{"id":1107,"date":"2023-04-12T20:58:30","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T00:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/?p=1107"},"modified":"2023-04-12T20:58:31","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T00:58:31","slug":"americas-first-amusement-park-upgrades-world-renowned-boulder-dash-mountain-coaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/2023\/04\/americas-first-amusement-park-upgrades-world-renowned-boulder-dash-mountain-coaster\/","title":{"rendered":"America\u2019s First Amusement Park Upgrades World-Renowned Boulder Dash Mountain Coaster"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

BRISTOL, CONN., April 12, 2023 \u2013<\/strong> Opening Day at The Official Park of Family Fun<\/em> is just 17 days away! Lake Compounce\u2019s 177th<\/sup> season will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 29. This year, guests can expect a variety of new additions to the park including an enhanced ride experience on Boulder Dash<\/em><\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Voted the best wooden roller coaster in the world five times,\u00a0Boulder Dash<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is visited by guests from around the globe every single year. Reaching speeds of over 60 miles per hour, the coaster sends riders on a unique journey through the trees and up the mountainside. This season, the park has upgraded the coaster with the goal of reclaiming its rightful spot at the top of the world\u2019s best coasters list. The addition of 580 feet of\u00a0Titan Track\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>by Great Coasters International Inc. (GCI) to\u00a0Boulder Dash<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0will create a smoother and even faster ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\u201cSince Boulder Dash<\/em><\/strong> was completed at Lake Compounce and opened to riders in 2000, it has been a massive draw for park-goers of all ages,\u201d said Lake Compounce Director of Operations Megan Major. \u201cAdding Titan Track<\/em><\/strong> to the coaster will not only enhance the ride experience but the steel tracking will also allow for easier maintenance on the coaster, allowing our team to ensure the ride can stay open longer to guests.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Boulder Dash will officially open for rides featuring the all-new Titan Track<\/em><\/strong> on Opening Day, April 29. Those interested in being among the first to ride are encouraged to arrive early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI want to thank Jerry Brick, Palace Entertainment\u2019s Director of Construction and Maintenance and Lake Compounce Amusement Park for selecting Great Coasters International Inc. and our all-new Titan Track<\/em><\/strong> product to update Boulder Dash<\/em><\/strong>, said GCI\u2019s President and Owner Clair Hain Jr. \u201cI want to wish Lake Compounce a successful 2023 season!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the all-new Titan Track<\/em><\/strong> on Boulder Dash<\/em><\/strong>, the park will also be making upgrades to its beloved food stand, Potato Patch<\/em><\/strong>. Beginning Opening Day, foodies will experience a new ordering process allowing for faster service and a better guest experience. The park will also add an all-new menu item, an exclusive Potato Patch<\/em><\/strong> fry bucket. Filled with 64 ounces of fresh-cut fries, the new souvenir buckets will be available for purchase for $19.99 this summer. Patch lovers are invited to chow down on their favorites on the all-new Potato Patio<\/em><\/strong>, a new seating area located right next to Potato Patch<\/em><\/strong>, complete with a potato photo opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As America\u2019s First Amusement Park<\/em> gears up for the 2023 season, the park is still looking to hire over 300 team members across all departments. To ramp up hiring efforts, Lake Compounce will host an in-park job fair this Saturday, April 15 from 1:00 p.m. \u2013 4:00 p.m. in the Starlight Theater. Attendees will have the opportunity to apply, interview and be hired on the spot. Team members at Lake Compounce enjoy a variety of perks including pay up to $18 per hour, flexible schedules, employee parties and more. Jobseekers can apply online at any time at LakeCompounce.com\/Employment.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To celebrate all that\u2019s to come in the 2023 season, Lake Compounce is currently offering $30 off select Season Passes when guests purchase online. For more information on Season Passes, to learn more about what\u2019s new for 2023 and to view the park\u2019s full operating calendar visit LakeCompounce.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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