

Brand new Bayou Bay laps the shores with hundreds of thousands of gallons of irresistible water. Come splash in the surf, jump in and bob on the waves, or find a spot to simply lay out and chill for a while. It’s got all the ingredients for a gumbo of fun. Look for the Cajun cabin and the 7-foot-tall statue of Kyle the Crocodile. C’mon! Let the bon temps roll!
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Boulder Dash Voted World's #1 Wooden Coaster. Height Requirement: 48" Top Speed: 60MPH+ |
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The Wildcat Thrilling families since 1927. Height Requirement: 48" Top Speed: 44MPH+ Biggest Drop: 68ft |
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Zoomerang A boomerang coaster with lots of zoom. Height Requirement: 48" Top Speed: 45MPH+ Biggest Drop: 125ft |
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Riptide Racer Unleash your adrenaline with some head to head competition! Riptide Racer pits up to four riders in a side by side, plunging race to a twisting, screaming finale. |
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Clipper Cove A giant 300-gallon water bucket, water cannons and slides. |
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Anchor Bay Float along in our Lazy River and hit the cool water slide. Height Requirement: 42" or 36" with an adult |
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Lights Out A high speed slide down in the dark. Height Requirement: 46" Bathing suits required |
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Mammoth Falls A family raft adventure. Height Requirement: 48" or 36" with an adult |
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Wave Pool & Pirate Ship Surf's up and water slide are down. Height Requirement: Under 48" Must wear a Coast Guard approved life vest |
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Tunnel Twisters 3 twisting and turning tunnel slides. Height Requirement: 42" and taller Bathing suits required |
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Revolution It rocks, it rolls, it spins a full 360 degrees. You'll feel like you're floating on air as the giant platform both spins and glides in two directions on a huge half-pipe-shaped track up to five stories tall! Height Requirement: 48" |
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Pirate Ship Tossed like a ship in a perfect storm. Height Requirement: 48" or 39" with an adult |
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Thunder N' Lightning Added in 2006, this ride will blow you away. Height Requirement: 48" Top Speed: 60MPH+ |
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The Wave Swinger Grab a swing, go for a fling! Height Requirement: 46" |
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Sky Coaster Soar over the midway and enjoy the rush. Height Requirement: 42" Top Speed: 65MPH+ Biggest Drop: 180ft There is an additional charge for this ride. |
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Thunder Rapids Ride the whitecaps through natural rock. landmarks Height Requirement: 42" or 36" with an adult |
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Twister A raging vortex, and you're the spin doctor! Height Requirement: 46" or 38" if accompanied by an adult |
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Wipe Out Our newest spinning sensation. Height Requirement: 46" or 42" if accompanied by an adult |
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Enterprise Spin in just about every direction possible. Height Requirement: 54" |
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Down Time 60 mph, 185 foot drop. Height Requirement: 52" Biggest Drop: 185ft |
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The Trolley A genuine 1911 open-air trolley! Height Requirement: 46" or accompanied by an adult |
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Ghost Hunt Shoot the illusions. Or are they illusions? Height Requirement: 42" or accompanied by an adult |
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The Sky Ride A scenic, half-hour trip to the mountain top. Height Requirement: 48" |
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The Lake Railroad Ride a track that's charmed tourists for 4,500 miles. Height Requirement: 42" or accompanied by an adult |
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Saw Mill Plunge Ride a wild log down the spillway. Height Requirement: 46" or 36" with an adult |
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American Flyer Return of the red, white and blue scooters. Height Requirement: 36"-48" |
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Antique Carousel Purchased from Savin Rock in 1911, this is one of America's oldest. Height Requirement: 46" or with adult |
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Bumper Cars Road rage can be fun. Height Requirement: 48" |
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Giant Wheel Day or night, one of the park's great panoramas. Height Requirement: 46" or accompanied by an adult |
Below is a list of rides and height requirements in Circus World.
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Caterpillar Train Good training for the big Lake train. HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: No more than 54" |
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Drop Zone A mini drop tower. HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: Minimum 38", no more than 56" without child. Adult may accompany child |
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Drum Circus Kids sit in drums and spin themselves silly. HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: No more than 54" without child. |
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Fantasy Carousel Merry-Go-Round and around. HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: No more than 56" without child. Adult may accompany child |
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Flying Elephants A family photo album favorite. HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: No more than 54" without child. |
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Jolly Jester A mini pirate ship. HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: Minimum 36" no more than 54" |
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Kiddie Bumper Cars Tiny bumps for tiny tots. HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: No more than 54" |
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Kiddie Coaster The Wildkitten. HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: Minimum 36", No more than 56" without child. Adult may accompany child. |
Kiddie Swinger Little ones go for a gentle whirl. HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: No more than 54" |
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Little Dare Devils Mini-motorbikes for Heaven's Angels. HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: No more than 56" |
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Rainbow Riders Fly up, up and away. HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: Under 42" is to be accompanied by and adult. No more than 56" |
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Zoomer's Gas n' Go 1950s antique Corvettes. HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: 42" or accompanied by an adult |
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RETURN TO THE DANCE ZONE It’s time to enter the DANCE ZONE… version 2.0! Our wild hosts are back and cruising the park in their bumpin’ ride looking for the best dancers at the Lake. This year they’ve brought brand new dances to the party and the moves are stronger, faster, and hotter than ever before! Be on the lookout, cause at any moment it may be time to RETURN TO THE DANCE ZONE! |
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FUNKY FAIRYTALES: A PIRATE ADVENTURE A'hoy ye scally wags! Captain Hook and his scurvy crew have just dropped anchor in Crocodile Cove in search of the long, lost Lake Compounce treasure! All aboard as our hilarious puppets tell a story of pirates, adventure, sword fights, and of course…buried treasure! Arrrggghhh…. It’s Funky Fairytale: A Pirate Adventure! |
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JAMMIN’ AT THE LAKE! Meet Lake Compounce’s newest superstars! Their dream is to take the music world by storm just like Selena Gomez or One Direction, and their first concert is happening at the CIRCUS WORLD STAGE! Come be a part of this interactive show as we all rock out to the hottest tunes by some of today’s most amazing pop artists. As you feel the music, you’ll definitely be JAMMIN’ AT THE LAKE! |
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DECADES AT THE DINER Take a journey through time as the Parkside Diner revisits your favorite hits from the past! From the swing sounds of the 1940’s to the disco hits of the 70’s, your feet will be tapping to the familiar sounds of your youth. Sing along like a kid again as Lake Compounce proudly presents, DECADES AT THE DINER! |
Yes, it's true. Unlimited free fountain soda is available all day everyday. Kids can help themselves, and that will help your wallet. No catch, no conditions, no foolin'.
Carousel Cafe
The Carousel Café serves grilled chicken sandwiches, burgers, turkey burgers, hot dogs, curly fries, yogurt parfait, cookies, bottled drinks, milk, and apple juice. Located near the Carousel.
A Lakefront cafeteria featuring a variety of hot entrees, chili and chowder, turkey and chicken wraps, salads, draft beer, coffee, hot and cold beverages, and milk. Located to the right of Crocodile Cove water park.
Dippin' Dot® Sundae Shop
Dippin' Dots brand sundae's, shakes, floats, frappes, and much more!
Serving freshly-made waffle bowls and funnel cakes with fruit and ice cream toppings, soft ice cream and sprinkles, too. Located around the corner from La Fiesta, across from the back midway games.
Fried Bats
Fried dough and our famous fried Oreos, plus bottled water, cold beverages and milk can be found at Fried Bats. Located across from the Wave Swinger, next to the Rev-O-Lution.
Good Times Ice Cream & Coffee Shoppe
Serving hot and iced coffee, hard ice cream, sundaes and delicious milk shakes.
Home to our famous hand-stretched pizza, whole pies or by the slice. Bottled water is also available. Located both inside Crocodile Cove water park and across from the Croc Pot cafeteria.
Delicioso! La Fiesta features soft tacos, burritos, taco salads, nachos supreme, churros and Taco-in-a-Bag. Located across from DownTime.
The Market Place serves delicious, over-stuffed grilled panini sandwiches, fresh salads, fresh fruit, yogurt parfaits and individual pan pizzas. Kid's meals are available which include PB&J, granola bar, fruit and choice of either apple juice or milk. Milk, apple juice and cold beverages are also available. Located near Thunder 'N Lightning and the Enterprise.
Parkside Diner
The Parkside Diner boasts '50s & '60s nostalgia, and serves fried fish filets, burgers, hot dogs, french fries, onion rings, cookies, bottled drinks, milk, and apple juice.
Philly Cheese Steak
Hot philly cheese steaks, philly chicken and draft beer. Located next to the Market Place.
The Potato Patch
Everybody's favorite natural fresh cut fries are served at the Potato Patch, with a variety of toppings. We also serve chicken tenders, boneless buffalo wings, baked potatoes & bottled drinks. Located across from our main gate turnstiles as you enter the park.
Slush Works
Build your own refreshing slush drinks using a variety of flavors. Located next to the Skycoaster.
Trolley Stop
Features ice cream, hot pretzels, popcorn and draft beer. Located in the south side of the park, near Thunder Rapids raft ride.
Apple Cart
Located near the park exit from 4 p.m. until close, the Apple Cart offers caramel and candy covered apples, cotton candy and popcorn.
Bavarian Nut Cart
Serving roasted cashews, pecans and almonds. Located between the Wildcat exit and the Carousel, outside of the Starlight Theater entrance.
Dippin Dot® Carts
Several Dippin Dot carts adorn the midway, serving delicious kernels of fresh, frozen ice cream.
Italian Ice Cart
A cool refreshing treat that both children and adults enjoy located near the entrance to Boulder Dash.
Snow Cone Cart
Serves various flavors of snow cones. This cart is located near the entrance to kiddieland.
ONLINE MEAL DEALS
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Potato Patch |
Chicken Tender with Natural Cut Fries |
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Monster Baked Potato with butter, cheese, chili, bacon, sour cream and chives. |
Harborside Pizza |
Whole Cheese Pizza 16" |
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Whole Pepperoni Pizza 16" |
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Cheese Slice |
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Pepperoni Slice |
Parkside Diner |
Hamburger/Fries or Onion Rings |
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Cheeseburger/Fries or Onion Rings |
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Bacon Cheeseburger/Fries or Onion Rings |
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Fish Sandwich/Fries or Onion Rings |
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Hot Dog/Fries or Onion Rings |
Check Back Soon for 2013 prices and online purchasing.
Food Allergies and Special Dietary Needs
Lake Compounce food service managers are sensitive to guests with food allergies and special dietary needs, and offer food products to accomodate. We offer sugar-free candies and novelties, peanut and tree nut free treats, and ingredient lists available at any food stand upon request. Nothing is fried in peanut oil, and trans fat- free oil is used in our Parkside Diner. Simply ask a team member or manager and they will help you choose the menu that best suits your needs. We also welcome phone calls to discuss your needs before you arrive.
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