History WesternAnimation / BigWorldBigAdventures

* AnAesop:
** There are things you can't handle on your own.
** Don’t be rude to others when you assume they’re being pushy, when really they want to be your friend.
* {{Anaphora}}: The title. Big.

* ContinuityCavalcade: In the first song in the movie, "Where in the World is Thomas?"

'''Paxton:''' What if it was always covered in mist? Hm?
'''Sidney:''' Ooh, that sounds very [[{{Pun}} "mist"-erious]]!

* ContinuityNod: This is not the [[WesternAnimation/TheGreatDiscovery first time there was a song about Thomas' disappearance.]]
-->'''All:''' He could be anywhere, anywhere (Where's Thomas?)\\
He could be anywhere, anywhere (Where's Thomas?)\\
He could be anywhere, anywhere in the world!

* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Thomas has a moment of this when he realizes that he's been a jerk to Nia.
%%* NiceGirl: Nia.

* YouCantGoHomeAgain: Nia's shed in Africa was destroyed, thus she has no place to stay now. Fortunately, Thomas is glad to have her move to Sodor.

A racing car called Ace inspires Thomas the Tank Engine to become the first engine to travel the world, so Thomas sets off on an adventure which takes him to five continents, across deserts, through jungles and over dangerous mountains. On his journey Thomas meets Nia, an engine who teaches him that everyone needs a little help from their friends.

** Don’t be rude to others when you assume they’re being pushy when really they want to be your friend.

* AnswerCut: Near the end [[spoiler: when Thomas realizes Sir Topham Hatt is not on Sodor, he shockingly says, "Then where in the world ''is'' he?!" Cut to Sir Topham on a ship at sea, still searching for Thomas until he sees Ace aboard.]]

-->'''Percy''': [[Recap/ThomasAndFriendsS2E11PercyTakesThePlunge Or rolled into the ocean cause he passed a danger sign!]]

* NiceGirl: Nia.

* YouCantGoHomeAgain: Nia's shed in Africa was destroyed, thus she has no place to stay now. Fortunately, Thomas is glad to have her move to Sodor.

* RealityEnsues: Thomas is inspired to become the first engine to travel the world, but he sets off without letting anyone know. This causes everyone to worry over his disappearance, and when Sir Topham Hatt finds out the truth, this kicks off his mad search.

-->'''Gordon''': [[Recap/ThomasTheTankEngineS4E22ThomasAndTheSpecialLetter He could have bashed into some buffers!]]

-->'''Percy''': [[Recap/ThomasTheTankEngineS2E11PercyTakesThePlunge Or rolled into the ocean cause he passed a danger sign!]]

-->'''Edward''': [[Recap/ThomasTheTankEngineS2E18ThomasComesToBreakfast Or crashed into a stationmaster's house, right through a wall]]

-->'''Diesel''': [[Recap/ThomasTheTankEngineS1E25DownTheMine Or dropped down into a mine!]]

-->'''Rosie''': [[Recap/ThomasTheTankEngineS1E3TheSadStoryOfHenry He could be stuck inside a tunnel with no steam to move at all]]

NeedsWikiMagicLove, please.

* {{Adorkable}}: Mr. Percival, when he hears over the telephone that Thomas is returning.

* TokenMinority: Nia, who is from Kenya, Beau, who is from America, and Ace, who is from Australia. The returnees from ''WesternAnimation/TheGreatRace'' count as well.

* WorldTour: The premise of the movie. Thomas visits China, Africa, and North and South America.