101 Amazing Thrills

Buckle your seat belt! We're jumping into the most gut-wrenching, hair-raising thrills the world has to offer. From a vertigo-inducing coaster in St. Louis to roaring lions in Tanzania, the countdown to the No. 1 thrill starts here!

From climbing up a giant moving glacier in Alaska to whirling around 50 feet in the air in New Jersey, we're sliding through 20 more jaw-dropping, adrenaline-filled thrills as we count down to No. 1.

Take cover! This hour of thrills will knock you off your feet. Lose your balance sand-boarding in Oregon, lean into a gravity-defying coaster in Taiwan, and get ready to duck and cover in a half-ton tank at Armourgeddon in England.

Prep your stomach for another 20 gut-wrenching thrills! We're riding the granddaddy of roller coasters in the United Arab Emirates, diving headfirst into a biplane in California, and sliding 163 feet straight down in Brazil.

The moment you've all been waiting for — the 20 most stupefying attractions on Earth are revealed. We're riding the world's fastest wooden coaster in Illinois, climbing to the tallest waterslide on the planet in Kansas City, and strapping in for tricks, flips and fun in San Diego.

Calling all daredevils! Are you ready to take on the most mind-blowing and dangerous thrills in the world? Saddle up for a bull riding adventure you'll never forget in North Canaan, Connecticut. Then channel Tarzan in an epic swing into Oribi Gorge in South Africa. If that's not enough, head on over to West Berkshire, England, where you can walk on the wings of an airplane in flight.

Caution! Thrills are slipping and sliding your way from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at an out-of-this-world surfing attraction. Ring out your fears at the world famous leap of faith water slide, complete with sharks, at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas. Then cool down in the Midwest's craziest water soaker coaster that will leave you screaming in delight. This one's about to get slippery!

Nothing like good old-fashioned roller coasters, water slides, and amusement rides to set your heart aflutter! Head to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, for a white-knuckle spnniy ride. Then make a pit stop in Santa Claus, Indiana, home of the third-longest wooden roller coaster in the world, before trekking to Kuala Lumpur for a five-dimensional adventure. But hold on to your hats, kiddies. It's sure to be a funtastic ride!

Adrenaline junkies, rejoice! We're counting down the crème de la crème, the pick of the crop, the hands-down best thrills on the face of the planet! Do as the Ancient Romans did, and strap on your best armor for a gladiator fight to the death. Then battle the mighty Goliath roller coaster in Gurney, Illinois. Finally, test your limits on Kansas City's Verrückt, the world's tallest water slide.

We're topping new heights with some the highest and tallest thrills you've ever seen. Soar to new altitudes in Tarifa, Spain, as you learn how to kite-surf from the pros. Test your limits at Bloukrans Bungee in South Africa... Don't look down! You'll have to keep your eye peeled on the Wild Eagle coaster at the world-renowned Dollywood Amusement Park in Tennessee.

Watch out, thrill seekers! Adventure is twisting, turning, shaking, and spinning your way! The Jersey Shore's insane whirligig is sure to make your head spin, and Vallejo, California's massive swing arm ride, will rock you to your core. Finally, for a ride that shoots you out of this world, try Florida's outrageous slingshot. Warning: these rides are not for the faint of heart!

Get your passport ready! We're giving you a first-class ticket around the world in search of the most electrifying international thrills! Travel south of the border to Six Flags Mexico, home to the tallest, fastest, and longest coaster in Latin America. Soar above scenic Cape Town on a paragliding adventure. Finally, go deep into the belly of Dubai's Aquaconda, the biggest and baddest tube slide on earth.

Faster than a speeding bullet, these incredible attractions will make even the most zealous thrill-seekers think twice! Try high-speed sailing in the deserts of Las Vegas. Swim, twist, and leap like a dolphin in the waters of Redding, California. Top it all off with a trip to Kissimmee, Florida, home to the tallest swing arm ride in the world.

Life's short, thrill seekers, so we're bringing you the most spine-tingling experiences that any adrenaline junkie should have before they kick the bucket! Plunge the depths of the ocean blue alongside great white sharks in Mexico, defy gravity in Las Vegas's Zero G space simulator, and take to the skies as a fighter pilot in California. Carpe Diem with the ultimate death-defying bucket list!

We're exploring new territory with the best and most exotic thrills around. Rocket through the jungles of Costa Rica on the fastest water slide in Latin America. Scuba straight into your nightmares with the monstrous devil rays of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Then plunge to the depths of New Zealand's Shotover Canyon. Get ready, adventure-seekers, because these exotic escapades are anything but ordinary!