We have entered 2019, having come off of Season 8 and the Best Gift Ever special.  And judging by what's going on with Hasbro, it looks as if Season 9 will be the final year of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic(Unless Hasbro pulls a fast one and announces ether a 10th season, or goes all out with some new specials or a Youtube series).  

It's been a long ride for me and the series.  I've enjoyed the entire cartoon, some of the merch(Including the famous MLP SDCC 2012 Derpy Hooves Figure.), interacting with the cast and crew, and even partaking in some of the best of the fandom(Including the SFM parts).  I may stick around in the future, just in case there is a MLP G5.  But if anything, it has been a blast with My Little pony: Friendship is Magic

P.S.  I need to buy the entire series on DVD this year.