Yearly Archives: 2013

Further delays to The Smiler’s opening

Further delays mean the Resort’s newest roller coaster will not open tomorrow as planned

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Alton Towers withdraws lodge style accomodation plans

Alternative ‘lodge’ style accommodation plans have been withdrawn by Alton Towers

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14th May 2013

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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Smiler News Round-Up

Missed any Smiler news recently? Check here for our key events you need to know about.

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11th May 2013

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.

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The Smiler World First Revealed

Alton Towers reveal world beating element in a new promotional advert for The Smiler

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The Smiler: Get Corrected from May 23rd

Alton Towers revealed today that The Smiler will officially open on May 23rd!

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2nd May 2013

Ride vehicles have now been delivered onto The Smiler site as construction nears the testing stage

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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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