The Smiler
Alton Towers, Alton, UK
Photos: Suntooooth, TowersStreet, BenBowser · Wikimedia Commons
Launch coaster · Steel · Gerstlauer
Opened 2013 · Owned by Merlin
The world-record holder for inversions — fourteen twists, loops and rolls wrapped in a mind-control theme.
- Height
- 98 ft
- Top speed
- 52 mph
- Length
- 3,838 ft
- Inversions
- 14
- Opened
- 2013
- Builder
- Gerstlauer
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Plan your ride
Lines are shortest at park open and in the last hour of the day. Enthusiasts swear by the back row for the biggest airtime.
Good to know
14 inversions — you will go upside down on this one
Launch coaster — smooth modern track
Compact layout — 3,838 ft of track
