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DC Super Heroes Take Over Gaylord Rockies For Super Hero Summer

04/23/2026

Warner Bros. Discovery Globaal Experiences teams with Gaylord Hotels for action-packed summer, launching Memorial Day Weekend in Aurora

DC Super Heroes Take Over Gaylord Rockies For Super Hero Summer

AURORA, Colo. — Gaylord Hotels presents Super Hero Summer featuring DC, an immersive summer experience at Gaylord Rockies Resort inspired by DC's legendary stories and characters through the brand's partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences (WBDGE). Launching Memorial Day Weekend, this partnership invites guests to step into the world of legendary DC Super Heroes through interactive experiences including Super Hero character dining, a legendary live show, high-energy celebrations at the resort's signature Arapahoe Springs Water Park, and limited-time Super Hero menu items. To book room packages and explore the supersized summer festivities at Gaylord Rockies Resort, visit GaylordRockies.com.


Arapahoe Springs Water Park serves as the perfect backdrop for Super Hero Summer, offering a year-round indoor/outdoor oasis with heated pools, three waterslides and 720-foot lazy river. Designed for both relaxation and play, the water park features a scenic rocky grotto, water jets, and family-friendly attractions, along with private cabanas and poolside dining at Arapahoe Springs Bar & Grill. Throughout the summer, the space comes to life with DC-themed programming, including Super Hero Splash events, poolside movie nights, and exclusive menu items.


Gaylord Rockies Resort will continue its exclusive Local Resident Card this summer, offering Colorado locals perks such as 10% off dining and Relâche Spa, along with complimentary self-parking for up to 4 hours. To enroll, guests can visit the host stand at any resort dining outlet or Relâche Spa and present a valid Colorado ID. 


Super Hero Summer at Gaylord Rockies runs May 23 through Sept. 7, 2026. Offering a variety of complimentary and paid activities, Super Hero Summer tickets and overnight packages are now available at gaylordrockies.com. Guests can enjoy an array of summer activities including:

•    Hall of Justice Character Dining: Fuel your inner superhero in the Justice League dining hall, where members of the Justice League join guests for an immersive breakfast experience featuring themed cuisine, character meet-and-greets, and photo opportunities.
•    DC Super Hero Academy Live Show: Join Finley Powers for an interactive storytelling experience inspired by legendary comic book tales. Guests will step into the action as they solve puzzles, test their heroic instincts, and create their own adventure—complete with surprise appearances from heroic characters.
•    DC Super Hero Splash: Set within Arapahoe Springs Water Park, this poolside experience offers a dynamic lineup of Super Hero-themed entertainment, including interactive games, DC trivia, waterslide access, and DJ-spun beats. 
•    DC Super Hero Sightings: Guests can spot members of the Justice League throughout the resort as they carry out heroic missions, offering spontaneous photo opportunities and interactive moments along the way.
•    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 aquatic movie night is a personal Super Hero escape, placing everyone in the middle of the action. 
•    DC Super Hero Menu: A curated, character-inspired menu featuring themed appetizers, entrées, and desserts—bringing iconic DC stories to life through select, family-friendly dining experiences.
•    Revenge of The Riddler Scavenger Hunt: Team up with the Justice League to solve The Riddler's tricky puzzles scattered throughout the resort.
•    DC Super Hero Craft Zone: An interactive craft station where guests can design and create their own Super Hero-themed creations.
•    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. 
•    Legends in the Making Overnight Package: Features the Revenge of the Riddler Scavenger Hunt, a minimum $50 nightly resort credit and a Super Hero-themed cape to complete the adventure.
•    Sidekick Stays Package: Designed for dynamic duos and family teams, this package includes guaranteed connecting rooms, two Super Hero-themed capes, two Revenge of the Riddler Scavenger Hunts, and s'mores kits for a sweet ending to the day—plus overnight self-parking.
•    Wildlife Rescue: Twelve endangered animals are hidden throughout the resort and your help is needed to find them. A smartphone and free app download are necessary to enjoy this AR experience. Presented by bubly™.
•    Campfire & S'mores: Gather around the fire on the Grand Lodge Lawn and enjoy a personal s'mores kit for a classic outdoor treat.
•    Morning Yoga & Live Music Evenings: Start the day with a wellness-focused yoga session and unwind in the evening with live entertainment.
•    Relâche Spa: This summer introduces seasonal treatments designed to restore and protect sun-exposed skin, including the 50-minute Summer Skin Radiance Reset Facial with FarmHouse Fresh® and the 100-minute Tropical Glow Body Renewal with Eminence Organic Skin Care. Guests can also enhance treatments with a cooling Dilo infusion to soothe redness, calm irritation and replenish moisture.

Activations and daily offerings vary. Please refer to GaylordRockies.com for all activity offerings and detailed availability.

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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 Themed Entertainment
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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