The Smiler On-ride POV

Smile always... Experience the world's first 14 looping rollercoaster with our on-ride footage!
We want to see your at-home experiences of our iconic rollercoasters using #AltonTowersTogether - see you on the other side!
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Instagram: @altontowers
Twitter: altontowers
Facebook: altontowersresort

[@zdproductions3903]

Disney: coasters themed to runaway mine train, space travel, a limo ride Alton towers: themes coasters to human experiments

[@annagolebiowska865]

Is it?

[@zdproductions3903]

@@annagolebiowska865 I believe its themed to getting subjects to smile

[@bethkrager6529]

My understanding, as an american watching documentaries, is that the ride itself is supposed to represent a brain washing machine that forces artificial happiness. Think We Happy Few: the ride.

[@iamanonymoushoweveryousayi3163]

Anna Golebiowska yep. Marmalisation. Trying to mutate the human mind and body into constant joy. I think that’s what it is..

[@alexrexaros9837]

For Christ sake, who cares? Why do you edit your goddamn comments? Nobody is going to read them again.

[@cassidyorsomething7815]

I feel so bad for the workers who have to listen to the laughing all day

[@ilikestalkinglittlekids9535]

Damemelord Mc I wanna work there :|

[@jordigerards]

I dont think its as bad as hearing the same song over and over again

[@nomi7743]

pretty sure they wear earplugs but im not 100% sure

[@liamsholder4121]

Damemelord Mc they use ear plugs I used to work there

[@verbee4856]

I ask the someone on the counter if the song gets annoying and they said they got used to it

[@Theme_parchive]

I love this ride not just because of the layout but because of the theming. I love the unsettling theme of brainwashing/forced happiness. It gives of a very joker gas/ we happy few vibe. it’s all a very well done and well themed attraction

[@Geometryjackiscool]

It scares me tho

[@Geometryjackiscool]

It scares me tho

[@landonmj7263]

makes sense looking back at june 2 2015@@Geometryjackiscool

[@liamblyth8248]

I love the guy waving on the first lift hill. Best part of the video

[@lexyshannon9428]

Me too I smiled when I saw him

[@jacobg8640]

I feel like he fits perfectly into the theme of the ride. Smiling and waving.

[@deejasart7766]

That’s John Wardley the designer of the secret weapon concept and designed every SW apart from he retired after SW6 and just came back to help with the smiler, and he didn’t do anything with whickerman (SW8)

[@Creative_Devise]

@@deejasart7766 Thats not John Wardley.

[@deejasart7766]

@@Creative_Devise I know now don’t worry I wrote that 2 months ago lol

[@richardwillcock5768]

That music makes me go mental in a giddy kind of way, when in the queue line. I sometimes just burst out with 'Ha ha ha, Ha ha ha, Ha ha ha ha, Ha ha ha'

[@CrazyManhog]

The music means pain and blood and a crash you won't forget

[@Star_l0lz]

Why is everyone bringing up the crash 😭

[@CrazyManhog]

@Star_l0lz because the CRASH is what the ride was about ever since it happened. Everyone thinks of how traumatizing that women was when the car went through her leg and had to be removed on the ride with medical assistance and numbing. Many claim they could still feel there leg when they lost it. That's because the soul of the body is still intact

[@Star_l0lz]

I know but people on tiktok wont saying EVERONE DIED it's a actually becoming annoying

[@harrisonsharp6]

@@CrazyManhognot the rides fault tho , was the person operating it . yeah it’s unfortunate what happend but dosnt change the fact that this ride is class

[@Sprite_thefilmnerd]

Smile, because you don’t wanna look down, because you don’t want to go alone, you want to Go Go Go straight to the top and feed the flame that is your desire to journey beyond. And get through this tough time

[@midgetmanjr8624]

👏

[@lewis9s]

👏

[@Ink_Sack]

Slate Kirota lol forgot nemisis but if you edit it in somehow then this would be the best comment on an Alton towers topic ever probs Edit: go go go is more like stealth (especially "to the top") so escape... Maybe?🤷‍♀️ go go go sounds better but isn't really Rita

[@Sprite_thefilmnerd]

Ink Sack nemmie doesn’t really have a catchphrase that I could integrate into this

[@Ink_Sack]

Slate Kirota its fright time? Sit back its fright time? Sit back, relax, its fright time? 😂

[@joelcoulon]

Government: work from home Alton towers:

[@smilerthemechanicalcreatur3150]

⚠︎︎𝚈𝚄𝙾 𝙱𝙴𝙻𝙾𝙽𝙶 𝚃𝙾 𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝚂𝙼𝙸𝙻𝙴𝚁⚠︎︎

[@tedtedfourteen]

This is home

[@josephwilliampeirson5111]

If your implying they have people there filming on the rides, they don't. If you look at the half way point it says "half way corrected" and since 2016 it's only said "half way"

[@Taigee]

Joseph William Peirson well there are still workers in the park doing some tlc and looking after the fish in sharkbait reef

[@ilikestalkinglittlekids9535]

Smiler The Mechanical Creature ur music is amazing freaking LOVE it

[@lexyshannon9428]

0:40 that man off to the side waving was so wholesome to me and idk why

[@dingo137]

That looks like John Wardley, the man behind Nemesis, Oblivion, Air and other rides.

[@bessechurger]

@@dingo137 yeah he did every coaster of the secret weapon series up to 7 and improved the designs of wicker man, he also did designs for other parks, example, he designed Nemesis Inferno at Thorpe

[@marin.g]

stop he looks so sweet awe

[@lexyshannon9428]

@@marin.g I know 😭

[@CrazyManhog]

It is awesome

[@25jicordKaito]

I'm missing the ride so much, hoping to go on as soon as alton is open again

[@benxyb2791]

^^^^^

[@sebslife3117]

Fav ride

[@25jicordKaito]

@@sebslife3117 Yep

[@bennydoesstuff7429]

Yeah dont worry when Corona stops the joy is back hhahahahahaahhahahaahhahahahahaa

[@stanl112]

I relate to this comment on a spiritual level, I really cant wait to get back on this beast!!!!

[@mattw1702]

Look how clean the queue is 🤤

[@messiahshepherd9266]

Yeah! TLC must have given the whole place a fresh lick of paint! Lets hope this travels throughout the rest of the park.

[@dingusdongus1199]

@@messiahshepherd9266 This was taken in 2013 when the ride was just about to open....

[@harryjo1016]

That's a wierd fettish you've got there

[@qwerty6416]

Remember the people who broke all of their leg bones on this ride? Me too!

[@mattw1702]

Qwerty I didn’t mention anything like that, it is still a great ride despite certain events that happened

[@cloudnova_2400]

Anyone else get that feeling in their tummy when it goes around the loops?

[@aerianas]

mhm

[@hypno_tics5560]

SpaceMilk yep

[@themyofmy]

Inversions you mean?

[@hypno_tics5560]

@@themyofmy they can be called loops are inversions. Americans like me tend to call them loops but since I'm a rollercoaster nerd I call them inversions

[@cloudnova_2400]

@@hypno_tics5560 I'm English and most people here just call them loops lmao

[@Stubwood_on_YT]

let's hope SW9 is just as good, if not better!

[@itzemmag.x7156]

Stubwood they’re building a new one?

[@Stubwood_on_YT]

@@itzemmag.x7156 Oh yeah, it will be around 2 or 3 years but they will get one

[@revenantsmum2140]

Better be an RMC 😂

[@lancehutch]

Intamin Blitz would work better imo

[@revenantsmum2140]

lancehutch hmmm maybe a zamperla Volare 😂😂😂

[@Psyrenix]

I've never been on the Smiler, I get chills from the music outside alone. I'm definitely not a roller coaster guy, I got traumatised on The Wickerman!! But from what I've heard from family and friends this ride is absolutely awesome, and I do want to gather the courage to go on it one day and finally conquer my long-lasting fear of roller coasters. I'll try and update this comment when/if I ever do go on the Smiler.

[@FIoony]

The best thing to do is slowly build up your confidence because although it looks tall forcefull and scary while riding it it's actually quite smooth not too forceful and really enjoyable. And yeah the themeing makes it seem alot worse than it actually is especially when the laughing starts

[@bomb3rhhh176]

@@FIoony wait till you go to Thorpe Park then….

[@weerwolfproductions]

I never dared to go on roller coasters, but i finally went on the oldest steel coaster that loops and inverts in The Netherlands, Python in De Efteling. The first ride i did entirely with my eyes closed. It really helps, because it allows you to concentrate on the g-forces your body goes through so you realise that not a single moment during the ride are you in any danger of getting thrown out of your seat (which was my fear on coasters). I think i went about 4 more times after that first ride on the same day :-). Eyes open.

[@rrelle]

OMDDD THIS IS SO ME

[@1Moodymare]

Honestly, try it. I've had a terrible crippling coaster phobia all my life but plucked up courage to do this a year or so back and it was absolutely amazing, couldn't stop laughing afterwards.

[@coyote_bravo2723]

The amount of inversions on this coaster is insane! This is definitely going on my coaster bucket list.

[@badphysiotdx2395]

I've been on it, what an experience, this video doesn't nearly do it justice

[@unamused_hyena-2350]

Ikr!!? 14 loops, two large inclines and the experince is over 2 minutes long! And you can still somewhat hear the booming music and laughter over the screaming from my experience! It’s amazing!

[@iLoveCamdy]

@@unamused_hyena-23503 minutes

[@iLoveCamdy]

0:14 the indoor bit is something else

[@kaitlynmarie1985]

Me: *watching pov of roller coasters* "oh that doesnt look that bad! I'm gonna go on it when I go!" *confident* Also me: *standing in front of coaster* "nope." Also also me: *rewatching video at home regretting not going on it* Repeat

[@ssip7339]

I relate so hard

[@SydneyBrooks1]

The best thing to do is just to jump in. Pretend it's another ride if you have to lo

[@MrEdJepson]

I didn't know you were me.

[@trainspottingkingdom4972]

I finally dragged myself on Oblivion I loved it but when I went on the Smiler . Let's just say I had too many lemonade

[@TnasEV]

You won’t regret riding it. I was terrified when I first went on but my friend made me and I ended up loving it

[@noahscrown]

Smile always, even during these dark times 💛🖤💛🖤💛 Missing the park so much, can’t wait for it to re-open #AltonTowersTogether

[@joshbacon8241]

Yeah, imagine how different things would have been if someone hadn’t been eating bat soup in China...

[@ilikestalkinglittlekids9535]

Josh Bacon FUCK YOU CHINA/ WUHAN (not u btw)

[@remyx5]

Im so angry why is the music THIS GOOD of a bop

[@piperjojostott7790]

Don't be angry! Smile! Always!

[@The_Smiler_Human]

If you dont smile i will make you

[@iLoveCamdy]

It’s so good no need to be angry mate smile

[@The_Smiler_Human]

@@iLoveCamdy fine but just because you said that

[@iLoveCamdy]

@@The_Smiler_Human hahahah

[@__pumpkin_heads___]

I have a bad phobia of rollercoasters but I love watching them lol

[@dirtsoils]

Hands down one of the best rides I’ve ever been on

[@TekkenBones]

In a way, the whole "no rides above tree height" restriction kinda makes the rides more accessible for people who dont like heights but like inversions and speed. Also, the themeing can be much better if the ride stays fairly low to the ground (we'll forget about Galactica for the moment xD). Nemesis, The Smiler and Wickerman all have really good themes. Rita used to have good theming as well when it was part of the "Thunder Rock Rally" in Ug land. The whole Ug land theme was cool with the dinosaur bones, and the corkscrew track it's self kinda looked skeleton-like and it really stood out next to RITA when it had it's final re-paint. Rita theme looks rubbish now that they covered it in dark vines.

[@bessechurger]

Also it actually makes the rides better because if they want to be successful they have to be original, hence the secret weapon series

[@dansmellslikefeet]

The scariest bit is when you look at the photos and you see your smiling throughout the whole thing

[@able_.e]

LOL OMGO

[@doppiomilos6114]

I've been on the ride 9 years ago, and oh boy the theme song of Smiler made me have the voices in my head.

[@iLoveCamdy]

It’s sorta weird how I love the smiler laughing even though it lives in my mind rent free

[@peachdoesart7175]

Any Americans who cant afford to fly over there even when it isnt quarantine?

[@k.b.sandioopandioop5179]

You live in America?Thats where Obese people are.Thats why America is so big

[@verbee4856]

@@k.b.sandioopandioop5179 not all American are fat

[@ssip7339]

Why can't the internet go 1 second without an asshole messing everything up

[@TheBabadookk]

Same, but I'm from Europ :')

[@verbee4856]

I'm from Britain

[@missfox2782]

I dont believe any coaster can top the theme the smiler gives off. Its just so well done

[@alexrexaros9837]

It's incredible how you managed to put 14 inversions in there, yet not a single looping.

[@AdriElizabeth]

Vertical loops are generally very large elements, and also quite tall. Alton Towers often has to build their coasters in small, compact spaces while also not exceeding a rather low height limit. I believe that's why part of the coaster is a bit below ground level. It's actually helped Alton create some pretty amazing coasters, though!

[@bulletnotloaded3586]

@@AdriElizabeth It also forces Alton to get creative with their ride theming to keep people interested instead of just settling with the gimmicks of the most/first of something

[@cammyxoxo04]

Adri Estremera they have to keep their rides below a certain height limit as this one old married couple sued them for the noises and sights the rides created.

[@ketchup4618]

Alex there is an element called a dive loop which is used sooooooooooooooo

[@bulletnotloaded3586]

@@ketchup4618 Yeah but that's not really a 'Loop-de-loop' like they're talking about

[@Wildnightanimations-ln5cw]

Alton towers: Lets make a ride based on happiness! Nothing can go bad with that! The ride:

[@CherryFizzFIame]

Based on a human experiment to FORCE humans to be happy if you wanna be specific

[@jagenberg911]

The smiler crash was totally human accidents, this coaster does not deserve the hate it has.

[@danielledewitt1]

Well said.

[@tayo0404]

I don't hate the ride but I fear how well it's been taken care of. Before the crash 8 bolts fell off causing a gap in the tracks, then there was the crash. That was enough to make me not want to go to the park.

[@brandonparker4739]

@@tayo0404 i went on it today and didnt die so its all good

[@squizaaard]

​@@tayo0404went on it today and, especially in the smiler, they are OBSCENELY careful and thorough now. the accident definitely made them realise they couldn't fuck around

[@user-bm6np3hg1i]

Am i the only one that absolutely loves the sound track😮i listend to it on repeat 🤗

[@iLoveCamdy]

Nope I love it

[@The_Smiler_Human]

​@@iLoveCamdyhey brother

[@iLoveCamdy]

@@The_Smiler_Human yo

[@babyalexander]

Good job Alton Towers, bringing the fun to our sofa!

[@Cj-ev2si]

My favorite ride ever. I will be coming to ride on the Smiler again. Gold fast track pass, food, drink. Sorted. I still have my red plastic bottle thing and my magnet from the gift shop 😊 Had my eyes on the Smiler hoodies for some time, but last time i was there i spent the money i had on food, because.. food. Can the Smiler Hoodies be ordered for extra price, id deffo do that if this was an option.

[@iz_en_zi9733]

shop.altontowers.com/collections/clothing

[@MonsterJ-mv7nv]

Absolutely love the smiler. It’s just crazy thinking about 14 inversions in under 3 mins. You guys are mad! (Congrats on the success of wicker man btw)

[@Fixat3d2]

Seeing the queue empty is cursed

[@bananarama2597]

When u have the themepark all to yourself due to coronavirus

[@bulletnotloaded3586]

This was actually a video from December 2013. This is not confirmed but I believe it was recorded by an employee at the time since the park is completely empty and the video was uploaded during the Winter when the park's closed. Also notice how all the special effects and screens are turned off. Plus it wouldn't be very difficult to get permission to use a video from one of your (ex)employees (Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/naDblX-mer-rY8k )

[@Archman155]

@@bulletnotloaded3586 Close, but not close. This POV was filmed just before the opening of the ride.. maybe the evening of 30th May? I don't really know, but notice how everything is finished and ready to go. Also notice that there is no extended queueline yet, which was starting construction around the time you are talking about. vimeo.com/69021061 That video was given to news companies around the time that The Smiler was about to open. Notice it's date on Vimeo - 7 years ago. Since parts of the POV are in this video, we can safely assume it is dated BEFORE the opening of The Smiler. I would also like to point out that the full version of this POV without any watermarks was avaliable on Vimeo for years until it got taken down. It is likely that KoasterKing205 just used a website to download the video off of Vimeo, and after adding his own watermark, uploaded it to KZbin (pretty scummy). All other POVs on KoasterKings channel aren't very good quality and he does not seem like he would have worked at Alton Towers at the time. One final thing, look at the catwalks for the ride. They are still full with construction dust: notice how this is still evident on an opening day POV here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6eXqIeaiNRjrsU However look at this POV from Scarefest: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoLTq3yHrcmGoMU The catwalk in this video has no dust on it at all, meaning that it couldn't have been taken after Scarefest like you said. From this, I think that this POV was taken just before the opening as the queue is still very clean, which would not have been the case after 8+ hours of guests. Sorry for this massive comment

[@bulletnotloaded3586]

@@Archman155 God damn, don't apologize for all that fact checking

[@bulletnotloaded3586]

@@Archman155 There's just one contradiction to the idea that this was filmed before the rides opening. And that's that we see a magnetic brake right after the friction brakes at 2:28. To give a bit of context this brake was added a few months after the rides opening which is why it's not seen in the opening-day POV you linked (You'll have to look closey if you pause at 2:09). On top of this, that Vimeo POV may have rounded the date of that upload up to 7 years but there's no real way to tell. Also, if you look at the shot as the train goes up the first lift hill you'll see that it looks like it's morning (which is when the ride would be testing with empty trains). This would be after any cleaners would've cleaned the queue line. Which'll explain why it looks so tidy

[@j0seph_keep]

This is an old video as it says half-way corrected

[@truemetalsonic]

that might be why they made a jumpcut

[@cordeliax8972]

well yeah nobody’s going to alton towers at the moment are they

[@Archman155]

It's their 2013 pov that they always use to make it look like they look after the smiler when they really dont

[@j0seph_keep]

Well no halfway corrected only halfway

[@Archman155]

@@j0seph_keep what?

[@gemmabutler3552]

I went on this ride for the first time nearly a week ago and I still have the song stuck in my head 😂😂😂

[@iLoveCamdy]

Same😂

[@jonathancurrington6707]

This is one of my favourite in the park love how crazy it is

[@MrCollerRoaster]

The Smiler is amazing!

[@CharlotteWeb100]

1:45 That shot is superb

[@GardeBlaze]

Me: I've heard about this coaster and its record number of inversions. Let's see how it is on ride. (Coaster does an inversion before it even reaches the first lift hill.) Me: Wow, they are wasting no time with this coaster! P.S. Love the music track!

[@AmazingRoni]

as an american, i actually learned about this ride due to the accident. however, i know that the coaster industry has improved safety measures due to it. this is all to say, i hope to one day get to visit and ride this. but for now i guess this will have to do

[@CoasterOnes21]

I watch this 69 times to listening to That sound

[@Onelflfk]

I went there last week it’s terrifying

[@The_Smiler_Human]

Join the ministry of joy and you wont be terriefied anymore i make you smile dont worry

[@Henry-335]

As if the creepy laughing music wasn’t scary enough.

[@Neonflybird817]

Man the music ain't scary tbh

[@iLoveCamdy]

Nah bro the smiler laughing isn’t scary

[@riddlerirl]

.

[@shokito_]

tranq aj :)

[@tinfoil5371]

tranq aj same!! I just love how it’s themed and literally just everything about it! Too bad I live in the US so there’s a small chance I’ll ever get to ride it 😅

[@riddlerirl]

@@tinfoil5371 oh, haha. im lucky cuz im British :)

[@hypno_tics5560]

astrxo aj honestly same man

[@lauravturner]

Next time I go, I am totally riding this baby. Haven't been since before the accident. At that time, it was almost 4 hours queue for Smiler but less than half an hour for everything else, so I practically rode everything but Smiler. Though now the accident has left Smiler such a bad rep that the queue is non existant and I can't wait to ride.

[@heppyzx5877]

I love this ride so much! We used to do school trips to Alton towers and I remember going on this the first year it was up! It’s easily one of the best there

[@cloudiiday5557]

Best ride ever I was in the front seats lol

[@ellieturner2919]

Christ I remember going on this and when I came off someone had literally puked all down the exit stairs and we were all expected to walk over it. As someone who has a severe phobia of vomit I completely freaked. Thank god my boyfriend picked me up and carried me over 😂

[@_gh0st_dang3r]

𝕆𝕠𝕗

[@jazz_creations]

That’s disgusting, I have the same phobia I would have just stood there until someone cleaned it up lol

[@ellieturner2919]

Reagan Reynolds literally I was in such a panic and tried to get off the other side but they wouldn’t let me 🙄

[@ssip7339]

Omg that's gross

[@jessday1291]

Same I have a phobia because whenever someone pukes I feel like I’m gonna be sick and then I don’t eat anything

[@FeaturesGaming]

Who else just came for the soundtrack?

[@twistedsgc536]

Features Gaming Me, It’s so Good

[@ilikestalkinglittlekids9535]

Features Gaming *slowly raises hand*

[@FeaturesGaming]

Lolli Layla Haha

[@N0tSanity]

I went on this yesterday as part of my yearly tradition of Scarefest, best to do in the dark near 9pm

[@iLoveCamdy]

I remember going on this ride in July in 2023 it was my very first rollercoaster at Alton towers

[@alyxzandra68]

I've never been able to go to alton towers because it is around 3 hours from where I live. Hopefully someday I can go and ride all these rides that I see on the Internet.

[@chooseyourpoison5105]

Only three hours from where you live? Pfft. Here in Australia we think nothing of 1200 km trips to go to a theme park. Three hours is practically next door. Get in the car and just go!

[@bessechurger]

3 hours isn’t that far mate, actual coaster fans will travel to differnet countries to ride coasters

[@samspires]

Shame you jump cutted the lift hill, it’s a key part of the ride imo

[@wilberohare]

It’s because this may be an old video where the lift hill says half way corrected which was removed after the crash

[@riddlerirl]

Marcus Wilcock why would’ve it been removed? It baffles me... I loved hearing that...

[@wilberohare]

tranquiliity aj To respect the people affected by the crash they removed all references to marmalization and correction on every part of the ride

[@riddlerirl]

Marcus Wilcock wished they kept it.

[@wilberohare]

tranquiliity aj I know I wish they kept it as well

[@Paolo8772]

Thanks for these memories of last October 2019 from Surrey B.C.; a suburb of Vancouver B.C. Canada. After visiting Blackpool, Alton Towers and Thorpe Park The Smiler is my 2nd favourite coaster I've ridden in England after Icon.

[@iLoveCamdy]

Hearing the smiler laughing all day is my dream lol

[@jjpoggers]

I don’t like the last two inversions because they are the last ones

[@bessechurger]

I dont like the last 1 peice of track because it is the last

[@AttractionStories]

Great video! Be safe everyone and #SmileAlways

[@Spookbodybag]

Absolutely love this tune 🥳the ride is one of my favs

[@aperson8479]

I’ve been on many coasters and this is still in my top 10

[@KeiraFrom2010]

going on it next thursday SOOO excited

[@iLoveCamdy]

JOIN US you may have a song stuck in your after after getting off the smiler

[@KeiraFrom2010]

@@iLoveCamdy that is my goal since I do not like multiple loops 😂

[@iLoveCamdy]

@@KeiraFrom2010 😂

[@iLoveCamdy]

Is it your first time going to the resort?

[@iLoveCamdy]

@@KeiraFrom2010did the smiler soundtrack get stuck in your head

[@svgartea6751]

I'm so happy that you guys are doing this! It's making me alot happier! 😁

[@Tooneric5252]

You’ll be beyond happy if you get a job at the new candy’s burger and fries

[@Tooneric5252]

Just a teaser for a fnaf fan game that I will make 5 years from now

[@bennickss]

@@Tooneric5252 ???

[@rosie1282]

Love this ride, we were so nervous going on the first time and ended up front row of out own train but it was excellent so we went on 3 more times!

[@tel103]

This ride is my favourite but after the second lift hill you get thrown about. The theme tune is really good and I went on it in the dark the first time I went on it and the lights make it look so cool.

[@PoliceMalachi]

The music is the insanity of loops Level 1 0:14

[@damiankarrassj9225]

I cant believe this myself, I love Nemesis and all the other rides at Alton Towers and so want to go on this and when I get to this amazing rollercoaster, I chicken out. When I come to Alton Towers again, when attractions open from this wicked virus, I will do all I can to get myself walking through the queue line and ride the Smiler. This is a MUST DO!

[@elliotbishop231]

Damian Karras SJ you’ll be glad you did my friend.

[@damiankarrassj9225]

It does look amazing and I can hear the Smiler theme tune in my head now.

[@Ink_Sack]

Damian Karras SJ its my favourite ride in the world my dude and i will go to any theme park if I happen to go on holiday nearby within like 30 miles, I certainly don't have a big coaster count, but I've been to my fair share of theme parks. if you love inversions then this is AMAZING. (nO rEaLlY ink sack the ride with the record for most inversions is good if u like inversions 🤦‍♂️) anyway as you go through you lose track of whats going on a little but if you watch this pov a good 6-10 times you'll have a good understanding of the layout even on ride. If waiting in line makes you nervous and you might back out then get fastrack if you can buy it and ride that way. I went to Alton towers for 2 day trip in 2018 (when I learnt dont go on wicker man first thing as the queue that builds outside the actual queue before the actual queue opens is like 120 mins SOOOOOO yeah). On the first day i bought Smiler fastrack to use the next day. Got to Smiler first thing in the morning and no queue so I just went down normal queue. 5 min queue and loved it. Came out and the queue was now an hour so I used my fastrack and got straight back on. Loved it. The whole ride you feel like you're forced to smile because of the g forces and also your mind actually gets enjoyment out of being able to relax and get completely disoriented and dizzy without any threat. So go have fun not looking down, then brave the forest alone, be engulfed in flames of fear, go go go and escape to a place where you can journey beyond, and also enjoy sitting back and relaxing since it is fright time after all... But once you've done all of those 6 rides I just referenced, then come join us. ride the Smiler when it opens next @Damian Karras SJ and remember... Smile always. Edit: forgot to say hope you see this

[@damiankarrassj9225]

Thanks, Ink Sack, I've just read what you sent and I do feel ok. Now, I am always calm when I get to the gates, and I am like this when I collect my tickets at the main gates and I'm like this when I walk down Towers Street and then...… after some rides on you left, Duel and Nemesis, you turn to your right, and walk past CBBC land (whatever its called) and walk past Spinball Wizzer and then onwards to the main entrance to the X Sector and then you see it. The Smiler. Like a gigantic octopus and the speed of it and the screams and the "Ha Ha Ha" themed music. I look over to see two hills that gives you the air time … and I see kids laughing and cant wait to join the queue line and be under this amazing structure. Right …… so now the best thing is, and when I go with my friends to Alton Towers, I think its best to do The Smiler ….. first. Not to get it out of the way, but just the "go on.... go on and enjoy it, that's what its there for - to have fun and laughter on it" - feeling. Many thanks for your reply and when "life gets back to normal" and cant wait... when I go with my friends to Alton Towers, we are going to run (or at least walk quick) to The Smiler, first!It is strange as I love Nemesis ….. and for quite a while you can walk on and ride this for a few times as the queue line is "empty" for sometime.If you travel to this great theme park you have a great time as well and now...…… I'm SMILING Many thanks

[@GLXYFPV]

Already missing this ride, can't wait to get back on it! #AltonTowersTogether

[@sarahlarrington3155]

I went on this and to be honest it is my favourite ride I have ever been on well done it’s sensational 👏🏾❤️🥇just absolutely extraordinary

[@dancingghostgirl2291]

I like the theming and i wanna go on it in general

[@alidietz6531]

Imagine listening to that music trapped for two hours when the ride broke down I would actually cry

[@irph.ttk.]

I actually kinda love the music

[@carolinegerlach1644]

I hope they shut the music off for the 4+ hours it took to extricate the victims after the crash

[@bessechurger]

@@irph.ttk. yeah but after a while it just is like hahaha you crashed lol

[@marin.g]

@@carolinegerlach1644 ikr, it literally played the hahaha part right after the crash happened. the timing was so bad i stg

[@iLoveCamdy]

Does the smiler laughing live in my head? YEP

[@mischiefmanaged5757]

The views as you crest those lift hills ❤️

[@danielstevens8610]

... Those people who was on the ride when it crashed had to listen to this music... Hope those who survived are ok now

[@themyofmy]

Everyone survived tho, right?

[@bigdickmama]

GP to Enthusiast had a great video analysing the accident

[@lauravturner]

Everybody survived, just not with all the limbs, and probably scarred from bleeding out whilst listening to laughing for hours... Which I am pretty sure is a torture method.

[@themyofmy]

@@lauravturner p sure they turned off the music but ok

[@bulletnotloaded3586]

@@lauravturner They would have barely been able to hear the music, all the speakers are on the outside of the ride pointed towards the street or inside the queue line which is no where near where it crashed. Hence why Vicky, Leah and Joe never spoke about it in their interviews

[@razhowlford9321]

My all time favourite since it opened in 2013. Can't wait to get back on Smiler this September! :D I doubt Alton Towers looks at these comments, but I think it would be really nice to bring back The Sanctuary scaremaze for it's 10th year anniversary year.

[@Lilly_bean2]

Yes the sanctuary

[@glaptoper]

I was there for the 10th anniversary and they didn't.

[@animalsgalore360]

I love this music so much!

[@StunnedByWrestling]

I love that soundtrack

[@superkobster]

0:41 hello

[@thesmiler6143]

Smile Always, YOU ALWAYS BELONG TO THE SMILER, AND LAUGH LIKE CRAZY!, AND JOIN US!

[@The_Smiler_Human]

If you dont we make you smile brother you hold them still and i give them the syringe of the ministry of joy

[@ishaahmer4964]

I can’t believe I went on this ride a few days ago after being scared of rollercoasters my whole life and deciding to go on this after going on rollercoasters for only two days. By far the best rollercoasters ever and best theme park

[@moviemakerz5460]

Love this rollercoaster 👍

[@childbarnard]

well at least alton is making a pov finally for smiler and other rides

[@FromtheHerts81]

There’s a well-known member of the furry community who based her “fursona” on this ride. Her name is Beauty Of The Bass and her character is a hyena with the yellow and black colours of the ride blended with silver and white. Her eyes are hypnotic spirals, her teeth are vicious and snaggly, and she has working speakers in the thighs of her costume. It’s just as insane as it sounds.

[@bennickss]

Why the hell did we need to know this?

[@FromtheHerts81]

@@bennickss No actual need; just a fun fact I happen to know.

[@CamTHFC]

@@FromtheHerts81 bruh

[@nickythehickey]

that’s actually really cool tbh

[@neuravanny]

I've seen that a few times! Really cool I must say!

[@stargalaxy-iw1we]

I could go round so many times it's my favourite ride

[@WilsonFooty]

Who else is just watching the POV whilst in closed season waiting for it to open ??

[@lizdilworth7533]

All of us need a bit of CoRrEcTiOn in our life right now don’t we

[@Disneyfan1990]

Josh Dilworth agreed

[@dbfamily9272]

Parks: Make normal coasters Alton towers: *makes an 14 looping coaster*

[@bessechurger]

And don’t forget the first flying coaster, and the tallest and fastest wood coaster, and the first vertical drop, and the first free-falling coaster

[@unamused_hyena-2350]

Alton Towers seems to have a reputation when it comes to their rides and the titles they hold

[@azv9427]

This is my favourite ride after Nemesis at the park! My family are fine with any ride but the Smiler, lol!

[@liamsholder4121]

Best ride by far I love the smiler

[@meowmyr]

Disenyland: Mine Train, Mickey Mouse, History of Park. Thorpe Park: Disaster zone, 1950s themed wasteland, record setters. Alton Towers: H A H A H A H A H A

[@dababybeesechurger]

History of park and record setters both also apply to Alton

[@jimbarndt5660]

Man this park is the most likely to theme a kids ride to something twisted, dark and horrifying.’ Good thing they have cebebes land

[@rcfreakeagle]

They did. Look up the POV for Thirteen

[@bessechurger]

Hex, Th13teen

[@Stevenspielburger]

Can't wait to get back on this! Top coaster

[@Ryanrids]

Favourite ride in the park 💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤

[@LucianMunro]

No flashing in the first section... strange, so is the lack of screaming on-ride

[@merlincentralmerlinsounds5698]

Lucixn.55 the povs have been filmed on park during it being closed due too covid-19

[@DomDoesCoasters]

This POV is from early 2013 before he ride opened

[@harryfoley2294]

DomDoesCoasters really? Looks quite recent

[@DomDoesCoasters]

yep, its from 2013, you can see the halfway corrected signage and smiler logo underneath the batwing that was removed following the events of 2015

[@harryfoley2294]

DomDoesCoasters I believe that’s still on the ride

[@Th3Sm1ler]

Bro Alton Towers got a copyright claim over their own song 💀💀💀

[@iLoveCamdy]

The smiler laughing all day is just like heaven in my opinion lol idk why im in love with the smiler laughing Literally

[@miat8079]

went on this ride yesterday loved it sm

[@Dim4323]

You belong to the smiler

[@sovietcarrot6981]

Привет

[@FUNHOUSECLOWN.]

went on this last monday, 3 times. (it was my first ''big'' rollercoaster) it was really awesome and i'd 100% go on it again

[@kellyselby3712]

When I saw this in the theme park I'm never coming back