I'm also staying on the 'take me to level 10 train'! I'm on level 9 now. Didn't make the timed goal, but no biggie. I am concerned about the tea leaves but I'll plug away all week till my alicorns are ready for regeneration again. No gems, although I also accidentally sped up a mushroom for 1 gem, but I watched a video and got it back
Yes I will do a poll at the conclusion of the event