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Side Friction - Episode 107 - "Brakefast Buffet"

December 6th, 2025

Bob, Greg and Ryan the Ride Mechanic have an entire buffet of news stories from all over the place to visit on this episode. Lots of big news happening and about the only thing that's certain is that, well, nothing is certain.

• Six Flags Appoints John Reilly President and Chief Executive Officer
• Six Flags Announces New Park Will Open by the End of the Year, 2 Weeks After Shutting Down Another
• Portland's Oaks Amusement Park Gets Green Light for Controversial New Ride Despite Bird Advocates' Appeal 
• Is Maverick's Heartline Roll Coming Back??
  • Xcelerator Testing Over 100mph at Knott's Berry Farm 
• Supports ON SITE for New Coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure!
• National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives Names Pete Owens New Chairman 
  • (2017) National Roller Coaster Museum to expand with Mark Moore Memorial Wing 
• IAAPA: New Legoland coaster features customization, Space Creature
• International Drive roller coaster planned from operator of canceled Skyplex 'Polercoaster'
• Disney World Quietly Shuts Down Part of Iconic Ride Without Notice and Fans Are Heartbroken
• SFGrAd Closes on it's last day 
• Hersheypark Winter Weather Promise
• Ocean City Council set to vote on Wonderland Pier property again
• Busch Gardens Williamsburg reveals 2026 roller coaster, Verbolten: Forbidden Turn 
• 'Random aerial bird strike:' SeaWorld Orlando responds to coaster rider's 'duck' lawsuit
• Lagoon changes toddler policy for 2026 season — those under 24 months ride free 

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