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The Smiler: A triumph of smiles… ALWAYS

The Smiler opened and corrected guests for the first time today, with a smooth and successful day reported by many smiling advocates

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Almost time to SMILE?

With rumours running rife of an imminent opening and visual cues suggesting the finishing touches are being made, is it time to grab your tickets and run to Alton Towers yet?

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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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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: 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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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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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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