The Smiler will not open as planned due to "unforeseen teething problems"
ALTON Towers' much heralded new world first rollercoaster The Smiler has not opened as planned after "unforeseen teething problems."
Cheadle News
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Published: Wed 22 May 2013
ALTON Towers' brand new world first rollercoaster The Smiler is set to open to the public tomorrow.
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