I love that Kerfuffle's prosthetic leg wasn't made a big deal in the special. It was their way of showing that just because someone is disabled, it doesn't mean they can't do something great. She was my favorite new character in this special

Have to 100% disagree about the "there needed to be a reason why Hope Hallow became depressed" argument. The whole point is that it was a very mundane drift apart and falling out, not a huge cataclysmic event like the rainbow generator failing or what have you. It IS relatable, even actionable. It's so much more realistic and interesting than some big bad.

1:06:17 "I love the fact that... none of the characters ever mentioned (Kerfuffle's prosthetic leg) at all. It was just there." Just like with Derpy's eyes, Scootaloo's flightless wings, and Stellar Eclipse's wheelchair. Those kind of things just don't seem to be a big deal to ponies.

Kerfuffle is the best character from the special. She's just too cute.

My favorite highlights on “Rainbow Roadtrip”: 1. Movie art style 2. Great songs 3. Kerfuffle 4. Petunia Petals Edit: Overall rating: 5 ⭐️’s

The interesting thing about hopeless magic is that we do as you said see the same symptoms at other times with at least Pinkie and Dash having their colours fade when they're feeling particularly sad and miserable. In response to your comments if an entire town lost hope it could potentially draw the colour out of the surrounding area as we see Pinkie literally draining the colour and life out of flowers or Dash landing on a white cloud that turns gray and starts raining when she curls up on it. Ponies have a huge impact on their environment (growing things, changing the weather and the like).

22:23 Why do all the men and women in any game, TV Show, Broadway Musicals, Netflix show and Disney movie sound so beautiful when they sing I'm jealous 100% jealous

I NEED MORE POPCORN😂 YOU ARE THE BEST MLP REACTOR EVER❤️

I remember the first time I went to Everfree Northwest, it was entirely a spur of the moment decision. I was going through a rough patch. Work was overly demanding and unfulfilling, slowly killing off my sense of self worth with empty promises and unexpected lectures for things beyond my control. They would call me in on days off and I had to cancel any plans I had. My friends stopped inviting me to stuff and it became a "joke" of mine that the days I had off were "theoretical until after 6PM". If I tried to call in sick, my boss would 20 questions me like I was just trying to slack off (despite the fact that I was The employee they knew they could always count on to show up). My boss even made it my responsibility to call my replacement to tell them to come in. Not something you want to do when you are trying not to throw up or have a fever. My life was a never ending string of stress and monotony and that's even without all the stuff my sister was up to at the time. The one thing that seemed to bring me even a little bit of joy anymore was watching My Little Pony every week. So when I learned there was a pony convention in my state, I made it my mission to get there. I managed to successfully get 3 days off in a row (pure miracle) and had to make cab and bus arrangements when I found out a friend didn't want to go with me. When I finally got there, it was like world had much more vibrant colors and a sparkle filter. Everything was so pretty, there were so many people just talking ponies, MA Larson was working the check in stand (eeeeeee), it was just so wonderful. Everyone was so nice and I lost my mind in giddiness just from the vendors hall. As I made my way home Sunday night, my whole body was abuzz with what a truly wonderful time I had. Then, the withdrawls kicked in. The farther I got from Seattle, the more I started noticing that the beautiful landscapes were... grey. This suprised me since I always figured grey vision was just a stylistic choice in media when you wanted to convey sadness. I didn't think it was an actual thing that could happen. But apparently it did. And then I started crying. As my bus passed right by my work building, I felt like a black hole opened in my gut and was trying to suck me in. This was the moment I truly realized how miserable I had become. So I started job searching. I found a therapist that I could just meet with and talk to. It took longer than I wanted to find a new job but I eventually found a much nicer place and, at my therapist's suggestion, I cut a few other things out of my life that I didn't need. I'm in a much better place now. I go back to Everfree every year as well. And, you'll be happy to know, I haven't seen that hideous grey filter since.

59:38 "Is that gonna be a new toy? Twilight's wings?" If not, Hasbro missed a huge opportunity.

I've watched so many of your videos that I know your intro by heart, it fills me with joy to hear you say, "Howdy folks! This is Applegeek..."

I've heard that the best heroes inspire others to be their best. If that is true then this special is a demonstration of why the heroes of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic are some the best heroes in any animated show.

When they mentioned sing your favorite Rainbow themed songs, did any pony else thought of The Rainbow Factory or the MLP G3 theme?

Kerfuffle was my favorite character. Not sure if its her attitude or if its I have a thing for vests, maybe its just the unique aspect or everything together.

Apple geek I enjoyed your reaction to this! 10/10!

11:30 man that move rainbow dash does it’s so awesome! I can do that too

9:36 I like how rainbow dash saved AJ (the same voice actor) and Fluttershy saves Pinkie (the same voice actor)

lol the face he made at pinkie's 'terrorizing' face was hilarious!!

Rewatches Season 7 Finale Reaction Notification *letstakeabreakshallwealrightbois* Yay Rainbow Roadtrip

One of the things I like in this is the tiny bit of actual science tossed in. Part of the reason that flower petals are so bright and flowers smell as strongly as they do is to attract pollinators like butterflies and honey bees. It's why if a people put food coloring into hummingbird feeders (bright, lively colors attract them too). If they lost their colors it'd be easy to see them being as drawn to the town.

I enjoyed how a random attendee at the final BronyCon played Living In Color on his own portable speaker while many of us were waiting for the Exhibit Hall to open. What a way to pass the time! Find it unique that aside from a re-colored Big Mac, Lyra, and Bon-Bon in Hope Hollow. Mayor Sunny Skies and his special pony Petunia are basically Wisconsin-ish Sunburst and Spitfire respectively.

5:25 [Seriously, just how heavy was that backpack?!] Heavier than a party cannon, apparently.

I think my favorite character from this special is Torque Wrench, I love a pony who takes on things with a hands on, or rather a hooves on approach. I also love how taken aback she was at AJ's genuine complement, we don't give people (or ponies) with labor-centric passions enough credit

The hell, I just noticed when the balloon crashes and Twilight, Rainbow and Fluttershy grab the others who they grabbed. I didn't notice it before now, Fluttershy grabs Pinkie (they have the same actress), Rainbow grabs Applejack (THEY have the same actress) and Twilight grabs Rarity (they have different actresses). That's both awesome and funny😁

MLP R.I.P I've seen what the end of the last episode looks like. It makes me cry. I don't want the end.

1:09:27 well it makes more sence when you look into it...in fact this might be one of the most slice of life stories they have ever done. because comunities and poeple go through things like this all the time...sometimes poeple really do just grow apart and forget what is important,and distance themselves from others,sometimes with no clear reason at all,it just sortof happens.

Great Reaction. You always go so in-depth. Loved it. Also, 6:50: A trap you say? Admiral, what do you think of this. Admiral Ackbar: IT'S A TRAP!!! XD. You know that Star Wars joke is more accurate when you stop and think that Kerfuffle has a prostectic leg and consider how many characters have lost limbs and replace them with robotic ones in that franchise.

Love your reaction and analysis, like always. Very insightful and you always have something for us to leave with at the end. :) I wanted to put this out there: I learned very early on in my life that giving a small act of kindness, even a simple smile, to strangers can make their day better. You'll likely never learn of it, but that doesn't mean that it's a worthless thing to do. On that note, near the end of your analysis @Applegeek, my mind wandered to when my mother first decided to go to the parish we've been going to for Masses for more than a decade now. The very first Mass we went to in this new parish, on Christmas I think it was (I was pretty young at the time), the priest announced that he was having trouble paying for the bills the parish had because they spent so much money helping others. I've heard many stories where the priest used money out of his own pocket to help others in need. I also loved that he allowed small children to come to him during Mass and give him a hug (even if it was technically against the rules to do so); I always ended up smiling at every Mass I went to because of that. Long story short, he is an inspiration to me, and always will be. I will never forget how he lived as pastor (he was forced to retire a few years ago, unfortunately). I don't know if he ever learned how much he did for my family or for the numerous families he helped as pastor, but he is still someone I look up to and respect. I have such fond memories of him. Thank you for reminding me of that :)

i loved this cause of how genuine of a problem it was. it was not forced by the map.etc

This special is the most wholesome special I’ve ever seen.😊

36:22 Dunno why but the way fluttershy said "more" is adorable

Rainbow Road trip was awesome.

I so love the art style of The Movie and Rainbow Roadtrip! Everything is even more cute than the original G4 style, which I adore, too.

Well stack my pancakes. I've been waiting for your reaction don't ya know. Now all my favorite reactors have seen this special.

Your reactions are always so wonderful! Glad to see you again!

Man,those 1-color-ponies are freaking me out.

Liked the episode and loved your commentary. I needed that message from you, you've made me feel so much better. Thank you Applegeek.

It's funny how you didn't realize Kerfuffle had a prosthetic leg. Similar to how in real life, people with prosthetic legs are often hard to spot due to the existence of pants and shoes.

glad to see someone recognized the accent as midwestern and not “canadian” like a few other reactors have

Petunia and Sunny were so cute throughout this thing.

YAY! I was so much looking forward to your reaction to Rainbow Roadtrip. Now just Sunset's Backstage pas and I'm 100% happy.

22:46 "No pots of gold..." That line, along with the song title "End of the Rainbow", and some of the Irish attire, were likely references to the new animation studio, Boulder Media, based in Dublin, Ireland.

This is what happens when people lose their sense of community. They feel alone and lose hope. This often happens when communities lose a lot of people or when things that people enjoyed are lost. In this case, when people kept leaving their town and everyone began losing their sense of community, they lost hope. This is what to many neighborhoods during the quarantine. So many events that gave people a sense of belonging and the feeling of having friends around them died out and were forgotten. Many people have forgotten what it felt like to be a member of a community or to have people around to support you.

Top 3 characters from this special 1 Kerfuffle 2 Torque Wrench 3 Rainbow Trout

I've been waiting for him to react to this.

Almost every reaction you do is gold

"Only in this show..." Blasphemy. You must watch Lucas the Spider and apologize to him.

The cause seemed pretty straight forward to me, times changed, ponies got busier and busier and eventually lost touch with each other.

7:04 Twilight, quit pointing out the flaws in the show regarding when new random stuff is added but treated like it's always been there. That's our job 8:28 aw, COME ON, MLP! You missed a chance to make the classic "I shoulda made a right turn at Albuquerque" joke. Hmm. Would it be Albarnquerque, to keep with the pony theme? See?! Missed opportunity gold here! 9:23 🤨 um, Twilight, honey? You DO remember you have a MAGIC HORN, don't you? You could easily hold the rainbow billboard in place or just teleport yourselves AND the balloon away so it doesn't get damaged. Not to mention three of you have WINGS. You can grab the non flyers and get down safely that way. 9:42 oh, sure. NOW you remember three of you have wings and think to teleport. Still didn't think to levitate the billboard, though, did you? And THIS is the pony who's gonna be ruling Equestria in less than a year. Honestly, how she doesn't lead Equestria to destruction is beyond me. 11:48 "doncha know?"? Is this the MLP version of Canada? 😆 14:43 Dead. 20:23 wait. Sunny Skies literally was facing that direction. How did he NOT see the trout pony? And no, plot reasons is not an excuse. 22:44 hello, blatantly obvious recolour of Big Mac. Seriously, they couldn't have done ANYTHING to make him look any different than just Big Mac light-blue and with a different Cutie Mark? 30:06 Wait. You both see those two falling and just STAND THERE DOING NOTHING? 59:34 Okay, I can't lie, cool as they are, I'm really disappointed that Twilight's new wings were just clothing and not some kind of new magic awakening within her due to her Friendship with the others like I'd thought when I saw the leaked images of it ages ago. Wouldn't it have made sense, what with her taking over for the Princesses by the end of the season?

Ponies in 50 shades of gray......Just saying. Also I grew up in Wisconsin so I loved the accents. Hoofda!

Fun fact!! The voice actor for Sunburst also voiced Mayor Sunny Skies.

When I saw the grayness all around, the only thing I could think of is the Simon and Garfunkel song called "My Little Town."

Spin-off Series with a Spin-off Mane Six: Sunny Skies - Nervous Unicor Leader Torque Wrench - Hard-working Honesty Kerfuffle - Fabolous Generosity Moody Root - Grumpy Kindness Petunia Petals - Muti-talented Town/Fun management Pickle & Barley Barrel - 20+20% Awesomeness

Notice how the two twin siblings don't have their cutie marks yet? Also their last names are barrel by the way. So Barley Barrel, and Pickle Barrel.

(Continued from my second comment.) 36:15-36:27 If 50 cupcakes makes a party, how many does it take to make a festival? More. Super-more! Also, Applegeek's reaction. 36:27-36:39 The bakery looks old and abandoned. 36:32-36:41 That sad face pinkie rubs into the the dusty window. Also, Applegeek's reaction. 36:41-36:45 These two again. Also, Applegeek's reaction. 36:51-36:51 That line about "taking [a] pie for a walk." Also, Pinkie's face and Applegeek's reaction. 36:55-36:11 Pinkie demonstrates what "terrorised" is with a demonic face XD. Also, Applegeek's reaction. 37:10-37:12 Number of times a pony asks if there's still a Rainbow Festival: 3 37:12-37:36 Pinkie steals the couple's pie and tastes it. Only to find it's too "crunchy." Also, her reaction to the taste. 37:27-37:29 They didn't, Pinkie. 37:39-37:47 The apricots used to make the pie come from the couple's very own tree, in their very own yard, behind their very own house. 37:51-37:53 Applegeek giving his best posh impression. 37:53-38:52 Rainbow Dash realises Barley and Pickle are trying to make their flying look fancy before they've mastered the basics. She helps them get on the right track. 38:00-30:07 Rainbow Dash sounds "20% cooler" than Barley and Pickle imagined. Yes, the writer went there. Also, Applegeek's reaction. 38:34-38:47 Rainbow Dash wearing Barley's hat. 38:41-38:50 That's cute, Barley. But no. Applegeek agrees. 38:48-39:02 Rainbow Dash shows off. 38:56 Those faces. 39:10-39:16 Applegeek is right. Also, more colour. 39:16-39:21 It's Hope 'Hallow', Applegeek. 39:19-39:24 Fluttershy susses that the elderly couple aren't from Hope Hallow. 39:24-39:46 The couple are actually from Manehattan. They moved to Hope Hallow because they wanted to be somewhere smaller and talk to ponies. That changed since the colour was drained. 39:55-40:10 The couple can't tell if their apricots are ripe because of the faded colour. 40:10-42:32 The couple's neighbour, Mr. Moody Root, has fresh apricots. But they think he's too grouchy to share. So Fluttershy finds a way to bring everypony together. 40:50-40:54 Fluttershy's eyes. 41:27-41:29 Oh, Mr. and Mrs. Hoofington - that's what they're called. 41:27-41:37 The Hoofingtons and Mr. Moody Root try to say hello to each other. 41:41-41:53 Pinkie's face and lines. Also, Applegeek's reaction. 42:12-42:16 Applepsychic. 42:19-42:23 Those eyes. 42:27-42:32 Colour is restored to the apricots. 42:35-42:46 Twilight can't work out what kind of magic caused the colour to drain. 42:45-42:49 Twilight's eyes. 42:49-43:00 Twilight finds Sunny working on his speech. 42:55-43:00 I like those stain-glass windows. Also, those pictures have colour. 43:00-43:32 The pictures are like the billboard, the memory of happier times is what keeps them in colour. Applegeek is intrigued. 43:37-43:51 Sunny is flustered by Petunia's arrival. Also, Applegeek's reaction. 44:00-44:28 Petunia shows Twilight three pictures from the day the town lost its colour. Pay close attention, they reveal something important later. 44:28-44:44 Petunia reveals the Rainbow Generator wasn't destroyed. Twilight gets an idea. 44:50-44:55 Sunny compliments Torc's work on the billboard, don'tcha know? 44:58-45:01 Number of times a pony asks if there's still a Rainbow Festival: 4 (I know she technically doesn't, but I'm still counting it.) 45:07-45:20 A proud young colt gets his mane colour back. Applegeek is very pleased. 45:21-45:48 Twilight's idea is to repair the generator, so they can reverse its magic and try to restore the colour - no pony has noticed the colour is coming back already. 45:57-46:08 Torc agrees to try her hoof at repairing the machine. 46:10-46:35 For some reason, Sunny doesn't want Petunia to see his speech. Also, their faces. 46:28-46:37 That exchange. It's a good point, Applegeek. 47:04-47:07 Pinkie leaning against the pie wagon. Also, Applegeek's reaction. 47:12-47:15 Number of times a pony asks if there's still a Rainbow Festival: 5 47:20-47:25 More apricots get their colour back. Now we can see which are ripe and which aren't. 47:25-47:34 Applegeek is amazed how quickly Torc fixed the Rainbow Generator. I like her, too. 47:49-48:13 Applejack is the first pony to realise the colours are returning. Unfortunately, nopony bothers listening to her. 47:52 Applejack's eyes shrink. 48:14-49:00 Twilight tries reversing the machine's magic. Unfortunately, it doesn't restore the colour. 49:00 Those eyes. 49:09-49:15 Petunia doesn't want to tell Sunny they failed. But Twilight knows they have to. 49:18-49:29 Applejack tries, once again, to tell Twilight about the colours. Unfortunately, she's interrupted. 49:29-51:55 Each of the Mane 6 shows Twilight how they've been helping prepare for the festival. 49:44-49:51 Applegeek says it for me. 49:47-49:56 Petunia and Mr. Moody Root catch up. He's interested in returning to the library to find cook books. 49:55-50:28 Barley and Pickle show how much they've improved. They're not perfect, but they're certainly better thanks to Rainbow Dash. 50:36-50:38 Oh you will, Applegeek. And it'll be awesome! 51:04-51:51 Kerfuffle gives each pony an accessory: an orange a scarf for Applejack; red leggings for Fluttershy (which is a bit odd to me); a pink flower-lay for Pinkie Pie; a purple kerchief for Rarity; blue goggles for Rainbow Dash; red ones for Barley and Pickle; and wing-bling for Twilight in all the colours of the rainbow - just wait until the colour returns, they look awesome. 52:02-52:37 Applejack finally gets everypony to see the colour is being restored. 52:14 Those faces. (Continued in my fourth comment.)

22:46 "I'm gonna call him Macbook Air" how original....

4:58-Don't forget,there's another pony there that will keep him company now.

Why is this better than the movie? No one is mean! 7.5/10

I was waiting for you to react to this and I enjoyed meeting you at BronyCon, all three different times. All the new characters that were introduced I really enjoyed. I loved Kerfuffle and Petunia a lot, just such great and wonderfully warm personalities. The Hoofingtons were nice and added an upperclass feel but enjoyed the rustic settings and were quite charming once they got over their own little issues. The twins were wonderful and adorable, especially with RD doing her best to help train them. It made me really proud of her. I also really liked Torque Wrench (and yes, there is some GREAT fan art of her, just check Google) and how she was a fix-it pony by trade whereas Applejack was skilled because it was a necessity of working on the farm. Moody Root was nice, and correct me if I am wrong, but I was certain I picked up a faint Scottish or Irish accent in his voice. And then, of course, the mayor.....Sunny Skies. A great character with a great love for his town and neighbors and just wanting them to be happy. I also like how he got nervous around Petunia, a bit adorkable if you ask me. I hope to see some of these characters in some of the upcoming episodes. I have my doubts, but one can always Hope.

IDK why, but I always get choked up hearing that last song.

The song the mayor was singing kind of a minds me of cars our town

Great reaction video Applegeek. I really liked it. You did a really great job on it. You’re really awesome. Please keep up the awesome work. Your reaction videos are really awesome.

57:12 You know what My Little Pony needs kisses, proposals and weddings in the show I would really appreciate that

loved this one and all of the names were cool especially pickle and barley

After telling my daughter you responded to my note she decided she and her friends should relearn the lessons Nd as started watching them from the beginning Aragon. Lol great start to her first year of high school!🤣

I love the rainbow dash episodes and your vids are awesome keep up the great work

As much as this looked like the movie, for me it felt a lot like an episode. And I agree, the twins and Dash could've done some more moves before the final boom. I've heard rumors that Boulder Media will be doing G5. This could've been their "proof of concept". "Can you do this? Great! You got the contract!"

These sequences are reminding me of when each of the Mane 6 got their keys!

I love this special it keeps making me want to watch it again and again because I love it and it's so good.

I always compliment people at work, and it makes me happy when they say I just made their or that I just made them happy with simple words.

If that was the whole season 9 end I would totally buy all the marches😂

8:24 "I knew I should've made that left turn at Albuquerque." Lol!

Fantastic animation that looks like MLP Movie 2017 thank you Boulder Media.

Best MLP reactor ever!!!

(Continued from my first comment.) 19:10-19:24 The town's spa/mud bath is just a muddy fountain. Also, Rarity's reaction. Also, Applegeek's face and reaction. 19:27-19:37 The bakery booth is NOT there - still setting up, huh? 19:37-20:00 The butterfly garden is just bushes with drawings on them. Real butterflies don't come anymore because there's no colour in the flowers. 20:00-20:32 The rainbow trout is just some pony in a suit, who you're meant to talk to in a paddling pool. Also, Applegeek's reaction. 20:32-20:50 The karaoke stand is falling apart. Plus, the trout guy doubles on harmonica. 20:53-20:01 Pinkie gives an impromptu karaoke performance. Also, Applegeek's reaction. 21:02-21:23 Sunny Skies tries to leave, but Twilight and the others confront him about why everything is lacklustre. 21:08-21:10 I'd imagine it would be available somewhere, Applegeek. 21:12 Twilight's face. 21:14-21:19 Rainbow Dash and Applejack's combined comment about the "resort hotel." 21:19-21:27 Yes, basically, Applegeek. 21:23-22:02 Sunny skies admits there is no Rainbow Festival! The Mane 6 are outraged and want to leave, but Fluttershy convinces them to let the mayor explain. Also, Applegeek's reactions. 21:43 Those faces. 21:51-21:53 Only Twilight would say that. 22:09-22:17 Okay, I know I said they could've had a better name than Hope Hallow. But "End of the Rainbow?" That's not a name, that's a phrase! Applegeek seems to like it, though. 22:18-25:28 A story-song about what Hope Hallow used to be like and how it lost its colour. It's sounds more like some melodic dialogue, but it's amazing how many different ways it interprets "End of the Rainbow". 22:19-22:24 Nice colour transition. Also, Applegeek's reaction. 22:22-22:38 Hope Hallow had a very neighbourly community in its old days. 22:42-22:49 That's the most obvious recoloured Big Mac I've ever seen. Also, Applegeek's reaction - MacBook Air XD. 22:49-22:56 Aww, that's sweet! 22:56-23:00 Yep, definitely a Big Mac recolour. 23:04-23:13 Applegeek remembers "Our Town" - the song from the Season 5 premiere and the one from Cars. 23:12-23:45 Sunny's grandfather created the Rainbow Festival to honour the town. He also created a Rainbow Generator to paint the skies rainbow. Also, Applegeek guesses it. 24:12-24:32 Good questions, Applegeek. It's never really explained why the ponies suddenly became more distant from each other. 24:33-25:28 Sunny tried to restore the festival by making the generator stronger to produce a bigger rainbow. Unfortunately, it was too much for the device and it seemingly drained all of the town's colour. 25:19-25:26 Applegeek gets it straight away. 25:30-25:38 Pinkie cries at the story-song. 25:38-26:07 Sunny really wants to restore the festival and bring the town's ponies together again. He thought if a pony like "Rainbow" Dash attended, it would help. Also, Applegeek's reaction - it would stroke her ego more wouldn't it. 26:20-26:23 Why wasn't the billboard effected? Is it a sign of something? (No pun intended.) 26:23-26:28 The billboard gives Sunny hope. 26:28-26:33 Twilight thinks she might be able to help reverse the spell. 26:33-26:43 All of the Mane 6 agree to stay. They always like a challenge when it comes to helping ponies. 26:44 "Clam happy." 26:55-26:59 You're not seeing things: that pegasus has a prosthetic leg. I actually like how they don't bring it up in dialogue. It's as if they're saying, "yes, this character does have a severe disability, but we're not going to make a big fuss over it. She's just a regular member of society like everypony else." Showing not telling is the best way to present something like that. 26:59-27:05 Applegeek says it for me. 27:04 That group shot. 27:05-27:08 I love that song from the movie. 27:05-27:27 Pinkie is excited to be planning a festival because it's bigger than a party. First stop: the bakery booth. Fluttershy goes with her. 27:17-27:19 Pinkie's face. 27:31-27:53 Rarity looks to make the festival more stylish. She heads for the local boutique. Also, there's that pony with the prosthetic leg again. 27:53-28:02 Twilight thinks she has the solution. We all know that's not going to be the case, though. 27:55 Did you notice why she looks intriguing, Applegeek? 28:07-28:19 Rainbow Dash is still concerned about whether she has a fan club in Hope Hallow or not. Sunny assures her she does, and Applegeek correctly guesses who the members are. 28:17-28:24 Applejack decides to help Torc Wrench fix up the billboard. 28:26-28:40 Again, that attitude XD. Also, Applegeek's reaction. 28:37-28:46 Sunny's blush. He's clearly smitten with Petunia. 28:52-29:07 Twilight tries using her own magic to restore the colour. However, there appears to be a magical aura encompassing the town. 29:14-29:47 Rainbow Dash tries using her Sonic Rainboom. It does light up the sky with colour, but only briefly. 29:20-29:25 I think we all guessed that was coming, Applegeek. 29:47-29:51 I agree that was worth a try. 29:51-30:10 Here are the brother and sister fliers again. Looks like they're really uncoordinated. The brother avoids a crash landing, but his sister falls on top of him. 30:10-30:13 Yep, I'm betting these two are the fan club. 30:13-30:24 The sister takes back her hat and argues with her brother about zigging and zagging. 30:25-30:42 Here it is. 30:39-30:46 These fillies' names are Barley and Pickle. Make sure you remember them, they're never mentioned again. Also, Applegeek's reaction. 30:57-30:59 Ouch! 31:05-31:56 Barley and Pickle want Rainbow Dash to teach them how to be better fliers. Rainbow Dash agrees and even calls them "future Wonderbolts". She also thinks the three of them could put on a show at the Rainbow Festival. Also, Applegeek's reaction. 31:41-31:44 Number of times a pony asks if there's still a Rainbow Festival: 1 31:48-31:51 Nose-boop X2. 31:56-32:13 Barely and Pickle are overjoyed to be called "future Wonderbolts." Colour is suddenly restored to the windmill. Also, Applegeek's reactions. 32:16-32:32 Torc wonders why fixing the town's billboard is Applejack's business. 32:32-32:54 The reason for Torc's attitude is that she feels under-appreciated for the work she does. 32:54-32:58 I agree, that smile. 32:54-33:08 More joy, more colour. 33:12-33:16 Rarity notices one of her designs in the local boutique. Also, her face. 33:21-33:29 The store owner is shocked to discover THE Rarity is in her shop. Also, that face and accent. 33:25-33:32 "Stack my pancakes." Also, Applegeek's reaction. 33:35-33:41 Of course she's a fan. 33:37-33:42 Oh, so you didn't notice it on your initial viewing? That's a shame. 33:53-34:10 The store owner's name is Kerfuffle. She's so entertaining. Also, Applegeek's reaction - he agrees. 34:04-35:15 Rarity asks why Kerfuffle doesn't just display her own designs instead of adding to others. She doesn't have the confidence to, so Rarity gives it to her. 34:13-34:16 That laugh animation. 34:45-35:00 Rarity asks Kerfuffle to work as her assistant-designer for the Rainbow Festival. She's overjoyed at the opportunity. 34:54-34:56 That face. 35:00-35:02 Number of times a pony asks if there's still a Rainbow Festival: 2 35:15-35:17 More colour. 35:23-35:46 Twilight finds the town's library. She's very impressed. 35:28-35:31/35:35 Twilight's eyes. 35:48-36:01 Twilight tells Petunia what Sunny said about her. Looks like she's smitten, too. Also, her face. Also, Applegeek's reaction. 36:01-36:18 Applegeek says it all for me. 36:10-36:12 Twilight's smile. (Continued in my third comment.)

Its like everytime at the end if the show a learn something from the Great Applegreek. Theses are great valuable life lessons

I have been waiting for him to react to rainbow roadtrip and the wait is over

When watching this i half expected to see Zeb and Erebus to show up.The story reminded me of how they stole shadows in G1.

(Continued from my third comment.) 52:39-52:56/53:55-54:41 Twilight works out the three pictures are in the wrong order. Which means the colour-drain happened before Sunny turned on the Rainbow Generator. It was actually "hopeless magic", caused by the town's ponies giving up on each other. Seeing the generator destroyed was the last straw. Also, we have seen magic like this before: Pinkie numerous times, and Twilight back in The Return of Harmony - Part 2. 53:07-53:25 The Hoofingtons reconnect with some of their other neighbours and get their colours back. Also, Applegeek's reaction. 53:14 "Yummylicious." 53:35-53:49 Kerfuffle gets some new customers, who then get their colours back. 54:42-54:46 More and more ponies getting their colours back. 55:20-55:27 "As proud as a two-tailed peacock" XD. I don't think that is a thing, Applegeek, but it works. 55:20-56:13 Sunny Skies' speech - try saying that five times fast. 55:55-56:00 The proud young colt and his family get their colours back. 56:11-56:13 Mr. Moody Root gets back his colours. 56:15-56:26 Pinkie interrupts with karaoke. Also, Applegeek's reaction. 56:25-57:00 Sunny activates the Rainbow Generator, restoring the rest of the town's colour. 56:48-56:50 That wing-bling looks awesome. Applegeek agrees. 57:00-57:18 Sunny reveals that his speech to the town wasn't what he'd been working on. In fact, he has something far more special in mind. Applegeek guesses it. 57:20-57:45 Sunny asks Petunia to marry him. And she says yes. By the way, I know we've had weddings in the show before. But there's just something more joyous about a proposal. And this was the time we've ever had one on-screen. Also their colours are restored. Also, Applegeek's reactions. 57:48-58:51 Rainbow Dash, Barley and Pickle put on their air performance. Being called "junior Wonderbolts restores their colours. 58:29-58:50 Applegeek feels a Sonic Rainboom coming on and he's right. 58:55-59:00 Rainbow Dash is glad that she came to Hope Hollow after all. 59:00-59:05 The butterflies return. 59:06-59:25 Pinkie thinks there's only one more thing that could make the Rainbow Festival better. Not more karaoke, but a DJ trout! 59:09-1:01:56 I'm not sure about them either, Applegeek. But I guess they couldn't make them yellow, could they? 59:10-59:13 Rarity's face. 59:28-1:01:56 Living in Colour song. It both looks and sounds amazing! 59:38-59:42 I won't be surprised if it is, Applegeek. 59:57-1:00:11/1:00:43-1:01:23 I love how they gather ponies of the same colour into different groups and express what they're all about. 1:00:39-1:00:43 That's a recreation of the carousel shot from Fame and Misfortune. 1:01:33-1:01:56 The Mane 6 say a cheerful goodbye. 1:05:56-1:02:27 A reprise of the opening song over the credits. Also, it's strange not seeing DHX on the end of this. 1:16:00-1:18:06 Applegeek talks about the value of mixing your colours (quirks and talents) with other people's. He also talks about how a little thing he did for someone at last year's BronyCon made a significant difference in their life. Overall, this special was interesting to say the least. If this is what the future holds in store for MLP G5 it may take some getting used to. The ToonBoom animation is impressive and certainly improves upon the regular Adobe Flash. But at the same time it has something of a simplistic feel to it. The style reminded me a lot of the previous My Little Pony generations. It's the same with the writing. I did enjoy the story and characters - especially as they all had time to shine and show what progress they've made. But the plot seemed rather straight forward. Like Applegeek said, the town and its ponies started changing before the colour faded, but it was never really explained why. Also, I was surprised to learn there was no villain in this special - even though it would've made things too similar to The Cutie Map. Every conflict seemed to be resolved relatively easy. I know almost nothing about G5 and I'm looking forward to it. I just hope they're not planning to aim it solely at very young children; Friendship is Magic always knows how to challenge its audience. Anyway, that's all I have to say for this special. Let's get back to the main series and see what other surprises it has in store.

Nice Reaction as always, Applegeek. :-)

That part with the spider was so cute. I mean, I love spiders so much, but I don't do that with them. Still, what a cute scene.

If I don’t see one of your videos on Saturday I can’t sleep until 1: am

54:34 So by bring culture back to the crystal empire, they broke Sombra’s memory, thus releasing the crystal ponies from hopeless magic

As someone who lives in the cities of Minnesota we don't sound like that when talking, though rural rural Minnesota they do. It's our country accent you could say.

I would love to see some more fan songs or fan animations about Kerfuffle.

And yes that twilight with the wings is a Toy already haha

Anyone notice how Rainbow Dash picked up Applejack, who's voiced by the same person; Fluttershy picked up Pinkie Pie, who's voiced by the same person? The only pair left was Twilight and Rarity, who, of course, are voiced by different. I wonder if they did that on purpose?

i need more food and drink. for this awesome video. i saw this special before this wonderful video. fun to watch.

Hasbro is really pushing out these MLP specials for the final season. What's unique about this one is that it wasn't produced by DHX - for the first time in almost a decade. Instead it was made by Boulder Media, the company who will be succeeding them in G5. I think this may've been a way of testing the waters to see how fans would react to their style. Anyway, here are my highlights: 2:25-2:55 You can tell straight away this was done by a different studio. Aside from the movie-style (Toon-Boom) animation, it gives us a unique title sequence and opening credits. Also, this is a nice song. 2:32-2:47 Everypony packing: Rarity brings some fashion stuff, Applejack brings some apples, Fluttershy says goodbye to her animal friends, Pinkie Pie packs some party stuff - try saying that five times fast - and Twilight brings some school papers. 2:32-2:35 Rarity packs Opal. 2:36-2:39 The answers to all those questions are coming, Applegeek. 2:42 Pinkie Pie has a karaoke set. This becomes relevant later on. 2:45-2:47 So do I. 2:50-2:53 Applegeek says it for me. 2:55-3:07 Hi Lyra, Bon-Bon, Derpy, CMCs, Granny Smith, Mr. Cake, Spa Pony, Big Mac, Trixie, Starlight, Lemon Hearts and Minuette - all characters we'll never see or reference again for the rest of this special. 3:02-3:12 For those of you wondering why they don't just take the train, it's because the place they're going to doesn't have a train stop. Not everywhere in Equestria does. That's why Pinkie took the balloon to Yakyakistan before. Also, Applegeek's reaction. 3:10-3:26 Rainbow Dash challenges Pinkie to a race. Pinkie actually manages to keep up with her despite circling around a tree multiple times! 3:12 Spiny eyes. 3:21-3:37 Applegeek says it for me. 3:27-3:51 Pinkie and Rainbow Dash find out neither of them got to the ballon first. But Pinkie thinks it's better to be fifth than fourth. 3:54-3:57 I'm sure you wouldn't have, Fluttershy. 3:57-4:00 You're about to find out, Applegeek. Also, Rarity's face. 4:00-4:08 The Mane 6 are going to a Rainbow Festival, where Rainbow Dash is the guest of honour. Also, Applegeek's reaction. 4:06 Rainbow Dash's face. 4:12-4:18 See - here she is. And she's dropping quite a few papers. Also, Applegeek's reaction - be prepared to eat that near-comment. 4:18-5:28 Twilight is planning to grade some papers while on the trip. Unfortunately, they're too heavy to for the basket. 4:33 "Fun-a-rama." 4:34 Pinkie's smile. 4:51-5:02 Told ya. 5:08-5:16 Was that a reference to what she packed or are you calling her fat? 5:41-5:45 Hi Sweet Apple Arcs. Also, Applegeek asks a very good question - it doesn't looks like anypony we know. 5:41-6:02 Some nice music and country designs from above. 5:47-5:52 Birds like Fluttershy. But they love Twilight. 5:52-5:56 Applejack almost loses her hat, but Pinkie saves it. Also, Applegeek's reaction. 5:55-5:58 I knew those statues had to be a reference to something. 6:01-6:03 Rarity filing her hoof. 6:08-6:12 Hope Hallow? That name could be better. Applegeek thinks so, too. 6:08-6:22 Rainbow's ego is showing and she doesn't even care. Also, Applegeek's reaction. 6:16 Applejack's face. 6:47-6:51 Why does Rarity look so much prettier in this animation style? 6:49-6:51 I think most of us were. 6:52-7:25 The Mane 6 look over some of the activities offered at the Rainbow Festival. 6:56-7:04 Twilight finds things suspicious too. 7:09-7:18 Pinkie is very excited about the karaoke. Look at that face. Also, Applegeek's reaction. 7:29-7:35 Applegeek's suspicion increases. 7:35-7:43 Rainbow Dash doesn't care what her award is as long as she gets it. 7:46-7:52 Pinkie's face. 7:52-8:23 Pinkie and her friends sing "A Hundred Bottles of Pop on the Wall." Strange that it's not "99 Buckets of Oats", but Pinkie apparently sings it "six times too many." Also, Applegeek's reaction. 8:19-8:26 The Mane 6 believe they're lost. 8:23-8:27 Umm, which cloud, AJ? There are thousands of them. 8:33-8:38 Applegeek says it for me. 8:38-8:51 Pinkie Pie plays eye-spy and spots a rainbow. Also, Pinkie's eyes. Also, Twilight and Applegeek's reactions. 8:56-9:18 The ballon crashes into the rainbow, which is actually a large billboard. It then falls on them. 9:11-9:15 Who knows, Applegeek? 9:18-9:21 Pinkie desperately tried to keep the ballon afloat. Also, her face and Rairty's reaction. 9:23-9:28 Applegeek is sad that the ballon "dies." 9:28-9:30 Twilight's face. 9:31-9:49 Twilight, Rainbow Dash and Flutteshy get the others out and then they teleport to safety. Also, that's some interesting new animation on the teleport magic - Applegeek agrees. 9:44-9:46 The Mane 6 almost get crushed by the ballon basket. 9:56-10:09 Conveniently, the Mane 6 just happened to land exactly where they needed to be: Hope Hallow. 10:09-10:17 Well you did just crash land unexpectedly, Rarity. Plus, I don't think they knew what time you'd be arriving. Also, I think she may've lost a few things, Applegeek - we saw what she packed at the very beginning. 10:13-10:17 Twilight is glad nopony noticed them causing criminal damage. 10:16-10:18 Look at Rainbow Dash just chilaxing in the torn ballon like it's a hammock. 10:18-10:31 Twilight says it for me. 10:41-10:43 It's about to get even more ominous, Applegeek. 10:43-11:04 The Mane 6 have seemingly entered a ghost town. That's what Applegeek thinks, anyway. 11:04-11:12 Applegeek suspects the invitation was sent years ago. However, the town isn't abandoned. 11:29 Rainbow's face. 11:31-11:43 That accent. Also, that comment is suspicious but makes Applegeek laugh. 11:43-12:02 It's a mid-west accent, don'tcha know? Also, Applegeek's reaction. 12:12-12:16 You've only just noticed? It's not just this place. 12:22-12:26 Petunia Petals. I already like her. Also, the way she says "helloooo." 12:27-12:40 Petunia is the librarian, information guide, hotel manager, a historian, a chef and a portrait painter. Applegeek is impressed. 12:46-12:57 Rarity doesn't like the sound of "the" room. Also, Applegeek's reaction. 13:02-13:29 The Royal Suite is incredibly dusty, with pealing wallpaper, poor electricity and only three beds. Rainbow Dash says there's four when one breaks, but I'd count it as two - Applegeek agrees with me. Also, Applegeek's reaction. 13:10-13:19 Rarity is about to have a heart attack. 13:27-13:38 Petunia bucks down the pop-out bed. 13:46-14:07 The Mane 6 and Applegeek realise everything in the hotel is grey - including Petunia. They think it's dust, darkness or discording. But again, it's not just here. 14:03-14:16 Pinkie brightens up the room with party supplies. I was half-expecting them to turn grey, too. 14:16-14:33 Fluttershy notices a cute little spider. And it is cute; it spins a heart in its web. Not even Applegeek is afraid. 14:39-14:47 Applejack jumps on the pop-out bed and becomes trapped. Also, Applegeek's reaction. 14:39-14:51 Oh they'll be songs, Applegeek. Just you wait and see. 14:53-15:00 The Mane 6 did not have a good night's sleep. Rarity thinks it's in the top/bottom three. 15:02-16:04 The town's ponies notice the Mane 6's bright colours. Also, this feels familiar doesn't it? Remember the Season 5 premiere? Fortunately, this story isn't as dark. 15:06-15:21 Fluttershy asks why everypony is staring. Applejack and Rainbow Dash guess wrong. Applegeek and Rarity guess right. 15:21 Rarity's face. 15:23 I'm glad you did, Applegeek. 15:32-15:37 Applepsychic. 15:35-15:37 Again, I love the way she says "helloooo." So does Applegeek. 15:51-15:53 I said it first, Applegeek. 16:04-16:36 Twin filly fliers. They come to a screeching halt when they see Rainbow Dash before slipping away. Also, Applegeek's reaction to their reaction. 16:35-16:59 Well these two don't sound like they're from here. 17:02-17:13 No, they are fixing it up, Applegeek. 17:18-17:33 The mayor passes by the Mane 6 before suddenly realising who they are. 17:26-17:31 That's a unique saying. Also, Applegeek's reaction. 17:29-17:38 Of course it's her. How many ponies in Equestria have a rainbow mane? 17:40-17:44 The mayor was worried the Mane 6 died when the ballon crashed. 17:53-17:59 Sunny Skies is the mayor's name. 17:59-18:07 Fluttershy tries to apologise for knocking down the rainbow billboard, but the mayor says it needed repairing anyway. 18:15-18:33 Torc Wrench has an attitude. Applegeek likes her already. 18:38-18:50 Ohhhhh, somepony's a smitten kitten. Also, Sunny's blush. Also, Applegeek's reaction. 18:51-19:06 Twilight asks the mayor why the whole town is faded. He seems willing to talk about it, but only after he shows them the town highlights. Also, yes, they did notice, Sunny - it's not hard to spot. 19:07 Those "I don't know" sounds from Pinkie and Fluttershy. (Continued in my second comment.)

Is curious and great how the most of the people didn't notice the prosthetic leg at first

Brand new reaction here we go!

That part where those foals saw Rainbow and she glowed the was my reaction when I saw Skillet live for the first time!☺

I be been waiting for this vid!❤❤❤❤❤❤

I have never clicked so fast on a video😂😂

I just love Kerfuffle! She’s adorable!

I've been waiting so long for this.

You got the 1985 limited edition of Coke.

When I first saw this I was completely wrong about the color. I had thought that the color got sucked into the rainbow generator. We've seen Hopeless Magic before, though then there wasn't a name for it. Applegeek, you pointed out the crystal ponies and that is a great example of Hopeless Magic and I didn't think of that. I had also thought of the instances when the mane 6 lost to Discord and lost their hope and color and much later when Pinkie lost her hope and color regarding the yovidaphone. Am glad you mentioned those. ^^

I was waiting for you to watch this cause i saw it some weeks ago

This is so beautiful special 💖💖