I agree, prices were a little over the top.
@BET7 is right. The cost was for the silly seats we were in. When they turned left, the seats leaned to the left. When they climbed, you were tipped back in the seat. Some scenes my teeth were rattling in my head. They had strobes going off in the theater at certain times and you could smell certain things, feel air in your face, etc.
My daughter had a drink that she took the straw out of so it wouldn't go up her nose or in her eye. Still, she had a problem drinking it.
My son loved it. (of course)
I bought the tickets on line hence the $6 fee. (also ridiculous)
It was one of those things that I can now say, yes I went to one of those theaters. Would I do it again? Probably not. Truth be told, I would rather watch things from the comfort of my own couch. The things we do for our children.