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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Side Friction - Episode 110 - "Disney Dropped the Ball"

January 3rd, 2026

Bob, Greg and Ryan the Ride Mechanic talk about new years and a smaller selection of stories for the first episode of 2026.

• Six Flags Qiddiya City is Now Officially Open
  • POV: Falcon's Flight Roller Coaster from Grand Opening of Six Flags Qiddya City
  • Falcon's Flight - On ride POV - Six Flags Qiddiya City
• Monsters, Inc. Ride Update! Disney World's MASSIVE New Coaster Takes a Huge Step Forward
• Runaway Indiana Jones boulder smashes into Disney World staffer
• Sony to Acquire Control of Peanuts in $457 Million Deal
• Universal United Kingdom Resort – Plans Approved by UK Government, Construction Timeline, and Rumors – Orlando ParkStop
• Max The Dog Casting Process Revealed For Grinchmas at Universal Orlando Resort - WDW News Today

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Side Friction - Episode 109 - "An Incandescent Christmas"

December 20th, 2025

Greg, Bob and Ryan the Ride Mechanic close out the year with some final thoughts about Stardust Racers, Six Flags' lack of Christmas spirit, AI taking over, and a list of other stories for the last episode of 2025.

Everyone at Side Friction wishes you and your families a great holiday season and a happy new year!

• Kevin Rodriguez Zavala's family, Universal reach agreement in Epic Universe Stardust Racers death: Attorneys
  • Medical examiner releases autopsy report in Epic Universe roller coaster death
• Two riders stuck on COTA roller coaster drop for 'nearly an hour'
• Palindrome Begins Testing at COTALAND | Gerstlauer Shuttle Coaster
• 'It's part of our history,' Lakemont Park sued by Blair County over century old roller coaster
• The Walt Disney Company and OpenAI reach landmark agreement to bring beloved characters from across Disney's brands to Sora
• Carowinds WinterFest 2025 | A budget-cut cry for help from Six Flags
• Six Flags Magic Mountain pushes back new coaster to 2027
• United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) Down More Than 19% Since Q3, Here's Why
• DOJ launches investigation into SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica and Busch Gardens
• LEGO contest sparks creativity in young builders with Legoland Galacticoaster ride opportunity
• Wait Until You See This Christmas Roller Coaster in Louisville
  • Texas Tornado - Wonderland Amusement Park (Amarillo, Texas, United States)

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