Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day 1968

Winds-day begins with Pooh's plan

On a very windy day, Pooh visits his thoughtful spot and meets Gopher, who insists it's a Winds-day and tells him to leave. Pooh misreads the warning and decides to spread cheer by wishing everyone in the Hundred Acre Wood a happy Winds-day. He starts by greeting his best friend Piglet.

Piglet nearly blown away while raking leaves

As the Winds-day continues, Piglet is nearly blown away while raking leaves. Pooh rushes to rescue him, grabbing Piglet by his scarf, which unravels and leaves Piglet hanging like a kite. The moment underscores the danger of the windy day.

Arrival at Owl's treehouse

The wind carries Pooh and Piglet to Owl's treehouse, where Owl invites them inside. The unexpected visit shows how the wind disrupts daily life in the Hundred Acre Wood. The friends settle in for shelter from the storm.

Owl's tree sways and collapses; Owl loses his house

The strong wind causes Owl's tree to sway and eventually collapse, taking Owl's house with it. The inhabitants must cope with the loss and begin considering alternatives. Eeyore volunteers to help by finding Owl a new home.

Tigger warns of Heffalumps and Woozles

That night, Pooh is visited by Tigger, who saunters in looking for something to eat. Tigger mentions unseen creatures called Heffalumps and Woozles that steal honey, frightening Pooh. Pooh stays awake to guard his honey, but the ominous warnings keep him uneasy.

Nightmare and flood begin

A thunderstorm brews and Pooh has a nightmare about Heffalumps and Woozles. He wakes to find a flood created by the storm, forcing him out of his house and into the rising waters.

Piglet washed away; message in a bottle

During the flood, Piglet is swept away from his home on a floating chair. Before he disappears, he manages to write a message in a bottle to signal for help.

Pooh reaches higher ground with honey pots

Pooh reaches higher ground with ten honey pots, but the rising waters carry him away as well. His love of honey keeps him moving through the flood, even as danger surrounds him.

Woodfolk gather at Christopher Robin's house

The rest of the Hundred Acre Wood residents gather at Christopher Robin's house, the only unflooded place, while Eeyore continues his house-hunting mission for Owl. They await word and try to remain hopeful through the chaos.

Owl finds Piglet's bottle; help is coming

Owl discovers Piglet's bottle and flies off to tell Piglet that help is on the way.

Owl locates Pooh and Piglet; danger near the waterfall

Owl locates Pooh and Piglet and tries to calm Piglet with a story, but Piglet notices they are approaching a waterfall. The danger heightens the tension as their rescue relies on timing.

Pooh switches places and the plunge into the yard

Pooh swaps places with Piglet and the two are swept into Christopher Robin's yard after the plunge. Christopher Robin believes Pooh has saved Piglet, declaring Pooh a hero.

After the flood: Owl's home and Piglet's generosity

When the waters subside, a party is held to celebrate Pooh and Piglet as heroes. Eeyore announces that Owl has found a new home, which is actually Piglet's house, a detail that remains a secret to Owl and Eeyore.