At one point, the wait time hit 3 hours… and we got there at park open. Theme parks are supposed to be magical. So why does it feel like you're paying hundreds of dollars just to stand in line?

In this episode, we break down the modern theme park experience. From insane wait times and $300 Express Passes to overpriced food and the weird psychological game of "we've already waited this long, we can't leave now."

We chat about:

- Why theme park wait times feel worse than ever

- The truth about Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure

- Is an Express Pass actually worth $260–$340 per person?

- The stunning reality of Epic Universe and why it almost works

- The psychology of standing in line for hours

- When a ride is actually worth a 2–3 hour wait

- Why theme park food is usually a scam, except when it isn't

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Episode 533 - Are Theme Parks Still Worth It? The Brutal Truth