of Donut Plains and when Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi first encounter a Ghost House.
Super Mario World television series[edit]
In the Super Mario World television series, an arrangement of "Donut Plains (Map Screen)" arranged by Michael Tavera is featured in various episodes of the show. Moreover, an arrangement of the theme without backing instruments can be heard at the end of the episode "The Yoshi Shuffle". Notably, both arrangements start later than the original composition.
Mario Roulette[edit]
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In Mario Roulette, an arrangement of "Donut Plains (Map Screen)" plays in the instructions screen.
Mario Teaches Typing series[edit]
Mario Teaches Typing[edit]
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In Mario Teaches Typing, an arrangement of "Donut Plains (Map Screen)" plays in the main menu.
Mario Teaches Typing 2[edit]
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In Mario Teaches Typing 2, an arrangement of "Donut Plains (Map Screen)" plays in the main menu. This arrangement features an original melody in addition to the original composition.
Mario Discovery series[edit]
Mario is Missing![edit]
In the Super Nintendo Entertainment System version of Mario is Missing!, an arrangement of "Donut Plains (Map Screen)" plays in the title screen.
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Mario's Time Machine[edit]
In the PC version of Mario's Time Machine, a brief arrangement of "Donut Plains (Map Screen)" plays in the title screen after the opening cutscene.
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Mario Kart World[edit]
In Mario Kart World, a medley arrangement of "Yoshi's Island (Map Screen)", "Star World (Map Screen)", "Forest of Illusion (Map Screen)", "Donut Plains (Map Screen)", and "Special World (Map Screen)" can play in Free Roam during the day. It is titled the "Overworld Medley" in the game's pause menu.
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It's Me, Mario! Stop Motion Shorts[edit]
In the It's Me, Mario! Stop Motion Shorts episode "Shell Games", an arrangement of "Donut Plains (Map Screen)" plays throughout the first half of the episode.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie[edit]
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In The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a brief arrangement of "Donut Plains (Map Screen)" plays when Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi are looking after the Mushroom Kingdom. It is titled "Taking Care of the Kingdom Isn't Easy" in the film's official soundtrack. An earlier version of the track was also used in a promotional website for the film.[2]
List of Super Mario appearances[edit]
Games[edit]
| Work | System | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario World | Super Nintendo Entertainment System | 1990 | Original | "Donut Plains (Map Screen)"[1] | Koji Kondo |
| Mario Roulette | Arcade | 1991 | Arrangement | ||
| Mario Teaches Typing | MS-DOS | 1991 | Arrangement | ||
| Mario is Missing! | Super Nintendo Entertainment System | 1993 | Arrangement | ||
| Mario's Time Machine | PC | 1993 | Arrangement | Rob Wallace | |
| Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World | Super Nintendo Entertainment System | 1994 | Original | "Donut Plains (Map Screen)"[1] | Koji Kondo |
| Mario Teaches Typing | PC | 1995 | Arrangement | ||
| Mario Teaches Typing 2 | PC | 1996 | Arrangement | ||
| Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 | Game Boy Advance | 2001 | Arrangement | ||
| Super Mario Maker | Wii U | 2015 | Arrangement | ||
| Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS | Nintendo 3DS | 2016 | Past arrangement (Super Mario Maker) | ||
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| Mario Kart World | Nintendo Switch 2 | 2025 | Arrangement | "Overworld Medley"[3] |
Film and television[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bōken Land | 1991 | Original | Koji Kondo | |
| Super Mario World | 1991 | Arrangement | Michael Tavera | |
| It's Me, Mario! Stop Motion Shorts | 2025 | Arrangement | ||
| The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | 2026 | Arrangement | "Taking Care of the Kingdom Isn't Easy"[4] | Brian Tyler |
Albums[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario World | 1991 | Original | 「MAP2(地上)」 (Mappu 2 (Chijō)) | Koji Kondo |
| The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | 2026 | Past arrangement (The Super Mario Galaxy Movie) | "Taking Care of the Kingdom Isn't Easy" | Brian Tyler |
Other media[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Music | 2025[a] | Original | "Donut Plains (Map Screen)" | Koji Kondo |
- ^ Added on February 3, 2025
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ドーナツ平野(MAP) Dōnatsu Heiya (MAP) |
Donut Plains (MAP) | [1] | |
| MAP2(地上) Mappu 2 (Chijō) |
MAP 2 (Aboveground) | [5] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Nintendo Music
- ^ General Mills (February 5, 2026). The Super Mario Galaxy Adventure Movie Awaits. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ^ Mario Kart World pause menu
- ^ The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
- ^ Super Mario World album