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How do I get the 2nd castle secret star?
  • 1 of 2: You have to ride the slide from the first secret castle star and get down in under 0'21".
  • 2 of 2: The timer doesn't start until you hit the slope, so take a running jump and make sure to keep the joystick in the "up" position even when turning on a curve.