[jrwoodruff]

The other piece of this that isn't accounted for is the demand on family budgets that didn't previously exist - cable, internet, cell phones, streaming services, higher grocery prices, higher insurance costs. The family budget is getting squeezed hard before any of these pleasant weekend outings or vacations. And then when you do get to the park, concessions, upgrades and other upsells make the entry-level experience feel subpar.

[stripline]

Well you no longer have to pay the lamplighter, milkman, weekly blockbuster rentals, etc.

[bushbaba]

insurance costs. Heck it's ~4k/year even if your primary employer pays the majority of the cost. And then you've got a deductible to hit...etc.

[eatsyourtacos]

Self employed I'm at about $1800/month in PREMIUMS for a family of 4 for medical+dental... not to mention the 10k+ deductible.