I am sooo happy that I am not the only one who didnt like the season 2 of Korra... the whole season was a miss or hit, most of the time being a miss (the only redeeming factor was Uncle Iroh was in the last 2 or so episodes).
But back to ponies, I disagree with you on the opinion you set forth. I think that if anything this premiere set into motion a season lasting arc that could be very interesting to say the least. Not only that but it gives me so ideas as to why the Apple are traveling when they are singing "Apple's to the Core" (the song that was shown at one of the cons before the premiere) as well as to why Pinkie might be traveling with them. Either way I can somewhat see your point, buy I thought that overall the premiere was good and I hope that you enjoy the rest of the season more