Synopsis

They're a billion-dollar business where escaping reality is the name of the game. Discover why the competition to draw crowds is as intense as the action. The theme park of the new millennium is nothing like it used to be. Behind the scenes, a hidden network of engineers and visionaries are raising the stakes on adventure as they unveil ever bigger, faster, and wilder entertainment.

Meet die-hard coaster fan Jerry Danes, who quit his job so he could spend a year traveling to theme parks around the country. Discover why he's found his nirvana at Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando in Florida. Then, the creators of Jerry's favorite ride reveal how they transformed The Incredible Hulk from a cartoon character into a twisting green scream machine.

Follow other thrill seekers as they tackle Goliath, one of the tallest coasters in the world at Six Flags Magic Mountain outside Los Angeles. And see how the theme park experience at Busch Gardens in Tampa encompasses both thrill rides and wild animals as the African Serengeti is re-created in North America.