While the previous chapter was where the announcement was made, this chapter is the first to feature Emily and Cross after they were made members of the main cast.
The "Prince Ali" parody was originally going to be used during the "Glandus War" arc and was utilized here.
JP wanted to parody "Jolly Holiday", but Buck thought it wouldn't make sense unless Ms. Traveler appeared in the chapter, hence hers and Alistor's presence.
Apple is the succubus who Edric previously met in speed-dating back in "Understanding Odalia".
Katie being Tabrella's daughter is based on the fan theory that Sweetie Belle is Rarity's daughter instead of her sister.
Lindsay, Andrea, Tabrella, Jackie, and Tracy are all dimensional variants of the Mane Six.
Variants of Twilight Sparkle and Spike exist, but they haven't met Lindsay's friend group yet.
The mention of Discord is a potential Sequel Hook. Apparently, the reason he met Lindsay and her friends is because he likes meeting Fluttershy's variants in The Multiverse.
