ColdFusion 2016 includes many hidden gems in areas like installation, configuration, administration, web server configuration, new and changed features, and the CFML language. The document provides details on improvements to features like the installation process, CF Admin, wsconfig, PDF support, new language constructs like the safe navigation operator, new member functions, and updated underlying libraries. It also mentions deprecated features in ColdFusion 2016 and areas that will see changes in future releases.