Apple Zapple (formerly known as Ricochet) is a

Wild Mouse roller coaster A wild mouse is a type of roller coaster consisting of single or spinning cars traversing a tight-winding track with an emphasis on sharp, unbanked turns. The upper portion of the track usually features multiple 180-degree turns, known as flat ...

located at

Kings Dominion Kings Dominion is an amusement park located in Doswell, Virginia, north of Richmond and south of Washington, D.C. Owned and operated by Cedar Fair, the park opened to the public on May 3, 1975, and features more than 60 rides, shows and att ...

in Doswell,

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History

On August 1, 2001, Kings Dominion announced that they would be adding Ricochet. The coaster opened on March 23, 2002. 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. The ride reopened under its new name on March 24, 2018.

Ride experience

The ride sends a 10-car, 4-person-per-car train along the 1,312.3 ft track at 35 mph. The track layout consists of several high hairpin switchbacks followed by a pair of steep drops.

References

Roller coasters in Virginia Roller coasters operated by Cedar Fair Roller coasters introduced in 2002 2002 establishments in Virginia {{Amusement-ride-stub