I neither loved or hated the first film, I just thought it was rushed and overall pretty 'meh', but I'm willing to give this one a chance.

With that said, there are a few things I'm hoping for in this sequel.

Sunset Shimmer, while I realize that I'm in the vast minority of those that actually like her and enjoyed her appearance in the last film, I would like her to make an appearance or at least be mentioned if Twilight is coming back to the human world-since she was the driving force behind the Mane Six falling out in the first film and subsequently meeting Twilight-not to be mention the whole demonic entity/mind-control thing being simply forgotten would be weird.

Vinyl Scratch having either an entirely silent role in the film, since it's HIGHLY unlikely that Hasbro will allow Nowhacking to voice her.

Gilda, Lightning Dust, and/or Suri Polomare having a cameo or background appearance.

An clarification or explanation on whether two years have actually passed for Twilight to return through the portal or a way for her to return without having to wait, like some sort of magic spell.