Ever since the announcement of The Smiler, members of the TowersTimes Forum have been speculating as to the meaning of the taglines 'World First' and 'World Beating' used when advertising this years major new rollercoaster. Back in October 2012, TowersTimes received information which led us to believe the ride would be going for [...]
The Daily Mail have reported that The Smiler was created by pyschology experts using a wide knowledge of mind tricks. The Smiler, which was revealed in the game to contain hypnotic swirls, flashing lights, and various other potential effects is set to push thrill-seekers to the limit by the pyschological effects [...]
Earlier this year we revealed that The Alton Towers Resort was starting an extensive refurbishment of the X Sector area of the park which is home to the new attraction for 2013, The Smiler. Earlier today during a flight for our upcoming aerial construction update for The Smiler, we managed to get some shots [...]
The Alton Towers Resort has officially launched The Smiler Game on iOS (Android devices coming very soon) The game offers an extensive sneak preview of the ride and reveals much more about theme and the mysterious 'Marmaliser'. Here's the official description: You will be able to take control of the [...]
'gettothefront.co.uk', a UK ticketing website, have revealed the line up for the next concert set to take place at the Alton Towers Resort on Saturday 6th July 2013. The last concert event to be held at the Alton Towers Resort was back in 2011 and will be making a return [...]
Ride designer John Wardley has revealed further information about The Smiler in a radio interview on Bolton FM Talking on Bolton FM earlier today the ride designer dropped several hints as to what we can expect when The Smiler opens in may. These include the following: If you think Nemesis [...]
The Alton Towers Resort are set to open a brand new set of 14 new Moon Voyager themed rooms in the Alton Towers Hotel, as TowersTimes exclusively reported earlier this year. Today the resort has sent us these high quality concepts of what we can expect the rooms to look like. [...]
TowersTimes in conjunction with The Alton Towers Resort are pleased to reveal this exclusive first look at some of the merchandise for this years new rollercoaster, The Smiler. The Smiler's shop will be a unique undertaking for the resort and a first for Merlin Entertainments. The concept calls for this store to [...]
The Alton Towers Resort has sent out a press release detailing the 2013 February Half Term event. The full release is included below: Escape to the Alton Towers Resort this February Half Term 2013 and meet the Moshi Monsters, along with an amazing selection of rides and attractions that will [...]
The Alton Towers Hotel is set to undergo a multi-million pound large scale refurbishment over the next few years. This news comes shortly after The Alton Towers Resort announced plans to build a large scale log cabin resort in one of the nearby car parks. Out of the two existing hotels, The Alton Towers [...]
The Halloween Show, a new trade event for the scare attraction industry will hold its first convention at the Alton Towers Resort on April 11th this year it has been confirmed earlier today. This special event is aimed at those who are professionally involved in the scare attractions industry and [...]
Now the dust has settled on the exciting announcement of the name of SW7, The Smiler, TowersTimes rounds up the last few days of news. The Name: As you may have noticed TowersTimes has for a while now been bringing aerial updates of The Smiler construction to keep everyone updated on progress, However [...]
