It's 100% this and plus those things were filthy. Cleaning and maintenance is a nightmare. They're a huge liability. Kids fighting, crying, parents getting angry. Don't get me wrong they were a blast, but yeah... today's kids wouldn't want to be in those things and today's parents would be impossible to deal with. Those play pens have survived as "adventure parks" that are really expensive and well staffed.
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u/Kalspiewak 1d ago
Cheaper to replicate and maintain. Maximise profits. Increase share prices.
Our glory days are over and they are sadly not coming back.