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* IdiotBall: The Crusaders end up in Hayseed Swamp because they didn't realize you need to board specific trains to get to place, they just assumed trains went where you needed t ogo.



* NewPowersAsThePlotDemands: Sweetie Belle uses the ability to teleport to rescue a few foals from the tornado at the fair.

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* NewPowersAsThePlotDemands: Sweetie Belle uses the ability to teleport to rescue a few foals from the tornado at the fair. Afterward her horn sparks and she worriedly rubs it, suggesting it was difficult.


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* ShownTheirWork: On official maps of Equestria, Hayseed Swamp is fairly close to Appleloosa and in the same direction as it relative to Ponyville, so it's perfectly believable the Crusaders could get on the wrong train heading south and end up in the swamp instead of the town, and then have to walk over.
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** Fans have also noticed a similarity between the premise of this episode and the Creator/TomHanks movie ''Film/{{Big}}''.
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* UnusualUninterestingSight: None of the ponies who know the Crusaders seem to notice that they have suddenly become adults. When the Crusaders come to Twilight and Fluttershy for help the two of them seem more annoyed than anything else.

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* UnusualUninterestingSight: UnusuallyUninterestingSight: None of the ponies who know the Crusaders seem to notice that they have suddenly become adults. When the Crusaders come to Twilight and Fluttershy for help the two of them seem more annoyed than anything else.
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* {{Foreshadowing}}: The grownup ponies warn the CMC that they might get on the wrong train and end up lost in the wrong place. This is exactly what happens later on.

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* {{Foreshadowing}}: The grownup grown-up ponies warn the CMC that they might get on the wrong train and end up lost in the wrong place. This is exactly what happens later on.
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* UnusualUninterestingSight: None of the ponies who know the Crusaders seem to notice that they have suddenly become adults. When the Crusaders come to Twilight and Fluttershy for help the two of them seem more annoyed than anything else.
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%%* InnocentlyInsensitive* InnocentlyInsensitive: The CMC inadvertently cause a rift between Bloofy's owners by trying to act like adults.
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At the fair, the CMC quickly bail on Spur and Biscuit to enjoy all the activities of the fair. Meanwhile, Spur becomes more considered with Bloofy who is acting very anxious in its cage, and when they finally catch up to the CMC, Spur argues about their lack of advice. Seeing that there is a pet contest at the fair, the CMC agree with Biscuit to enter Bloofy into it, but this turns out to be a bad idea. As Bloofy gets more and more attention, it becomes more excited, and suddenly bursts from its cage and creates a massive whirlwind that ravages the fair.

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At the fair, the CMC quickly bail on Spur and Biscuit to enjoy all the activities of the fair. Meanwhile, Spur becomes more considered concerned with Bloofy who is acting very anxious in its cage, and when they finally catch up to the CMC, Spur argues about their lack of advice. Seeing that there is a pet contest at the fair, the CMC agree with Biscuit to enter Bloofy into it, but this turns out to be a bad idea. As Bloofy gets more and more attention, it becomes more excited, and suddenly bursts from its cage and creates a massive whirlwind that ravages the fair.
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* TheCameo: Trouble Shoes makes a brief appearance getting dunked during the fair.
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The Cutie Mark Crusadres are excited to be going to the Appleloosa fair, and have made sure they have their train tickets, snacks for the road, and plans for what to do once at the fair. But they realize at the last minute they forgot to figure out which of Applejack, Rainbow Dash, or Rarity would be their chapereon for the trip. They try to see if any of the three are available, but each has pressing needs that leave them unable to help. The CMC check with both Fluttershy and Twilight, and find they are studying a dying magical flower that Starswirl sent Twilight to study, and are also unable to help. As Twilight and Fluttershy go off to find a book that may have clues about the powers of this flower, the CMC latent the need to have a grown-up and wish aloud that they were grown-ups themselves. The flower suddenly glows, loses one of its last two remaining pedals, and an aura surround the CMC. When it disappates, the CMC find they are now full grown ponies.

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The Cutie Mark Crusadres Crusaders are excited to be going to the Appleloosa County fair, and have made sure they have their train tickets, snacks for the road, and plans for what to do once at the fair. But they realize at the last minute they forgot to figure out which of Applejack, Rainbow Dash, or Rarity would be their chapereon chaperon for the trip. They try to see if any of the three are available, but each has pressing needs that leave them unable to help. The CMC check with both Fluttershy and Twilight, and find they are studying a dying magical flower that Starswirl sent Twilight to study, and are also unable to help. As Twilight and Fluttershy go off to find a book that may have clues about the powers of this flower, the CMC latent the need to have a grown-up and wish aloud that they were grown-ups themselves. The flower suddenly glows, loses one of its last two remaining pedals, and an aura surround the CMC. When it disappates, the CMC find they are now full grown ponies.



At the fair, the CMC quickly bail on Spur and Biscuit to enjoy all the activities of the fair. Meanwhile, Spur becomes more considered with Bloofy who is acting very anxious in its cage, and when they finally catch up to the CMC, Spur argues about their lack of advice. Seeing that there is a pet contest at the fair, the CMC agree with Biscuit to enter Bloofy into it, but this turns out to be a bad idea. As Bloofy gets more and more attention, it becomes more excited, and suddenly bursts from its cage and creates a massive whirlwide that ravages the fair.

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At the fair, the CMC quickly bail on Spur and Biscuit to enjoy all the activities of the fair. Meanwhile, Spur becomes more considered with Bloofy who is acting very anxious in its cage, and when they finally catch up to the CMC, Spur argues about their lack of advice. Seeing that there is a pet contest at the fair, the CMC agree with Biscuit to enter Bloofy into it, but this turns out to be a bad idea. As Bloofy gets more and more attention, it becomes more excited, and suddenly bursts from its cage and creates a massive whirlwide whirlwind that ravages the fair.


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When the Cutie Mark Crusaders are magically transformed into grownups, they discover that growing up the right way means gaining experience and wisdom that simply can't be rushed.

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When the The Cutie Mark Crusaders Crusadres are magically transformed excited to be going to the Appleloosa fair, and have made sure they have their train tickets, snacks for the road, and plans for what to do once at the fair. But they realize at the last minute they forgot to figure out which of Applejack, Rainbow Dash, or Rarity would be their chapereon for the trip. They try to see if any of the three are available, but each has pressing needs that leave them unable to help. The CMC check with both Fluttershy and Twilight, and find they are studying a dying magical flower that Starswirl sent Twilight to study, and are also unable to help. As Twilight and Fluttershy go off to find a book that may have clues about the powers of this flower, the CMC latent the need to have a grown-up and wish aloud that they were grown-ups themselves. The flower suddenly glows, loses one of its last two remaining pedals, and an aura surround the CMC. When it disappates, the CMC find they are now full grown ponies.

After the initial shock, the three realize they no longer need a grown-up to accompany them, and race to make the train to Appleloosa on time. They talk about all the stuff they can do now as adults, but end up missing the proper stop for the train, and get off instead at Hayseed Swamp. The station's somewhat creepy conductor offers to draw them a map through the swamp to reach Appleloosa, and the three decide to walk the rest of the way rather than wait for the next train. En route, they get briefly separated and lost, but eventually find a main trail where they meet two foals, Spur and Biscuit. The two are arguing about Spur's pet, Bloofy, as Biscuit wants to take it to the Appleloosa fair, while Spur is worried how Bloofy will react around other ponies. The CMC, figuring the two can help them get to the fair, quickly assert themselves as adults and suggest they follow Biscuit's advice. They offer to Spur that if she needs any other adult advice, to just ask them.

At the fair, the CMC quickly bail on Spur and Biscuit to enjoy all the activities of the fair. Meanwhile, Spur becomes more considered with Bloofy who is acting very anxious in its cage, and when they finally catch up to the CMC, Spur argues about their lack of advice. Seeing that there is a pet contest at the fair, the CMC agree with Biscuit to enter Bloofy
into grownups, it, but this turns out to be a bad idea. As Bloofy gets more and more attention, it becomes more excited, and suddenly bursts from its cage and creates a massive whirlwide that ravages the fair.

As the crowd panics and runs away, Twiligth and Fluttershy arrive, having learned of the wish-granting nature of the flower, and figuring the CMC used one wish to get them to the fair. They find the panicked crowds and the CMC trying to protect Spur and Biscuit from the out-of-control Bloofy. Fluttershy recognizes Bloofy as a whirling mungtooth, a creature that is normally calm but gets excited around others, and suggests that Spur help calm it. Between the CMC and Spur,
they discover that growing up eventually get Bloofy to relax and back in its cage.

Twilight, who has brought
the right way means gaining experience flower with them, lets them use its last wish to return themselves to their normal age. CMC apologize to Spur and wisdom that simply can't Biscuit for pretended to be rushed.
adults, realizing they are not ready for it, but want to come back to visit them later, as long as they have proper adult supervision.
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Previously was season 5. She's hasn't had problems since, and (blink and you'll miss it) used a shield spell and Accelero. It's new and unexplained, but within established skill tier.


* NewPowersAsThePlotDemands: Sweetie Belle uses the ability to teleport to rescue a few foals from the tornado at the fair. Previously, she'd struggled with even basic unicorn levitation.

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* {{Foreshadowing}}: The grownup ponies warn the CMC that they might get on the wrong train and end up lost in the wrong place. This is exactly what happens later on.



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* ShoutOut: When Bloofy turns into a tornado, a pony gets pulled in that looks like Dorothy, along with a small dog that looks like Toto, both from ''Film/TheWizardOfOz''.

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** This episode has a magical flower under a dome. [[Disney/BeautyAndTheBeast Sound familiar to anyone?]]
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When Bloofy turns into a tornado, a pony gets pulled in that looks like Dorothy, along with a small dog that looks like Toto, both from ''Film/TheWizardOfOz''.
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* FictionalDisability: Adult Scootaloo's wings are sized like that of a filly pegasus compared to any other adult pegasus, which [[ShowDontTell suggests that inability to fly is related to shunted wing growth]]. This begs the question of how Bulk Biceps, with similarly sized wings, is able to, however...

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* FictionalDisability: Adult Scootaloo's wings are sized like that of a filly pegasus compared to any other adult pegasus, which [[ShowDontTell suggests that her inability to fly is related to shunted wing growth]]. This begs the question of how Bulk Biceps, with similarly sized wings, is able to, however...
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* FictionalDisability: Adult Scootaloo's wings are sized like that of a filly pegasus compared to any other adult pegasus, which [[ShowDontTell suggests that inability to fly is related to shunted wing growth]]. This begs the question of how Bulk Biceps, with similarly sized wings, is able to, however...

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* GrowingUpSucks: Implicit by the title itself, the CMC realize that there are responsibilities that come from being an adult they weren't ready for.



* ShoutOut: When Bloofy turns into a tornado, a pony gets pulled in that looks like Dorothy from ''Film/TheWizardOfOz''.

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* SeenItAll: When the adult Crusaders come to Twilight and Fluttershy for help and explain the situation to them, Twilight and Fluttershy both just give an annoyed eye roll in response rather than being surprised at all.
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* RealityEnsues: After becoming an adult, Scootaloo's has more trouble with her scooter than usual because it's not designed for an adult's weight. She even notes that her wheels are starting to come loose.

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* RealityEnsues: After becoming an adult, Scootaloo's Scootaloo has more trouble with her scooter than usual because it's not designed for an adult's weight. She even notes that her wheels are starting to come loose.

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* AnAesop: Don't be in a hurry to grow up. While there are a long of things adults can do that kids can't, you should enjoy your childhood while you still have it.
* BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor: The Crusaders wish to become adults, and get what they want. However, age without experience means that they still have the minds of children, and end up making a lot of mistakes that adults said they would.

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* AnAesop: Don't be in a hurry to grow up. While there are a long lot of things adults can do that kids can't, you should enjoy your childhood while you still have it.
* BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor: The Crusaders wish to become adults, and get what they want. want thanks to a wishing flower. However, age without experience means that they still have the minds of children, and end up making a lot of the mistakes that adults said they would.


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* RealityEnsues: After becoming an adult, Scootaloo's has more trouble with her scooter than usual because it's not designed for an adult's weight. She even notes that her wheels are starting to come loose.

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* OvernightAgeUp: The Cutie Mark Crusaders get magically transformed into adult mares.

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* AnAesop: Don't be in a hurry to grow up. While there are a long of things adults can do that kids can't, you should enjoy your childhood while you still have it.
* BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor: The Crusaders wish to become adults, and get what they want. However, age without experience means that they still have the minds of children, and end up making a lot of mistakes that adults said they would.
* NewPowersAsThePlotDemands: Sweetie Belle uses the ability to teleport to rescue a few foals from the tornado at the fair. Previously, she'd struggled with even basic unicorn levitation.
* OvernightAgeUp: The Cutie Mark Crusaders get magically transformed into adult mares.mares when they wish on a flower that grants wishes.


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* ShoutOut: When Bloofy turns into a tornado, a pony gets pulled in that looks like Dorothy from ''Film/TheWizardOfOz''.
* StatusQuoIsGod: The wishing flower has two petals on it, allowing the Crusaders to turn into adults with one wish, then back to foals with the second. Had there been only one petal, the Crusaders would have been stuck as adults.
* VocalEvolution: Justified. The Crusaders' voices sound noticeably deeper and richer as adult mares. Since their actors have all gotten older, the Crusaders' adult voices are the same voices that they record, but without the artificial pitch-up that's usually applied.
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* OvernightAgeUp: The Cutie Mark Crusaders get magically transformed into adult mares.
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Just a minor edit for the episode's title.

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* PopCulturePunEpisodeTitle: The episode's title is a reference to the Music/NeilSedaka song "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do".
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* GrowingUpSucks: The episode's title pretty much spells out this trope. After they become grownups, the CMC find they're missing out on the rest of their childhood.

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* GrowingUpSucks: The episode's title pretty much spells out this trope. After they become grownups, the CMC find they're missing out on the rest of their childhood.
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When the Cutie Mark Crusaders are magically transformed into grownups, they discover that growing up the right way means gaining experience and wisdom that simply can't be rushed.
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