Just announced on the parks Facebook page & on it's website, Smiler will not be opening over the Bank Holiday weekend
http://www.altontowers.com/the-smiler-faqs/
As of typing this message - The coaster has been removed from the parks coaster listing on IMDB. Link here
The coaster is in RCDB limbo The coasters page on RCDB
GCI - I remember from last years IAAPA, you announced the "Big Fun" Concept. Which I thought was a great idea & solution. Is this still available for potential customers ? and will we see it at park soon ?
There are plenty of hotels close by to Hong Kong's airport.
The park is easily reachable by Metro (MTR) by changing at "Sunny Bay"
Here is a helpful website showing a map.
I have stayed here at the Novotel Hong Kong Citygate.
It's very close to the airport and well connected to the MTR
Hope that helps
Good one
If that was the case, then it would be Saw without a doubt
Even if it's not listed, Speed is my favorite overall.
For fun & re-rideabilty, The smaller Eurofighters like Rage are excellent for their size IMHO
Totally agree with all the parks listed & reasons given. Some really great parks there.
Would like to add a couple of more possibles
Tibidabo - Barcelona, Spain.
Some average rides there, but some are totally unique like the "Plane on a Stick". Also the awesome views of the city below
Plopsaland De Panne - Belgium
I had a real fun day there. Anubis is a great coaster.
No surprise that the park is very busy today. From people there today, the queue line for Swarm reached 60 minutes + after 30 minutes of the park being open.
Swarm will do very well for the park.
Yes the Merlin annual pass is valid at both Alton Towers & Thorpe Park
Other benefits include Chessington & the London Eye
Official site for the pass is here