Apple Zapple (Kings Dominion)

Apple Zapple
Previously known as Ricochet (2002-2017)
Apple Zapple
Kings Dominion
LocationKings Dominion
Park sectionCandy Apple Grove
Coordinates37°50′12″N 77°26′43″W / 37.836693°N 77.445337°W / 37.836693; -77.445337
StatusOperating
Opening dateMarch 23, 2002 (2002-03-23)
General statistics
TypeSteel – Wild Mouse
ManufacturerMack Rides
ModelWild Mouse / Large Park
Track layoutWild Mouse
Lift/launch system
Chain lift hill
Height52 ft (16 m)
Drop50 ft (15 m)
Length1,312 ft (400 m)
Speed35 mph (56 km/h)
Inversions0
Capacity960 riders per hour
Height restriction
44 in (112 cm)
Trains10 trains with a single car; riders arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 4 riders per train
Apple Zapple at RCDB

Apple Zapple (formerly known as Ricochet) is a Wild Mouse roller coaster located at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia.

History

On August 1, 2001, Kings Dominion announced that they would be adding Ricochet.[1] The coaster opened on March 23, 2002.[2]

In February 2018, as part of general renovations to the "Candy Apple Grove" area, it was announced Ricochet would be renamed Apple Zapple, to better fit the area's theme.[3] The ride reopened under its new name on March 24, 2018.[4]

Ride experience

Apple Zapple while it was known as Ricochet

Apple Zapple features ten trains with two rows of two riders. The ride is 1,312.3 feet (400.0 m) long and reaches a top speed of 35 miles per hour (56 km/h).[2] The track layout consists of hairpin turns followed by a pair of steep drops.

References

  1. ↑ "Paramount's Kings Dominion Starts Building 12th Coaster". Ultimate Rollercoaster.
  2. 1 2 "Apple Zapple - Kings Dominion (Doswell, Virginia, United States)". rcdb. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  3. ↑ "FEBRUARY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: BIG CHANGES COMING TO CANDY APPLE GROVE". Kings Dominion. February 2, 2018. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Kings Dominion's Rebel Yell is getting a name change". Fauquier Times. February 2, 2018. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
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