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Hint for X re theme I think, Gettin excited now

I love how this has COMPLETELY overshadowed The Smiler's Name reveal. This act of so called desperation has got all of us talking so thorpe got the publicity it wanted and now the GP who have seen this will now want to ride it. Yes the queue system will probably be a nightmare but this gimmick almost certainly means more Dosh for Thorpe. Hopefully thorpe would have known Enthusiasts would disapprove so they will try and make it the best experience they've created so far... Even though the main reason behind it was to bring more customers in.

Towers times have just released that there will be "The Smiler-The Game" app for iPod and ipad THE SMILER: THE GAME Available on both iOS and Android devices, The Smiler Game App is set to bring The Smiler roller coaster to life, consisting of a full 3D recreation of the actual ride. You will be able to take control of the ride cars and navigate your way around the track in as perfect a line as possible. Experience the intense thrills, twists and turns of the ride, with the opportunity to be rewarded with upgrade points to spend on a wide range of track upgrades. Plus if you visit the Alton Towers Resort, unlock hidden content using Augmented Reality technology, with access to additional images, videos and secret upgrades for the game. Game launch date February 2013 http://www.altontowers.com/the-game/

I'm hoping for a XNWO refurb it needs it like hell

With the new swarm theming I was thinking what types of vehicles or transport they don't have and they don't have a normal car or a train. It would be awesome if you passed a crashed train. I'm just happy with the billboard but you never know

Michael Winner passed away today . Calm down dear it's only a commercial should be put on the grave would be a rather fitting tribute

Ok I'm sorry please forgive me

That's true and £15 videos on the second to rear seats

I'm not arguing anyways now swarm is backwards I think they will probably put cameras facing backwards for those passengers

Oh come on best WING RIDER then also best theming in the UK then if u want to rip my post apart

Ooooo I'd laugh but then cry if they said all the rides were going backwards. But Ciall Kennett is probably referring to X. Upgrading rides is probably best for thorpe no planning permission unless they intend they intend to put new track down unlikely in the swarms case but X will probs be having a refurb. And Benin I find raptor crap compared to Swarm and the theming isn't as out there as swarm end of!!

In Europe then

The swarm will be officially have the best theming of any coaster on earth and definitely one of the best wing rider

Well it's a world first. Worlds first roller train were part of it goes forwards and part of it goes backwards that isn't a maurer sohne spin coaster. Bit long winded but that is the fact. I'm getting excited now The Smiler in may and The Swarm:Mutated in march it's gonna be awesome this year. Two world firsts in a way.

This isn't surprising one bit. There is a picture on Facebook and the hole train is undercover its mostly the two back rows do you guys think it will be on both trains?

I might of been a tad extreme with what I said about the name last night. I suppose I'm reversing my decision on the name. With the poster and all it fits quite well, I'm still abit unsure but I'm sure it will grow on me. As for the spider I love that they are including it. It will be awesome to weave through it . As for "The Inoculator" could it possibly be a renaming for Enterprise or Submission or the name for the spider or even the secret element.

I hate the name. I want something that sounds terrifying !!!!!!! Inoculator although I doubt is the name sounded better !

It's not as bad as "The Smiler"

If "The Inoculator" is the name then it's a name nobody guessed again and I for one, quite like it

For me I just hope that its an X refurb or retheme. Turning the 2 back rows of swarm backwards is like making a beautiful sponge cake but for the filling the person uses vindaloo curry... its just going to tits up if they do that. If they want to add to swarm in any way I would want extra themeing on the island or with trains do it 4D like X2 or Eejanaika, only then id be happy with any Swarm changes. I'm just praying to the universe it is X cos it needs the love!!

Yes!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see blivvy all dolled up this year. Finally the loving, tender care it so desperately needed is finally arriving. Can't wait X-Sector is gonna look the best place in the park by MILES!!!!

it says 2011

The fact the No Limits coaster simulation model was used that one looks fanmade

According to some people and Tower Times and some people on twitter, Alton Towers released an advert for 2013 that was on TV I'm not sure when or where but they said it was aired at 2pm today and will be put on later I think. Exciting!!

Why would they build that when they have Stealth which is a LAUNCHED coaster. That would be abit stupid but with the B&M and the woodie that would be better, with the unstable ground for the woodie, that was on the SAW: the ride site, it could be fine in other parts of the park.