Coastin The Country: HOLIDAY WORLD & SPLASHIN SAFARI in Santa Claus, Indiana Marcus Leshock 2026-09-25 | Coastin The Country: HOLIDAY WORLD & SPLASHIN SAFARI in Santa Claus, Indiana
The Ultimate 90s music party! Marcus Leshock 2022-07-21 | We went to a 90s party! LIVE performances from Tone Loc C&C Music Factory Montell Jordan Rob Base
WONDER WOMAN Flight Of Courage roller coaster POV - Six Flags Magic Mountain Marcus Leshock 2022-07-14 | #SixFlagsMagicMountain has released the first official POV for their new single-rail roller coaster #WonderWomanFlightOfCourage. The roller coaster is 131 feet tall with an 87 degree first drop and a top speed of 58mph. Don't forget to subscribe to see more of my #CoastinTheCountry segments as I travel America visiting theme parks and riding coasters. More details on Wonder Woman and Magic Mountain can be found here: sixflags.com/magicmountain/attractions/wonder-woman-flight-of-courage
Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind roller coaster Interview - Liz Diaz, Walt Disney Imagineering Marcus Leshock 2022-05-31 | Marcus Leshock talks with Liz Diaz, a senior ride development engineer with Walt Disney Engineering. Diaz was a lead ride engineer on the new #GuardiansOfTheGalaxy #CosmicRewind roller coaster at #Epcot. We talked about how the ride came together, what it was like to program a spinning coaster to interact with video and music, and more! Listen to my full review of Epcot's first roller coaster on the latest edition of my Coastin' the Country podcast at wgntv.com/coastin. Don't forget to follow me on social media for more theme park, travel and trending news:Facebook.com/MarcusLeshockTwitter.com/MarcusLeshockInstagram.com/MarcusLeshock
Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind roller coaster Media Day rider cam video - Epcot 5/5/22 Marcus Leshock 2022-05-31 | Quick highlights of my early preview ride of the new #GuardiansOfTheGalaxy #CosmicRewind roller coaster at #Epcot. Listen to my full review of Epcot's first roller coaster on my #CoastinTheCountry podcast at wgntv.com/coastin!
Trying the new “crying” filter on my WGN Morning News B-Team coworkers! 😭 😭 Marcus Leshock 2022-05-09 | Have you seen this new "crying" filter on Snapchat going viral? Gave it a try on my co-workers this morning lol.
Orlando Free Fall - Worlds Tallest Drop Tower - FULL RIDE, REACTION & POVs - Icon Park, Orlando FL Marcus Leshock 2022-02-22 | Marcus Leshock takes his first ride on the #OrlandoFreeFall, the World's Tallest Free Standing #DropTower at #IconPark in Orlando, Florida. The Orlando Free Fall is 430 feet tall. It takes riders rotating up towards the top. Once you hit the top, you tilt forward 30 degrees, giving you a look straight towards the ground before falling 400 feet at speeds over 75mph. You can ride it at Icon Park in Orlando. More information can be found at http://OrlandoFreeFall.comBIG thanks to Scott from Upstop Media for mounting the cameras on the ride! Follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @UpstopMedia and here on YouTube @CoasterForce ! Don't forget to subscribe and follow me on social media for more theme park and travel fun!Facebook: http://facebook.com/marcusleshockTwitter: http://twitter.com/marcusleshockInstagram: http://instagram.com/marcusleshockCONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO:00:00 - Full Ride3:23 - Looking Down POV6:21 - Looking Out POV9:17 - Full Rider Cam12:20 - Drone Footage
IRON GWAZI roller coaster FULL RIDE and REVIEW - Busch Gardens Tampa Marcus Leshock 2022-02-09 | Marcus Leshock and special guest Paul Konrad take a ride on the new #IronGwazi roller coaster at #BuschGardens in Tampa, Florida. Rocky Mountain Construction was hired to renovate and reimagine the former Gwazi wooden roller coaster and turn it into a steel/wood hybrid. Iron Gwazi features a 206 foot, 91 degree first drop, a top speed of 76mph and multiple inversions and elements, including an inverted stall and a barrel roll downdrop. Let me know what you think of the ride after you ride it! It opens to the public on March 11 with passholders previews before that. .Don't forget to follow me on social at Facebook.com/MarcusLeshock Twitter.com/MarcusLeshock Instagram.com/MarcusLeshock
Ice Breaker launch roller coaster FULL RIDE and REVIEW - Sea World Orlando Marcus Leshock 2022-01-27 | Marcus Leshock rides the new #IceBreaker roller coaster at #SeaWorld Orlando. Ice Breaker is Sea World's first launching roller coaster that sends riders back and forth four times, up a 100-degree, 93 foot vertical spike, before launching 52mph over a near-vertical top hat. You can find more information about Sea World on their website at SeaWorld.com. Don't forget to follow me on social media! Facebook.com/MarcusLeshockInstagram.com/MarcusLeshockTwitter.com/MarcusLeshock
Scenic Lighthouse WATERSLIDE at Xel-Ha in Mexico is 130’ tall with 4 WATERSLIDES you can ride down! Marcus Leshock 2021-12-21 | ...
LIGHTHOUSE WATER SLIDE Full Ride & POV - Xel-Há Park, Tulum Mexico Marcus Leshock 2021-12-21 | Marcus Leshock takes a ride on the massive Scenic Lighthouse water slide at #XelHa Park near #Tulum , Mexico. The lighthouse is 130 feet tall and features four water slides that take you to the bottom. Cameras are NOT allowed on the slide - all video taken was with permission and under supervision of Xel-Ha staff!Xel-Há Park is located about an hour from #Cancun. All hours and pricing can be found on their website at http://www.xelha.comDon't forget to subscribe for more #Travel and #ThemePark videos! You can follow me on social media here:Facebook.com/MarcusLeshockTwitter.com/MarcusLeshockInstagram.com"MarcusLeshockMusic: Bensound.com
PALINDROME Gerstlauer Infinity Roller Coaster POV / Off-Ride Animation - Cotaland 2022 Marcus Leshock 2021-11-18 | A new Gerstlauer Infinity Roller Coaster called #Palindrome is coming to #Cotaland at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. It will feature a 95-foot vertical lift hill, 51 m.p.h. top speed, two inversions and a vertical “hop-stall” before riders experience the ride again, only backwards. It will be the first Infinity shuttle roller coaster built by Gerstlauer in the United States.They are aiming for an opening date in late 2022!More coverage at http://marcusleshock.comI'm on social media!http://facebook.com/marcusleshockhttp://instagram.com/marcusleshockhttp://twitter.com/marcusleshock
New Texas Giant roller coaster FULL RIDE - Six Flags Over Texas 2021 Marcus Leshock 2021-10-07 | Marcus Leshock takes his first ever ride on the #NewTexasGiant roller coaster at #SixFlagsOverTexas in Arlington, Texas. The ride opened to the public in 2011 after being remodeled by Rocky Mountain Construction, their first major roller coaster project. I'm riding roller coasters and visiting theme parks across the country in my #CoastinTheCountry series! Subscribe for more videos like this one!You can also follow me on social media...Facebook.com/MarcusLeshockTwitter.com/MarcusLeshockInstagram.com/MarcusLeshock
VelociCoaster Review - Universal Orlando Islands of Adventure roller coaster Marcus Leshock 2021-07-22 | Marcus Leshock gives his full in depth review after his first ever ride on the brand new #VelociCoaster multi-launch roller coaster at #UniversalOrlando #IslandsOfAdventure. I waited to compose my thoughts and put together this review when I got home. Follow me on social media and let me know what you think about the ride!Facebook.com/MarcusLeshockTwitter.com/MarcusLeshockInstagram.com/MarcusLeshockMarcusLeshock.comMusic by BenSound.com
Dollywood Sweet Summer Nights Drone Show makes its debut Marcus Leshock 2021-06-28 | #Dollywood is kicking off their Summer Celebration with a pretty cool looking drone show. The park released this footage of what the show looks like. 400 drones from Intel hit the sky making different shapes all set to music. This is all coordinated with fireworks as well. The show runs through the end of July.
Cornball Express roller coaster FULL RIDE - Indiana Beach Amusement Resort 2021 Marcus Leshock 2021-06-14 | Marcus Leshock takes a ride on the #CornballExpress roller coaster at #IndianaBeach in Monticello, Indiana. The ride was manufactured by Custom Coasters International opened in May of 2001 ... it is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year!Reuploaded this video to fix an audio issue.
Cornball Express roller coaster POV - Indiana Beach Amusement Resort 2021 Marcus Leshock 2021-06-14 | Here is a brand new POV we shot in May of 2021 on #CornballExpress at #IndianaBeach in Monticello, Indiana. The wooden roller coaster is celebrating 20 years this season! Had to adjust the camera a few times during the ride but otherwise I think it turned out pretty well!
TSUNAMI SURGE water coaster FULL RIDE and REVIEW - Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Chicago Marcus Leshock 2021-05-28 | Watch my full ride on the world's tallest water coaster - #TsunamiSurge at #SixFlagsGreatAmerica #HurricaneHarborChicago. The ride is 86 feet tall with a top speed of 28mph.
Jersey Devil Coaster POV and off-ride footage - Six Flags Great Adventure Marcus Leshock 2021-05-21 | Just in! The first #JerseyDevilCoaster POV and off ride footage is here, provided by the team at #SixFlagsGreatAdventure in New Jersey. The single-rail roller coaster is 3,000 feet long with a 130 foot lift hill, speeds up to 58mph and a 180 degree stall. It opens sometime this summer.
TSUNAMI SURGE Water Coaster Construction Tour - Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Chicago 4/6/21 Marcus Leshock 2021-04-08 | Taking a closer look at the construction of the world's tallest water coaster, #TsunamiSurge at #SixFlagsGreatAmerica #HurricaneHarborChicago. The waterpark opens on May 29th.Apologies for the poor audio quality and some of the exposure issues. It was a very windy morning! Be sure to follow me on social media for more coverage of everything theme parks - @MarcusLeshock on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Check out this SHOCKWAVE roller coaster 3D logo magnet! Marcus Leshock 2020-12-19 | If you know me, you know I miss the #SHOCKWAVE roller coaster at #SixFlagsGreatAmerica. So I was VERY excited when I opened this holiday card from Coaster-Net.com! Check out what was inside.... 🎢🙌😮
Holiday in the Park Lights 2020 Walkthrough - Six Flags Great America opening night 11/27/20 Marcus Leshock 2020-12-05 | My family went to visit the first night of #HolidayInThePark Lights at #SixFlagsGreatAmerica in Gurnee, Illinois. This year capacity is limited because of COVID-19, with masks required throughout the park. Here's a little of sample of what things look like this year!Be sure to leave a comment below if you went to check it out. I hope you all have a healthy and happy holiday season!MUSIC CREDITS: First Noel (Instrumental) by Jingle PunksDeck the Halls by Jingle PunksJingle Bells Jazz (Instrumental) by E's Jammy Jams
CHEETAH CHASE launched water coaster full ride and reaction - Holiday World & Splashin Safari Marcus Leshock 2020-07-06 | Marcus Leshock takes a ride on the world's first launched water coaster - #CheetahChase at #HolidayWorld & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana. The ride shoots riders up the first hill at 30 feet per second and you race against another boat.
Kings Island ORION roller coaster FULL RIDE and recap - from Media Day 2020 Marcus Leshock 2020-07-02 | Marcus Leshock takes his first ride on #ORION, the new gigacoaster at #KingsIsland. I also break down some of the safety measures Kings Island showed us today. They will be in place when the theme park reopens following the COVID-19 shutdowns. Have you been on ORION? What did you think? Leave a comment below and don't forget to follow me on social media ....Facebook.com/marcusleshockInstagram.com/marcusleshockTwitter.com/marcusleshock
Breaking down Six Flags Great Americas reopening plans and safety guidelines Marcus Leshock 2020-05-29 | I spoke with #SixFlagsGreatAmerica park president Hank Salemi about the new Six Flags safety guidelines that will be implemented when the park is allowed to reopen. While we specifically talked about Great America in the Chicagoland area, these safety measures will be implemented at Six Flags parks across the country. I plan to have more segments going hands on with some of this technology in my #CoastinTheCountry segments in the weeks to come.
Riding JACK RABBIT at KENNYWOOD PARK for the first time! Marcus Leshock 2020-03-27 | Here is video from my first ever ride on the #Kennywood roller coaster #JackRabbit. The ride opened in 1920 and will celebrate 100 years of operation this year. It was designed by John Miller of Homewood, Illinois and is still an extremely popular ride at the park so many years later. Recorded in the summer of 2019.
Hiking CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN ECHO CANYON TRAIL for the first time - what you need to know! Marcus Leshock 2020-03-07 | We hiked Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona. Echo Canyon Trail is the more difficult of the trails on the mountain. I was nervous after reading a lot of the reviews online, but I'm here to tell you it was very doable and we learned a LOT about the area!As mentioned in the post, we used a local guide during our hike. You can find and book him through Air BnB here: airbnb.com/experiences/444045Music: Bensound.comHave any other great spots that we should hike in the future? Be sure to leave them in the comments!You can also listen to my theme park and travel podcast Coastin' the Country everywhere you listen to podcasts!
Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster celebrates 90 YEARS of history Marcus Leshock 2019-10-09 | From 2017, Marcus Leshock of WGN Morning News in Chicago travels to New York City to ride the #ConeyIslandCyclone for the first time. Don't forget to subscribe to my #CoastinTheCountry podcast for more stories like this and to watch the WGN-TV Morning News from 4-10am in Chicago!
First look at the MAXX FORCE COASTER TRAINS at Six Flags Great America! Marcus Leshock 2019-05-31 | Tag along as I tour the #MaxxForce construction site at #SixFlagsGreatAmerica and get an up close look at the trains for the new launch coaster. We also talked with park president Hank Salemi about the progress on the construction and when the ride might open.More details from my visit coming on my Coastin' the Country podcast.
MAXX FORCE Construction Update - 5/22/19 Six Flags Great America Marcus Leshock 2019-05-23 | #MaxxForce track is complete! I took my first trip to #SixFlagsGreatAmerica this season to take a look at the progress being made on the new launch roller coaster. You are going to have some great places to watch this ride in action when it opens. I should have more details from the park on where they are as far as a timeline goes soon. For now, enjoy some of the shots I was able to get with my phone while walking around the area! And don’t forget to subscribe to my Coastin The Country podcast for more theme park coverage!
Dolly Parton talks about the new Wildwood Grove expansion at Dollywood! Marcus Leshock 2019-05-16 | The one and only Dolly Parton sits down with Marcus Leshock to talk about the new Wildwood Grove expansion at Dollywood. And I tried my best to get her to ride Lightning Rod with me. Listen to FULL INTERVIEW on my Coastin' the Country podcast! Available everywhere you listen to podcasts.
Black Bear Trail POV - Dollywood Wildwood Grove Marcus Leshock 2019-05-15 | Marcus Leshock takes a thrilling ride on the new Black Bear Trail at Dollywood's Wildwood Grove! Yes, the ride is for kids, but that doesn't mean an adult can't have fun every once in a while. Check out my full report on Wildwood Grove on my Coastin' the Country podcast - including my sit down interview with Dolly Parton herself!
DRAGONFLIER roller coaster REVIEW - Dollywood Wildwood Grove Marcus Leshock 2019-05-10 | My initial reaction after getting off my first rides on the new Vekoma suspended family coaster Dragonflier at Dollywood.
ROLLER COASTER REVIEW: Yukon Striker at Canadas Wonderland! Marcus Leshock 2019-05-03 | Marcus Leshock gives his thoughts after riding the world's tallest, fastest and longest dive coaster #YukonStriker at #CanadasWonderland. Don't forget to subscribe to the Coastin' the Country podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. We're talking theme parks, roller coasters, travel, family fun and more!
YUKON STRIKER dive coaster FULL RIDE at Canadas Wonderland! Marcus Leshock 2019-05-02 | Marcus Leshock of WGN-TV in Chicago takes his first ride on the tallest, fastest, longest dive coaster in the world - YUKON STRIKER at Canada's Wonderland! Be sure to subscribe to Marcus's #CoastinTheCountry podcast EVERYWHERE podcasts are found! And watch Marcus every morning on the WGN Morning News in Chicago. #CanadasWonderland
COPPERHEAD STRIKE rolls out of the station for the first time at Carowinds! Marcus Leshock 2019-02-21 | #Carowinds has released the first video of their new roller coaster #CopperheadStrike rolling out of the station for the first time! The ride features a JoJo roll right out of the station before hitting the first launch. They hope to start testing that launch next week!Are you excited to ride?
MAXX FORCE Construction Update 2/8/19 - Six Flags Great America Marcus Leshock 2019-02-11 | #MaxxForce IS IN THE AIR!We were invited into #SixFlagsGreatAmerica Hurricane Harbor to check out the latest on the construction process. I talked with park president Hank Salemi about where they are in the process and how the timetable is looking with this suddenly cold and snowy Chicagoland winter. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the off season!
Man loses 120lbs to ride roller coasters again Marcus Leshock 2019-01-01 | Marcus Leshock takes a Chicago-area man on his first roller coaster ride in 10 years after losing 120lbs - #Goliath at #SixFlagsGreatAmerica!
MAXX FORCE Construction Update 12/16/18 - Six Flags Great America Marcus Leshock 2018-12-17 | I once again dropped into Six Flags Great America today - with both of my kids this time - who tolerated me taking some time to check out the #MaxxForce construction site! The most important update TRACK IS HERE! It looks like some things are getting into the ground as well. Stay tuned there throughout the off season for more videos, with some interviews with the park and hopefully the construction team! Can't wait to see this bad boy come together and finally RIDE IT! #SixFlagsGreatAmerica Please leave any comments below and let me know what you think!
Peppermint Swirl FULL RIDE Six Flags Great America - Holiday in the Park Marcus Leshock 2018-11-29 | Here's my FULL RIDE on the PEPPERMINT SWIRL attraction at #SixFlagsGreatAmerica! They re-themed their Chubasco spinning tea cup ride for #HolidayInThePark .
Holiday in the Park FULL TOUR - Six Flags Great America opening night 11/23/18 Marcus Leshock 2018-11-24 | We went to opening night of the first ever #HolidayInThePark at #SixFlagsGreatAmerica. I took some video of all of the lights and some of the attractions that were running! It was a lot of fun and nice to see the park lit up like this with festive music playing throughout - plus it was 50 degrees - a November heatwave in Gurnee!
Coastin The Country: Knoebels Amusement Resort Marcus Leshock 2018-11-21 | I take my first trip to Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania with special guest Dan Leshock, my father. He grew up just down the street in Shamokin, PA. Knoebels was his home park. He shared some of his memories of the park and we went to ride Phoenix, recent winner of the Golden Ticket award for best wooden coaster!Check out my FULL TRIP REPORT on Knoebels HERE.... http://marcusleshock.com/coastin-the-country-knoebels-trip-report
My 83 year-old dad rides the PHOENIX roller coaster at Knoebels! Marcus Leshock 2018-11-21 | Check out my FULL RIDE on PHOENIX, the award-winning wooden roller coaster at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennslyvania. I took my father who grew up just a short drive away in Shamokin, Pennsylvania. Knoebels was his home park and I was back there to tape a story on this classic wooden coaster. You can see my full story on my father's memories of Knoebels here:
French fries with vinegar at Knoebels Amusement Resort! Marcus Leshock 2018-11-19 | My dad teaches me about the famous fresh cut french fries at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania. This was his home park growing up and it's where he learned to love vinegar on his french fries.
THE VOYAGE roller coaster FULL RIDE at Holiday World - 2018 Marcus Leshock 2018-11-14 | Check out my first ever ride on THE VOYAGE at Holiday World, filmed in the summer of 2018. Riding with me is Ryan Hackett, member of the Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain.The Voyage is consistently ranked one of the best wooden roller coasters in the world. It opened in 2006. You can find Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana. It's one of my absolute favorite theme parks.
MAXX FORCE Construction Update 11/10/18 - Six Flags Great America Marcus Leshock 2018-11-10 | I dropped into Six Flags Great America today - with my son - who tolerated me taking some time to check out the #MaxxForce construction site! We saw some of the footers in place as well as some other materials. I'm sure some of you are more knowledgable about what everything is than I am (I'm still a learning enthusiast). Anyways - stay tuned there throughout the off season for more videos, with some interviews with the park and hopefully the construction team! This is going to be an amazing ride - will be fun to see it all come together. #SixFlagsGreatAmerica Please leave any comments below and let me know what you think!
30 HOUR COFFIN CHALLENGE at Six Flags Great America preview! Marcus Leshock 2018-10-19 | This weekend six people will try to stay in a coffin for 30 HOURS straight with minimal breaks. I went to check out the coffins to see what this experience will be like. #SixFlagsGreatAmerica #FrightFest 2018.
VALRAVN dive coaster at Cedar Point LIVE on WGN Morning News! Marcus Leshock 2018-10-08 | FLASHBACK! Marcus Leshock of WGN Morning News rides Cedar Point's dive coaster VALRAVN - on LIVE television! This was broadcast on the official Valravn media day back in 2016.
Riding GOLIATH roller coaster with Fright Fest monsters at Six Flags Great America Marcus Leshock 2018-10-04 | For Throwback Thursday, that time I rode the wooden roller coaster #Goliath with #FrightFest monsters at #SixFlagsGreatAmerica. Taped in 2016! #Halloween
Character Candy Trail at Fright Fest Six Flags Great America - 2018 Marcus Leshock 2018-10-01 | Took the kids to check out the Character Candy Trail at #FrightFest at #SixFlagsGreatAmerica this weekend. The kids get some candy and get to take a photo with some Looney Tunes characters. It's free and they do it on weekends from 1-3pm during Fright Fest. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
Riding VERTICAL VELOCITY with Fright Fest monsters at Six Flags Great America Marcus Leshock 2018-09-27 | For Throwback Thursday - let's look back at my 2015 ride on the VERTICAL VELOCITY launch coaster at #SixFlagsGreatAmerica alongside a bunch of #FrightFest monsters. This was fun. I hope you all have a happy and safe Halloween season.
