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Rides: Apollo's Chariot
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Park:   Busch Gardens - Europe (travel info)
Ride Type:   Steel Coaster
Status:   Operating since 3/27/1999
Category:   Hyper/Giga/Strata Coaster
Builder:   Bolliger & Mabillard (B & M)
Length:   4882'
Height:   170'
Drop Height:   210'
Drop Angle:   65°
Max Speed:   73 mph
G Force:   4.1
Duration:   2:15
Capacity:   1750 pph
Arrangement:   Three 9-car trains that hold 36 riders/train.
Restraints:   Individual ratcheting lap-bar
Visits:   556
Rating:   This Ride's Rating Is: 5


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Ride Restrictions:
Minimum height restriction:   54 in.


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rollacoastaluva

Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 8

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I went to Busch Garden's for a band trip this year. I went straight towards Apollo's Chariot. The wait wasn't too long. When I went down the first hill, it felt so amazing! And throughout the whole ride you could feel airtime the whole way. If I could rate this roller coaster 1-10, 1 being horrible and 10 being fantastic, this ride would definitely be a 9!!

6-22-04 21:09:06
sfne stinks

Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 10561

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This is is my #1 fav. steel coaster...

6-23-04 15:19:55
coaster_kid89

Joined: May 2002
Posts: 640

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I liked the layout and it did have a little air. What won it for me though was the clam restraints. They give you so much freedom. 7/10

7-4-04 8:14:58
BryanWood

Joined: May 2001
Posts: 4009

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Apollo's Chariot is one of the best steel coasters there is. It sits in a great setting, the airtime is generous, and the restraints are very comfortable. It's a simple layout, but very efficient, and I love that the last two hills give the best airtime!

7-16-04 2:57:10
SFOG Freak

Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2627

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It's ok. I was told it was incredibly awesome, but I wasn't that impressed. The air time was just ok for me, nothing great.

7-22-04 12:08:00
bigbadwolf501

Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 251

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Apollo is definately one of the best coasters i have ever been on. great air and great speed. this is definately a must ride!

7-29-04 21:40:37
JDP

Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 38

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I thought it was a great ride. The line was not too long and it had pretty good air time. The speed and the way the seats were set made it a heart pounding ride. Will I ever go on again......YES!!!!! Try it your self.

8-12-04 13:04:24
RLLrCoastrLover

Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1059

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I love this ride to death. Especially in the back.

9-20-04 16:59:29
slnewbus

Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1670

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I like it, I don't love it though.

2-10-05 20:15:37
RamblinWreck

Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 563

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My favorite steel coaster period. Do not ride if you dont like airtime (who doesn't lol). Easily a 5/5

4-22-05 23:12:11
youngballinboy

Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 8

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This was the tallest roller coaster I ever rode. Before I rode this, the only coaster I rode was Scooby Doo at PKD. I was blown away by Apollo's Chariot. It is right now, my favorite steel coaster and continues to be till I ride something else.

5-7-05 0:06:02
canobiefan

Joined: May 2005
Posts: 52

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AWESOME RIDE!!! GREAT AIRTIME, NICE TURNAROUND, THIS RIDE IS JUST PLAIN AWESOME!!!

5-26-05 18:39:05
geoking66

Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 120

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My second favorite steel coaster after Nitro. It scores a perfect 10/10 on my scale. I love it. I went on a Monday and rode it 5 times with no line!

6-16-05 20:54:08
cannonballer

Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1276

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Great coaster, not the best but close. Really good airtime induced fun!

6-17-05 0:44:20
blondathart

Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 35

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I luv this ride!!!! its a blast evrytime i ride! on a scale of 1-10, i give it a 10 =]

7-1-05 23:28:56
NITROS AIRTIME

Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 318

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OOne great rollercoaster. smooth, and airtime. I absoulutely loved it. easily up there in my favorite coasters, getting a 10/10

7-26-05 19:28:16
palmnut

Joined: May 2005
Posts: 15

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WOW...Endless airtime...I felt like the little triangle restraint was literally holding me from flying into space. Nice long coaster considering the amazing speed.

7-27-05 20:03:38
VekomahangNbang

Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1457

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All I can say is...What a ride! The airtime in the back in unbelievable, especially on the last hill before the brake run. The first drop is amazing, but I thought the turning third drop was the best on the whole ride. The only thing that could be improved about this ride is the turnaround. It is easily the most boring part of the ride, and could have been improved with an overbank like Silverstar's.

Overall, 9.5/10, and my second favorite coaster.

11-10-05 19:04:56
Coasterman 20

Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 187

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This ride is one of the best coasters you can ever ride.Apollo's Chariot has alot of airtime and the line of this ride moves very quickly.I'll give this ride a 9 out of 10.

11-17-05 15:49:08
epijlh

Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1011

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It's only good if you ride in the front seat or the back seat. I like Phantom's revenge better.


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