James Chandler, president of Happyland moves back to the theme park with his family in tow. Lucy is on a quest to get away from the park's manufactured happiness and be part of something real. Elena reveals a secret to Lucy.

Lucy is determined to talk to James Chandler. A house party with in Dazzle (the Happyland owned town) brings a new flirtation in the form of a college intern and a fight with Harper that leaves Lucy reeling.

Lucy and Ian must pass character training together to continue getting paid, and with a looming eviction Lucy is highly motivated Ian however is not.

At an employee only night in Happyland, Lucy is on an emotional rollercoaster after catching Harper with Ian. Though her attempts to repair her Happyland family fail, a new crush Noah might take the pain away.

When Lucy and Noah run into Ian and Harper while out, it becomes an awkward double date. Will's job is more than he bargained for.

Noah makes plans to visit his college while Will and Ian bond.

Will and Lucy consider the nature of their relationship; a family friend holds a super fan wedding at the park; a wedding guest hinders Elena and James' romance.

During the Fourth of July parade in Happyland, a natural disaster is a hindrance to the festivities, forcing people to go underground.