[The Smiler] Construction Updates / Ride Speculation Part 2 *SPOILER FREE*

[James]

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Just a random thought of mine.

We've seen there are trims on each air time hill under the Marmaliser. With the trains moving so quickly through the Marmaliser could these trims perhaps be activated at these points to slightly slow down the trains so guests can fully experience the Marmaliser's physical and visual effects. When I say slow down I don't mean to the point you're at snails pace. But just slow enough to allow guests to experience the effects while also ensuring the ride does not lose any momentum to continue it's track run.

I know nothing of how trims or so on work on these rides so apologies if this comes off as a very dimwitted post if it's impossible. I'm not that educated with roller coasters, I'm more critical with the visual and theatrical stuff.

 

[TheMan]

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Just a random thought of mine.

We've seen there are trims on each air time hill under the Marmaliser. With the trains moving so quickly through the Marmaliser could these trims perhaps be activated at these points to slightly slow down the trains so guests can fully experience the Marmaliser's physical and visual effects.

I think that makes perfect sense, in fact it makes a great deal more sense than not doing it. It will make the ride a bit more enjoyable so long as it doesn't affect the pacing too much - it will actually create a wee bit more air too, combined with being subjected to effects and right next to the marm screen - which may well react to the trains also.

You know, this is going to take some doing to get right.

 

[Ian]

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From the looks of it the train will rocket through there at a fair bit of speed. I'd imagine that by the time the trims had actually had any effect the front rows would already be leaving the area under the legs

I'm hoping that they won't be used at all unless the train drastically overspeeds. Given the fact they are using friction trims rather than magnetic I imagine that's all they will do though. If you want to trim some speed of the ride every time in an efficient and comfortable manner magnets seem to be the way to go, ala Th13teen

 

[DanJB]

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I reckon the main purpose of the trims will be to control the duelling effect going into the knot. So if one train is slightly ahead, that will get trimmed and the one behind won't. I think this is also why the second hill is taller than the first, as it will take longer to negotiate the two dive loops than the sea serpent flip.

 

[gosling]

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I wouldn't expect anything beyond a mister. I was thinking back to The Sanctuary (I only went through at Scarefest so I've no idea if it was the same recently) where the marm room sprayed at you and was all white and weird. Thought perhaps something like that might be incorporated into the indoor part of the ride. and it fits with some of the images on the screen. Although it wouldn't really be a 'first' or 'special' element so maybe not.

*continues pondering*

 

[Johno]

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I wonder whether we might get a slight smell of something near 'the giggler' which would be good, though might not be very nice in the queue!

 

[GaryH]

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The giggler may just be blasts of air to simulate gas coming out. I think the innoculator will spray water onto the riders.

as for the "disorientator" hmmm.... mixed feelings on this. The ride looks enough vomit inducing without any more stuff to disorientate the riders lol! If anything I think its going to be trommel style tunnel with but with some very special effects!

 

[manual_operator]

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Because an amazing-looking rollercoaster is just not enough.
…Until it gets a big TV.

Looks like this marmalisation thing actually works.

:twirly:

It's a shame they didn't get a load of these though

 

[Mi-Nigle]

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Moving away from the Marmaliser discussion...

What criteria warrants H&S to install that horrible 'safety netting' found under both Spinball and Rita? I understand it's to catch falling items from riders. H&S may view the inversion count and airtime as reasons enough to install it.

I hope not. What a way to taint views of this stunning ride.

 

[DiogoJ42]

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All Merlin coasters have netting under them whenever they pass over a path. : Other parks don't seem so bothered about this though.

 

[BigDave]

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Ironically, the ride that probably needs it the most (air), has no netting at all!

 

[DiogoJ42]

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Shh! Don't give them ideas!

 

[Dar]

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What other rides have netting? I can only think of RITA! Nemesis and Oblivion don't as far as I can remember.

Has anyone tried scanning the videos of the marmaliser with the app? I thought I saw the little eye icon at the top of the Giggler segment.

 

[Rollercoasters4Life]

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My thoughts on 'The Disorientator'

Just a quick post about the increasing number on the Marmaliser screen...

The screen goes up from 0 to 360 - I'm guessing that is the number it stops at and restarts from 0. The word below it is 'Rotation' (meaning one) not 'Rotations' (meaning multiple rotations). So a 360 rotation (complete circle) is a Barrel roll like we have indoors. Then the word Strobes is on the screen meaning strobe lighting.

So basically, to me it just means strobe lighting while going down the first drop and through the first barrel roll indoors and they have named that section 'The Disorientator'. None of this 'washing machine' element.

I do believe however, there will be a little pre-show on the straight track after the first barrel roll and before the first lift hill.

 

[HaydenCR]

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Is that Saw the ride, where its showing the riders faces in the video? So that's why they painted it black!

 

[Scott]

[The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2

The screens look bloody amazing! Really set the whole thing alive and ties the theme together

One worrying thing from the video though is that in over 4 minutes I maybe heard screams from Oblivion 3 times?


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[Rollercoasters4Life]

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The screens look bloody amazing! Really set the whole thing alive and ties the theme together

One worrying thing from the video though is that in over 4 minutes I maybe heard screams from Oblivion 3 times?


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Yes, the screens are of great quality - hopefully they have fixed that one screen that wasn't working.

Also it was really quiet on park today that is probably why there was hardly any trains going round on Oblivion as it was apparently a walk on all day so they were probably waiting for people.

 

[RustyRider]

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I only have one word for y'all....scarefest!! This thing in the dark with the screens on will be incredible!

 

[Rob]

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It's time for another photo update! Great to see the track finally completed. Things are continuing to progress nicely. I hope you enjoy!

WARNING: EXTREMELY PICTURE HEAVY POST!!

What do we have here? Completed track at last:

A look at the pre-drop after the first lift hill:

The now completed structure over the toilets:

The first pre-drop and the second inverted drop:

The first inverted drop:

A look at the Marmaliser which has gained a leg since my last update:

A look at The Hypnotiser:

A look at the new thicker pipes that have been added to The Giggler:

This area looks like it is ready to be paved over now:

A look at the Marmaliser from the other side:

The Flahser, now without covers on the lights:

A look at the electrics behind The Flasher:

More pipes on The Inoculator:

Putting the final piece of catwalk into place:

A look at the first pre-drop and the second inverted drop from a different angle:

The first lift, which looks rather big from here:

Chain for the lift lift, I expect this will be put in tomorrow:

A geek shot of the chain in the vertical lift:

The first inverted drop:

And the second:

Here you can see that the combination of The Inoculator and The Hypnotiser will provide a really great head chopper:

A look at the painting on the station wall:

Most of the footers in the main ride area have now been filled in with concrete:

Electric work taking place on the Marmaliser, a lot of this was happening today:

More dark grey 'plastic' strips have been added to the station building:

Here is the reason for the scaffolding being erected around one part of the track. More 'track connector' was being welded into place:

Cladding of the shop has begun:

This could be the pathway leading from the ride into the shop:

The indoor section is almost completely sealed off now:

An overview of the station building:

The first lift:

Looking up towards the top of the lift:

And the top of the vertical lift, you can also see the chain here:

A look at the penultimate inversion from a slightly different angle:

An overview from the bottom of the site:

Here you can see the two lifts and the two inverted drops:

A closer look at the inverted drops:

Close up of the first inverted drop:

And a close up of the second inverted drop:

Overview from Blivvy's merge point:

Looks like the door on the side of the station building is being constructed:

The base of The Hypnotiser:

A look at the Marmaliser with the screens on:

Unfortunately the screens then started changing colours but still, a couple of different angles:

Here you can see the foot of The Flasher being built. I believe the foot of The Inoculator is complete but it is not possible to get a view of it:

I think these are pieces that will be used on other feet:

Some shots of The Smiler from different angles:

An overview from the top of the site:

Good news! The transfer track is able to move:

More fencing, possibly for the queue:

Here is an E-stop button on the lead up to the vertical lift:

And what look like they could be speakers on this brake run, there are several of these:

The inverted drops, you can't tell from photos but they are slightly different:

The Marmaliser from a different perspective:

And looking from higher up the site:

Piping that is still to go up:

A look at the painting on the maintenance shed:

It's going to be Mr Twirly:

Finally, although the track is complete I do have a few concerns. Firstly you can see that this support at the top of the first lift does not properly connect to the track:

This is the first inverted drop, you can see daylight between where the rails join up. It definitely shouldn't be like this:

Hopefully Gerstlauer are able to sort these problems before testing begins.

Anyway I hoped you liked the photos! As usual, all photos were taken from areas of the park fully accessible to the public. Please do not replicate my photos without permission. TowersStreet may use them if they wish.

 

[Danza91]

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I've been following this topic for quite a while now but haven't wanted to pass judgement yet, however, I think The Smiler may result in me getting an Annual Pass again. What a phenomenal looking ride, let's hope it is as good as it looks!