Side Friction – Episode 149 – “SBF Infinity”

November 7th, 2026

Bob and Ryan the Ride Mechanic talk about a bunch of new, if smaller, coasters coming to parks next year as well as talking about some Universal, Six Flags, and Disney happenings.

• McDonald’s must face lawsuit over McRib, US judge rules
  • A Conspiracy of Hogs: The McRib as Arbitrage
• New all-indoor roller coaster coming to Universal Epic Universe in Orlando
• Kentucky Kingdom to get ‘world’s largest’ indoor wooden roller coaster
• Adventureland roars into its 65th year with two tiger-themed rides
• New Family Roller Coaster Coming to Canobie Lake Park in New Hampshire
• United Parks CEO promises Busch Gardens Tampa Bay improvements, continued investment
• Waldameer COO provides update on new roller coaster
• Disneyland Is Testing Life-Size Cars Characters as Parking Lot Attendants
• New details released about dead beluga whales rescued from Canada amusement park
• Six Flags CEO seeks to reassure investors, raises possibility of selling more parks
• Six Flags Magic Mountain offers free season passes to senior citizens
• Universal Orlando replaces Jaws, Kong and Jurassic Park parking garage themes

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