Side Friction - Episode 87 - "I Know What You Did”

July 5th, 2025

Join Greg, Bob, Ryan the Ride Mechanic and Pam in a backwards episode where the news is merely an intro to stories from park visits and events that we all had experienced in our time off last week.

• Guest struck by cellphone on Kennywood’s Phantom’s Revenge roller coaster
• Six Flags New England’s “Quantum Accelerator” debut pushed to 2026

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Side Friction - Episode 86 - "Dark Money”

June 21st, 2025

Join Greg, Bob, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic as they talk about the news with rabbit trails and even a Bob rant on the side.

• Dollywood is quietly building its 'largest new attraction' ever.
• Kennywood's new sister park Dollywood shares vision after acquisition
• Every Time Someone Buys A Ticket To A Universal Theme Park, Steven Spielberg Makes $2.38 (In Perpetuity)
• Orlando's US ThrillRides wins $3.5M lawsuit against major ride manufacturer Intamin
  • Orlando's US ThrillRides sues major ride company Intamin over Dubai project
• Niagara Falls amusement park Marineland begins selling its rides
• Opening of Six Flags New England’s “Quantum Accelerator” coaster delayed
• Survey Reveals More Attraction Concepts – BGWFans
• Cincinnati child goes viral after bringing 'pet' cicada on Kings Island Ride
• Futuroscope announces details on semi-dark ride Mission Bermudes – DRdb
  • Mission Bermudes (YouTube)
  • MACK Rides presents: The Rocking Boat

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Side Friction - Episode 85 - "Lice, Lice Baby"

June 14th, 2025

Greg, Bob, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic are even more all over the place than last week but lots of interesting stuff gets talked about and, as always, a fun episode.

• Spaceballs 2: The Announcement
• Angry Voicemail We Got From an Alamo Drafthouse Customer
• Canada's Wonderland shares first ride-through video of AlpenFury coaster
• Top Thrill 2 closes for 'mechanical reasons.' When will Cedar Point roller coaster reopen?
  • Current Cedar Point Ride Mechanic, AMA [other]
• Kennywood's Steel Curtain stalls, stranding riders on hill
• Kings Island visitors joined by thousands of cicadas
• Shipment to Kentucky Kingdom from Vekoma
  • TEMU Tracking Tool (TEMU1776400)
• Introducing Coaster in a Box!
  • Coaster In A Box — Magictecture
• Future Expansion Plans for Disneyland Resort
• Disney announces new details for 'Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring the Muppets
• Shocked parent discovers how Disney World subtly checks kids for lice: ‘That’s a creative way to disguise it’
• Disney World Announces Closing Dates For Three Iconic Attractions
• Save Leap the Dips petition
• 'The old stuff tells a story:' Amusement Preservation Museum hosts open house
• Former Blue Bayou Water Park will have a new name and new operator
• Lake Winnie continues 100-year celebration with private ceremony on June 17
• Universal Studios reveals ride vehicle for ‘Fast & Furious’ coaster

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