Monthly Archives: April 2013

28th of April 2013

With track complete the construction seems to hit a snag when some of the supports don’t seem long enough, resulting in some on-site bodging. Theming and queue line continue to be installed as well.  

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25th April 2013

In today’s update we take a look at the testing which has now begun on The Marmaliser screens, the completed lift hills and other new theming touches.

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The Smiler Track Construction Reaches Completion

With The Smiler track now fully assembled it’s nearly time to #getcorrected

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John Wardley talks theme parks and The Smiler

Following the release of his autobiography, John Wardley talked to local radio station Harborough FM about his career along with a few hints about new ride The Smiler

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18th April 2013

As construction on The Smiler nears completion we have photos of the 2nd lift hill, the games unit, the start of the queueline and the current progress of the station building. Photos from Rob

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14th April 2013

Vertical lift-hill, theming and shop in this jam-packed update.

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11th April 2013

The station draws ever nearer to completion, and work continues on The Marmaliser

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Gardens Planning Application Denied

Staffordshire Council have refused Alton Towers Resort permission to install a number of new fences and guard rails around the Gardens area of the park

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5th April 2013

More track is installed and lift-hill track arrives at the park

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April News Round-Up

Here we take a look at the news from the first few weeks of the 2013 season, including: snow, improvements, entertainments, food and more!

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