Not to read the tea leaves too much, but I'd also highlight that the recent ticket and pass sales have been REALLY aggressive and there seems to be an increasing number of compelling membership rewards (another $10 in Busch Bucks was just added the other day for instance).
Anecdotally, though the park has often felt crowded to me lately, I don't feel like the parking lots seem to reflect that during my visits. When I was at the park two Saturdays ago (GORGEOUS weather, start of a new event, concert day, and a holiday weekend), the place felt packed, but judging by the parking lots, that feeling seemed to be more likely a result of decreased park capacity than actual numbers. Not having to park anyone across the street on a summer Saturday with perfect weather pre-COVID felt like it was pretty damn rare.
Without any indoor attractions, minimal shows, limited ride operations, multiple attractions closed, minimal dining operations, etc, it seems to me like the crowds are far more visible these days—but I'm not convinced they're as large as they should be.