ABOUT THIS RIDE
What Apollo's Chariot is
Apollo's Chariot is a steel coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. Busch Gardens Williamsburg currently lists 45 rides and attractions in this directory.
Apollo's Chariot is listed as a steel roller coaster: a metal-track ride rather than a wooden structure or a slow dark ride. It opened in 1999 (about 27 years ago), built by Bolliger & Mabillard, with a published top speed of 117 km/h / 73 mph, a height of about 52 m / 171 ft, and about 1488 m / 4882 ft of track.
Among listed rides at Busch Gardens Williamsburg with a published top speed, Apollo's Chariot is the fastest in this index. Other steel coasters listed at Busch Gardens Williamsburg include Griffon.
Useful names to open next on the Busch Gardens Williamsburg page include Pantheon, Griffon, The Little Balloons, Kinder Karussel, and Alpengeist.
On-ride footage is embedded on this page so you can see the layout before you queue. Opening times and closures still come from Busch Gardens Williamsburg.
What to expect
If Apollo's Chariot is a target ride, do it early or late on busy days. Front and back rows often feel different on coasters; use the POV when it is available to decide.
Check Busch Gardens Williamsburg on the day for opening status, queues, accessibility and any extra restrictions on Apollo's Chariot.
