Episode 84 - Knott Gonna Happen

Side Friction - Episode 84 - "Knott Gonna Happen”

June 7th, 2025

Join Greg, Bob, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic for an episode that is all over the place when it comes to news which starts off with some interesting Six Flags discussion and ends with us reporting the hard hitting news that deeply affects CoasterBro from Coaster Cuzzies

• Siren’s Curse opening at Cedar Point in late June and you could ride it early
  • Ohio’s first tilt coaster gets opening date
• Human windshield: Cedar Point roller coaster slams riders into midges
• Six Flags plans to double attendance at Magic Mountain – Orange County Register 
• New England’s first dual-launch straddle coaster to open at Six Flags New England 
• Universal Epic Universe Ticket Availability | Thrill Data
• Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Closing in August
  • Universal's Rip Ride Rockit Secret Song List 2023
• Florida man sues Walt Disney World over "permanent catastrophic injuries" from water park ride 
• Iowa amusement park's former owner settles lawsuit over 11-year-old's drowning 
  • How does a rapids ride work?
• Citing Persistent Supply Chain Disruptions in Global Market, Chance Rides Resumes Making Portable Rides After Eight Year Hiatus
• Save Iconic Coney Island! 
• Baton Rouge's Dixie Landin' Theme Park closes. It was open for about a week. 

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