![Workers remove pavers from the entrance to Wildcat, the historic...]()
Workers remove pavers from the entrance to Wildcat, the historic wooden rollercoaster, during a media tour of Lake Compounce in Bristol, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The entrance will be paved over for easier access and a Speedy Pass lane has been put in. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)
![Jerry Bricks, director of construction and maintenance at Palace Entertainment,...]()
Jerry Bricks, director of construction and maintenance at Palace Entertainment, talks about the changes to Wildcat, the 96-year-old wooden roller coaster that will be opening this season, during a media tour of Lake Compounce in Bristol, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)
![Lake Compounce General Manager Doug Hemphill, talks to the media...]()
Lake Compounce General Manager Doug Hemphill, talks to the media at the entrance before a media tour of Lake Compounce in Bristol, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)
![Crew members work on removing pavers from the entrance to...]()
Crew members work on removing pavers from the entrance to Wildcat, the 96-year-old wooden roller coaster, during a media tour of Lake Compounce in Bristol, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The entrance will be paved over for easier access and a Speedy Pass lane has been. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)
![Mark Murrens, Director of Revenue, talks about the fudge and...]()
Mark Murrens, Director of Revenue, talks about the fudge and Tractor Beverage Co. drinks during a media tour of Lake Compounce in Bristol, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)
![A variety of Tractor Beverage Co. drinks are on display...]()
A variety of Tractor Beverage Co. drinks are on display for sampling during a media tour of Lake Compounce in Bristol, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)
![A sign is displayed at the entrance to Boulder Dash,...]()
A sign is displayed at the entrance to Boulder Dash, showing the section where the titan track addition has been added during a media tour of Lake Compounce in Bristol, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)
![Blake Braswell. Senior Manager, Entertainment and Events at Lake Compounce...]()
Blake Braswell. Senior Manager, Entertainment and Events at Lake Compounce talks about the 2024 season entertainment list with fireworks, during a media tour of Lake Compounce in Bristol, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)
![The Speedy Pass sign is on display during a media...]()
The Speedy Pass sign is on display during a media tour of Lake Compounce in Bristol, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The speedy pass will be available for popular rides at the park, including Wildcat. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)
![One of the three original carousel horses wait to be...]()
One of the three original carousel horses wait to be added back to the carousel at Lake Compounce in Bristol, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The three were refurbished at The Carousel Museum in Bristol. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)
![Jerry Bricks, Director of construction and maintenance at Palace Entertainment,...]()
Jerry Bricks, Director of construction and maintenance at Palace Entertainment, talks about the titan track addition that has been added to a section of Boulder Dash, during a media tour of Lake Compounce in Bristol, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)
![Mark Murrens, Director of Revenue, looks on as members of...]()
Mark Murrens, Director of Revenue, looks on as members of the media record the display of fudge and Tractor Beverage Co. drinks during a media tour of Lake Compounce in Bristol, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)
![Lake Compounce General Manager Doug Hemphill, talks about the changes...]()
Lake Compounce General Manager Doug Hemphill, talks about the changes to the media along Main St. during a media tour of Lake Compounce in Bristol, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)
![A look at one of the turns on the Wildcat,...]()
A look at one of the turns on the Wildcat, a 96-year-old wooden roller coaster that was refurbished and will be open for the 2024 season. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)
![Jerry Bricks, Director of construction and maintenance at Palace Entertainment,...]()
Jerry Bricks, Director of construction and maintenance at Palace Entertainment, talks about the changes to Wildcat, the 96-year-old wooden roller coaster that will be opening this season, during a media tour of Lake Compounce in Bristol, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)
![Lake Compounce General Manager Doug Hemphill, talks about the entrance...]()
Lake Compounce General Manager Doug Hemphill, talks about the entrance to Wildcat, the 96-year-old wooden roller coaster at Lake Compounce during a media tour of Lake Compounce in Bristol, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)
![One of the three original carousel horses wait to be...]()
One of the three original carousel horses wait to be added back to the carousel at Lake Compounce in Bristol, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The three were refurbished at The Carousel Museum in Bristol. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)
Lake Compounce officials gave a tour of the park as the prepare for the 2024 season with updates to the Boulder Dash and the restored Wildcat, the 97-year-old wooden roller coaster.
