First Triple Launch Roller Coaster in the Northeast Announced

July 10th, 2015 – Bristol/Southington, CT – Lake Compounce Family Theme Park, located in both the towns of Bristol and Southington, has announced that they will be adding a triple launch roller coaster with linear synchronous motor (LSM) technology to the amusement park in the summer of 2016. This will be the first LSM coaster in the Northeast region of the U.S.  Named Phobia Phear Coaster, the ride addresses many popular “phobias” with the ride design and theming including the fear of heights, speed, enclosed spaces, and of course the fear of rollercoasters.

Phobia, manufactured by Premier Rides, will feature an inversion at 150 feet in the air which is one of the highest in existence. Guests will experience speeds of 65 mile per hour with many exciting and unique elements including multiple launches, a twisting heart-line inversion, and ascending and descending twists.

Phobia uses magnetic technology that allows the coaster to create its own energy and to store it to use for future launches.

“Adding Phobia to Lake Compounce will launch us to a new level in the amusement park arena..."

“Adding Phobia to Lake Compounce will launch us to a new level in the amusement park arena by adding another ride that will be enjoyed by our thrill-seeking guests. Over the past 10 years we have focused on attractions that appeal to the younger end of our family audience and we felt it was time to introduce a new high thrill factor. Phobia will be the largest financial investment we have made to the park in our history and we couldn’t be more excited,” according to General Manager, Jerry Brick.

*Lake Compounce Contact:*
Sara Frias, Marketing Director
email: sfrias@lakecompounce.com
Phone: 860-583-3300 x6902

Lake Compounce, part of the Palace Entertainment family of parks, is New England's Family Theme Park and the oldest continuously operating amusement park in North America. Home to Crocodile Cove, the largest water park in Connecticut, the park just celebrated their 169th season. Now closed, Lake Compounce will re-open Friday, October 4th for the Haunted Graveyard. In addition, Holiday Lights will begin Friday, November 29th. Admission into the Haunted Graveyard attraction is additional. More information can be found at http://www.lakecompounce.com.

Palace Entertainment owns and operates 40 theme parks, water parks and family entertainment centers nationwide, including Kennywood, Idlewild and Story Land on the east coast. The company entertains millions of guests annually and is one of the largest park operators in the US. For more information, visit palaceentertainment.com.