Side Friction - Episode 92 - "Closed for Litigation”

August 16th, 2025

Yes, more Six Flags talk from Greg, Bob, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic but entertaining and a shorter duration this week. If you are tired of Six Flags, don't worry, plenty of other stuff besides Six Flags gets addressed as well.

• Carowinds Guests Blindsided as Entire Park Suddenly Closes—Here’s What We Know
  • JOANN Fabrics, Party City, Toys R Us, Red Lobster — private equity drove all of them to the ground 
  • Did sirens curse Cedar Point? Power Tower breaks, roller coasters shut down, evacuated
• After Cedar Point coaster breakdowns, Ohio legislator pushes for change. See the proposal 
• Final days of beloved TX amusement park brings a 'roller coaster of emotions’
• The Construction of Six Flags Great Adventure's New Roller Coaster Is Interesting
• Thirteen children hurt in pleasure park ride accident and police issue update
  • Wacky worm gets hooked Coney Beach Pleasure Park in Porthcawl 
• Tropical Americas News Update: Construction, Permits, and Rumors for Animal Kingdom
• Shaquille O’Neal roller coaster overlay coming to Hersheypark
• Lagoon test roller coaster collides with HVAC technician allegedly causing ‘permanent disfigurement,’ park denies claims
• Rip Ride Rockit rollercoaster will permanently close next week - WFTV 

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