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

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. ^ a b "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.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricochet_(Kings_Dominion)
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