Apollo's Chariot is a steel roller coaster at the Busch Gardens Williamsburg theme park in James City County, Virginia, United States. The ride was the first Hyper Coaster designed by Swiss firm Bolliger & Mabillard. It officially opened to the public on March 30, 1999.The 4882ft ride is characterised by eight air-time hills, with heights ranging between 49and. Riders ascend on the chain lift hill before dropping at an angle of 65°. Apollo's Chariot is generally well received with it consistently rating highly in industry rankings.HistoryApollo's Chariot was announced on September 5, 1998, as the tallest and fastest roller coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. On January 23, 1999, the ride was nearing completion with approximately 20 pieces of track left to be installed. Apollo's Chariot opened as the first Hyper Coaster from Swiss manufacturer, Bolliger & Mabillard.Busch Gardens held Apollo's Chariots opening ceremony on March 30, 1999. Italian fashion model Fabio Lanzoni was brought in to promote the new roller coaster. During the ride's inaugural run, a 10-pound goose struck him in the face leaving his nose covered with blood. He was treated at a nearby hospital for minor cuts.
