Apple Zapple (Kings Dominion)
Appearance
Apple Zapple | |
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Previously known as Ricochet (2002-2017) | |
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 22, 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 (formerly known as Ricochet) is a Wild Mouse roller coaster located at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia. It opened for the 2002 season.
Ride experience
The ride is painted in green and orange, and the track layout consists of several high hairpin switchbacks followed by a pair of steep drops.
Similar attractions in other theme parks
Similar attractions include Coast Rider at Knott's Berry Farm and the LEGO Technic Coaster at Legoland California.
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