Talk:Friendship is Magic Issue 73/@comment-30358957-20181219234219/@comment-29981995-20181220001846

I wouldn't say way longer-it's implied she was affected by the magic for several days, whereas Twilight was of the opinion that Spike would be free and clear after a couple days.

Also, somebody really needs to sit down with Star Swirl and figure out what other magical artifacts, unfinished spells, or hazardous magical sites he may have left untended when he checked in to limbo.