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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