The 1.8 update didn't really apply to me since I mostly play OITC, but the only slight difference 1.8 makes is that it makes lowers your maximum click speed, thats why a lot of servers are still 1.7.10
OMG YAY! I can finally add slime blocks around my pool so you can jump on it into the pool, and add banners to make stuff like mirrors and crap! YAY :D And... and.... THE BUNNIES! *Explodes*