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 84 - "Knott Gonna Happen”

June 7th, 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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Side Friction - Episode 84 - "Knott Gonna Happen”

June 7th, 2025

Join Greg, Bob, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic for an episode that is all over the place when it comes to news which starts off with some interesting Six Flags discussion and ends with us reporting the hard hitting news that deeply affects CoasterBro from Coaster Cuzzies

• Siren’s Curse opening at Cedar Point in late June and you could ride it early
  • Ohio’s first tilt coaster gets opening date
• Human windshield: Cedar Point roller coaster slams riders into midges
• Six Flags plans to double attendance at Magic Mountain – Orange County Register
• New England’s first dual-launch straddle coaster to open at Six Flags New England
• Universal Epic Universe Ticket Availability | Thrill Data
• Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Closing in August
  • Universal's Rip Ride Rockit Secret Song List 2023
• Florida man sues Walt Disney World over "permanent catastrophic injuries" from water park ride
• Iowa amusement park's former owner settles lawsuit over 11-year-old's drowning
  • How does a rapids ride work?
• Citing Persistent Supply Chain Disruptions in Global Market, Chance Rides Resumes Making Portable Rides After Eight Year Hiatus
• Save Iconic Coney Island!
• Baton Rouge's Dixie Landin' Theme Park closes. It was open for about a week.

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