Side Friction - Episode 94 - "Electric Mayhem"

August 30th, 2025

Greg, Bob, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic go a lot lighter on Six Flags (well, relatively) this week with one of the more varied assortment of news stories with some mile rabbit trails thrown in as a bonus.

• Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: What to Expect
• Kings Island announces revival of beloved ride with modern upgrades
• The Legacy of Schwarzkopf
• Knott's Berry Farm Locks Up Your Wallet
• Boy, 10, hospitalized after electric shock on bumper car at Israeli amusement park
• Flying Turns: Chicago's Riverview Park ride is reborn at Knoebels Amusement Resort
• Appetronix robot arm might make your food in a theme park soon
• X2 coaster gets a little TLC at Six Flags Magic Mountain
• Downed trees cut power to Knoebels 
• Disneyland ends early access privilege and introduces Lightning Lane
• Waldameer's Original Endless River Closing; New Water Rides Coming in 2026 - Erie News Now 
• Multiple women banned from Kennywood Park after fight breaks out on adults-only night 

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