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Apple Zapple (Kings Dominion)
Apple Zapple (formerly known as Ricochet) is a Wild Mouse roller coaster located at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia.
| Apple Zapple | |
|---|---|
| Previously known as Ricochet (2002-2017) | |
Apple Zapple | |
| Kings Dominion | |
| Location | Kings Dominion |
| Park section | Candy Apple Grove |
| Coordinates | 37°50′12″N 77°26′43″W / 37.836693°N 77.445337°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | March 23, 2002 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Wild Mouse |
| Manufacturer | Mack Rides |
| Model | Wild Mouse / Large Park |
| Track layout | Wild Mouse |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Drop | 50 ft (15 m) |
| Length | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Speed | 35 mph (56 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Capacity | 960 riders per hour |
| Height restriction | 44 in (112 cm) |
| Trains | 10 trains with a single car. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 4 riders per train. |
| Apple Zapple at RCDB | |
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
The ride sends a 10-car, 4-person-per-car train along the 1,312.3 ft track at 35 mph.[2] The track layout consists of several high hairpin switchbacks followed by a pair of steep drops.
References
- ^ "Paramount's Kings Dominion Starts Building 12th Coaster". Ultimate Rollercoaster.
- ^ a b "Apple Zapple - Kings Dominion (Doswell, Virginia, United States)". rcdb. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
- ^ "FEBRUARY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: BIG CHANGES COMING TO CANDY APPLE GROVE". Kings Dominion. February 2, 2018. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
- ^ "Kings Dominion's Rebel Yell is getting a name change". Fauquier Times. February 2, 2018. Retrieved June 28, 2020.