This. Right here. It was true before social media, but it has only been amplified since.
And there is "science" behind that phenomenon. According to that article, the reason is that "people are more affected by bad experiences than good ones."
So take that with the overwhelmingly positive reviews, including those from folks who went in with some trepidation based on pre-opening footage, and that *should* give you an idea of just how much damn fun the Starcruiser is.
Is it expensive? Yes. Is it for everybody? No. Am I actively trying to figure out how to convince my wife that I NEED to go back? Yes.
And I will not be gaslit into thinking I hated it or that I'm some kind of rube for enjoying it.