Was at Esplanade yesterday, in the rain, waiting for the opening ceremony.
Had only my 300mm, which was still insufficient to reach the sports climbers ... all I got was as if I was watching ants climbing! Even when the para jumpers jumped from the helicopter, was not able to get them clearly. Nonetheless, the rain really dampened everything.
Left after 6pm, only to return at 9pm when the lighting were turned on. I would say it didn't meet my expectations ... I guess if you really want lights and splendor, Las Vegas is still the place to go.
Cheers!