#rollercoasters

2025-06-14

The iconic view of Wildcat's lift hill (and Phobia Phear Coaster and Down Time) looming above the entrance gate of Lake Compounce. The park had short hours today, with a bunch of school trips visiting, and Boulder Dash wasn't running, but Wildcat was. Since the track work over the past couple of seasons, it's running better than it has in decades and we were sure to get in a ride.

The highlight, though, was that their excellent raft ride Thunder Rapids (which can be frustratingly hard to find operating) *was* running today and we got in three rides on it. I think this was also the first time I actually went in the lake, at the small beach there.

#rollercoasters #rollercoaster

The front entrance gate of Lake Compounce amusement park, a festive yellow-and-blue structure with turnstiles beneath. Behind it and some other brightly colored buildings rises the white-painted lift hill of a wooden roller coaster; behind that, an orange steel coaster and a tall drop tower; behind those, a forested mountainside.
2025-06-13

lemm.ee is shutting down

lemm.ee/post/66732987

Side Friction Podcastsidefriction@worldkey.io
2025-06-09

Episode 84 "Knott Gonna Happen" released this weekend. You can find it at sidefriction.com as well as links to your favorite podcast platform.

#rollercoasters #Podcast #amusementparks

An imagine of the entrance of Six Flags Magic Mountain's entrance saying "Berry Mountain" with a group of people with looks of thought on their faces.  Text at the top says "Knott Gonna Happen" and the bottom says "Side Friction Episode 84"
Side Friction Podcastsidefriction@worldkey.io
2025-06-01

Just as an FYI, we are aware of issues with our website currently. This episode will play from the main page but other pages are having issues. A new website is being worked on and will go live as soon as it's ready. In the meantime you can view show notes directly at libsyn: sites.libsyn.com/480825/episod

#rollercoasters #Podcast #amusementparks #ThemeParks

Side Friction Podcastsidefriction@worldkey.io
2025-06-01

Episode 83 "Cinnamon Tah-heemie Fries" released last night and is out now. Ryan the Ride Mechanic is back this episode after taking some time off to go actually ride coasters instead of talking about them and joins Greg and Bob to talk about the news and everything else that comes up. It's a fun episode that you won't want to miss.

You can listen now at sidefriction.com or on your favorite podcast platform

#rollercoasters #Podcast #amusementparks #ThemeParks

Ryan the Ride Mechanic standing in front of a make believe amusement park called "Ryan's World" dressed as a priest behind a couple being married. The couple consists of a loaf of cinnamon bread and cheese covered fries.  Text overlay on the image says "Cinnamon Tah-heemie Fries" and "Side Friction Episode 83".
Side Friction Podcastsidefriction@worldkey.io
2025-05-30

Ryan is back on tomorrow night's episode! As always, new episodes release Saturday evening at 9pm and can be found at sidefriction.com

#rollercoasters #Podcast #amusementparks

Doppel Draconiusdoppel@dragonchat.org
2025-05-28

I picked a bad time to visit Canada's Wonderland yesterday, most of the massive rides are closed! #rollercoasters

Yukon Striker Roller Coaster Entrance, Closed Sign at FrontMinebuster Roller Coaster Entrance, Closed Sign at FrontThe Bat Roller Coaster Entrance, Closed Sign at Front
Doppel Draconiusdoppel@dragonchat.org
2025-05-26

look whos going to have fun today #rollercoasters

Canada's Wonderland, walking to the entrance
2025-05-25

Riding roller coasters and other things at Lake Compounce:

mmcirvin.dreamwidth.org/512469

#rollercoasters #rollercoaster

Side Friction Podcastsidefriction@worldkey.io
2025-05-25

Episode 82 "When It's Ready" featuring Knoebels released last night. Greg and Bob talk with Rick and Brian about what's going on at the park and share fun stories and memories. This is a great episode you'll want to check out. It's on the podcast platforms or at sidefriction.com

#knoebels #rollercoasters #podcast #amusementparks

A collage of images from Knoebels Amusement Resort with the Knoebels logo at the top.  Text reads "When it's ready" and "Side Friction Episode 82"
Side Friction Podcastsidefriction@worldkey.io
2025-05-14

If you haven't listened yet you can find Episode 80 "Bearly There", which released this last weekend, at sidefriction.com or on you favorite podcast platform. Ryan The Ride Mechanic is on a little break so we had Airtime Myke filling in and there was a lot to talk about.

#rollercoasters #AmusementParks #Podcast

An image of cartoon bears in the woods with the Top Thrill tower in the background. Airtime Myke has climbed the tower and is taunting the bears below. Text overlay says "Bearly There" and "Side Friction Episode 80"
Ozzie D, NP-hard :bikepump: :vegan:ozdreaming@infosec.exchange
2025-05-09

A legendary 108-year-old roller coaster from Mass. is facing its end — again
Once an icon at Paragon Park in Hull, the wooden coaster found a new life in Maryland. But now its current home is shutting down as well.

boston.com/news/local-news/202

...

Sam Marks, a Wild One enthusiast from Falls Church, Virginia, said he didn’t have the chance to ride the Giant when it was at Paragon Park. But he did ride it on the first day it was in Maryland. After all, he had a season pass to the park.

He clearly remembers his first ride, saying the roughly 100-foot initial drop delivered a jolt of g-force, followed by a rush of nonstop speed. Riders are lifted from their seats on the two hills, catching bursts of airtime. As the ride seems to settle, it suddenly jerks into a sharp turn, tossing you side to side.

"It was quite a violent ride," Marks said. But, with upgrades, it did eventually smooth out, he said.

Marks met his husband at the amusement park, and the pair loved the ride so much they decided to get married on it.

"We chose the Wild One because it has stood the test of time, and today that time might be up," Marks said.

#MassachusettsHistory #MarylandHistory #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks #SixFlags

Side Friction Podcastsidefriction@worldkey.io
2025-05-07

Episode 79 "Shipping Not Included" released last weekend. If you haven't caught it yet you can find it at sidefriction.com or on your favorite podcast platform.

#rollercoasters #Podcast #AmusementParks #sixflags

An cartoon character sits on the side of the road collecting money with a sign that says "Planeview or bust" with a stack of shipping crates with decommissioned roller coaster names and a tombstone in the background with the Six Flags America logo.  Text at the top of the image says "Shipping Not Included" and at the bottom says "Side Friction Episode 79“.
2025-05-05

Millennium Force valleys today

lemm.ee/post/63089549

Side Friction Podcastsidefriction@worldkey.io
2025-04-29

Episode 78 "Just Add Paint" released this weekend. Another really fun episode with the whole gang. You can find it at sidefriction.com as well as on the popular podcast platforms.

#rollercoasters #Podcast #amusementparks

Mr. Six from Six Flags dancing in the foreground with paint splashes behind him and roller coaster trains from Quantum Accelerator and Queens City Stunt Coaster in the background.  Text overlay says "Just Add Paint" and "Side Friction Episode 78“
2025-04-25

I've had enough of steel track going on wooden coasters.... And GCI can just go away completely because they've rendered themselves useless between Titan and Skyline.

#ThouShaltNotSteel #rollercoasters

Side Friction Podcastsidefriction@worldkey.io
2025-04-21

Episode 77 "Augmented Timbers" released this weekend and it's a fun one (even if it contains frustrating news).

Find it now at sidefriction.com or on your favorite podcast platform (links also available at the site).

#rollercoasters #amusementparks #Podcast

Shivering Timbers roller coaster in the background with guys in suits riding while Woodstock changes the wood stack to steel. Others standing in the front clearly disappointed. Text says "Augmented Timbers" and "Side Friction Episode 77"
Side Friction Podcastsidefriction@worldkey.io
2025-04-14

Episode 76 "Sequential Parks" released this weekend. You can find it at sidefriction.com or on your favorite podcast platform.

#rollercoasters #Podcast #amusementparks

An image with different amusement parks sequenced together. Text says "Sequential Parks" and "Side Friction Podcast episode 76"

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