I don't have high hopes, but I am half way through this episode and love it so far.
Lots of cool animation. I was worried with Applejack and Dash being their BAD selves that we've recently seen, but so far so good. Dash was even humble about something.
Though one thing that confused me, Snips seems to be.... the same age as everyone else now? Or at least way older and bigger.
We'll see what awaits in the second half when I return.