Yearly Archives: 2013
Further delays mean the Resort’s newest roller coaster will not open tomorrow as planned
Alternative ‘lodge’ style accommodation plans have been withdrawn by Alton Towers
As construction begins to wrap up the final finishing touches are now being built on the world first 14 inversion roller coaster. These photos were taken by Rob!
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In today’s construction update, where the photos have been kindly taken by Rob, we take a look at the finishing touches that are now being done all across The Smiler site with opening date now less than 2 weeks away.
Alton Towers reveal world beating element in a new promotional advert for The Smiler
Alton Towers revealed today that The Smiler will officially open on May 23rd!
Ride vehicles have now been delivered onto The Smiler site as construction nears the testing stage
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.
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.