May 22, 2025
AURORA, Colo. — DC Summer at Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center officially opens today, May 24, 2025, marking the launch of an all-new seasonal experience where guests can interact with iconic Super Heroes and Super Villains through a range of DC-themed experiences from check-in to check-out. The collaboration between Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences and Gaylord Hotels brings the world of DC to life through featuring live shows, themed dining, poolside entertainment, exclusive merchandise and more.
Guests arriving this Memorial Day Weekend will encounter surprise Super Hero sightings, pop-up DC retail experiences, resort-wide scavenger hunts, and the debut of the DC Super Hero Academy Live Show—an interactive performance where guests solve puzzles and train alongside their favorite heroes—as well as themed poolside celebrations and exclusive secret menu items available at select dining outlets.
Beyond DC Summer, guests can take advantage of Gaylord Rockies' year-round amenities, including Arapahoe Springs Water Park—an all-season retreat with heated indoor and outdoor pools, three waterslides, and private cabanas. The resort also features premium rooms and suites, more than ten dining options, a Topgolf Swing Suite experience, and the award-winning Relâche Spa.
DC Summer takes place on weekends through September 1, 2025, offering a mix of complimentary and ticketed experiences. While many activities are designed for overnight guests, select offerings such as the Hall of Justice Character Dining are also available to day visitors. Tickets and overnight packages can be booked at www.gaylordhotels.com/dcsummer.
Highlights of DC Summer include:
• Revenge of The Riddler Scavenger Hunt: Team up with the Justice League to solve The Riddler's tricky puzzles scattered throughout the resort.
• Hall of Justice Character Dining: Fuel your inner powers in the Justice League's dining hall, where members of the Justice League join guests for an epic dining experience, filled with legendary eats and gems of courage and truth.
• DC Super Hero Academy Live Show: Hear legendary tales straight from the comic books! But this isn't just story time, it's a chance for guests to jump into the action and flex their super powers. Solve puzzles, test heroic instincts and craft a personal adventure. Stay sharp - Heroes may make a surprise appearance.
• DC Super Hero Craft Zone: Unleash your inner superhero at the arts and crafts station, where every hero can craft their own origin story.
• DC Super Hero Supply Pack: Start the adventure with a themed welcome pack featuring iconic DC Super Heroes. Inside: a cape, autograph book, projector pen, sticker and bag to kick off a heroic journey.
• DC Super Hero's Mission Checklist: Start the adventure at check-in with a Super Hero badge and a checklist of challenges to complete throughout the resort. Guests can celebrate their heroic feats with a Super Hero Certificate at check-out.
• DC Super Hero Sightings: A member of the Justice League is on a mission to thwart The Riddler's latest nefarious plot right here and needs assistance. Snap a photo, lend a hand and be a part of the heroics.
• DC Super Hero Splash: Dive into an unforgettable poolside celebration packed with superhero games, DC trivia, epic waterslides and DJ-spun beats. It's the ultimate splash bash for heroes of all ages.
• DC Movie Night Poolside: The pool offers guests a front-row seat to watch DC Super Heroes on the big screen. Featuring themed snacks and fellow fans all around, this outdoor movie night is a personal Super Hero escape, placing everyone in the middle of the action.
• DC Fun by the Pool: Relax by the water with fun facts, hero spotlights, specialty Super Hero inspired cocktails and refreshing ICEE drinks like Amazonian Freeze and Metropolis Chill to soak in the fun.
• DC Super Secret Menu: Use a secret codeword to access a special menu. Super Hero-inspired cocktails, mighty appetizers and legendary desserts await—because saving the world works up an appetite.
Activities and daily offerings vary. Please refer to www.gaylordhotels.com/dcsummer for detailed availability.
DC Summer continues Gaylord Hotels' tradition of immersive, family-focused entertainment, following the success of its award-winning ICE! holiday attraction. DC Summer is available exclusively at Gaylord Rockies and other select Gaylord Hotels properties across the country. To book tickets, room nights and packages, visit www.gaylordhotels.com/dcsummer.
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About Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, located minutes from both the Denver International Airport and Downtown Denver, offers a mix of entertainment both inside and out, creating a superior guest experience to the "Gateway to the Rockies." Guests are welcomed to the resort's 85-acre property which features breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains. The resort's amenities include family-friendly dining, an award-winning spa and fun in the resort's Arapahoe Springs Water Park all while ending the day with picture-perfect sunset views of the mountains.
About Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences (WBDGE) is a worldwide leader in the creation, development, licensing and operating of location-based entertainment based on the biggest franchises, stories, and characters from Warner Bros.' world-renowned film, television, animation, and games studios, HBO, Discovery, Cartoon Network and more. WBDGE is home to the groundbreaking locations of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal theme parks around the world, award-winning Warner Bros. Studio Tour locations in London, Hollywood, and Tokyo, the iconic Harry Potter New York flagship store, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, The WB Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS Experience, The Game of Thrones Studio Tour and countless other experiences inspired by Harry Potter, DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, Game of Thrones, FRIENDS and more. WBDGE is part of Warner Bros. Discovery's Revenue & Strategy division.
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