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The Smiler
Gerstlauer infinity coaster twisting through a record-setting 14 inversions beneath a sinister smiling icon.
Roller coaster
Extreme thrill
56"
min height
Before you ride
Fourteen inversions and repeated moments of disorientation.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Keep your eyes on the marmaliser effects before boarding; they set up the ride story.
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The Smiler stats
The Smiler is a 98-foot roller coaster at Alton Towers that reaches 52 mph, drops 98 feet and turns riders upside down 14 times. It was built by Gerstlauer, opened in 2013 and lasts about 3 minutes. Riders must be at least 56 inches tall.
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Manufacturer
- Gerstlauer
- Model
- Infinity Coaster
- Opened
- 2013
- Track length
- 3,838 ft
- Top speed
- 52 mph
- Height
- 98 ft
- Drop
- 98 ft
- Inversions
- 14
- Duration
- 2 min 45 sec
- Height requirement
- 56 in
💡 Fun facts
- World-record 14 inversions
- Official minimum height 140 cm
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