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 features ten trains with two rows of two riders. The ride is 1312.3 ft long and reaches a top speed of 35 mph.[2] The track layout consists of hairpin turns followed by a pair of steep drops.
References
- Paramount's Kings Dominion Starts Building 12th Coaster Ultimate Rollercoaster^
- 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^