Side Friction - Episode 121 - "Keep Your Wood"

March 21st, 2026

Bob, Greg and Ryan the Ride Mechanic cover a whole lot of stuff this week including a whole bunch of potential wood coaster revivals as well as corporations being corporations and United Parks being, well, United Parks. Amongst all of the news there are plenty of laughs and rabbit trails to keep this an entertaining episode you won't want to miss.

• SeaWorld sued over mishandling 'Sesame Street' brand, unpaid royalties
• Jana Partners pushes Six Flags to explore sale, replace board chair, letter says
• Storm tears open historic Rye Playland music tower
• Rye Playland Sets 2026 Opening Dates and Fees, Confirms Dragon Coaster Comeback
  • Playland's Iconic Dragon Coaster Getting Back on Track
• Rampage at Alabama Adventure to Reopen in Summer of 2026!
• Lakeside Cyclone Work?
• World's of Fun Titan Teaser
• Behind the Bricks of Galacticoaster at LEGOLAND
• This 100-Year-Old Amusement Park Still Hasn't Lost Its Retro Charm
  • 100 Years of Knoebels
• WhiteWater's Vantage platform selected by Enchanted Parks
  • Vantage's Smart Park Platform
  • Vantage at Island H2O Live! Waterpark in Kissimmee, Florida

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