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 | |
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Previously known as Ricochet (2002-2017) | |
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Kings Dominion | |
Location | Kings Dominion |
Park section | Candy Apple Grove |
Coordinates | 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. |
History
The coaster, then known as Ricochet, opened on March 23, 2002.[1] In February 2018, as part of general renovations to the "Candy Apple Grove" area, it was announced the ride would be renamed Apple Zapple, to better fit the area's theme.[2] The ride reopened under its new name on March 24, 2018.[3]
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.[1] The track layout consists of several high hairpin switchbacks followed by a pair of steep drops.
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References
- "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.
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