Gaylord Rockies Resort Unveils DC Super Hero Summer Experience

The Aurora resort partners with Warner Bros. to bring interactive programming and themed attractions inspired by iconic DC characters.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:22pm

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A minimalist, abstract illustration featuring bold, jagged geometric shapes in primary colors like red, blue, and yellow, conceptually representing the action and energy of DC super heroes.Gaylord Rockies Resort transforms into a super-powered destination with its immersive DC Super Hero Summer experience.Denver Today

This summer, the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado is transforming into a destination for comic book fans and families with its new 'Super Hero Summer' event. The immersive seasonal experience, a partnership between Gaylord Hotels and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, will run from Memorial Day weekend through September 7th and feature a wide range of themed attractions, entertainment, and activities inspired by iconic DC characters.

Why it matters

The Super Hero Summer event at Gaylord Rockies is part of the resort's strategy to draw both overnight guests and local visitors with large-scale seasonal programming. As a regional destination located just outside Denver, the resort aims to appeal to families and fans looking for an immersive, DC-themed experience this summer.

The details

The event will take place throughout the resort, with the Arapahoe Springs Water Park serving as a central hub for many of the festivities. Attractions will include the 'DC Super Hero Academy Live Show,' an interactive performance where participants solve puzzles and engage in storytelling adventures, as well as character appearances, a Riddler-themed scavenger hunt, craft stations, poolside movie nights, and specialty food and drink menus. Overnight packages bundling activities, themed merchandise, and resort credits will also be available.

  • The Super Hero Summer event will run from Memorial Day weekend (May 25, 2026) through September 7, 2026.
  • The event will continue the resort's Local Resident Card program, which provides discounts and limited complimentary parking for Colorado residents.

The players

Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center

A large resort and convention center located in Aurora, Colorado, just outside of Denver. The resort regularly hosts large-scale seasonal programming to attract both overnight guests and local visitors.

Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences

The global experiences division of Warner Bros. Discovery, responsible for developing immersive, branded experiences and attractions based on the company's intellectual properties.

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What’s next

The resort is continuing to promote the Super Hero Summer event and sell overnight packages through its website at www.gaylordrockies.com.

The takeaway

Gaylord Rockies Resort is leveraging its partnership with Warner Bros. to offer an immersive, family-friendly DC Super Hero experience this summer, further establishing the resort as a regional destination for large-scale seasonal programming and attracting both overnight guests and local visitors.