The Smiler
Operating X-Sector·Steel Coaster·Extreme thrill
The world's first 14-loop roller coaster — a mind-bending, record-breaking experience of marmalisation.
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Is The Smiler open today?
The Smiler is currently operating at Alton Towers, in X-Sector. The live wait time below updates every minute while the park is open.
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See every ride's queue How tall and how fast is The Smiler?
The Smiler is 30m tall, reaches 52 mph, and has a minimum height requirement of 1.4m. It opened in 2013.
| Top speed | 52 mph |
|---|---|
| Height | 30m |
| Ride time | 2 min 45 sec |
| Inversions | 14 |
| Minimum height | 1.4m |
| Opened | 2013 |
Does The Smiler close in bad weather?
The Smiler keeps running in rain but is one of the first rides to close in high wind, because tall outdoor rides are wind-restricted for safety. All outdoor rides at Alton Towers stop immediately during thunder and lightning and restart once the storm has passed the resort.
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The Smiler — questions and answers
Is The Smiler open?
The Smiler is currently operating at Alton Towers in X-Sector. Live wait times for it are shown on this page and update every minute while the park is open.
How tall do you have to be to ride The Smiler?
You must be at least 1.4m to ride The Smiler. Height is checked at the entrance to the queue, so measure before you join.
How tall is The Smiler?
The Smiler is 30m tall. It opened at Alton Towers in 2013 and is located in X-Sector.
How fast is The Smiler?
The Smiler reaches a top speed of 52 mph.
How long is the ride on The Smiler?
The ride on The Smiler lasts about 2 min 45 sec, not counting the queue.
How many inversions does The Smiler have?
The Smiler has 14 inversions.
Does The Smiler close in bad weather?
The Smiler keeps running in rain but is one of the first rides to close in high wind, because tall outdoor rides are wind-restricted for safety. All outdoor rides at Alton Towers stop immediately during thunder and lightning and restart once the storm has passed the resort.
Where is The Smiler at Alton Towers?
The Smiler is in X-Sector at Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire. It is a steel coaster that opened in 2013.