Side Friction - Episode 128 - "Ultra Plywood Canyon"

May 16th, 2026

Bob, Greg, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic are back to talk about a selection of dumb park moves, Six Flags Themeing, parks that are closing (and aren't) as well as some other random stuff including the typical off the rails talk mixed in.

• Cedar Point cancels 'Morning Rush' after fan outcry
• Cedar Point's Coastermania is back with 12 exclusive rides.
• Six Flags Magic Mountain on lockdown as armored police trucks roll in
• Purple Parking Lot Coaster
• Man Left Dangling on Suspended 'Tilt' Coaster for Over an Hour Sues Texas Theme Park
• Woman Describes Being Stuck in the Rain for Nearly an Hour on a Roller Coaster
• Florida officials launch criminal investigation into death of 31 sloths at now-closed "Sloth World"
  • Warehouse permitted for cars, not animals
  • Accreditation | Association of Zoos & Aquariums
• Breaking! Mythos survived nearly every era of Universal Orlando — until now
• Hersheypark locked in union dispute ahead of its summer opening
• 'Not the outcome we wanted': Niagara Amusement Park and Splash World won't open for Summer 2026
  • Niagara Amusement Park won't open for 2026 season; Grand Island fireworks still a go
• Regal Debuts Reimagined Roller Coaster Intro Before All Showtimes on May 8

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