This could be the sole issue though. I would imagine that capital improvements are a percentage of the parks' profits. So if the park made $10 million on 1 million visitors then they might put 10%- 20% of that into park improvements or $1 to $2 million dollars.
If 20% of the people quit going because of the loss of IPs, meal passes, or having to buy an extra Enchanted Parks pass each year and the park only makes $8 million that year then 10% to 20% of that is only $800,000 to $1,600,000 in improvements. If more people stop going the next year then it can become a death spiral. People keep waiting to visit until they get a new big coaster that never comes.
It can become like when Southwest charges for lugagge or seat assignments. That isn't all free money as less people will fly with them because benefits have been removed. It is a delicate balance that can be disrupted. They will go bankrupt if they buy eveyone a bunch of new coasters like Premier Parks did with Six Flags takeover but if they don't offer anything for the removed benefits, I can't see it going that well either. I am hoping that they realize this before it is too late and many people just quit the chain.
My wish is that everyone is happy like when United Parks took over Seaworld chain and made everything better No more complaints from the happy Busch and Seaworld customers.