Why is the Smiler called the Smiler?


Why is the Smiler called the Smiler? The ride is themed around a fictional organization called the Ministry Of Joy which performs experiments on people to ensure that they Smile always, as their tagline goes, with the Smiler being one of it's experiments.


Why is smiler so scary?

'There are five different mind effects, which are all designed to mess with your head. You shoot towards giant syringes, spinning hypnotic wheels, and flashing lights, among other things. ' Each of the five elements on The Smiler are reported to be more than just scenery the rider passes.


Can kids go on The Smiler?

All children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult of 18 years and above. Children under 3 years old can visit the park for free. The following height and age restrictions apply: Guests must be 1.4m or over to ride Nemesis, Galatica, The Smiler, Oblivion and Rita (Rita has a maximum height of 1.95m).


Can a 10 year old go on The Smiler?

All children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult of 18 years and above. Children under 3 years old can visit the park for free. The following height and age restrictions apply: Guests must be 1.4m or over to ride Nemesis, Galatica, The Smiler, Oblivion and Rita (Rita has a maximum height of 1.95m).


Is the Smiler worth it?

The ride itself is absolutely amazing and half way through my head was actually spinning!! the ride is In 2 halves with a vertical lift to the second part and 14 loops!!! Intense but in a very good way and it certainly does its job. I had a very big smile on my face at the end and so did everybody else.


Why did the girl on The Smiler need her leg amputated?

Vicky Balch, from Lancashire, had her right leg amputated below the knee following seven rounds of surgery. She was injured when the theme park's Smiler ride crashed into an empty carriage in front of it on 2 June.