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DC Legends Come to Life in Lanterns for the First Time

Location

Gaylord Texan Resort
Grapevine, TX

May 23 - Sep 1, 2025
🌞Visit Day or Night🌛
❄️Air-Conditioned (Indoor Activity)
🚘Parking Validation for Day Guests*

Step into the world of DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains in a first-of-its-kind immersive experience. Walk through a story based on the heroscapes of the DC universe brought to life in stunning light and color. Grab a selfie with fan favorites like Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman as they meet up with classic Super-Villains like Lex Luthor, The Cheetah, and The Joker. 

You've never seen anything like this. Experience the perfect summer getaway now in this indoor attraction only at Gaylord Texan. Pair your experience with a custom comic book that tells the story of our experience. 

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Universe of Light

The Super Facts Spotlight

The Super Facts Spotlight
1,000+ Works of Art
30 miles of silk and 200,000 pounds of steel are transformed into breathtaking, illuminated characters and scenes.
As Big as a Double-Decker Bus
Your favorite DC characters are larger than life-the biggest standing at 24-ft tall and 42-ft wide!
12 Scenes
Wander through Metropolis, Themyscira, and Gotham City as you've never seen them before.
Nearly 30 DC Legends
Using silk, paint, steel, and cutting-edge LEDs, DC Legends rise to epic scale all around you.
Exclusive Merch
After the experience, find our special-edition comic book and more one-of-a-kind items available at the gift shop to keep the story going at home.

Enter the Heroscapes

Journey through 17,500 square feet of immersive environments that transport you into the world of DC Super Heroes! Take a peek below at some of the scenes you’ll experience.
  • Witness Superman battling Lex Luthor at The Daily Planet.

    Superman in Metropolis

    Witness Superman battling Lex Luthor at The Daily Planet.
  • Wonder Woman in Themyscira

    Wonder Woman in Themyscira

    Find yourself in the midst of a heroic battle between Wonder Woman and The Cheetah.
  • Batman in Gotham City

    Batman in Gotham City

    Discover the Dark Knight's cave and snap a picture inside his iconic Batmobile.
  • The Justice League Unites

    The Justice League Unites

    Join an epic battle between DC's legendary Super Heroes and Super-Villains.
  • The Fortress of Solitude

    The Fortress of Solitude

    Enter Superman’s secret sanctuary and headquarters and see a preview of DC Studios' latest film.
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The Making of Universe of Light

Learn more about the craftsmanship and tradition behind these mesmerizing creations, featuring your favorite DC Super Heroes & Super-Villains.
History
Zigong, China, known as the "Lantern Capital of the World," has a 1,000-year-old tradition of crafting breathtaking lanterns. Dating back to the Tang and Song dynasties, artisans perfected the art using bamboo frames, silk coverings, and intricate, hand-painted designs.
Production
As the leader in immersive resort experiences, Gaylord Hotels joined forces with DC, the gold standard in superhero storytelling. Artisans use hand-drawn, highly detailed blueprints of DC characters in iconic scenes to craft this never-before-seen lantern attraction.
DC Collaboration
Skilled artisans hand-shape steel frames, drape them in silk, and illuminate each with thousands of LED lights to bring the lanterns to life. Every cape, emblem, and expression is meticulously crafted for a truly unique exhibit.
World Premiere
From concept to creation, DC Legends come to light in glowing works of art. Enjoy a sneak peek of some iconic characters you'll encounter in this extraordinary experience at the Gaylord Texan.

Know Before You Go

This immersive, fully indoor experience is open day and night, giving you flexibility to enjoy the adventure, no matter the weather or time of day.

Event
Parking

*Universe of Light ticket holders will receive FREE short-term daily self parking. See the welcome desk associate inside Universe of Light to receive your validation. Does not apply to overnight or valet parking.

Hours of
Operation

Sat-Sun: 11am-10pm
Mon-Tue: Closed
Wed-Fri: 4-9pm

Hours may vary.

Fun For All Ages

There's something for everyone to enjoy! Children 3 and under are free with purchase of an adult ticket.

Strike a Power Pose

Capture epic photos at every turn, and snap selfies with your favorite DC Characters at the Hero's Walk of Fame!

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