Like asking you questions or wanting opinions on topics? Yep always there. They've added dialogue across various updates, mostly relating to Holiday additions, but being prompted for a choice has been a thing. Usually it takes multiple interactions in a day to see it. At least in my experience.
And get a daily gyroid.
Plus the chance of glowing moss and vines. I also got a DIY in a bottle for a glow moss rock at my Kapp'n Island today.
Honestly think they are a nice change of pace. Exceeded my expectations actually. It was so cool to travel from my stormy fall island to a beautiful lush sunset island. Visually impressive transition.
I've seen someone land on a money tree island, so I'm curious what other types there are. Limiting it to one a day sucks in way, but also will keep visiting them fresh.