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Side Friction - Episode 18 - "The Evil Alliance”

January 20th, 2024

All kinds of evil on this episode.  Steph and Bob discuss a major alliance to harvest your data followed by some ups and downs of the industry this week.

• Six Flags Launches Largest Digital Alliance in Theme Park Industry 
• Large Areas of Universal Studios Florida Now Opening Late to Cut Costs 
• Walt Disney World drops most park reservations and welcomes back all-day park hopping 
• The Great Hack - Trailer 
• New Projectors and Fountains Installed for Upcoming Nighttime Lagoon Show at Universal Studios Florida - WDW News Today 
• https://twitter.com/Park_Journey/status/1746949271545627133 
• New Hotel at Discovery Cove
• Knoebels will debut new ride, update aging PowerSurge | News | dailyitem.com 
• Universal Studios New Coaster Updates
• The Strange Story of 'Killdozer' and the Man Behind It | HowStuffWorks 
• Legoland California 2025 Project 
• Great America Updates 

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The fifth stop on my August roller coaster road trip was Knoebels Amusement Resort, a quirky family-operated traditional amusement park in Elysburg, PA.  It's home to the one-two punch of Phoenix and Twister, two world-class wood coasters, an unbelievable collection of antique flat rides, and excellent food.

Join me for my first-time experience at this gem of a classic amusement park where I ride their legendary attractions, and soak up the atmosphere at this one-of-a-kind destination.

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Side Friction - Episode 6 - “Fixing the Point and Throwing B&M into the SEAS”

October 7th, 2023

Steph discusses her quick trip to Cedar Point and Bob talks about his trip to Philly to see Pod Meets World before going into the news and a bunch of rabbit trails

• EEOC sues Cedar Point for Age Discrimination
• SeaWorld Orlando to open Penguin Trek Coaster 2024
• SeaWorld San Antonio to open World's First launched flume "coaster" in 2023 
  • ..... I mean 2024
• Busch Gardens Williamsburg reveals details of Loch Ness Monster retheme
• Busch Gardens Tampa to open Phoenix Rising - B&M Family Invert
• Stuck Upside-Down in Canada
• Fun Spot Kissimmee reopens The Galaxy Spin after accident

Side Friction - Episode 3 - “I Dream of Moosen”

August 26th, 2023

Bob reports on his experience being able to walk the track of Twister at Knoebels, Steph talks about a trip to Cedar Point and then they both fill you in on the latest news in the industry.

• RMC releases Wild Moose concept
• Fire in the Hole Silver Dollar City
• Underground at Adventureland to Reopen 2024
• Turtle Kennywood Preservation Project
• Document about previous plans for Paradise Pier at DCA released
• Loch Ness Monster Refurb
• Double Loop Car sells for over $6k
• Six Flags New Intamin ultra surf coaster
  • Intamin Ultra Surf
• Camp Snoopy Makeover Knotts Berry
• New rumors about DreamWorks Land at USF   
• "Weather or Not"
• Universal begins using 3rd party for ADA

We're on time this week! Unfortunately, that does mean a bit of an abrupt cut-off at the end of this relatively short episode, but there is a nice surprise waiting for those who keep listening! This time, Mike tells Emily (and the rest of us) all about his trip with his girlfriend, riding rollercoasters all the way up and down the east coast of the USA - after which, and we're sorry for anyone thoroughly Muppeted out, he describes his experience of the recent Muppet Movie Marathon in London, and some new thoughts on the constituent films. If you ARE sick to the back teeth of Muppets, or just want to let us know what you think, you can indeed do that at disnerds@gmail.com, or by Liking us on Facebook, or by leaving us a review on iTunes - and, of course, don't forget you can hear our shows while on the go, with Stitcher SmartRadio, available on your iPhone, iPad, Android phones and beyond, downloadable from any app store. Most importantly, as always - enjoy!