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How do I get the 11th castle secret star?
  • 1 of 5: You need to go to one of the bonus levels.
  • 2 of 5: The entrance is in the clock room.
  • 3 of 5: Go to the platform on the left and use it to enter the room with light coming from it.
  • 4 of 5: Jump in the brick opening and you'll be in the "Wing Mario Over the Rainbow" bonus level.
  • 5 of 5: Use the Wing Cap to soar from cloud to cloud to pick up eight red coins to get this star.