Smiler

Height
98 ft
Speed
53 mph
Length
3,839 ft
Riders are plunged into a sprawling, knotted structure of steel that dominates the surrounding landscape with its complex geometry. The journey is a relentless sequence of inversions where the horizon constantly shifts and loops blend into diving rolls with minimal reprieve. A mid-course vertical lift offers a singular moment of pause before the train is released into another series of high-intensity maneuvers through the compact layout. The dense arrangement of the track creates frequent near-miss sensations with the ride’s own support pillars and other passing vehicles.

Technical Specifications

StatusOperating
TypeSteel
PropulsionChain Lift
Opened2013
ManufacturerGerstlauer
DesignerJohn Wardley, Gerstlauer
Height98 ft
Max Speed53 mph
Length3,839 ft
Inversions14
Duration2 minutes 45 seconds