No we're absolutely not back in the 2013-2014 scheme, as you call it. The altcoins are not more than the average rising, I don't know where you've seen that but after doing a quick check on Poloniex and Bittrex I saw nothing particularly awesome compared to normal times, so I believe the answer to your question is no.
That's sad news I thought I was going to get another crack at selling some old classics.
However, if the top 20 alts continue to rise daily along with or even outpacing BTC that is looking good in my books.
The news here is full of bitcoin. Hopefully those that were not watching the news in 2013-14 will start looking into this magical internet money.
Let's wait until BTC hits ATH.