The voice work was just so great in the beginning. Don't want to really criticize but I guess after nine seasons they just couldn't be as enthusiastic as in the beginning.

I also really like the more horse-like movement they had early on.

Part 1

I forgot that Celestia and Luna were said to have "unicorn magic" in this episode.

So much Spike abuse in this episode! There was generally a lot of looney tunes like slapstick in the first season which was great.

Twilight's meeting with Fluttershy was kind of painful to watch. I've had that happen where people can't hear me and they start staring at you intensely and telling you to repeat yourself. Really causes so much anxiety.

Near the end we see the CMC huddled together before their official meeting.

Part 2

AJ's truth moment was so forced. All she had to say is "They're ready to catch you now."

Giggle At The Ghostie. The first song. 

When Rarity pulled the scale off Steve Magnet, swung it at him, and the other ponies gasped I never realized it could seem like she killed him.