Apple Zapple (Kings Dominion)

Apple Zapple
Apple Zapple
Previously known as Ricochet (2002-2017)
Kings Dominion
Park section Candy Apple Grove
Coordinates 37°50′12″N 77°26′43″W / 37.836693°N 77.445337°W / 37.836693; -77.445337
Status Operating
Opening date March 22, 2002 (2002-03-22)
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 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 40 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

Apple Zapple while it was known as Ricochet

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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