History ContinuityNod / KirbysReturnToDreamLand

* As seen in [[http://i.imgur.com/GJEdi.jpg this image]], many of the stone transformations are {{Call Back}}s to other [[TheCameo characters]] and elements of the series, with some of the forms like the block with the gold star, the weight, and the bodybuilder coming directly from ''VideoGame/KirbySuperStar'' and the Master Hand transformation being a reference to ''SuperSmashBros'', with him previously appearing in ''VideoGame/KirbyAndTheAmazingMirror''.

* As seen in [[http://i.imgur.com/GJEdi.jpg this image]], many of the stone transformations are {{Call Back}}s to other [[TheCameo characters]] and elements of the series, with some of the forms like the block with the gold star, the weight, and the bodybuilder coming directly from ''VideoGame/KirbySuperStar'' and the Master Hand transformation being a reference to ''SuperSmashBros'', with him previously appearing in ''KirbyAndTheAmazingMirror''.

** Mr. Dooter: [[KirbyAndTheAmazingMirror Wiz]] and [[VideoGame/KirbysEpicYarn Squashini]], who in turn nod to [[VideoGame/KirbysAdventure Paint Roller]].

* If Mike Kirby's last attack is charged up, he yells "DISCO!"[[hottip:*:Or "TESTO!" depending on who you ask]] in an incredibly deep voice, similarly to Mike Kirby's last attack in ''Super Star''.

* As seen in [[http://i.imgur.com/GJEdi.jpg this image]], many of the stone transformations are {{Call Back}}s to other [[TheCameo characters]] and elements of the series, with some of the forms like the block with the gold star, the weight, and the bodybuilder coming directly from ''VideoGame/KirbySuperStar'' and the Master Hand transformation being a reference to ''SuperSmashBros'', with him previously appeared in ''KirbyAndTheAmazingMirror''.

* As mentioned below, [[spoiler:Magolor's]] final form is referred to as [[spoiler:Magolor Soul]] in Extra Mode, a nod to Drawcia and Marx. In addition, [[spoiler:Magolor's]] first form is reminiscent of Nightmare, and [[spoiler: Magolor Soul's]] mouth forms a large eye similar to Dark Matter and Zero. His second form in normal mode has one too, although it's a lot less noticeable, only visible in certain attacks.

** [=HR-D3=] did appear as the final boss of Chapter 2 of the Kirby Quest sub-game in ''VideoGame/KirbyMassAttack'', though in that game it had King Dedede's insignia on its chestplate and generally resembles him; in this game it does not.

* One of the Grand Doomer's last few attacks when you first fight him vaguely resemble an attack found in the final battle against Drawcia Soul in Kirby's Canvas Curse.

* Whispy Woods EX is purple-themed, like his "Revenge" form in ''VideoGame/KirbySuperStar Ultra'' and several attacks of his are the same (the poisoned apples and tornado spitting). Also, as a very obscure retro callback to the original ''Kirby's Dream Land'' game, his pointy nose does damage if you touch it which was an EarlyInstallmentWeirdness thing he had.

* Stone form cameos in this game include Wham Bam Rock, Marx, and the mask, wings, and sword of Galacta Knight next to Meta Knight's. [[spoiler: Marx briefly appears in person on the 100% screen, and Galacta Knight is one of the two Bonus Bosses.]]

** Whispy Woods: ...Well, [[RecurringBoss what do you think?]] [[spoiler: Whispy Woods EX references Whispy's Revenge in ''Super Star Ultra'', though.]]

** Goriath: Averted; he's a walking ShoutOut in stead of a Continuity Nod.

** [[spoiler: HR-D3: HR-H/E]]

** [[spoiler: Lor Starcutter: Kabula, Nightmare Orb, Dark Matter, and Zero]].
** [[spoiler: Magolor/Magolor Soul: Nightmare and Marx]].
** [[spoiler: Galacta Knight: Meta Knight and his previous appearance in ''Super Star Ultra''.]]

* As seen in [[http://i.imgur.com/GJEdi.jpg this image]], many of the stone transformations are {{Call Back}}s to other [[TheCameo characters]] and elements of the series, with some of the forms like the block with the gold star, the weight, and the bodybuilder coming directly from ''KirbySuperStar'' and the Master Hand transformation being a reference to ''SuperSmashBros'', with him previously appeared in ''KirbyAndTheAmazingMirror''.

** [=HR-D3=] did appear as the final boss of Chapter 2 of the Kirby Quest sub-game in ''KirbyMassAttack'', though in that game it had King Dedede's insignia on its chestplate and generally resembles him; in this game it does not.

* The map for Cookie Country is ''very'' similar to [[KirbysAdventure Vegetable Valley]].

* Whispy Woods EX is purple-themed, like his "Revenge" form in ''[[VideoGame/KirbySuperStar Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' and several attacks of his are the same (the poisoned apples and tornado spitting). Also, as a very obscure retro callback to the original ''Kirby's Dream Land'' game, his pointy nose does damage if you touch it which was an EarlyInstallmentWeirdness thing he had.

** Mr. Dooter: [[KirbyAndTheAmazingMirror Wiz]] and [[KirbysEpicYarn Squashini]], who in turn nod to [[KirbysAdventure Paint Roller]].
** Fatty Puffer: [[KirbySuperStar Fatty Whale]] in name only.

** Grand Doomer: [[KirbySuperStar Marx]] and ''Canvas Curse'''s Drawcia.

** Landia: [[KirbySuperStar Red/Great Dragon]]

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** [[spoiler: Galacta Knight: Meta Knight and his previous appearance.]]

** Grand Doomer: [[KirbySuperStar Marx]] and ''Canvas Curse''s Drawcia.

* The [[spoiler:sudden SHUMP level before the final boss is reminiscent of the Nova sequence from Milky Way Wishes.]]

* If Mike Kirby's last attack is charged up, he yells "CHESTO!"[[hottip:*:Or "TESTO!" depending on who you ask]] in an incredibly deep voice, similarly to Mike Kirby's last attack in ''Super Star''.

* If Mike Kirby's last attack is charged up, he yells "CHESTO!" in an incredibly deep voice, similarly to Mike Kirby's last attack in ''Super Star''.

* Both the Arena and True Arena return from KSS.

* The Item Challenge Room hits you with the original Green Greens theme.

** [=HR-D3=] did appear as the final boss of Chapter 2 of the Kirby Quest sub-game in ''KirbyMassAttack'', though in that game it had King Dedede's insignia on its chestplate; in this game it does not.

* As seen in [[http://i.imgur.com/GJEdi.jpg this image]], many of the stone transformations are {{Call Back}}s to other [[TheCameo characters]] and elements of the series, with some of the forms like the block with the gold star, the weight, and the bodybuilder coming directly from ''KirbySuperStar'' and the Master Hand transformation being a reference to ''SuperSmashBros'', who previously appeared in ''KirbyAndTheAmazingMirror''.

* As seen in [[http://i.imgur.com/GJEdi.jpg this image]], many of the stone transformations are {{Call Back}}s to other [[TheCameo characters]] and elements of the series.

* Whispy Woods EX is purple-themed, like his "Revenge" form in ''[[VideoGame/KirbySuperStar Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' and several attacks of his are the same (the poisoned apples and tornado spitting). Also, as a very obscure retro callback to the original ''Kirby's Dream Land'' game, his pointy nose does damage if you touch it which was an EarlyInstalmentWeirdness thing he had.

* Many riffs from KSS' theme appear in several endgame tracks.

* As mentioned below, [[spoiler:Magolor's]] final form is referred to as [[spoiler:Magolor Soul]] in Extra Mode, a nod to Marx. In addition, [[spoiler:Magolor's]] first form is reminiscent of Nightmare, and [[spoiler: Magolor Soul's]] mouth forms a large eye similar to Dark Matter and Zero. His standard appearance in normal mode has one too, although it's a lot less noticeable, only visible in certain attacks.

* On some of the boss battles in [[BossRush The Arena and The True Arena]], [[spoiler:you get to hear the music from the Gamecube trailer of Kirby!]]

** As seen in [[http://i.imgur.com/GJEdi.jpg this image]], many of the stone transformations are {{Call Back}}s to other [[TheCameo characters]] and elements of the series.
** Many riffs from KSS' theme appear in several endgame tracks.
** The [[spoiler:sudden SHUMP level before the final boss is reminiscent of the Nova sequence from Milky Way Wishes.]]
** As mentioned below, [[spoiler:Magolor's]] final form is referred to as [[spoiler:Magolor Soul]] in Extra Mode, a nod to Marx. In addition, [[spoiler:Magolor's]] first form is reminiscent of Nightmare, and [[spoiler: Magolor Soul's]] mouth forms a large eye similar to Dark Matter and Zero. His standard appearance in normal mode has one too, although it's a lot less noticeable, only visible in certain attacks.
** [[spoiler:Magolor's]] battle music also contains a couple of {{Call Back}}s to previous bosses. [[spoiler:His]] first form has a loose variation of Dark Matter's theme from Dream Land 3, while [[spoiler:Magolor Soul's]] music is reminiscent of Nightmare's, and around the 1:50 mark contains the triumphant fanfare from Milky Way Wishes.
** There are some {{Recurring Riff}}s that are heard in the [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=160KrZAERaM credits]]. The Milky Way Wishes ending theme and the trailer music for the cancelled Kirby GCN can be heard in it near the end, and are sprinkled throughout the song.
** The song that plays on the map screen for Dangerous Dinner starts as a remix of Miracle Matter's theme.
** Both the Arena and True Arena return from KSS.
** In Extra Mode, the credits are adorned with small images of Kirby in various jobs, identically to Milky Way Wishes' end credits.
** Level 5 of Nutty Noon is a miniboss tower like the one in Kirby's Adventure, including the secret harder route hidden behind a barred door. Dedede's theme plays in the background like the one in the Nightmare in Dreamland remake. It also has elements from the miniboss tower from Kirby's Dreamland 3, where you must copy the miniboss's power in order to get the next PlotCoupon.
** The end of level goal game is based of the one in Kirby's Adventure.
** Collectible stars for extra lives return from the Dark Matter trilogy, although they require [[LawOfOneHundred one hundred of them]] now.
** The Item Challenge Room hits you with the original Green Greens theme.
** As you traverse the last few resting areas in the True Arena--BAM! Kirby's Dream Land 3's Iceberg theme out of nowhere!
** [=HR-D3=] is modeled after the version of Robo Mecha Dedede in the original Kirby GCN.
** One of the Grand Doomer's last few attacks when you first fight him vaguely resemble an attack found in the final battle against Drawcia Soul in Kirby's Canvas Curse.
** On some of the boss battles in [[BossRush The Arena and The True Arena]], [[spoiler:you get to hear the music from the Gamecube trailer of Kirby!]]
** One of King Doo's {{Palette Swap}}s resembles the Dark Matter Trilogy BigBad, Zero.
** The tune that plays when the game is selected on the Wii Menu is a shortened form of the title screen music from the original game, Kirby's Dream Land.
** The map for Cookie Country is ''very'' similar to [[KirbysAdventure Vegetable Valley]].