Side Friction – Episode 143 – “Ground Breaking”

September 12th, 2026

Bob, Greg, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic are back after a week off to catch you up on the news including “ground breaking” news from Six Flags as well as some news from Dollywood, some happenings at small parks, and a few other odds and ends including some talk about Disney if you’re into that sort of thing.

• Six Flags Introduces Flex Pay by Upgrade, Allowing Guests a New Way to Plan and Pay for Fun
• Six Flags Magic Mountain announces groundbreaking new ‘Thrill Glider’ coaster
• Six Flags buys ArieForce One roller coaster from closed Fun Spot America Atlanta
• Fun Spot America to auction equipment and assets from its Atlanta park on October 14, 2026
• Dollywood announces Dolly Parton tributes: New character, chapel area and exhibit
• Dolly Parton’s sister pleads for end to ‘AI garbage’ posts after singer’s death
• Efteling introduces new safety device for coaster riders with leg prostheses
• Clementon Park in NJ up for sale again
• Carolina Beach amusement rides could leave boardwalk next summer
• Special fund created for Kiddieland
• First look: Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios
  • Once Upon a Studio
• Plans for old Six Flags site in Maryland reignite concerns for Belt Woods
• Animal Actors Show Closing Permanently for New Experience at Universal Studios Florida
• Alabama Adventure owner charged in Hoover after police say he tried to choke girlfriend
• Museum Inspires Great Memories of Conneaut Lake Park
• Is Hersheypark closing down? Tidal Force closing

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