Apple Zapple (Kings Dominion)

For the roller coaster previously of the same name at Carowinds, see Ricochet (Carowinds).

Apple Zapple
Previously known as Ricochet (2002-2017)
Apple Zapple
Kings Dominion
Location	Kings Dominion
Park section	Candy Apple Grove
Coordinates	37.836693°N 77.445337°W / 37.836693; -77.445337
Status	Operating
Opening date	March 23, 2002 (2002-03-23)
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

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

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

1. "Paramount's Kings Dominion Starts Building 12th Coaster". Ultimate Rollercoaster.
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.