Side Friction: Roller Coasters and the Parks They Live In

Side Friction - Episode 115 - "The Search for More Gold"
February 7th, 2026
Bob, Greg and Ryan the Ride Mechanic are back to finding rabbit trails in an episode that finally has some bigger news stories and a lot of real time surprises.
New Gold Pass Benefit: Visit Regional Six Flags Parks for Free
Six Flags changes filming policy for roller coaster POVs
Kings Island announces return of classic ride Polyp Octopus Monsters

Alton Towers to remove disability pass for people with ADHD and anxiety 
Disney names Josh D'Amaro as new chief executive
Disney warns of hit from flagging foreign visits Starbucks scraps $250,000 cap on boss's use of company jet 

You can say 'I do' at Disney's Haunted Mansion starting this summer  
Universal Orlando Launches New Advertising Campaign Ahead of Super Bowl LX  Here's Why Companies Can't Say 'Super Bowl' in Their Super Bowl Ads 

'Hell of a day:' Texts reveal state inspectors' response to Universal roller coaster death
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Opens This Summer
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Side Friction - Episode 114 - "Blizzard Beach IRL"
January 31st, 2026
Bob, Greg and Ryan the Ride Mechanic have another slower news week but we get to hear about the Netherlands from Ryan as well as everything freezing over.
Rare Extreme Cold Watch Issued for Walt Disney World: Wind Chills Could Drop to 7F Degrees
Canada gives conditional approval for Marineland to export remaining belugas to the US
Dreamland to put historic Scenic Railway into 'retirement'
Six Flags Great Adventure - 450 ft. tall Crane for Roller Coaster Construction
POV Antique Autos at Indiana Beach 
Swedish amusement park fined over fatal roller coaster derailment
Who can pronounce death in FL 
Arnolds park receives $100K investment
Legend - Arnolds Park (Image 22) 
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Side Friction - Episode 113 - "Snow Drift"
January 24th, 2026
Bob, Greg and Caleb take a break from preparing for the snow and ice this weekend to talk about Universal, Mattel, Bluey, and a collection of other news stories in the industry.
Universal Orlando Resort Reveals Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift – Opening in Florida In 2027  Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift (Orlando) construction timelapse

Cause of Death Revealed for Grandma Who Lost Consciousness After Riding Revenge of the Mummy Roller Coaster
It's so cold in Florida that even the rollercoasters are getting stalled on the tracks
Disney Adventure Testing New Roller Coaster On The High Seas
Alton Towers names and teases new 'Bluey' roller coaster
Gotta Catch Em All: Universal's Latest Theme Park IP Deal Will Bring Pokémon to Life
New Experiences in Hershey Throughout 2026
Mattel's First Indoor Water Park Will Be Located 10 Minutes from Disney World, Newly Filed Plans Reveal
Marineland requests U.S. permits for beluga and dolphin transfers
Rapid City voters say "No!" to Libertyland theme park, soundly reject Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for it 
Building Outside the Lines (TV Series 2023– ) 
1980s-inspired, high-flying cirque amusement park adventure to come to the Center for the Arts  (Tour dates and locations)

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Side Friction - Episode 112 - "Enchanted Bar Crawl"
January 17th, 2026
Bob, Greg and Steph talk about an assortment of news including an infamous story from back when Steph was a regular on the show. We're sure you'll not only find this episode interesting but highly entertaining.
Robin Williams Standup - Golf  (full version) 
More shocking Six Flags park changes could be on the way, trademark docs reveal
Six Flags 'will last and endure' in Saudi Arabia, partner executive says
Six Flags Guest Sues Park After Allegedly Falling from 'Superman' Coaster Where Guests Ride Face Down, Head First
IB Parks & Entertainment to operate Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park beginning with the 2026 Season
Verbolten Forbidden Turn: Extensive Thematic Overhaul 
Has visiting America's premier theme parks now become a luxury vacation experience?
Knoebels ride is getting an upgrade for this season
Disney performer who stopped boulder from hitting audience says he's no hero
Disney World 'wedgie' lawsuit that went viral ends in court
Disney adult sparks outrage with her 'trashy' bar crawl through kid-friendly theme park
Vekoma Rides Parts & Services B.V. and Drone Over The Top LLC announce cooperation to advance safety-focused drone inspections for Theme Parks Kings Dominion Rope Inspections 

Adorable Kangaroo Sneaks Its Ways Into a Lazy River at Australian Theme Park
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Side Friction - Episode 111 - "Fight or Flight"
January 10th, 2026
Bob, Greg and Ryan the Ride Mechanic take a quick visit to a few stories circulating in a short but fun episode.
More weather … really?
Six Flags Announces Decision Regarding Six Flags Over Texas Partnership Call Option
Six Flags Over Texas Teases Improvements to Mr. Freeze & Runaway Mine Train 
Six Flags issues $1 billion junk bonds to refinance debt 
Disneyland Guest Gets Four Stitches After Getting Attacked by Line Cutter
Lawsuit against SeaWorld tossed: Park not liable for woman's 'hit by duck' claims 
Six Flags dominates 10Best Awards with Five of 10 Attractions 10 best new theme park attractions across the country

Dollywood Visitors Are NOT Happy About The Theme Park's New QR Code Drink System: "No Way My Dolly Approved This" 
Roller Coaster Museum announces 2026 events calendar
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