I went on the Smiler in June, even though there was a 20 min delay with us getting off the ride. I loved it and looking forward to going on again next year...

I went on this ride just days before the latest accident happened (31st October). Its an amazing ride and I would recommend it to anyone despite its reliability issues.

In my opinion, Alton Towers will want to spend the money and get the ride properly sorted for next season purely for the demand of this ride, and the revenue that will quickly come with it, which won't falter. It just needs time, a ride this new and complex will always have issues at some points.

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A disappointing year for what has been one of the most ambitious roller coaster projects in the world. The Smiler has left people smiling (when it wants to work) while others have been less fortunate; frowning at its reliability record. Lets hope in March the ride will be in good working condition ready for the public to experience again!

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