- [first lines]
- Text Narration: Welcome! This is Dinosaur Land. In this strange land we find that Princess Toadstool is missing again! Looks like Bowser is at it again!
- Text Narration: [after Mario or Luigi defeats Bowser and Princess Toadstool is rescued] Mario's adventure is over. Mario, the Princess, Yoshi, and his friends are going to take a vacation.
- Text Narration: [after Yoshi emerges from his egg] Hooray! Thank you for rescuing me. My name is Yoshi. On my way to rescue my friends! Bowser trapped me in that egg.
- Text Narration: Mario has defeated the demented Iggy Koopa of Castle #1 and rescued Yoshi's friend who is still trapped in an egg. Together, they now travel to Donut Land.
- Text Narration: Morton Koopa Jr. of Castle #2 is now just a memory. The next area is the underground Vanilla Dome. What traps await Mario in this new world? What will become of Princess Toadstool?
- Point of Advice Box: [at the Donut Ghost House] This is a Ghost House. Can you find the exit? Hee, hee, hee... don't get lost!
- Text Narration: Mario has triumphed over Lemmy Koopa of Castle #3. Mario's quest is starting to get much more difficult. Have you found the Red and Green Switches yet?
- Text Narration: Ludwig von Koopa's days of composing Koopa symphonies in Castle #4 are over. The Forest of Illusion lies ahead. Mario must use his brain to solve the puzzle of this perplexing forest.
- Text Narration: Mario found his way through the Forest of Illusion and has brought an end to Roy Koopa of Castle #5. Onward to the dangerous but tasty Chocolate Island!
- Text Narration: [at the switch palaces] The power of the switch you have pushed will turn...
- [shows the dotted blocks, then converted whole]
- Text Narration: Your progress will also be saved.
- Text Narration: Wendy O. Koopa in Castle #6 has sung her last song. Mario must meet the challenge that is now before him. There is a sunken ghost ship that appears to be the gateway to the Valley of Bowser.
- Text Narration: Mario has defeated Larry Koopa in Castle #7. All that is left is Bowser's Castle where Princess Toadstool is being held. Can Mario rescue her and restore peace to Dinosaur Land?
- Point of Advice Box: [at Chocolate Island 2] Here, the coins you collect or the time remaining can change your progress. Can you find the special goal?
- Point of Advice Box: [second at Yoshi's Island 3] When you stomp on an enemy, you can jump high if you hold the jump button. Use Up on the Control Pad to jump high in the shallow water.
- Point of Advice Box: [at Yoshi's House] Hello! Sorry I'm not home, but I have gone to rescue my friends who were captured by Bowser.
- Point of Advice Box: [second box at Yoshi's Island 2] The gate marks the middle of this area. By cutting the tape here, you can continue from close to this point.
- Point of Advice Box: [first at Yoshi's Island 2] To do a spin jump, press the A Button. A Super Mario spin jump can break some of the blocks and defeat some of the tougher enemies.
- Point of Advice Box: [at Yoshi's Island 1] You can hold an extra item in the box at the top of the screen. To use it, press the SELECT button.
- Point of Advice Box: [first at Yoshi's Island 3] If you are in an area that you have already cleared, you can return to the map screen by pressing START, then SELECT.
- Point of Advice Box: [first at Donut Plains 1] Use Mario's cape to soar through the air! Run fast, jump, and hold the Y Button. To keep balance, use left and right on the Control Pad.
- Point of Advice Box: [second at Iggy's Castle] One of Yoshi's friends is trapped in the castle by Iggy Koopa. To defeat him, push him into the lava pool.
- Point of Advice Box: [second at Yoshi's Island 3] You get Bonus Stars if you cut the tape at the end of each area. If you collect 100 Bonus Stars you can play a fun bonus game.
- Point of Advice Box: [first at Iggy's Castle] Press Up on the Control Pad while jumping and you can cling to the fence. To go in the door at the end of this area, use Up also.
- Single Gold Coins: [spelling out a message at the end of the Funky level in the Special World] You are a super player!
- Point of Advice Box: [at Donut Secret House] There are five entrances to the Star World in Dinosaur Land. Find them all and you can travel between many different places.
- Point of Advice Box: [at Yoshi's House] It is possible to fill in the dotted line blocks. To fill in the yellow ones, just go west then north to the top of the mountain.
- Point of Advice Box: [at Donut Plains 3] You can slide the screen left or right by pressing the L or R Buttons on top of the controller. You may be able to see further ahead.
- Point of Advice Box: [second at Yoshi's Island 1] To pick up a shell, use the X or Y Button. To throw a shell upwards, look up and let go of the button.
- Point of Advice Box: [at Gnarly] Amazing! Few have made it this far. Beyond lies the Special Zone. Complete it and you can explore a strange new world. GOOD LUCK!
- Point of Advice Box: [first at Yoshi's Island 3] The big coins are Dragon Coins. If you pick up five of these in one area, you get an extra Mario.
- Point of Advice Box: [second at Donut Plains 1] The red dot areas on the map have two different exits. If you have the time and skill, be sure to look for them.