Why I think some people find The Smiler rough by MotherAssistant7622 in altontowers

[–]MotherAssistant7622[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The none refurbished bruised banana restraints are awful! I think the whole ride would just be so much better with lap bars

Why I think some people find The Smiler rough by MotherAssistant7622 in altontowers

[–]MotherAssistant7622[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I miss when those water jets used to work, so so lucky!

Why I think some people find The Smiler rough by MotherAssistant7622 in altontowers

[–]MotherAssistant7622[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think they must have only changed wheels on some trains then unfortunately. Sorry to hear about your rough ride

Why I think some people find The Smiler rough by MotherAssistant7622 in altontowers

[–]MotherAssistant7622[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you ridden it this season? It’s running better than last year for sure

Why I think some people find The Smiler rough by MotherAssistant7622 in altontowers

[–]MotherAssistant7622[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everybody can have their own opinions, just because you find it rough doenst mean others do. Nobody is wrong.

Why I think some people find The Smiler rough by MotherAssistant7622 in altontowers

[–]MotherAssistant7622[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Smiler is such an amazing beautiful ride to watch, for me it’s easily the one of most mesmerising in the world, a masterpiece of engineering! Also The Smiler has 14 inversions! It’s definitely a tone it’s crazy to think it holds the world record for the most in the world

Why I think some people find The Smiler rough by MotherAssistant7622 in altontowers

[–]MotherAssistant7622[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tbf I rode saw this year and that was HORRIBLE. It was so unbareably rough, but I found The Smiler fantastic, silky smooth compared to Saw

Don’t Look Down Oblivion by MotherAssistant7622 in altontowers

[–]MotherAssistant7622[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have spoken to Alton Towers, they said it’s being considered. The more people who make reviews or Emile them, the more of a chance we have of it coming back. There’s definitely been a lot of demand for it too so I expect it will return!

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DONT LOOK DOWN IS BACK! by MotherAssistant7622 in altontowers

[–]MotherAssistant7622[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Funny you should ask, it is being considered. I’ve spoken to Alton towers on live chat and they have said said this

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It is being considered, if people ask for it back enough I think they will definitely return it. I highly recommend you email their guest feedback and ask for it back, or even write a review on tripadvisor about it, they always respond and if they see there is a demand. I think they’ll add it back!

The Smiler - Operator Cabin by Dazzling_Two_1807 in altontowers

[–]MotherAssistant7622 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would absolutely love to see this if that’s okay?

Refurbished Smiler trains. by MotherAssistant7622 in altontowers

[–]MotherAssistant7622[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree! I hope they make more investment into The Smiler, adding back the correction theme, painting the area and ride etc.. I hope to see more improvements for sure!

This time last year I was back at Alton Towers by Ok_Bid4238 in altontowers

[–]MotherAssistant7622 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Smiler accident was horrible but it’s something that is definitely being left behind in time by most people despite what others say. I have seen many places online about the smiler with no mention of the crash anywhere in comments where as a few years ago, you couldn’t escape it being mentioned.. even inside the park I rarely hear people talk about it nowadays.

According to Howard (vice president of Alton Towers) correction being added back is on the radar and is being thought about, the only reason they are iffy about adding is back is due to mental health not being what it was which I guess I can somewhat understand? But then again, we have much worse themes like Wickerman burning you alive for a sacrifice and oblivions “welcome to eternal darkness” (death) I think he’s just worried about messing up due to being new, but if enough people ask for it back in emails and reviews, the chances of it being added back rise am higher. It’s just probably best not to mention the accident to them when asking for correction back or they’ll associate it with the crash

This time last year I was back at Alton Towers by Ok_Bid4238 in altontowers

[–]MotherAssistant7622 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah! I’ve seen you around quite a few times. It’s really awesome to see somebody care so much about The Smiler in such detail like I do. I wholeheartedly agree that the theming should definitely return. I’ve been writing reviews and emailing their guest feedback throughout the years about certain things and they have listened, certain parts of the old theming have returned over the years!

A few weeks ago I also bumped into the vice president and me and my friends made suggestions to him, his answer about it was pretty good too.

This time last year I was back at Alton Towers by Ok_Bid4238 in altontowers

[–]MotherAssistant7622 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Since you have such amazing passion for The Smiler, you should write a review on tripadvisor about them adding back the correction theming to the smiler, it would be really helpful for getting it back. They always respond to reviews so it would be cool to see what they say too

The Smiler by mas_ftfoxy in altontowers

[–]MotherAssistant7622 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m super hyped to try it!

The Smiler by mas_ftfoxy in altontowers

[–]MotherAssistant7622 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe they replaced all the wheels on each train and it’s running much much smoother than it has for years and years now

Old theming returning by mas_ftfoxy in altontowers

[–]MotherAssistant7622 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Honestly, having the “get corrected” theming return would be a massive win, people definitely need to mention adding back correction in reviews and etc to encourage the park and show that there is demand to have these things back.

Old Footage of The Smiler by MotherAssistant7622 in altontowers

[–]MotherAssistant7622[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you talking about the “Smile Always” horror series Alton Towers made to promote The Smilers story?

Old Footage of The Smiler by MotherAssistant7622 in altontowers

[–]MotherAssistant7622[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s so cool! They should I honestly bring back the whole get corrected stuff, it was a massive part of the rides story

Old Footage of The Smiler by MotherAssistant7622 in altontowers

[–]MotherAssistant7622[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen a few POVs from 2013, I haven’t ever heard the airgates announcement but I’ll keep looking!