The price hike I find most outrageous? Dessert party. I mean the fact that they’re so prevalent is kind of outrageous in itself but go with me for a second.
In 2014 we considered doing it. It cost $25ish per person, so ultimately we decided that wasn’t worth it when we could get our own fireworks spot, and we spent a similar amount on a Crystal Palace breakfast instead (another big jump). In 2020, that dessert party is now $99! Approximately 4 times its cost 6 years ago. I guess there was the addition of booze?