Side Friction - Episode 91 - "Six Flags Fatigue”

August 9th, 2025

A few little things happened at Six Flags this week so Greg, Bob, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic dive in with just a small helping of the complete wasteland that the chain has seemingly become almost overnight. If you stick through all the bad news (presented in a hopefully entertaining way) you'll get to hear all about Greg's trip to Japan.

• Six Flags Mexico Unveils Speedway Stunt Coaster for 2026 - Coaster101
• Six Flags out Six Flagged themselves
  • Six Flags calls off Fright Fest during Bowie park’s final season
  • No Christmas spirit: Six Flags Over Georgia cancels Holiday in the Park
  • Six Flags Great Adventure cancels Holiday in the Park and delays Kingda Ka coaster replacement
  • Six Flags CEO Richard Zimmerman stepping down
  • Six Flags Entertainment Corporation Reports 2025 Second Quarter Results
  • Shareholders Elect Four Independent Directors to the Six Flags Board
• Police release review after child drowns at Hersheypark
• '360 Degree' amusement park ride breaks in half in Saudi Arabia
• Universal Orlando and WWE team up for Halloween Horror Nights Haunt based on the Wyatt Sicks
• Lake Compounce set to retire Holiday Lights event after 2025 season
• Herschend sells three parks to bowling alley company following Palace acquisition
• ええじゃないかってどんなアトラクション?
• Bye-bye Snoopy?