Cloud Palace floats high above Dream Land, so watch out for dangerous drops. Swing across brass buttons to reach narrow platforms, and put a spring in your step with some helpful Boingers. Use the Star ShooterMetamortex to soar above the clouds, but watch yourself around that angry Kracko!”
This place is very similar to Bubbly Clouds from Kirby's Dream Land and Grape Garden from Kirby's Adventure. It is characterized by elegant buildings and columns floating among the clouds of Dream Land. Kracko makes a surprise appearance and harasses Kirby halfway through the stage. Near the end, he reappears again and faces off against Kirby in Star Shooter form.
The main feature of this stage are flying buttons which appear to be moths and moving spring platforms in the form of Boingers. Midway through, Kracko begins chasing Kirby with a massive beam of electricity but leaves after a certain distance. Past that area, Kirby can grab a Metamortex to gain the Star Shooter, after which he must navigate a maze of pillars and enemies before facing Kracko in battle.
Kracko's attacks include sending Li'l Krackos across the screen, electrifying its surrounding area, and charging at Kirby (usually after the electric charge). When enough of his cotton body has been stripped from his exterior by Kirby's Star Shooter, he adds the old star beam attack, but he can only take a few more hits before disappearing completely.
The music that plays in this stage is a remix of Bubbly Clouds' music from Kirby's Dream Land, though in 4/4 time and somewhat slower.
This area could be a subtle nod to Revenge of the King from Kirby Super Star Ultra. While the area takes most of its inspiration from Bubbly Clouds, it does involve a Starship section directly following an encounter with Kracko.
