Parks · West Midlands
The Smiler
The Smiler is a steel roller coaster located at Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire, England. It was built in 2013 and is an Infinity Coaster model from Gerstlauer and is located in the X-Sector area
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Paid entry
About
The Smiler is a steel roller coaster located at Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire, England. It was built in 2013 and is an Infinity Coaster model from Gerstlauer and is located in the X-Sector area of the park. The ride currently holds the world record for most inversions on a roller coaster, featuring 14 inversions. These include dive loops, sidewinders, and corkscrews, among other elements.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Smiler is a steel roller coaster located at Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire, England. It was built in 2013 and is an Infinity Coaster model from Gerstlauer and is located in the X-Sector area of the park. The ride currently holds the world record for most inversions on a roller coaster, featuring 14 inversions. These include dive loops, sidewinders, and corkscrews, among other elements.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9872, -1.8953
- Address
- Alton Towers Resort
- Established
- 2013
Sources
- wikipedia: The Smiler (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Smiler?
- The Smiler is in West Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.9872°, -1.8953°.
- When was The Smiler built?
- The Smiler dates to 2013.
- Is there an entry fee for The Smiler?
- Yes — The Smiler charges admission. Check the official site for current prices.