Okay I have this s*** down. Got to Spring Yard Zone without dying, plus I have a continue, and TWO (2) Chaos Emeralds. The second one was completely stumbled upon by accident because it was my first attempt at Marble's special stage and I kinda tripped into it.
Speaking of Spring Yard, I've heard this music before, but I forget where. the point is it's catchy as f*** and I'm pissed because now it'll be in my head for days.