c. July 5, 1983 13:00
Aunt Edna joins unwillingly
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Aunt Edna joins unwillingly
Description
Aunt Edna gets into the Truckster after the Griswolds visit Cousin Eddie. She rides with the family as they continue toward Walley World. The family now travels with an unwanted passenger in the car.
Date Calculation
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c. July 5, 1983 11:00
Cousin Eddie encounter changes the trip
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c. July 4, 1983
Truckster damage increases pressure
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"Southwest movement begins"
1 days
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c. July 3, 1983
Southwest movement begins
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c. July 2, 1983
Clark pushes onward after imperfect rest
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"First long-day fatigue sets in"
4 hours
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c. July 1, 1983 20:00
First long-day fatigue sets in
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c. July 1, 1983 15:00
St. Louis / Gateway Arch milestone
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c. July 1, 1983 08:00
The Griswolds depart the Chicago suburbs for Walley World.
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Event Context
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Back in Time
Cousin Eddie encounter changes the trip
c. July 5, 1983 11:00
Forward in Time
Dog leash incident escalates the farce
c. July 5, 1983 16:00
Relationships
- Source Event Cousin Eddie encounter changes the trip 2 hours
- Derived Event Edna dies during the trip 31 hours
- Derived Event Dog leash incident escalates the farce 3 hours
- Character Audrey Griswold Clark and Ellen's daughter, carried through the road-trip ordeal.
- Character Aunt Edna Ellen's aunt, forced into the trip after the Eddie stop.
- Character Clark Griswold Family patriarch pursuing the perfect Walley World vacation.
- Character Cousin Eddie Johnson Extended-family disruption who redirects the trip.
- Character Ellen Griswold Clark's wife and stabilizing counterweight during the trip.
- Character Rusty Griswold Clark and Ellen's son, carried through the road-trip ordeal.
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Event Info
Date
c. July 5, 1983 13:00
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Importance Level
★★★★★ (5/5)
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Verified June 09, 2026
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Created
June 06, 2026 at 07:36 PM
Last Updated
June 09, 2026 at 07:33 PM
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