[AmyPrib]

Among the other positives noted previously, which I agree with, here's a couple more:

I felt there was a better presence of Dome staff around - and they knew what they were supposed to be doing for the most part. They were looking for credentials to different areas, and they were able to answer questions...at least the ones I encountered...and they were friendly too.

The seating areas around Einstien were roped off well and in advance, unlike last year. The only addition they might consider is adding signage to the rows or section entrance about which seating is for which groups (2 team reps, finals teams, judges, vips, etc). Maybe that could help others not just disregard the caution tape and realize there is a purpose to it.
On a side note of caution tape - I did find it rude that teams were disregarding the caution area during the water leak on Galileo. While extremely frustrating, most everyone respected and followed the direction of staff. The staff did what they could to get it opened, and we shouldn't be refusing to move when they obviously roped it off and restricted access.

I thought signage was better this year in general, directing people of different groups to various place.

Speeches and speakers in ceremonies were great. Kept pretty short, but had good impact.

Fields were on time! And apparently some ahead of time, which should be wrangled back to being on time by inserting some fun delays.

Wrap party indoors was a great move due to weather. I initially thought there weren't going to be backup plans. It was quite loud in there, but regardless, it looked like everyone was having fun.